Ball Chair Aarnio
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Leather
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Finnish Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1960s Finnish Swivel Chairs
Textile
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Abalone, Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1990s Danish Chairs
Foam
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Finnish Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Textile
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
20th Century Finnish Swivel Chairs
Fiberglass, Textile
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Fabric
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Chairs
Plastic, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Alpaca, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Antique 1890s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
20th Century Club Chairs
Lambskin
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s European Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
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Ball Chair Aarnio For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Ball Chair Aarnio?
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
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