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Italian Sling Lounge Chair w/ Rush Seating & Extendable Foot-Rest, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian sling chair from the early 20th century. This antique lounge chair from Italy features a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 42 in W 26 in D 38 in
Scandinavian Modern Seating Suite, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
Danish Mid-Century Seating Suite - A Timeless Masterpiece Fully Restored to Perfection
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th c. Brass and Leather Barstools
Located in Clermont, FL
leather. Part of the Schooner Collection.
DIMENSION::
Overall
:- 55.5" h x 18" w x 20" d
Seat Height
Category
20th Century American Campaign Stools
Materials
Brass
Wood Stool, France, 20th C
Located in New York City, NY
Small wooden stool with tapered legs.
Category
20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Six Gustavian Style Chairs, 20th C
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Set of six Gustavian style chairs, richly carved and original horsehair seats, early 20th Century
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Hickory Adirondack Straddle Benches 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
benches offers cutout backs over elongated seats and raised on peg legs, 20th century
Measures - 30.25"h
Category
20th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
20th C Adirondack Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Adirondack chairs - pair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Style and comfort, an early 20th century Chippendale Revival carved mahogany sofa with straight
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
, carved foliate crest, scroll form arms, acanthus elements and raised on turned and tapered legs, 20th
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid Century Modern Knoll School Black Swivel Womb Chair & Ottoman, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Knoll School Black Swivel Womb Chair & Ottoman with Aluminum Bases, 20th C
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 43.5 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Early 20th C. Twisted Wire Fixed Small Stool, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original early 20th century twisted wire fixed small stool. The round stool seat is
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Style Ladies Upholstered Slipper Chair, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
, 20th century
Measures- 32.5''H x 20''W x 23''D.
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Percival Lafer leather modular seating set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Houston, TX
Percival Lafer
Modular sectional / Lounge chairs
Lafer S.A. Ind. Com.
Brazil, c. 1970
Percival
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Solid Pine Stool, France, c. Mid-20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Solid Pine Stool, France, Mid-20th century.
This well-crafted vintage stool consists of a round
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Set of seven chairs, Gustavian style, 20th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Set of seven chairs, Gustavian style, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Bamboo Low Stools, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Two charming stools from the mid-20th Century, skilfully crafted from bamboo and adorned with
Category
20th Century Stools
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
French Pair Fauteuils, Early to Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of carved-wood and upholstered fauteuil armchairs from the early to mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Shaker Rocking Chair, 20th c
Located in New York, NY
Shaker rocking chair in fruitwood. Here are the details:
Style: Shaker
Material: Fruitwood
Features:
Finials above four ladder back splats
Rush-woven seat
Four legs conjoined by str...
Category
20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Carlo Mo Pair of Seating Mod. Chip in Wood for Tecno, 90s
By Carlo Mo, Tecno
Located in Turin, Turin
worked for companies like Tecno and designed many iconic items.
Here we have a pair of seatings model
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Scandinavian Teak Bench, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century Teak slatted bench on a strong thin metal frame, a sleek Scandinavian design
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Queen Anne Style Upholstered Mahogany Long Bench 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
terminating in pad feet, 20th century
Measures- 19''H x 46''W x 23.25''D.
Catalogue Note: Ask about
Category
20th Century Queen Anne Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Adams Decorated Satinwood & Cane Lolling Chair, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
reserves and caned back, seat, and arms, 20th century
Measures: 37.25" H x 26" W x 25" D; seat 14.5" H
Category
20th Century American Adam Style Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Satinwood
Wolfgang C R Mezger for Davis Furniture Scandinavian Modern Barstools, C 1970s
By Davis Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Wolfgang C R Mezger for Davis Furniture Scandinavian modern barstools, Circqa 1970s. Priced per
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 46 in W 17 in D 16 in
William Andrus Steelcase #465 Soft Seating Sofa
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
William Andrus steelcase #465 soft seating sofa
Classic early 1970s sofa designed by William C
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Lucite
Set of Seven Chairs, 20th C
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Set of seven chairs, Gustavian style, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
John Boone Upholstered Armchair, 20th C
Located in New York, NY
John Boone Upholstered Armchair, 20th Century. Featured marker's mark.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Hardwood Frame Armchair, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely and very rare armchair or easy chair made in Italy in the middle part of the 20th century
Category
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Late 20th C Original Painted Oval Floral Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th C original painted oval floral stool. Lancaster County, PA.
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsen Danish Teak and Black Leather
By C.M. Madsen
Located in New York, NY
upholstered seats, resting on tapered dowel legs with stretchers. (HANS WEGNER FOR C.M. MADSEN)(PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
20th C Adirondack Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of 20thc Adirondack arm chairs. Great color. We had these re- tightened for strength. These are comfortable and amazing to sit on. Great for outdoor or around a pool a...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Three-Piece Furniture Set in the Manner of F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
formed from faceted cut glass and green velvet in the style of F&C Osler, an English glassmaking firm
Category
20th Century European Living Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Upholstery, Velvet
English Queen Anne Style Upholstered & Mahogany Fireside Wingback Chair 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
, raised on mahogany legs, 20th century
Measures - 44"h x 33"w x 24.5"d
Category
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 44 in W 34 in D 24.5 in
Indonesian old stool/Primitive Design/Early 20th Century/Stock C
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a mortar stool made in Bali, Indonesia.
It was made in the early 20th century.
It seems
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Materials
Wood
Late 20th C. Italian Lacquered Solid Cherry and Upholstered Bench Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th C. Italian Lacquered Solid Cherry and Upholstered Bench Settee with nail head trim in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th C Chinese Don Yang Elmwood Bench
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 Chinese elmwood bench from Don Yang City, China with carved details on stretcher and side supports. Great color and patina. Sturdy.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Stick Form Branch & Slat Side Chairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
, 20th century
Measures - 36''H x 18''W x 21.5''D.
Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RATES
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C Ottoman Upholstered in a Distressed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Nice Early 20th C ottoman upholstered in a distressed leather.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Four Italian Mastro Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, c.1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in London, GB
Four Mastro chairs in metal and fabric by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, c.1970s
Lacquered metal and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Leather Tub Chairs, c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
with brass stud detail in Holland by the finest craftsmen in the latter part of the 20th century
Category
20th Century Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early 20th C. Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts Caned Oak Arm Chair, c.1900
By E.A. Taylor 1, Wylie & Lochhead
Located in San Francisco, CA
feet in the front. c.1900
Scottish school -- Wylie and Lochhead/ E.A. Taylor attributed.
Contact us
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
19 / 20th C. Antique Italian Renaissance, Wood, Savonarola, Chairs, Set of 2!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Set of Chairs, Savonarola, Set of 2, Italian Renaissance, Wood, 19th / 20th Century, 1800
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 24 in W 23 in D 35 in
Early 20th C Moorish Intricately Carved Settee With Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Turkey, this hand-carved wood settee dates from approximately 1910. This backrest and sides of this settee feature an intricately carved lattice pattern with no breaks or re...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Settees
Materials
Shell, Wood
Pair of Hardwood Chinese Benches, Early 20th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat above a railed apron. Early 20th C.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Materials
Hardwood
20th C. Vintage Floral, Carved, Mahogany, Neutral, Relief Bench
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Bench, Relief, Floral, Carved, Mahogany, Neutral Fabric Color, Vintage / Antique
This beautiful vintage/antique bench is a stunning addition to any home. The intricate flor...
Category
20th Century Other Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Orbit Sofa Designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Orbit sofa designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
The Orbit sofa has round, supple
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
20th C. Hickory Chair Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid and Upholstered Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Hickory Chair Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid and Upholstered Arm Chair
Measures
Category
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
Six French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Cane Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
upholstered backs; 20th century.
Measures - Armchair 39"h x 23"w x 24.5"d
Catalogue Note: Ask about
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th C English Country House Style Red Maroon Leather Buttoned Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Lowestoft, GB
. Of all round generous proportions and very comfy
Early 20th century in age, English on origin
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
leather, produced by C&B Italia, Italy, in the early 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 38.59 in
French Pair of Carved-Wood & Newly Upholstered Armchairs from the Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of carved-wood, newly upholstered armchairs from the early 20th century. This antique
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 28 in D 28 in
Early 20th C. Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Early 20th C. Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Bench.
Newer
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
H 33.75 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
French Set of 4 Carved & Painted Wood & Upholstered Side Chairs, Mid 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of four carved-wood and upholstered side chairs from the mid 20th century. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Børge Mogensen Model BM1 Dining Oak Chairs for C.M. Madsens Set of 6
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of 6 Model BM1 Chairs.
It was designed 1958 by Børge Mogensen and produced by C
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Early 20th C Chinese Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful pair of early 20th C Chinese Brighton pavilion style bamboo armchairs in fantastic
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
20th Century Pair Of Italian Armchairs In Cream Boucle, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite duo of mid-20th Century Italian armchairs, featuring elegant metal legs and skillfully
Category
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
French Pair of Louis XV Style Bridge Armchairs, Office Armchairs, France, 20th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of Louis XV style Bridge armchairs - Office armchairs;
Pretty silky tapestry in shades of beige, pink and green, characteristic of the Louis XV style.
Classic low-back model...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Early 20th C. English Tubular Chair in Brown Leather
Located in New York, NY
Vintage chair made of a tubular chrome base and dark brown leather upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
20th-C. Large Scale Painted Black Lacquer Regency Style Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely bench in a nice size! It has regency styling with it’s black lacquer painted frame and subtle red accents. The vintage upholstery is in very good condition and is a ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century "Amanta" Modular Sofa By Mario Bellini For C&B Italia, c.1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A early 1970s C&B Italia “Amanta” modular or sectional four piece sofa designed by Mario Bellini in
Category
20th Century Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
20th C. Red Leather, English, Six, GainsBorough Style, Nailhead Trim Armchairs!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 20th century red leather, English, set of six, GainsBorough style, Nailhead trim armchairs
Category
20th Century British Other Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
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20th C Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 20th c seating for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 98006 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 20th c seating you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 20th c seating — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of 20th c seating, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of 20th c seating has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Charles and Ray Eames and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much is a 20th C Seating?
The average selling price for a piece of 20th c seating at 1stDibs is $2,909, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,500,000 for the highest priced.
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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