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Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8
By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Brescia, IT
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This prototype chair is part of a commission created as public seating for the Rizhelien wing of the
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Olo Bench, Solid White Oak, Hand-Stitched Vegetable Tanned Leather Upholstery
By Jake Whillans
Located in HAMILTON, ON
Our Olo bench was designed in 2017 as a crafted approach to public seating. Inspired by the early
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Benches
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 31 in W 66 in D 20 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Hocker in Walnut with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 17.7 in W 13.7 in D 13.7 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Hocker Low Stool in Walnut
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 17.7 in W 13.7 in D 13.7 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Barhocker in Walnut ans Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 18.1 in D 18.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Hocker in Walnut with Woven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 18.1 in D 18.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 18.1 in D 18.1 in
Set of 2 Chair One in white by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Konstantin Grcic, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Chair_One Public Seating System 2: bases in die-cast aluminium painted in polyester powder, suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chair_One_4Star by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Chair_One Public Seating System 2: bases in die-cast aluminium painted in polyester powder, suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Chair_One in Black by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Konstantin Grcic, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Chair_One Public Seating System 2: bases in die-cast aluminium painted in polyester powder, suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Jean Royère Armchairs for the l'Exposition Internationale, 1937 (Documented)
By Jean Royère
Located in Gardena, CA
la céramique, L'Exposition Internationale, Paris in 1937.
This design was used as public seating in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27 in W 20.75 in D 42 in
Mixed Public-Private Boundary #07 Bench
By Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The "Mixed public-private boundary" collection of Cometabolism Studio uses objects in public and
Category
2010s Chinese Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mixed Public-Private Boundary #05 Stool
By Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The "Mixed public-private boundary" collection of Cometabolism Studio uses objects in public and
Category
2010s Chinese Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
René Malaval Public Park Bench, 1950s France
By Rene Malaval
Located in Gardena, CA
René Malaval.
After the Second World War, René Malaval was tasked with created public outdoor seating
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
René Malaval Public Park Bench, 1950s France
By Rene Malaval
Located in Gardena, CA
René Malaval.
After the Second World War, René Malaval was tasked with created public outdoor seating
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Progetti Tecno Modern Pair of Italian Chairs, 1980s
By Progetti, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Alitalia's worldwide offices won the Compasso d’Oro in 1984; the WS public seating system was introduced and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Mixed Public-Private Boundary #06 Stool Two-Person
By Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The "Mixed public-private boundary" collection of Cometabolism Studio uses objects in public and
Category
2010s Chinese Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Progetti Tecno Modern Pair of Italian Chairs, 1980s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Alitalia's worldwide offices won the Compasso d’Oro in 1984; the WS public seating system was introduced and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
concept has been used for decades in offices and homes as well as for public seating. Over time, the
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Sustainable Indoor & Outdoor Seating Made with Recycled Post Consumer Plastic
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
A sustainable seating made in recycled post-consumer plastic waste. We designed these benches for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Benches
Materials
Steel
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Nacre, 3D Printed Concrete Dual Purpose Seating and Planters
Located in London, England
complement public realm and outdoor environments.
Both the planter and the seats are available as a mix-and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Jää Armchair Made with 100% Recycled Plastic - Indoor / Outdoor Seating
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
One of the latest additions to the Jää series: the Jää Armchair offers a robust seating solution
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Sustainable Indoor or Outdoor Bench Seating - Jää Sofa and Side Table Set
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
offers a large seating option for both indoor and outdoor use. The set is ideal for pool spaces and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Curved Banquette / Booth Seating in COM/COL by Costantini, Neto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Protype IV Armchair for Calvin Furniture Co. with Wood Seating
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
can be found in public museum collections, including at Brooklyn Museum, San Francisco Museum of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.25 in W 23 in D 20.25 in
Rare Jean-Michel Wilmotte ‘Grand Louvre’ Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wenge
By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Waalwijk, NL
these magnificent chairs for the Rizhelien wing of the Louvre that functioned as public seating
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wenge
H 29.53 in W 22.96 in D 21.46 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
, as well as purpose built office furniture, public seating, barstools, gave Burke Inc. a full
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Table_One Bistrot by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Konstantin Grcic, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Chair_One Public Seating System 2: bases in die-cast aluminium painted in polyester powder, suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Concrete
Börje Johanson Barstool in Red Velvet Upholstery
By Johanson Design, Börje Johanson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and back, these chairs provide a very pleasant seating comfort. The circular footrest emphasizes the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Bar Stools in Metal and Red Corduroy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
soft seat and back, these chairs provide a very pleasant seating comfort. The five-legged footrest
Category
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Bar Stools in Metal and Red Corduroy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
soft seat and back, these chairs provide a very pleasant seating comfort. The five-legged footrest
Category
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Kartell Generic A Chairs in Sage Green by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sets out to fulfil new objectives and creativity is placed at the service of the general public. Thanks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Generic A Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sets out to fulfil new objectives and creativity is placed at the service of the general public. Thanks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Generic A Chairs in Black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sets out to fulfil new objectives and creativity is placed at the service of the general public. Thanks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2, Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
two different sizes and lightweight structure, while providing a comfortable seating experience with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for contemporary design to fulfil and creativity is seen in the light of a public service. Thanks to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Brno Chair, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
structural integrity. The seating itself boasts a plush padded seat and backrest, both upholstered in high
Category
1990s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Kartell Generic A Chairs in White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sets out to fulfil new objectives and creativity is placed at the service of the general public. Thanks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Nana Wooden Dining Chair, No:1, Small, Lagu Selection 'Set of 6'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
two different sizes and lightweight structure, while providing a comfortable seating experience with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
'Set of 2' Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:1, Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
two different sizes and lightweight structure, while providing a comfortable seating experience with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Black Armchair "Pillow Sofa" by Muller Van Severen, leather
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, ES
puzzling together to create a fusion of comfortable seating arrangements. Edges curve smoothly and combine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Polyester
Nana Wooden Ashen Dining Chair, No:3, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
two different sizes and lightweight structure, while providing a comfortable seating experience with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in Sage Green by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for contemporary design to fulfil and creativity is seen in the light of a public service. Thanks to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
two different sizes and lightweight structure, while providing a comfortable seating experience with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2, Set of 8
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
two different sizes and lightweight structure, while providing a comfortable seating experience with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for contemporary design to fulfil and creativity is seen in the light of a public service. Thanks to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Barstool in Red-Brown Upholstery
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
repetitive pattern in this design, as seen in base, footrest and seating. Well made, sturdy and durable piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
21st Century Gala Armchair Bouclé Marble Sphere Feet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
wild art, Salvador Dalí was a public personality to match.
Malabar’s designers interpreted the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Marble
Mario Botta for Alias 'Obliqua' Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Waalwijk, NL
rectangular wooden base supports the seating. Due to the ingenious design of the seating area, that inclines
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Botta for Alias Pair of 'Obliqua' Sofas in Zebra Print Upholstery
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Waalwijk, NL
seating. Due to the ingenious design of the seating area, that inclines when applying pressure, makes
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 76.78 in D 28.35 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
, 2x armrest):
L300cm / P96cm / H70cm / Seating H42cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Savane Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
medium, 1x ottoman, 1x armrest):
L. 240 cm / P. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seating H. 42cm
Modular sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 37.8 in
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Red Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 4
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Vicenza, IT
designed the groundbreaking "Transit" seating system, intended initially for Gatwick Airport. Alongside the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Nana Wooden Dining Chair, No:2, Lagu Selection, Set of 6
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
two different sizes and lightweight structure, while providing a comfortable seating experience with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Large Architectural Indoor / Outdoor Jää Bench - 100% Recycled Plastic
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The Jää bench offers a large seating option for both indoor and outdoor use. The bench is ideal for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
ottoman, 1x armrest):
L. 240 cm / P. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seating H. 42cm
Modular sofa: assemble different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
small, 2x armrest):
L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
ottoman, 1x armrest):
L 240cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / seating H 42cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
small, 2x armrest):
L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam
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Public Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of public seating on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. If you’re shopping for a piece of public seating, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of public seating, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Pierre Jeanneret, Alfredo Häberli and Avoirdupois each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of public seating that is worth considering.
How Much is a Public Seating?
Prices for a piece of public seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,456 and can go as high as $27,021, while the average can fetch as much as $6,300.
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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