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Bedside Ottoman

Bao Natural Leather Ottoman
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
folds resembling those of origami. The timeless, nostalgic shape is reminiscent of those old bedside
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Bao Natural Leather Ottoman
Bao Natural Leather Ottoman
H 11.82 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
"Wood" Ottoman or Side Table in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Wood is a multifunctional piece, it can be used as a side table or an ottoman to sit on. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Konekt Thing Ottoman Pill in Satin Black with Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
A larger version of our Thing stools, the Thing ottoman features a luxuriously upholstered top
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Wood and Cork Stool or Ottoman Suber Stool by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
to sit at a desk or hold books as a bedside table. Better yet, try it as an ottoman or footrest, prop
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2010s American American Craftsman Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Cork

Konekt Thing Ottoman Oval with Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Horse Hair and Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
A larger version of our Thing stools, the Thing ottoman features a luxuriously upholstered top
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Roche Bobois Early Production Mah Jong Elements, Pair, Signed, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pair of large floor cushions or stacked on top of another as a large ottoman. At home, we have
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Vintage Mid Century MODERN Brown OTTOMANS / Footstools, a Pair
By Charles Eames
Located in Weehawken, NJ
twist on a bedside table. Two ottomans are included. Dimensions: 21"W x 16"D x 15.5"H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

HANDCRAFTED Mid Century MODERN styled Teak OTTOMAN / Footstool / Bench
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handcrafted Mid Century Modern styled Ottoman / Footstool, available in 5 pattern / color options
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Art Deco Bedroom Set by Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon, 7 elements circa 1920-1930
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
P8 foot: H79 W152 P8 sides: 200x9x16 - 2 bedside tables with pink and yellow marble top, 1 shelf, 1
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Side Tables By Illum Wikkelsø – N°272, Rosewood, Ca 1950
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. This pair of small living room tables, cocktail table, side table, bedside table are of very high
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice for designers and collectors alike, the chair and ottoman are signed underneath with The Kagan
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1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

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French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Oak

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and features oiled ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Oak

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Difane, Raul de la Cerda
Located in Mexico City, MX
The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble

Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Oak

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Onyx, Brass

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

"Avenir" Burl Wood Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The simple cylindrical form of this side table highlights the natural Mappa burl wood to create a sculptural, functional accent for any room. Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this pi...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Burl

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

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Leather, Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

"Patrick" Leather & Steel Stool Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Patrick" is a stool, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, featuring a stainless steel structure totally covered by genuine Italian leather vegetable tanne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Khabia Freckles Terracotta Jar Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Raja
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Raja. Approximate measurements: 8...
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Jars

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

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1970s Leather King Bed With Integral Nightstands & Ottomans
Located in Chicago, IL
with two leather over wood night stands. Chrome pulls and form fitted leather ottomans fix to the
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Vintage 1970s American Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood, Leather

1st-Generation Knoll Associates Barcelona Chair and Ottoman, c 1961, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Knoll Associates (signed) Barcelona chair and ottoman by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1961, in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Illum Wikkelsø 'ML-91' Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1960
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive and sought after 'ML-91' lounge chair and ottoman designed by Illum Wikkelsø and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Leather Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c. 1980s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tufted ottoman. If you are looking for a chair that appeals to the collector minded client but is not
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mariani For Pace Leather King Bed
By Pace Collection, Mariani Interior Design
Located in Chicago, IL
. Ensemble comes with two leather over wood night stands. Chrome pulls and form fitted leather ottomans fix
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood, Leather

Mariani For Pace Leather King Bed
Mariani For Pace Leather King Bed
H 22 in W 175 in D 89 in
Frank Gehry Left Twist Cube by Frank Gehry for Heller
By Heller, Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stool, bedside table, end table, shower bench, ottoman or coffee table, adding a bit of playful Gehry
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

'Egg' Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Signed
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufacturers stamp under the seat and under the base. This swivel armchair is without an ottoman however we
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

1st-Gen Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968, Double-Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" Barcelona lounge chair with matching ottoman by Knoll International, both pieces are labelled (cushions) and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

1st-Gen Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968, Triple-Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" Barcelona lounge chair with matching ottoman by Knoll International, both pieces are labelled (cushions) and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Stool for Fritz Hansen with Original Leather, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reupholster the ottoman with black leather although we feel it works perfectly well with the chair in its
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Henredon Heavy Leather Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible lightly
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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Leather Rocking Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sunflower yellow leather rocking armchair and ottoman is by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan
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1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such
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Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Percival Lafer Adjustable Leather Armchair and Ottoman, Brazil, circa 1960
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive cognac colored leather lounge chair and ottoman by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such
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1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman was designed in the 1970s by Vittorio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Papa Bear' Wingback Armchair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper, circa 1960
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful teak and fabric model #91 'Papa Bear' wingback armchair and ottoman by Svend Skipper
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Percival Lafer 'MP-211' Armchair and Ottoman, Brazil circa 1960s, Signed
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Percival Lafer 'MP-211' lounge chair and ottoman with original labels, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer 'MP-211' Armchairs and Ottoman, Brazil circa 1960s, Signed
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive set of Percival Lafer 'MP-211' lounge chairs (2) and ottoman (1) with original labels
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Rosewood

'Corkscrew' Chair & Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ottoman by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1980s / 90s is signed with a Directional label underneath
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

'Corkscrew' Chair & Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ottoman by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1980s / 90s is signed with a Directional label underneath
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Bouclé 'Havana' Chair & Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c 1960
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large sized and spacious 'Havana' chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall was designed and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Ralph Lauren Burgundy Leather Writer's Club Chairs and Ottomans, Signed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Ralph Lauren labelled 'Writers' wingback club chairs and ottomans have such incredible
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

'Maralunga' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, c. 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of two chairs and single ottoman provides a comfortable deep seat with low armrests and has
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

'Havana' Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large sized and spacious 'Havana' chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall was designed and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Directional circa 1970 Signed
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matching ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional. This handsome pair is comprised of a sleek, minimal
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Writer's Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such
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1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Writer's Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such
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1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

'Earth' Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, circa 1960, Signed
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive brown leather and chrome 'Earth' lounge chair and ottoman by Brazilian designer
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Black Leather Wingback Chairs and Ottoman by Gerhard Berg, 1965
By Stokke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of two (2) wingback armchairs and one (1) ottoman by Gerhard Berg for Stokke
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1970s Bentwood Moller Styled Chairs and Ottoman by Baumann France Signed
By Baumann France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely pair of side chairs and ottoman but Baumann France, circa 1970s. This bentwood Moller
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Set of Knoll Associates Barcelona Chairs and Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe, 1961
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two (2) Triple Signed Knoll Associates Barcelona Chairs with two (2) matching Ottomans by Ludwig Mies
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of EKC Kjaerholm PK-22's and Knoll Associates Barcelona Chair and Ottoman
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This listing is for two PK-22 lounge chairs and a Barcelona lounge chair and ottoman. About the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pencil Reed Rattan Lounge Chair Set Attributed to Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful set attributed to Betty Cobonpue includes two lounge armchairs, an ottoman and a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Rattan

Antique Rare English Open Barley Twist Splaying Legs Oak Hand Carved Joint Stool
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
, lamp stand, low bench, stool, footrest, ottoman, coffee table, cocktail drinks table, bedside
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Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Stools

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Oak

1st-Gen Knoll 'Barcelona' Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968, Double-Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ ottoman by Knoll International labelled (on the cushion) and stamped (on the frame) and in its original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Stainless Steel

'Metropolis' Armchairs Set by Poltrona Frau, 1992, Signed Numbered Editions
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' ottoman which is upholstered in the same leather and have the same wood finish and shaped legs, as was
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

1st-Gen Triple-Signed Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"original" Barcelona lounge chairs with matching ottomans (two chairs and two ottomans) by Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henredon Heavy Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
other Writer's chairs and ottomans in stock if you are looking for sets of chairs or chairs with
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Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Henredon Heavy Leather Patinated Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
symbol of Writer's chairs. *Note, we have several other Writer's chairs and ottomans in stock if you
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1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Bedside Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bedside ottoman for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every bedside ottoman was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bedside ottoman, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bedside ottoman you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bedside ottoman, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Konekt, Illum Wikkelsø and A. Mikael Laursen each produced at least one beautiful bedside ottoman that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bedside Ottoman?

Prices for a bedside ottoman start at $931 and top out at $12,930 with the average selling for $5,025.

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.