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Seating For Sale
Item Ships From: California
French Wood Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage stool with circular seat and thick twisted tripod legs from France. Circular seat has beautiful carved ring detail on top. Original wood finish with great age markings...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Restoration Hardware Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered set of four deconstructed Swedish Gustavian style dining chairs featuring muslin fabric upholstery. The unfinished hardwood frames are very sturdy and strong crafted with a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Seating

Materials

Muslin, Wood

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Sofa by Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern rattan sofa hand-crafted by The Wicker Works in Italy. Made in the California coastal manner and style of Michael Taylor designs. Known as the "Classic Square Back" mo...
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Dutch Beechwood Lounge Chairs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dutch Beechwood Lounge Chairs.
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Settee by Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern rattan loveseat settee hand-crafted by the Wicker Works in Italy. Made in the California coastal manner and style of Michael Taylor designs. Known as the "Classic Squa...
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Pair Antique Early 18th C Yew Wood & Elm English Fiddleback Windsor Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1700 - 1750 Furniture Style: English Windsor (1600 - 1725) Overall Dimensions: Dimensions: Width - 25 1/2"; Height - 43 1/2"; Depth - 27"; Seat Height - 17 1/2" Pair of Early...
Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

Custom Mixed Material Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W73 D27 H29 SW65 SD19 SH18 AH27.5 Gently used curved back sofa with a great mix of colors and materails. Custom ordered specs and size and materials by previous owners. Fabric shows...
Category

2010s Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Gordon Russell Hand Built Ladder Back Oak & Woven Leather Lounge Chairs, 1904
Located in Coronado, CA
A true pair of artifacts! This pair of large Shaker style, loungey, arm chairs was designed and built by Gordon Russell around 1904 in Broadway, England. The chairs feature incredibl...
Category

Early 1900s English Shaker Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Highly Carved Oak Armchair Early 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century French Louis XIII style gothic carved oak armchair, the carved crest having trefoil accents, above the back decorated with quatrefoil panels, continuing to the scrolled ...
Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Modular seating by Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W145 D56.5 H27 (5 pieces + 2 Pieces down) (as shown in first pic) Single W28 D28 H27.5 SW27 SD20 SH17.5 Corner W28 D28 H28 SW20 SD20 SH17.5 Fun modualr seating sofa sectional. Sof...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Late 20th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th Century pair of Louis XIV style style walnut leather upholstered armchairs, each having a shaped back with brass nail head trim, sloped arms, and rising on inswept legs
Category

1980s French Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1980s Postmodern Tubular Vinyl Chairs - Set of 4
Located in La Mesa, CA
Set of 4 postmodern chairs featuring black chunky/tubular metal frames and flawless upholstery in an aqua hue vinyl.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair in the Style of Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in La Mesa, CA
Postmodern swivel and tilt accent chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Curved and oversized with padded arm rests and a wide seat, this chair was made for lounging. Covered in su...
Category

1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Jeanneret Box Chairs PJ-SI-54-A
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of 4 box chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. Small chips and scratches can be found throughout each piece, and ...
Category

1960s Indian Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Antique Anglo Indian Levantine Style Inlaid Bone Arm Chairs Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Pair of Late 19th Century Anglo - Indian Bone Inlaid armchairs, each having all over floral inlay and marquetry with geometric reserves, padded velvet seat and back, and risi...
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Bone, Hardwood

Antique Period French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench Coffer Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th Century French Provincial Carved Walnut Coffer Bench, having a hinged rectangular top, above a carved paneled walnut front, and rising on a molded base. Hardwood constructi...
Category

Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlay Sofa W/ Down Cushion Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 Antique English Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Sofa With Classical Sheraton Inlay Detailing and Oversized Down Cushion. Solid Walnut Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied...
Category

Early 20th Century American Sheraton Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Wool, Fabric, Hardwood

Panoplie Iron Double Loop Bench, Green Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron bench with curved and looped base painted in a matte black finish. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a green linen fabric or can be COM. Multiple available, so...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in turquoise color high-end fabric. Strong. Sturdy. Comfortable.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely carved giltwood ottomans. Have been newly upholstered in cheetah-leopard print. Great scale and size.
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 Black Leather Bella Dining Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 2 x black leather dining chairs The Bella armchair has a high back upholstered entirely in leather. The padding is in flame-retardant polyurethane foam and the frame is made ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Style Denis and Leen Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 available. Covered in black leather. Hand painted with 22k gold leaf details. Very comfortable.
Category

20th Century American Seating

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Beachcomber Counter Stool in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light and strong, the Beachcomber Counter Stool evokes the sight of an old wooden single hull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy of the high seas. Constructed of hand shaped legs and stretchers, each piece is carefully fit and pinned with hardwood pegs and wedges to last for generations, much like the sea craft that inspire them. For every bar stool, we start with scrupulously chosen lumber; each board must consist of straight grain and have absolutely no defects. This is not just for aesthetics, the clear grain gives the stool its strength. The boards are then milled to dimension and shaped by hand using a combination of machines and time honored hand tools. They are then given a polish by taking thin shavings with well sharpened planes and spokeshaves; rarely is sandpaper used in our shop. Once assembled, the Beachcomber bar stool...
Category

2010s American Shaker Seating

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in Switzerland. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a single chair.
Category

2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cement

Upholstered Grey Fabric And Steel Deep Highback Chair, Kite
Located in New York, NY
Kite's multilayered form combines a shield-like statement backrest and deeply proportioned curved seat in this Stellar Works' highback version. Even at that, Nendo designer-architect...
Category

2010s Chinese Seating

Materials

Steel

Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Possible Eams, Charismatic Set Enclosing Three Lounge Chairs from the 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Movie stars - charismatic set of 3 lounge chairs. Set of 3 lounge chairs in original light brown wool blend fabric. Acquired in Düsseldof from ...
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Concrete Y Stool
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Concrete Y stool Made to Order. Made of Fiber Glass Reinforced Concrete. The color of concrete and type of wood can be customized upon request. Standard Color options are Off-Whit...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete

10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 10 vintage Charles Pollock executive desk chair for Knoll. The ultimate ergonomic, office desk chair designed by this George Nelson apprentice, Charles Pollock. Sold separately.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Temi Bench, Minimalist Velvet Bench in Teja
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet

Felted Wool Round Floor Cushion in Turmeric Yellow by JG SWITZER
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Felted wool round floor cushion, in turmeric-dye medallion yellow felted from local, fiber shed wool in a creamy, natural background, our indigo an...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Earl Hand Crafted Walnut and Brass Harold Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction hand crafted bench. This bench is shown in walnut with brass detailing. Measures: 12" W x 48" L x 18" H Hand made in Los Angeles, California.    
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash

Melia Made to Order Customizable Modern Sofa
By Dwell Floor Five
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and midcentury scaled the Melia sofa is stylish and hip. The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty of fabric colors and options to choo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions. These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mattia Biagi, "One Wink for Yes", Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural bench from Mattia Biagi's Metropolitan Sets series expresses the personal investigation of the artist straddling life and death, nature and civilization, preservation...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Wood

Beachcomber Milking Stool in Oiled Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beachcomber milking stool is our take on a Classic, simple form. The hand shaped seat is sculpted for comfort, and the legs are shaved wi...
Category

2010s American Shaker Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Beachcomber Bar Stool in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light and strong, the Beachcomber bar stool evokes the sight of an old wooden monohull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy o...
Category

2010s American Shaker Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Height Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Stool. In original condition, with visible wear and nice patina. Foot rest is 12.5" above floor. Weight is approx 30 lbs. Wear is consistent with its a...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Modern Lime Green Round Moroccan Art Deco Upholstered Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Style stool in lime green and gold Moroccan style stool, vanity stool. Modern contemporary round Moroccan Art Deco style upholstered stools in green fabric upholstery in 197...
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric

Moroccan Oversized Floor Pillow Cushion
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized silk square plum and gold color floor seat pillow. Moroccan square floor pillow cushion, handcrafted from silk velvet cut fabric, these floor seat cushions are great to use in kids room or around your Bohemian or Moroccan room or for your pet. Great to use as an Ottoman or floor pillow for a modern or Moorish decor. A meditation pillow...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating

Materials

Silk

Set of 4 'Campagne' Steel and Rush Counter Stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' steel and rush counter stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy powder coated steel frames with handwo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Belcanto Sculptural Chair
Located in Calabasas, CA
With Belcanto, the material is pushed to its limits in a fluid, dynamic and continuous form. The sinuous shape reveals an unexpected profile. Made of guayubira wood from South Americ...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Wood

Reyes Counter Stool in Walnut with Black Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a cherry counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid cherry, with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Bucket Bench, Modern Long Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Bench Bucket Stool is the longest of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furniture featuring bentwood handles. The Bucket Bench is a versatile piece, excellent as a dining bench, entryway seat...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Double Bucket Stool, Wide Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Double Bucket Stool is a generous single seat or side table. The third of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furnit...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century Design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created using a Stainless Steel, Powder Coated frame and specialized...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bohemian Poufs in Post Modern Velvet Upholstered Stools 1970s Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modern vintage cylindric stools in bronze, red, white and red psychedelic velvet fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Pair of highly decorative post moder...
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Single 18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single carved 18th century Italian silver leaf armchair upholstered in leather. Purchased at the famed store Therian.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Italian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Italian giltwood single armchair with finely carved details. Newly upholstered in bright purple velvet.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Midcentury Danish Colourful Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
This is an excellent set of 2 danish modern dining chairs in the style of Arne Vodder and Arne Hovmand-Olsen. In excellent and ready to use. Made from solid teak. I had the two botto...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Teak

Scroll Arm, Naples Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of Liberty Period, beautifully carved, solid Chestnut side chairs with unique, tightly scrolled arms featuring radiant, floral reliefs in the center of each.
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Fritz Hansen Tufted Light Brown Leather and Suede Sofa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rarely seen 1940s Fritz Hansen tufted sofa with original light brown leather and new Suede seat with wooden leg detail.
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede, Leather

Italian Midcentury Tufted Sofa by Ico Parisi in Grey Flannel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impeccably restored Italian midcentury tufted sofa by Ico Parisi in new Grey Flannel. Matching pair of chairs available.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Wool

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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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