Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Armchair No 116 White Shell and Round Stationary Base
By Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-20th Century MCM or Mid Century Modern Burke Tulip armchair No. 116 is comprised of a white fiberglass armed shell or frame, white painted metal shaft, 4 prong fiberglass...
Metal
Vintage Burke Tulip Swivel Armchairs No 116 White Shell Black Cushions Set of 4
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Tulip Swivel No. 116 Armchairs by Burke comprised of a white fiberglass armed shell or frame, white painted metal shaft, 4 prong fiberglas...
Metal
Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Tulip Chair 115 (and the Tulip Chair 116), designed by Maurice Burke of Dallas, Texas, for Arkana, are the bedrock of Star Trek.
Steel
Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana - Pair
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Tulip Chair 115 (and the Tulip Chair 116), designed by Maurice Burke of Dallas, Texas, for Arkana, are the bedrock of Star Trek.
Steel
Set of 6 Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 103 by Maurice Burke for Arkana
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Tulip Chair 103 (and the Tulip Chair 115/116), designed by Maurice Burke of Dallas, Texas, for Arkana, are the bedrock of Star Trek.
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Maurice Burke for Arkana Set of 6 swivel Lounge Chairs Model No. 116
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Beirut, LB
Marked underside of seat with Arkana 116 .
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Style Burke Tulip Swivel Dining Chairs
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Wilmington, DE
They are in decent condition, showing age wear (paint chipping in some areas, surface scratches, tear in upholstery; see pictures). They are marked by Burke 116. See our other listin...
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Maurice Burke Set of 4 Lounge Chairs Model No. 116 for Arkana, Space Age 1960's
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in The Hague, NL
Space Age period set of four lounge chairs designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana manufacture in 1960's period, UK.
Metal
Maurice Burke Swivel Fiberglass Armchairs
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury fiberglass swivel armchairs Maurice Burke Inc for Arkana, model 116, circa 1960 Dallas Texas United Estate.
Aluminum
Sold
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Burke Inc Fiberglass Shell Desk Armchair Rolling Swivel Tilt
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
It has the big Burke B and the number 116 embossed on the bottom along with Burke Inc. and Dallas, Texas.
Teak
$925
H 30.5 in W 17 in D 22 in
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Attention Collectors! This architecturally captivating swivel chair designed by the acclaimed Norman Cherner is ideal for those searching for authentic Plycraft pieces from the early...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$925
H 32 in W 18.75 in D 23.5 in
Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Norman Cherner
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Nice pair of Norman Cherner side chairs, manufactured by Plycraft. One chair has original Plycraft sticker and the date of inspection label. Second chair is missing Plycraft sticker...
Steel
$547Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 28.75 in D 20.87 in
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Debrecen, HU
Two of the six available chairs are swivel models. All pieces are original; however, the chair tops were refinished at some point. Designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knol...
Aluminum
$8,000 / set
H 32.25 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Eero Saarinen Fully Upholstered Tulip Side Chairs for Knoll - Set of Four
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four fully upholstered Tulip Side chairs with white swivel bases by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These dining or side chairs were manufactured by Knoll circa 2000s and the fabric...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pedestal Arkana Chair by Maurice Burke
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a classic Model 116 Tulip Swivel Armchair, designed in the 1960s by Maurice Burke for the British manufacturer Arkana. Inspired by Eero Saarinen's famous pedestal designs for...
Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Armchairs by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 mid-century white resin tulip armchairs with vinyl seat cushions and painted metal pedestal bases (EERO SAARINEN FOR KNOLL) Scratches in finish to chairs and bases and wear...
Metal
Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of armchairs 'Tulip', model 151, design Eero Saarinen, 1955-1956. Early production, probably 1960s. White lacquered molded fiberglass and seat with wool cover. Produced by Knoll...
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking pair of armed tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Practically brand new, very light use.
Aluminum
$26,600
H 26.38 in W 32.49 in D 29.53 in
MP-71 Armchair with ottoman by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-71 armchair, from 1973/1974, is a derivative from MP-61 – his first piece with a visible fiberglass shell structure...
Leather, Cedar
$756
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Vintage White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1972 Original
Located in Hannover, DE
Original Herman Miller Panton Chair in white. Designed in 1967. Production year: 1972. Only one chair available. Designed by Danish designer Verner Panton, the iconic Panton Chair ...
Plastic
$6,850
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored
By Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel lounge chair. Expertly restored and reupholstered. Deep, comfortable chair on a beautiful mahogany base. No expense was spared in both the original m...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Directional Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Velvet
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
1970s Directional pair of ivory velvet swivel lounge chairs with slightly curved backs and seats which tilt back and forth and swivel on upholstered round base. These chic swivel lou...
Velvet, Wood
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced moulded plywood, using similar techniques to those that Charles and Ray Eames were...
Bentwood
Arthur Umanoff Pair Lounge/Desk Chairs, 1960
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Umanoff Pair Lounge/Desk Chairs for Madison Furniture, 1960’s. For Madison Furniture. Restored and reupholstered in oatmeal weave upholstery with walnut finish on arms. Measu...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,586 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting Armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Round metal base with a wooden frame, just upholster...
Steel
$8,700Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 50.25 in W 46 in D 28 in
Pair of Tulip Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible design is a pair of Model 120 LF 'Tulip' lounge armchairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International. Ingeniously designed in 1957, this wide span armcha...
Steel
$571
H 16.93 in W 23.6 in D 14.57 in
Large Side Table, Kidney Shaped, Black-White Stripes, 3 Elegant Legs, 50s Style
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive offer of one large kidney shaped side table. Very decorative in black-white colored stripes. These tables are a high-quality new production after original models of the 1...
Brass
Leon-Emile Bouchet Art Deco Lounge Set 1930s
By Emile Léon Bouchet
Located in Rīga, LV
Art Deco lounge set attributed to French designer Léon Bouchet, composed of two club chairs and a matching octagonal table. Each piece features faceted geometry and is veneered in hi...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,826 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$350
H 17.5 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
Vintage Koch & Lowy Chrome Adjustable Task / Table Lamp with Articulating Shade
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Koch & Lowy Chrome stage or spotlight-style task/table lamp (ca. 1970s, USA). Featuring a geometric-form articulating shade with lucite on/off dial offering full height a...
Metal, Chrome
$3,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Special order red leather chairs upholstered by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
Chrome
French Green Enamel Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp Green enamel shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.40 kg / 0.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps hav...
Brass, Enamel
$1,460 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
Steel
$363
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 49.61 in
1960's French Mullca Mid Century Double School Desk - Console Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca Mid Century Double School Desk – Console Table. In 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went on to develop arguably the most famous ...
Beech
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen. It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...
Carrara Marble, Metal
$16,500 / set
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in a green velvet and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
Chrome
$2,962 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in
Lawson-Fenning Griffin Chair, Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Lounge Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Velvet, Walnut
$750 / item
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
By Francesco Zaccone, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately presence while keeping a stre...
Aluminum, Chrome
$37,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 27.25 in
French Art Deco Club Chairs by Pierre Chareau, Ash & Upholstery, 1925
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)
Ash, Upholstery
$26,351
H 106.3 in W 236.23 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
$4,805 / set
H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very nice dining room set by Giotto Stoppino from the 1970s in Italy. This set consists of a dining table and four matching dining room chairs. The table has a tubular, chrome-plated...
Metal, Chrome
$1,450 / set
H 40 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s
By Plycraft, Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Murphy Miller for Plycraft, circa 1950’s. The swivel and tilt chair features bent plywood arms which are attached to the tuft...
Metal
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.