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Sofa Tecno Mod D120 Flowers green Fabric
By Valeria Borsani & Alfredo Bonetti, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
In the vintage world, there is a sofa that embodies the spirit of the 1970s with unparalleled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
20th Century Ignazio Gardella Sofa mod. Digamma for Gavina Metal&Fabric, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, in 1947.
Here we have a sofa with metal and enameled steel frame with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.86 in W 52.37 in D 29.14 in
MASSIMO VIGNELLI Mod. Saratoga White and Red Sofa, 1964
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rome, IT
Historic sofa mod. Saratoga in white lacquered wood with cushions in beautiful red-purple fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Sofa Mod. D120 by V. Borsani and A. Bonetti prod. Tecno
By Tecno, Valeria Borsani & Alfredo Bonetti
Located in Milano, IT
Model D120 Sofa, an authentic work of art born from the genius of Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Mid Century Framar Therapy Day Bed Mod. 60s Yoga
By Framar
Located in bari, IT
Therapy day bed, yoga model with corner composed of black lacquered teak wood table and armchair. Seats in bordeaux sky made by Framar, 1960s
n.b. a cushion has an open cut and a ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare Italian Red Sofa by Ico Parisi for Cassina Mod. 875, Published
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Rare four-seater sofa by Ico Parisi for Cassina model 875 of the 60s. The structure is metal, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Mod. DU559 Green Velvet Sofa with Wood and Brass, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This incredibly sleek and rare mid century sofa is designed by esteemed Italian, Gastone Rinaldi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 57.09 in D 30.32 in
Italian Mid-Century 3 Seater Sofa Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century 3 seater sofa Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
Three seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 93.71 in D 38.19 in
Italian Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century two-seater sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
Two-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 75.6 in D 31.89 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mod. "920" Dark Blue 3 Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '70
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" dark blue fabric three-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25.99 in W 86.62 in D 30.32 in
Italian Mid-Century Pink and Grey Fabric Sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
By Arflex, Marcello Cuneo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pink and grey fabric sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
Two seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 26.38 in W 61.42 in D 33.47 in
Massimo Vignelli Mod. Saratoga White Side Table, 1964
Located in Rome, IT
Historic side table mod. Saratoga with illuminated top in white lacquered wood. If you can design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
mid-century modern design. This stunning sofa, designed in 1967, features a gorgeous Jatoba wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Set Mod. Togo Designed By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Madrid, ES
Set mod. Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Upholstered in brown leather. France 70's
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece Attached 'Sectional' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece Attached 'Sectional' Sofa
USA, Circa 1980's
A quietly luxurious
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Federico Munari Virgola Curved Sofa 1950's Iconic Design
By Federico Munari
Located in Taranto, IT
Iconico e rarissimo divano curvo di Federico Munari mod. Virgola degli anni 50.
Struttura in legno
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina "Sesann" Two-Seater Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Naples, IT
Two-seater sofa Mod." Sesann," designed by di Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1970. The outer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Sweden, 1960
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Capri sofa designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum, Sweden, 1960. This fine example
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian modern teak sofa after Grete Jalk features stylish Mid-Century Modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Fabricius & Kastholm Small Lounge Sofa FK 6720 Steel Leather Kill International
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful mod. 6720 mid-century small sofa or loveseat in pristine original condition coming with the hard
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 57.9 in D 31.5 in
Italian Midcentury Modular Sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1969
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury modular sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1969
Modular sofa mod. Novemila
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Mod. 1736 Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in MIlano, IT
Mod. 1736 coffee table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s
Impressive Italian coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Sofa in Walnut and Brown Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, three-seat sofa, model '920', brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Beige Velvet Sofa Triennale by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1956
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in MIlano, IT
sofa mod. Triennale with fully padded seat and back covered in beige velvet tan corduroy. Internal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 34.26 in W 111.42 in D 29.93 in
Italian Modern Brown Leather Sofa Twice by Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather sofa Twice by Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
Two seater sofa mod
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Sofa Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather sofa Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1980s
Three seater sofa mod
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 32.68 in W 115.36 in D 37.8 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "920" Brown Leather Two Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '60
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" brown leather two-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy '60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25.99 in W 59.06 in D 30.32 in
2-seater leather sofa mod. Sapporo by Mobil Girgi Italia, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Two-seater burgundy/antique leather sofa Sapporo model produced by MOBILGIRGI (Italy) in 1970s.
Comfortable in the seat as it appears in the photo.
Soft, elegant and cozy, thanks to...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Leather curved sofa would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Mah jong sofa from Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois design by Kenzo Takata
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Alsdorf, NW
interior styles, including Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandinavian Modern, Danish
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
would work excellent in a Post-Modern, Organic Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Haussman for Knoll International would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 77.5 in D 29 in
Jack Lenor Larson style armless loveseat with 2 ottomans
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
Awesome mod armless loveseat length sofa with 2 matching ottomans upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Stunning Paul Evans Chrome Loveseat Sofa Directional Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
surrounding the arms and back-super mod indeed! This sofa retains its original fabric in presentable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury English Mod Three Piece Set with Wood Framed Sofa and Pair Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
This sofa and pair of chairs is from London and dates from the early 1970s. All three pieces were
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 29.5 in W 69.25 in D 28.5 in
Amazing Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Brass Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Mod
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
particularly rare Milo Baughman collection. I also have a very unusual sofa table from the same collection.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table Mod. Ara by Vignelli for Driade, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Driade
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood coffee table mod. Ara by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Driade
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.57 in W 50.79 in D 25.2 in
Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Plastic Sofa Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Habitat International, Augusto Betti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Brown leather and plastic sofa Flou by Betti for Habitat Ids, 1970s
A three
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 33.86 in W 81.89 in D 41.74 in
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina pair of Armchairs Mod. SORIANA
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
production of armchairs, chairs and sofa.
Here a pair of Armchairs mod. Soriana in collaboration with Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Flos Pendant lamp mod. Fior di Loto
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Turin, Turin
sofa.
The designer’s career has been long and prolific, filled with significant honors, including the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Flos Pendant Lamp mod. Fior di Loto
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Turin, Turin
, chairs and sofa.
The designer’s career has been long and prolific, filled with significant honors
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Coffee Table Mod. Rene With Black Glass And Oriental Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
sofa, so it is not very tall; initially, it was proposed with a kidney-shaped top, for which different
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 35.04 in D 19.3 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016
Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959
Walnut structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
Handsome 80's Dark Green Leather Sofa by Molinari w/ Wide Arms & Metal Legs
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's MOD dark green leather sofa by Molinari. An attractive loungy loveseat with oversized
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 83.5 in D 39 in
Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Armchairs Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Augusto Betti, Habitat International
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather and plastic armchairs Flou by Betti for Habitat Ids, 1970s
Pair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 33.86 in W 37.8 in D 41.74 in
Italian mid-century modern table lamp Snail Marzio Cecchi Dimensione Fuoco 1960s
By Marzio Cecchi, Dimensione Fuoco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern table lamp Snail Marzio Cecchi Dimensione Fuoco 1960s
Table lamp mod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Plastic, Wood
H 9.85 in W 17.33 in D 10.24 in
Italian mid-century modern table lamp Snail Marzio Cecchi Dimensione Fuoco 1960s
By Marzio Cecchi, Dimensione Fuoco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern table lamp Snail Marzio Cecchi Dimensione Fuoco 1960s
Sculptural table
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
H 16.15 in W 20.48 in D 10.24 in
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
This sculpted elm loveseat sofa by Gio Ponti for Cassina would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
H 32 in W 48 in D 30 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Settee in Brown Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, two-seat sofa brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966.
This high
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpture cabinet with caning would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 22 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originals / Laverne International would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in
Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.25 in W 100 in D 19 in
Loveseat and Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, White Laminate Case
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Settee / loveseat and lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Mod 1970s design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate
H 28.5 in W 64.25 in D 32.5 in
Bronze 'Chan' Coffee or Large End Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LaVerne would work great in an Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Post-Modern or Mid-Century Modern home or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
H 17.25 in W 30 in D 20 in
Studio Simon Granite Brutalist Samo Table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa, 1970
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
Dining table mod. ‘Samo’ by Studio Simon. Series ‘Ultrarazionale’. Italy, 1970.
Made of granite
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 70.08 in
Carlo Scarpa Cognac Leather “Kentucky” Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, Set of 5
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 5 mod. 783 “Kentucky” dining chairs, designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Plastic
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Carlo Scarpa Walnut and Leather "Scuderia" Dining Room Set for Bernini, 1977
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
.
Composed of 5 mod. 783 “Kentucky” dining chairs and one "Scuderia" dining table.
Structure made from oak
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century mod couch for your home. A mid century mod couch — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 58 variations of the antique or vintage mid century mod couch you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century mod couch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century mod couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century mod couch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, GETAMA and Nathan Lindberg produced versions that are worth a look.
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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.
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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.
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