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Large Circular Asian Inspired Bench
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Circular Asian Inspired Bench, American, circa 1950's. It has been refinished in an ultra
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Ivory, Bouclé, Upholstery
Low Slung Asian Inspired Midcentury Bench
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low Slung Asian inspired midcentury bench, American, circa 1950s. This piece was probably
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
John Widdicomb Asian Inspired Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
John Widdicomb Asian inspired chairs. Vintage Mid-Century Modern chairs by John Widdicomb. Chinese
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Low Slung Asian Inspired Midcentury Stools
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low slung Asian inspired midcentury stools, American, circa 1950s. These pieces were probably
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Black Lacquered Wood, Brass & Cane Seating Bench Mid-Century Modern Asian Style
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie inspired Mid-Century Modern rectangular seating bench in Black Lacquer.
The Bench
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 48.25 in D 18.25 in
Elegant Pair of Vintage Asian Inspired Pagoda Accent Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of Asian inspired rosewood accent or side chairs with beautiful rich patina. The corners of
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tripod-base bar stools with seats inspired by Primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Iron
Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chair, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chair with brass frame and vintage cushions. The curved
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Modern Asian-Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Mid-Century Modern Chinese inspired 3-legged armchairs. The low profile armchairs have wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Asian Inspired Slipper Chairs with Cashmere Velvet Upholstery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an exceptionally well crafted pair of asian inspired slipper chairs, newly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Slipper Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid 20th Century Cherry Asian Inspired Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian inspired dining armchairs, unbranded, likely Thomasville or American of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Set of Eight Tall Back Asian Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight tall back Asian inspired dining chairs, originally retailed through John Stuart NYC
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Asian Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
classics. Our particular Mont-inspired armchair is old enough to have been painted three times and is now
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Low Asian Inspired Accent Chairs in the Manner of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in North Miami, FL
This fun pair of 1950s Asian inspired Mont style accent chairs are newly refinished in pale gray
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Extremely Rare Asian Inspired Modernist Side Chairs Designed by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Asian inspired modernist side chairs designed by Jens Risom for jENS Risom Studios
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Pair Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chairs with brass frame and vintage cushions
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
James Mont style Asian inspired high back chair with black laqcuer, circa 1970s.
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Mont style Asian inspired high back chair with black laqcuer, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 36 in W 31 in D 36 in
Mid 20th Century Cherry Asian Inspired Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian inspired dining side chairs, unbranded, likely Thomasville or American of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
. These chairs are inspired by these predecessing traditional seating types while displaying a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Other Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Arm Chair Hardwood Carved Seating
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous single Chinese arm chair in hard wood
Great interiors piece, perfect for that Asian
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Seating in the Room
Located in Norton, MA
, depicting a lady seating in the living room and an outdoor garden behind. The decoration in the room is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
. These chairs are inspired by these predecessing traditional seating types while displaying a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Asian Inspired Barrel Back White to Beige Lacquer Dining Chairs Mid Century Mint
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Inspired Barrel back white to beige lacquer dining chairs mid century mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
H 35 in W 21 in D 19 in
Hand-Painted Art Deco Inspired Four-Panel Screen with Three Elegant Ladies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand-painted wooden four-panel screen from the mid 20th century with Art Deco inspired
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Pair of Asian Modern Lounge Chairs Attributed to James Mont
By B. Altman and Company 1, James Mont
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mont, the chairs have Asian inspired carved wood arm rests and are covered in a deep red/brown velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
THOMASVILLE Mystique Asian Chinoiserie Dining Captain's Armchairs - Pair
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian inspired dining armchairs by Thomasville, from their Mystique Collection. Solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Asian Influenced Horseshoe Back Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Pair of Asian Inspired Chairs, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 26.5 in W 31.25 in D 29 in
Provincial Chinese Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Willow
Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Black Lacquer and Velvet Asian Modern Armchair by Hibriten after James Mont
By James Mont, Hibriten
Located in Buffalo, NY
Black lacquer and velvet Asian inspired armchair by Hibriten in the style of James Mont, Stylish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Set of Six Vintage Thomasville Embassy Asian Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture, Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Chinoiserie dining chairs have an Asian inspired silhouette. The notched Pagoda-like crown is the most
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century Asian Natural Cream Outdoor Indoor Handmade Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota cushion, inspired by the movement between our homes and the outdoors, can be used in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Cacao Brown Outdoor Indoor Handmade Bag Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota cushion, inspired by the movement between our homes and the outdoors, can be used in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Brown Beige Outdoor Indoor Handmade Bag Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota cushion, inspired by the movement between our homes and the outdoors, can be used in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Natural Cream Outdoor Indoor Handmade Bag Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota cushion, inspired by the movement between our homes and the outdoors, can be used in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
21st Century Asian Brown Black Outdoor Indoor Handmade Bag Cushion
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota cushion, inspired by the movement between our homes and the outdoors, can be used in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Asian Brown Black Outdoor Indoor Handmade Bag Cushion
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota cushion, inspired by the movement between our homes and the outdoors, can be used in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 10. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Katsura Armchair
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
inspired by the understated luxury of Asian heritage palace architecture that combines both feelings of
Category
2010s Asian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Vintage Farmhouse Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
touch of nostalgic color that feels at home in any cozy cottage or country-inspired living space. Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Benches
Materials
Wood
Katsura 88" Sofa
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
is inspired by the understated luxury of Asian heritage palace architecture that combines both
Category
2010s Asian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Oriental Chair, (four chairs set), Lacquered Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
-inspired carvings. Note the lacquered compositions on the chambranas in the front, the shape of the legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Other Chairs
Materials
Other
Katsura 60" Bench
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
The bold Katsura Collection is inspired by the understated luxury of Asian heritage palace
Category
2010s Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Early 19th Century Rose and Blue Khotan Fragment Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
of western China. Geographically and culturally closer to Central Asia than to Beijing, the city and
Category
Antique Early 1800s East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Short Organic Modern Natural Wood Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
This bench has a flair for the arts and is inspired by boulders and pebbles found in natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Industrial Velvet Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an architecturally inspired frame, this streamlined bench juxtaposes the industrial aesthetic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Benches
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Simply sophisticated, this contemporary take on the end-of-bed bench introduces a European-inspired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Benches
Materials
Metal
Encore Modern Floating Banquette
Located in Westwood, NJ
backplate, inspired by the decorative dome and fascia of Vienna’s famed Golden Cabbage.
Dimensions: 56" W x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Shane Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a Klismos-inspired shape, this simple sofa is defined by a long and low, curving back atop a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modern Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an elegant silhouette inspired by a French antique. The chair adds classic warmth and a note
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Paris Welt Sofa, Charcoal Welt
Located in Westwood, NJ
inspired this chair's tweed, with welts in charcoal billiard cloth. It features clean lines and linear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Paris Welt Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
houses inspired this chair's tweed, chocolate, and spice combination. Tailored in a gray, menswear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Curved Wing Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-century inspired curved wing leather armchair with nailhead trim accents. This beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Organic Modern Greyed Wood Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
An organic modern greyed wood bench. This bench has a flair for the arts and is inspired by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Benches
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by a 19th-century Italian Empire design, nickel, gold bullion and acrylic merge in this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Vintage-Style Pearl Leather Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
, too.
This piece has lots of vintage-inspired design details including straps and buckles. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Organic Modern Natural Wood Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
An organic modern natural wood bench. This bench has a flair for the arts and is inspired by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
El Mar Sofa in Boucle and Polished Bronze Base
By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
El Mar Sofa
Inspired by the waves of the sea, the powerful and magnificent design, with a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Curva Solid Walnut Barstools by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
featuring Danish inspired contours and curves. (PRICED EACH)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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Asian Inspired Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Asian inspired seating available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of Asian inspired seating — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Asian inspired seating now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of Asian inspired seating — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of Asian inspired seating bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of Asian inspired seating over the years, but those crafted by Mastercraft, Milo Baughman and John Widdicomb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an Asian Inspired Seating?
Prices for a piece of Asian inspired seating start at $1,100 and top out at $8,600 with the average selling for $2,600.
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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