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Seating For Sale
1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered white boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs with arms for Knoll, brown suede
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Mr Lounge Chairs with Arms designed my Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. Brown suede seat pad / tubular chrome steel frame Leather straps Knoll manufacturer labels dating: Nov ...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
A Good Quality Antique English Mahogany & Green Leather Library / Desk Chair on Brass Castors, circa 19th Century. The chair is super comfortable and the leather upholstery is in ve...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Yellow Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Giulia Sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a modern living room project. Its mid-century style inspiration is reflect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor Black, 21st Century
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal. The ch...
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2010s South African Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric

Modern Mel Armchair, Velvet Pearl Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Low Profile Channel Sectional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W96 D96 H26 SW75 SD24 SH13 AH22 Handcrafted sectional sofa made from scratch in house. Each unit is completely modular and feature both feather and foam for great comfort. Item has ...
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2010s Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking contemporary piece that is both minimal and regal in its design. It blends in a variety of settings: as an elegant foot of bed statement, a stylish entryway seat or a sculptural touch in the living room. Made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable. The bench is also suitable for extended outdoor life...
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2010s American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

1970s Cor 'Trio' 8 Piece Modular Sofa by Team Form AG, Newly Reupholstered
Located in Toronto, CA
Scale of epic proportion, but configure this enormous piece as you wish. With 8 unique pieces, the possibilities are endless. (Take the backrest away, and you have a comfortable twin...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Horizon Bench by RAIN, Contemporary Bench, Solid Wood and Plywood, Limited
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This contemporary bench shows that perspective is a visual illusion that gives the notion of depth to an image. The Horizon bench has its shape drawn fro...
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Seating

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
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2010s South African Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely piece! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee in vintage upholstery. The frame shows some non-offensive chippiness. The upholstery i...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Down

French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs France c. 1930's
Located in London, GB
The quintessential of French Art Deco style - the Tan Leather Club Armchairs from the 1930's. This pair of exquisite armchairs exudes luxury and sophistication, showcasing the elegan...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two vintage Paper Knife chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark. These easy chairs are designed in 1955. They have a teak frame and a mixed fabric with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 6 Chairs Designed by George Veronda
Located in Chicago, IL
George Veronda, an innovative architect, and partners with Roger Brown, a Chicago artist, designed a notable home for them in New Buffalo, Michigan, com...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of teak wood with nice rosewood accents. They have their original...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Antique Victorian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, this is genero...
Category

1950s British Chesterfield Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage pieces of furniture can...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs With Wicker Seats, Set of 6
Located in High Point, NC
Introduce the essence of French country elegance into your dining room with this set of six 20th Century wooden dining chairs. These timeless pieces offer a harmonious blend of tradi...
Category

20th Century French Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Senufo Ottoman, Unique Signed Stool, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo ottoman, unique signed stool, Arno Declercq Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy Measures: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm L 17.7” x W 17.7” x H 15.7” Material: Iroko wood ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Danish Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Hallway Bench With Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

French Cognac Leather Togo Livingroomset by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Fibreglass La Fonda Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
La Fonda chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, 1960s. The chair has a gra...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

White Tibetan Fur Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
White Tibetan lambs fur bench / ottoman with brass cabriolet legs. Brass legs are vintage Italian from 1980's. Upholstery is new.
Category

1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

1970's Italian oak and rattan dining chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a great set of 12 dining chairs, made in Italy during the 1970's, great vintage design and in very good vintage condition, oak and rattan ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Fabulous 4 Piece Milo Baughman Style Curved Sofa Sectional Carsons Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 4 piece Milo Baughman style curved sectional sofa. We love the oversized channeled back and arms along with the circular end pieces. This sofa will need to be reupholster...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 French Bistro Bar Stools in Iron, Brass and Boucle
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four bistro stools sourced in the South of France. We were delighted to find a full set with such a gorgeous base. The tripod base is made of iron and features a patinated b...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design, this model represents why Votre Maison, the French duo Guillerme et Chambron’s compa...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France. The chairs are made with 3 types of laquered tropical hardwood veneer and upholstered in a cream white leather. Minimalistic and typical french art deco design...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities. Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

French Togo Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut, Paint

Modernist Oak Stool, France, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; priced individually. Large, angular stool made of beautifully patinated oak.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Klismos black chair
Located in IT
Classic and elegant Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and leather seats. Available in other colors and upholstery. Italian artisanal production...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Oak Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman in Latte Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sultry large set of 14 Oak Corset Dining Chairs designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Brown Saltman newly professionally restored and refinished in original stain with new cushions...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Georgian period Bergere library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous quality Georgian period bergere library chair with wonderful reeded details to the frame. Standing on tall turned legs with elegant arm supports. Lovely proportion...
Category

18th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll International (1963) Design: Button-tufted black leather seat and backing on a chrome base with four casters. Dimensions: 32.25" H ...
Category

20th Century American Seating

Materials

Metal

Buffalo Leather 'Safari' Armchairs in the Style of Arne Norell
Located in Budapest, HU
This stylish pair of Safari armchairs from the 1970s exudes timeless charm with its combination of buffalo leather and sturdy beech wood. The leather was recently cleaned, but still ...
Category

1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Bonacina armchairs in rattan and bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Bonacina armchairs in rattan and bamboo, Italy, 1950s Two rare and spectacular rattan armchairs, perfect for decorating a veranda, garden or living room. Refined and elegant...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Mid-century armchairs, Austria 1950s, Newly Reupholstered, Linen Fabric
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of Austrian armchairs, 1950s, entirely restored, walnut wood legs, reupholstered in premium linen fabric
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Walnut

“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands. Bart is know for his unique designs. The chairs are professionally reupholstered with the finest scheep leather from New Z...
Category

1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 swing-chairs Jutta & Herbert Ohl
Located in GOOR, NL
Add a touch of sophistication to your home with our set of 2 swing-chairs, Jutta & Herbert Ohl. With their sleek design and superior craftsmanship, these chairs make a statement and ...
Category

1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Lulli Chairs, Carlo Ratti, Curved Woods Industry, 1950s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of 4 Lulli chairs, conceived by Carlo Ratti in the golden age of Italian design in 1950, embodies timeless elegance and structural innovation. Masterfully crafted by Curved W...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

“Capella” sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
The “Capella” sofa designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø is distinguished by its solid rosewood structure, high quality manufacturing and assembly, by its perfect proportions an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Divano mod. 920 di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Divano modello "920" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964. Il modello è quello di un divano a due posti comodi. Cuscini e rivestimento rinnovato con tessuto lavabile e antimacc...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight beautifully patinated original brown leather MR10 chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf
By Carole Hicks
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Carol Hicks Bolton Styl...
Category

Late 20th Century Seating

Materials

Cotton

Le Jeune Upholstery Makana Bench Showroom Model with Nail Heads, Ivory Linen
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Makana Bench Showroom Model with Nail Heads, Ivory Linen Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery lMAKANA B4.923 Bench showroom floor model. This is a classic B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Sofa Togo by Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, set of 5
Located in Porto, PT
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Togo was designed in 1973 five pieces set: three seater, two seater, one seater, corner and pouf. The sofa is upholstered with brown leat...
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Le Jeune Upholstery Melina Bench Showroom Model in Velvet and Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Melina Bench Showroom Model in Velvet and Walnut Offered for sale is a MELINA B3.923 Bench showroom model. The bench is inspired by the designs of the mid-centur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

2 of 4 Niels Koefoed Armchairs 1960s Teak Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
2 Armchairs by Niels Koefoed, Denmark. Production period: approx. 1960s-1970s Displayed price is for a pair. Totally 4 chairs (2 pairs) available. Sturdy teak wood frame. Refurbis...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Anfibio, natural leather sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
3 seater sofa, day bed Anfibio designed by Alessandro Becchi and produced by Giovannnetti in 1970s. Designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed has been described by critics around the wo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Designer: Harry & Lou Ep...
Category

1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Eight Folke Ohlsson for Dux Curved Back Walnut Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson (1919-2002) for Dux, 1965, Denmark. The chairs are crafted with dramatic walnut curved backrests and walnut st...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

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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