Pair of Objekto Paulistano Armchairs Designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
By OBJEKTO, Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of iconic “Paulistano” armchairs designed in 1957 by Paulo Mendes da Rocha and produced by Objekto.
Metal
Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto, 1970s Paulistano Armchairs in Leather, Chrome
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
Offered here is a matching pair of Paulistano armchairs produced in Brazil by Objekto, the official manufacturer authorized to produce the design.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Paulistano Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A chic pair of genuine labeled cantilevered 'Paulistano' lounge chairs in optional leather and chromed steel designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha (Brazil 1928-2021) and produced by Obje...
Steel
Paulistano Steel Mesh Armchair
By OBJEKTO
Located in Treuchtlingen, DE
Designed in 1957 by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, the Paulistano armchair was part, for many years, of the living rooms of the Athletic Club of São Paulo.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Paulistano Leather Armchair in Terracotta Leather and Polished Stainless Steel
By OBJEKTO
Located in Treuchtlingen, DE
The Paulistano armchair, designed in 1957 by renowned architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, is a design classic known for its timeless elegance and comfort.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Paulistano Lounge Chair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto (1 of 2)
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Originally designed for the Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, the Paulistano Armchair’s frame is a continuous 17-foot-long piece of solid steel that’s welded in a single...
Metal
"Paulistano" armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for OBJEKTO
By OBJEKTO, Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Designed in 1957 by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, the Paulistano armchair was part of the living rooms of the Athletic Club of São Paulo.
Chrome
Paulistano Mesh Armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Modern Design
By OBJEKTO, Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in Astoria, NY
Objekto Paulistano Mesh Stainless Steel Arm Chair, originally designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha in 1957, label to back corner. 32.5" H x 28.5" W x 27" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: F...
Stainless Steel
Paulistano Natural Leather Sling Armchairs - a Pair
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Miami, FL
Originally designed for the Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, by Paulo Mendes da Rocha in 1957, the Paulistano armchair’s frame is a continuous 17-foot-long piece of sol...
Steel, Stainless Steel
"Paulistano" Armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
"Paulistano" armchair, comprised of a single bended piece of steel with a canvas or leather cover is outstanding in its comfort and visual lightness.
Paulistano Armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
"Paulistano" armchair, comprised of a single bent piece of steel with a canvas or leather cover is outstanding in its comfort and visual lightness.
Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
$43,657 / set
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Zeca Armchairs by José Zanine Caldas, Bouclé & Plywood, Brazil, 1960
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Zeca" chair was created in the early 1960s by a Brazilian designer José Zanine Caldas (1918-2001) for Móveis Artísticos Z, a factory he founded in São José dos Campos in 1948. T...
Bouclé, Hardwood, Plywood
$8,616
H 23.23 in W 28.94 in D 26.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Chrome and Leather, Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in a chrome structure and brown leather seating. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
$2,860 / set
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
A Pair of Walter Baermann Armchairs Prestige Furniture MCM Modern ca' 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Walter Baermann armchairs for Prestige Furniture, ca' 1960's. Original upholstery-time capsule intact condition. American/Danish Mid-Century style-so very early 1960's.
Upholstery, Ash
Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1950s.
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid painted steel. The characteristi...
Iron
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D ...
Metal
Robert Haussmann for De Sed 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, armchairs, model 'DS-201', chrome-plated steel, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shaped struct...
Chrome, Steel
$20,475Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
Pair of "Oscar" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Created by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1956, the Oscar armchair was an homage to Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), one of the most important Brazilian architects in modern architecture...
Straw, Rosewood
$10,800 / set
H 27.17 in W 30.91 in D 28.35 in
Hans Könecke for Tecta Pair of 'Sling' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather and Steel
By Hans Könecke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Könecke for Tecta, pair of 'Sling' lounge chairs, model 'D99', lacquered steel, steel, leather, Germany, 1960s This pair of 'D99' lounge chairs was designed by Hans Könecke fo...
Steel
$13,039 / set
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. Extremely comfort...
Leather, Wood
$17,339 / set
H 38.78 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.
Faux Leather, Jacaranda
$4,021 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 31.11 in
Pair of "Hombre" lounge chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of lounge chairs from the Hombre series, designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, produced as part of the Rosenthal Furniture program. In 1972, Rosenthal expanded its activ...
Leather, Oak
Pair Italian Modern Paolo Buffa Style Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of vintage modern Italian armchairs make an elegant mid-century addition to home or business lounge or salon seating. The sculptural lacquered arms and seat back offer t...
Julio Roberto Katinsky Sling Chairs, Brazil, 1959
By Julio Katinski
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly beautiful and rare pair of sling chairs designed by Julio Roberto Katinsky, locally made in Brazil 1959. In 1959, to serve a private order from a client, he designed the famou...
Metal
$24,643 / set
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Chromed Steel and Leather by Steen Østergaard, 1960's
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Chromed Steel and Original Leather by Steen Østergaard, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Chromed steel and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandi...
Steel
$1,493 / set
H 15.36 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Barcals pair (set of 2) Solid Brass wall sconces by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
Elevate your interior with the "Barcal" wall sconce (sold here as set of 2) —a masterclass in minimalist design and impeccable craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid brass, this strik...
Brass
1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined and decorative mid-century composition. The fixture features a round brass wall plate supporting a shaped brass ...
Brass
$1,900 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
CADEN Small Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Glaze, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Ceramic
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Chrome 'Paperclip' Kinetics Stools
By Kinetics
Located in Toronto, ON
Very cool chrome stools made in the 1970s by Kinetics. Referred to as 'k700' stool, the tubular stool was originally designed by Philip Salmon ans Hugh Hamilton. This midcentury mode...
Chrome
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$560 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Peter Glassford Natural Parota Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 2 Brutalist tiles
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural Natural Parota collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one...
Wood
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 78 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen
By Axel Christensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen. Very clean and elegant credenza in teak with 4 sliding doors and adjustable shelves with 3 felt lined flatware drawers. U...
Birch, Teak
$2,987 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model KK161 Pair of Teak Armchairs for Magnus, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable - carefully refurbished - pillows newly upholstered - height of seat 39 cm
Fabric, Teak
$4,200
H 4 in W 23.75 in D 7.65 in L 4 in
Englander & Bonta, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mounted wood and brass console table with gilt details produced by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s. From an interior commissioned by Englander & Bonta, Buenos ...
Brass
$9,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Light Grey 'Tucroma' Chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, 1980s, Signed
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani and produced in Italy for the Pace Collection, the Tucroma chair has become one of the most recognizable and well-regarded seating designs...
Chrome
$40,600
H 29.3 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
Steel
$5,295 / set
H 29.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of four Danish Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood & leather dining chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning classic set of four mid century 1960's Danish rosewood model 42 dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen. The sculptural rosewood frames display beautiful craftsmanship, with the ba...
Leather, Rosewood
$4,650
H 28 in W 25 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs "657" Charles Pollock Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of 657 chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. C1960 design signed in two places by Knoll. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Some scuffs to the leather, pi...
Chrome
$6,893
H 4.34 in Dm 21.66 in
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Brass Hardware Lampshade is in great vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired a...
Brass
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.