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Dutch Minimalist Coffee Table by Gebroeders De Wit, Schiedam, 1950s
By Toon de Wit, Martien de Wit 1
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare Dutch coffee table produced by Gebroeders De Wit, Schiedam In the 1930's the 2 brothers
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel

Midcentury Set of 10 Gebroeders de Wit chairs, for De Wit Schiedam, Model 2011
By Toon de Wit, Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Schagen, NL
These (dining) chairs were designed by the two brothers De Wit for de Wit Schiedam in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Moss Green Desk Chair, Model 3314 by de Wit Schiedam, 1960s
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Schagen, NL
This Minimalist desk chair (Model 3314) with moss green upholstery, features a chromed base with a star foot and Bakelite armrests. The chair remains in very good condition and shows...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century Industrial Desk Chair from Gebroeders De Wit, Toon de Wit, 1960s
By Gebroeders De Wit, Toon de Wit
Located in Bunnik, NL
Gebroeders De Wit Schiedam industrial desk chair 3314. 1950s-1960s, the Netherlands. Chrome tube
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gebr. De Wit, Industrial, Tubular Dining room chairs, Model 2011, 1950s
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Schagen, NL
These (dining) chairs were designed by De Wit, Schiedam in the 1950s. The chairs consist of a
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gebr. de Wit Original Easy Chair with First Fabric, circa 1930
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair
By Fana Metaal, Gispen, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gebroeders De Wit Pair of Armchairs, 1960s
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gebroeders De Wit pair of armchairs. Schiedam, The Netherlands, 1960s. Great pair of white faux
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Gebroeders De Wit Pair of Armchairs, 1960s
Gebroeders De Wit Pair of Armchairs, 1960s
H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
1927, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Original Pre War Gispen 102 Painted Wood
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Circa 1930, Original, Early Tubular Easy Chair with Original Robe Woven Seat
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Original Early Vintage Tubular Side Chair, Black Manchester Fabric, circa 1930
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies
Category

Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Gispen 412 Grey Square Coffee Table, Museum Piece, circa 1930
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1959, Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, Oase Chair Original Green Leatherette
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1960, Ray and Charles Eames, Original La Fonda Chairs by Miller in First Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg 413 Easy Chair in Original Corduroi Fabric
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1930, Paul Schuitema Easy Chair, Fabric with Black Lacquered Wooden Armrests
By Fana Metaal, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dutch Design, Set of Original Tubular Chairs with Black Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1933, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Easy Chair 409 by Gispen Designed Fabric
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, 413 Easy Chair in Terra Corduroi Fabric
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Paul Schuitema, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Original French Art Deco Lounge Chair and Original Soft Comfy Fabric, circa 1935
By Thonet, Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Paint

Rare Large Side or Easy Tubular Chair with Original Painted Wood, circa 1930
By Bauhaus
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies
Category

Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1935, W.H. Gispen, by Gispen Culemborg, 413 Easy Chair in Original Black Vinyl
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1933, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Easy Chair 409 in Terra Cotta
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Thonet, Willem H. Gispen, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1940, Han Pieck, Plywood Lounge Armchair for Lawo in Green as Published on Book
By Han Pieck
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, 412 Easy Chair in It's Original Fabric
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1935, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Copper, 413R Side Chair in Blue Corduroi Fabric
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Copper, Metal

1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1980, Radboud Van Beekum for Pastoe, FM62 Cube Lounge Chair in Black Linen
By Radboud Van Beekum, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Spear Bakelite Armrests
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spectacular Fifties Etagere from Bonbon shop in Paris for Exclusive Objects
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, White Vinyl Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair Four Wheels
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1951, Marco Zanusso for Arflex, Senior Chair in Red Faux Leather and Gone Fabric
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Circa 1930, Early Vintage Tubular Side Chair with Original Rope Woven Seat
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1958, Martin Visser, Original 1st Version Sleeper with Velvet Fabric, Black Base
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1953, Wim Rietveld for Gispen, Grey Black Mug Coffee Table 535 with Glass Top
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1927, Mart Stam for Thonet, S33 Chair, in Black Netweave Version
By Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kjærholm Inspired Curval Basic Couch in Black Faux Leather, circa 1960
By Poul Kjærholm, Hopmi & UMS Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

1958, Martin Visser, Spectrum, Very Rare Small Original First Version Black Base
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Original, Early Vintage Gispen or Thonet Nesting Set, Elegant Tubes, circa 1930
By Thonet, Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, a Complete Original 412 Chair with Wooden Armrests
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950, Wim Rietveld, Very Rare Elegant Folding Bed for Auping with Plywood Top
By Wim Rietveld, Auping
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Comfortable Daybed with Tubular Chrome Base, circa 1960
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

1958, Martin Visser, Original 1st Version Sleeper with Very Rare Color Base
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Industrial Reception Table with Round Curve in Top / Only Top Six Hundred Euro
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Metal

1928, Le Corbusier, LC2 Easy Chair Black Leather by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier
Category

Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Original, Early Vintage Tubular Side Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Base Metal, Chrome

1932 W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Rare Black Original Typing Chair
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1974, Gijs Bakker Castelijn, 5 Stackable Bended Wood Strip Rare Arm Chairs
By Castelijn, Gijs Bakker
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen International, Pre Second World War 21/201 Chair
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Base Metal

Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960
By Cees Braakman, Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960
Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960
H 29.93 in W 45.67 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Tubular Footstool by Gebroeders de Wit, 1950s
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Westmaas, NL
This tubular footstool is made by the Dutch brothers de Wit during the 1950s. Their company was
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

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De Wit Schiedam For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal de wit schiedam for your home. A de wit schiedam — often made from metal, fabric and chrome — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a de wit schiedam — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A de wit schiedam, designed in the mid-century modern, industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen and Gebroeders De Wit each produced at least one beautiful de wit schiedam that is worth considering.

How Much is a De Wit Schiedam?

Prices for a de wit schiedam can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $290 and can go as high as $9,031, while the average can fetch as much as $1,393.

Finding the Right seating for You

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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.

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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.