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Seating For Sale
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Ash & White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of eight dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s. A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wonder...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of late 19th century armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for J&J Kohn.
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Contemporary Facetated Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Glazed Black
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handcasted and facetated stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Ilamari Tapiovaara Swiveling Stool / Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A swiveling stool / chair with patinated base and original leather upholstery. Designed by Ilamari Tapiovaara.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Six 18th Century Elegant Dining Room Chairs, England, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of six English 18th century blue painted and parcel-gilt chairs with vase shaped back splats and caned seats, over cabriolet legs with pad feet.
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Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Green Painted Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a true gem of antique craftsmanship. The chair's distinctive bent yew wood crest rail, gracefully curved and supporte...
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

Fine Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair of Swedish 18th century Rococo armchairs in their original finish. Ca 1760 Sweden.
Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, set of four 'Conoid' chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1962 This stunning set of four Conoid dining chairs are designed by woodwork mast...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Set of 6 Original Mid-Century Pamplona Chairs by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 1965
Located in Zagreb, HR
An absolute Mid-Century design classic - the original Pamplona chairs designed by the Italian architect and designer Augusto Savini for Pozzi. In an original and rare Memphis colour ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of twelve dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s. A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wond...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Pierre Paulin White Leather "Pumpkin" Sofa for Ligne Roset, 2008
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, sleek and super comfy "Pumpkin" sofa designed by Pierre Paulin in original, supple white leather. Paulin originally came up with this design for the private apartments of...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Missoni for Roche Bobois, set of 13 pieces, 2000s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics designed by Missoni Home exclusively for Roche Bobois. This set has been maintain...
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2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Elsie Crawford for Sintoform 'Carousel' Sofa in Fiberglass
By Elsie Crawford, Sintoform
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Elsie Crawford for Sintoform, 'Carousel' sofa, fiberglass, United States, 1969 The Carousel sofa bench, designed by American artist Elsie Crawford for Sintoform, is a distinctive si...
Category

1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Sensational Pair Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Ultra-suede Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair Vladimir Kagan sculptural Elephant Chairs. This pair retains their original purple ultra-suede with some signs of wear-cleaning recommended. They measure 31"t x 31...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural Lounge Jaymar Chair 1980s
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in black leather. This bold and modern chair was made in Quebec in the 1980s. It’s cantilevered with an angular back and high arms. The sculptural ch...
Category

1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Daybed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful De Sede daybed DS 80 in rich caramel brown leather. Signature patchwork leather has wonderful patina and sits on a black slatted wood frame.
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Blue and White Stripe
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esperanza outdoor lounge chair is constructed with ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

UP1 armchair Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia 1969
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The UP1 Armchair, designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for B&B Italia, represents one of the most significant design icons of the 20th century. This armchair is part of the celebrated U...
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, Northern-Europe, 1980s The design of this lounge chair is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant enclosed feeling. The tu...
Category

1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rich Pair of George III Style Mahogany & Leather Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rich chocolate leather George III style arm chairs having dark mahogany frames with a aged patina and handpainted floral decoration. The upholstery is new and finished with handsome...
Category

1920s English George III Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Cini Boeri, Bengodi, A Velvet Sofa, Arflex, 1974
Located in Paris, FR
Cini Boeri (1924-2020) Bengodi A rectangular three-seater sofa covered with velvet upholstery, the seat with one large cushion, the back with two cushions, on six feet. Original ed...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Natural
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esperanza outdoor lounge chair is constructed with ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Polo Stool Model 4822 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Post Modern bar or counter stool, rendered in black and white powder coated metal and injection molded plastic designed by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 1984
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Mallet Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mallet drumstool Cream Lacquer Copper Base Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Copper

Glass "Ghost" Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Italy, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Ghost chair designed by Cini Boeri and Tomu Katayanagi and manufactured by Fiam, Italy, 1980s. This fantastic transparent 12mm glass chair is made of thick curved & hardened glass an...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Glass

Spanish Iron Bench in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish iron bench was recently made by skilled European craftsmen using traditional iron working techniques. It features gracefully curved legs and a central stretcher ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Early Pkw-1 Pivoting K-Wire Dowel Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large shaped wooden bench
Located in Milano, IT
Large shaped wooden bench with eight turned brass feet and velvet-covered cushions. Italian manufacture from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Small Signed Perret et Vibert Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small signed Perret et Vibert Chinoiserie bamboo chair from the late 19th century with mother of pearl inlaid black lacquered plaque on the back splat and rattan seat. Discover the...
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Seating

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Bamboo, Rattan

Handsome Tomlinson style X-Long Sofa Pecan Wood Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Tomlinson Sophisticate style sofa. This piece retains its original textured stiped fabric in presentable condition. The cushions are still soft and the sofa is very...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Recovered in Holly Hunt / Esposito / Greige.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

STOOL red 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Red STOOL 1970s Produced by LUCHESSE METALPLASTICA (labeled). Material: Plastic and metal. Three-legged stool is from durable plastic vibrant red colour that will instantly boost ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of (4) Cyan Blue Original French Made Tolix AC Style Steel Stacking Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of (4) Cyan Blue Original French Made Tolix AC Style Steel Stacking Chairs. Although this set of (4) Tolix Chairs have been sitting in a warehouse for an extended period of time,...
Category

2010s French Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - Set of 8
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning mid-century dining chairs were designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States during the 1960s. This set includes eight chairs, each ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Philippe Hurel Brown Leather & Fabric Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, GB
This Philippe Hurel design is a contemporary form fit with a versatile look that suits an array of interiors. Philippe Hurel has over 100 years of creation, craftsmanship and inspira...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 6)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Premium leather with beautiful stitching wrapped around aluminum frame. Unique brown leather chairs for home or office. Adjustable height and tilt. Arm height 24.75 lowest position
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Stua Malena Pair of Armchairs: Contemporary Spanish Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Stua Malena Armchairs: Contemporary Spanish Design" Designer: Jon Gasca Manufacturer: Stua, Spain Model: Malena Year of Manufacture: Circa 2002 Material: Wood s...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Paolo Buffa Attribured Benches
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Paolo Buffa attributed benches in chestnut wood with signature scalloped edge Reupoholstered in camel shearling and leather button tufting Seat hinges open to reveal storag...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Chestnut, Oak

Early Pierre Chapo Set of Four 'S45' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of four 'S45' or 'Chlacc' dining chairs, solid elm, France, 1979 These S45 chairs, also known as Chlacc, are one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, kn...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features azure velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as s...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Single Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A single Neoclassical side chair. Karelian Birch frame with curved legs and upholstered seat.
Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. Th...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

Set of Four De Puydt Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Brutalist dining chairs attributed to Belgium furniture maker Kunstmeubelen De Puydt circa 1960. Some visible wear on wood and finish that is consistent with age and use.
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the enchanting world of opulence with this exquisite Borne Settee, a resplendent blend of timeless elegance and whimsical charm. Upholstered in the finest white button tuft...
Category

1860s European Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century English Leather Chesterfield
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century English Leather Suede Chesterfield. Great Small Proportions , Excellent Condition with Nail head trim and very comfortable.
Category

Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Very rare set Nuvola chairs by Gerard van de Berg for Artifort 1990s Netherlands
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Very rare set Nuvola chairs by Gerard van de Berg for Artifort, 1990s The Netherlands. This chair is also known as the F410. Gerard Van den Berg was the son of a furniture maker but ...
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 18th Century English Comb Back Windsor Armchairs.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extremely Rare Pair of 18th Century English Comb Back Windsor Armchairs. Shaped comb top rail over central splat with bowed arms over shaped figured elm seats and delicate turned le...
Category

18th Century British George II Antique Seating

Materials

Ash, Elm, Walnut

Set of 6 Italian Plywood Dining Chairs with New Mohair Wool Upholstery 1960's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 Italian dining chairs with beautiful plywood curved detailing from the 1960's The chairs have been newly reupholstered with Top Quality Cradle to Cradle® Bronze-certif...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Pair of Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Pair of Jacques Adnet Armchairs with fantstic original green leather and signature contrast stitching. Leather bamboo legs with brass accents. France 1940's.
Category

1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Henry Rosengren Hansen Set of Eight Bar Stools in Oak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Møbelindustri, set of eight barstools, oak, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s A sophisticated set of high bar stools, designed by the Dane Henry Rosengr...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Pair 18th Century Italian Chestnut Hall Chairs Carved With Lion Crests
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome pair of 18th century Italian Baroque chestnut side or hall chairs with circular open work backs holding a shield with beautifully carved lions in the centers. From northern ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Contemporary Barstool in Brown Leather and Wooden Structure
Located in New York, NY
This stool stands out as a remarkable piece, featuring sleek lines, a curved back, and lower arms. Upholstered seat and back with a wooden structure, this exceptional design effortle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Leather

Set of 6 Maison Regain Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 6 Maison Regain leather and elm wood chairs. Wonderful rich patina to leather and solid construction in the style of Pierre Chapo. France 1960's.
Category

1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Twisted Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate, elaborately twisted hand forged hourglass frame with a decorative central stretcher and beautifully scrolled fe...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

2 Maralunga sofas by Vico Magistretti Cassina production Black leather two-seater
Located in Lucca, IT
2 Maralunga sofas by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978s Pair of Maralunga sofas in black leather with two seats. Iconic sofa the Maralunga is confirmed as one of the most appr...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 8 Maison Regain Dining Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Maison Regain leather and elm wood chairs with cushioned seats. Great patina to leather and solid construction in the style of Pierre Chapo. France 1960's. Sold as a set of 8.
Category

1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Ink, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic, elegant set of four antique Biedermeier shovel chairs in walnut from Austria around 1830. Walnut book-matched veneered and solid walnut. Original spirals painted with ink on...
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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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