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Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet. Consisting of four chairs and
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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs

Midcentury Stools by Bates / Gregory for Vista of California
By D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
designed by D.R. Bates and Jackson Gregory Jr for the Vista Furniture company of California.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Leather Chairs Designed by Tim Bates for Pieff, England, circa 1970s
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in Praha, CZ
- UK, circa 1970s - marked by manufacturer - very good original condition with patina - repaired leather on lower bottom parts, not seen jr.
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960’s mid century Pieff Eleganza chairs by Tim Bates
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in London, GB
. * TIM BATES FOR PIEFF * CIRCA 1970S * ORIGINALLY FROM UK * H85CM W52CM D42CM SH45CM * BROWN * LEATHER
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

D.R. Bates and Jackson Gregory, Jr, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1955
By D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and brown fabric lounge chairs designed by D.R. Bates and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Customizable Gubi Bat Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Bat Chair is created with a Scandinavian approach to crafts, simplicity and functionalism by
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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Customizable Bat Dining Chair Outdoor Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Bat Chair is created with a Scandinavian approach to crafts, simplicity and functionalism by
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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Walnut Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Oak Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high and low back version, is designed by Danish-Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Bat Armchair, Yellow Dots, Chrome, Bauhaus Style, Poland, 1970s
By Bauhaus
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A unique "Bat" armchair from the factory Zadziele Wschod, produced in the 1970s, fully renovated
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Walnut Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat Lounge Chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Oak Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid Century Bat Armchairs, Yellow Dots, Bauhaus Style, Poland, 1970s.
By Bauhaus
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A unique "Bat" armchair from the factory Zadziele Wschod, produced in the 1970s, fully renovated
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Stained Oak Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Black Stained Oak Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Antique Brass
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Matte Black
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Baseball Bat Legs Heavy Stomp Live Edge Top Side End Coffee Occasional Table
By Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baseball bat legs heavy stomp live edge top side end coffee occasional table.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Matte Black
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Brass Semi Matte
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Antique Brass
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Brass Semi-Matte
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge armchair With Black frame In light leather, Named Bat Chair From 1980s
Located in Lejre, DK
The description of this lounge armchair, also known as the bat chair, highlights its unique design
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fun Pair of Kroehler Bat Wing Swivel Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super cool pair of Kroehler bat wing swivel slipper chairs. The chairs are in nice vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair dining set of 2 by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of 2 chairs executed by the company Wittmann. (signed) The design is by Josef Hoffmann from 1907 for the Cabaret Fledermaus and was ori...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Mid Century Red Leather and Chrome Swivel and Armchair Set by Pieff
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An exceptional original Pieff Gamma red leather suite. Originally purchased from Harrods in the 1970s this is a one owner set of the highest quality. The Pieff Gamma range was not...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

A PAIR OF BRUTALIST BAR STOOLS by AUDOUX-MINNET, France, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and sculptural pair of tripod high stools or bat stools, massive handmade elm
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Elm, Rope

Post modern Milo Baughman style Barstools, a pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Waxahachie, TX
. Vintage upholstery is in amazing shape. Stunning pair of vintage modern bat height barstools. Feature a
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Chiavari Chair with Red Velvet, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chair with bat motif and red velvet upholstery, circa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Italian Chiavari chair with bat motif and velvet upholstery, circa 1960s. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Settee and Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Long Island City, NY
cushion with wool batting. The legs have been cleaned and waxed to maintain the original patina. Pierre
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Vista of California 50s Bar Stools – Set of 2
By Vista of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
founded by Donald R. Bates and Jackson Gregory Jr. and featured legendary designers such as Don Knorr
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
straps, then 8 way hand tied. With fresh cotton batting and a layer of thin high density foam for comfort
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Sofas

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools, Reupholstered
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Medina, OH
foam and cotton batting.
Category

Antique 1860s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Carved back panel showing a crane, deer and a bat. Shaped arms and back rests. Minor age splits to
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Danish Canapé Sofa Settee Loveseat in Walnut with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
-tied springs that have been pulled tight & padded with cotton batting. Settee was recently re
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Antique Victorian Eastlake Settee
Located in Middletown, MD
reupholstered in 1976 with a multi-colored floral chenille tapestry indicative of the time period. The batting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Eastlake Settee
Antique Victorian Eastlake Settee
H 37 in W 64 in D 32 in
Gray Three Piece Sofa, Recessed Chrome Plinth Base. Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
foam, batting, fabric, etc. The base has a few light scratches, no dents, and no distractions. Ready to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Andrew Stool
Located in Carmel, CA
space or beneath a console for a dramatic entryway, then introduce it as extra seating when you’re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stools

Materials

Wood

Andrew Stool
Andrew Stool
H 18 in W 22 in D 16 in
Ferguson Copeland Italian Provincial Style Bar Stool, a Pair
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in Plainview, NY
leopard style upholstery is avant-grade adding style to this timeless pair of bar stools. The bat stools
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
with braided gimp over horse hair fill with cotton batting. French Restoration, Charles X Period, circa
Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-Frame Lounge Chair
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-frame Lounge Chair is a versatile seating solution that offers
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Pair of Fine Yoke Back Armchairs with Bamboo Carvings, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
bamboo. The crest rail is carved in relief with a large bat, a motif for happiness and success. Once
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Vao Armchair by Paolo Castelli
By Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
rubber, batting made of natural wadding, and straps made of jute. Unremovable covering made of bouclé
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Vao Armchair by Paolo Castelli
Vao Armchair by Paolo Castelli
H 29 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Inspired Daybed or Couch in Cherry by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. We can also make the cushion with tufted organic cotton batting or wool wrapped latex for an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds

Materials

Cherry

Lounge chair in wood with hand-dyed upholstered seat
By Jason Andrew Turner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
backrest were fashioned by the artist acid-dying the linen to create a tie-dye effect on foam and batting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic, Plywood, Wood, Foam, Linen

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
polyester batting. STRUCTURE Structure in tubular steel with base that folds forward. Important
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
polyester batting. STRUCTURE Structure in tubular steel with base that folds forward. Important
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
polyester batting. STRUCTURE Structure in tubular steel with base that folds forward. Important
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
polyester batting. STRUCTURE Structure in tubular steel with base that folds forward. Important
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Red Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
polyester batting. STRUCTURE Structure in tubular steel with base that folds forward. Important
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Green Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
polyester batting. STRUCTURE Structure in tubular steel with base that folds forward. Important
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
polyester batting. STRUCTURE Structure in tubular steel with base that folds forward. Important
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
H 40.16 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa with Down Cushions in Knoll Fabric
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Dux of Sweden
Located in South Charleston, WV
entire sofa receiving re-batting, and new straps applied to the base. Moreover, we ensured the backs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Bar Stools by Vista of California – Set of 2
By Vista of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50s and 60s. Vista of California was founded by Donald R. Bates and Jackson Gregory Jr. and featured
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Model 317 Desk Chair, Teak & Leather for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
-in condition. The seat also features new support straps with light batting for maximum comfort. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Brut Ottoman/ Dining Stool in Black Cactus Leather by MENO HOME
Located in Denver, CO
compliant, urea formaldehyde-free, soy-based, American-made plywood seat base Organic Cotton batting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Steel

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Bat Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of bat seating on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, every piece of bat seating was constructed with great care. Find 66 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of bat seating now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of bat seating — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of bat seating is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of bat seating that is appealing in its simplicity, but GamFratesi, Gubi and Pieff and Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bat Seating?

A piece of bat seating can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,989, while the lowest priced sells for $613 and the highest can go for as much as $5,322.

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.