Safari Sling Chair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Club Chairs
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Canvas, Pine
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Jacaranda
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Jacaranda
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Jacaranda
Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Leather, Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Pine
20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Decorative Art
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Decorative Art
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Decorative Art
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Decorative Art
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede, Teak
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Rosewood
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Safari Sling Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Safari Sling Chair?
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.
- What is a safari chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1933, Kaare Klint created the safari stool for noted furniture retailer Carl Hansen and Son. This chair was inspired by an officer’s chair Klint saw in a travel guide. It was one of the first DIY pieces of furniture that came unassembled but was easily put together without tools. Shop a collection of Carl Hansen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a sling lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are sling chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether sling chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people like how the leather or fabric sling found on this type of chair cradles them while they sit for long periods. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of sling chairs.
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