$6,000
H 29 in W 172 in D 115 in
1980s Postmodern 5-Piece Sectional Sofa by Flair, Bernhardt with Chaise & Corner
By Bernhardt, Flair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States, this sofa was designed by the ultra-specialized design team at Flair
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Bernhardt Boucle Professionally Upholstered Sofa
By Bernhardt, Flair
Located in North Canton, OH
. Flair Collection by Flair/Bernhardt.
Bouclé
$6,800 / set
H 29 in W 125 in D 35 in
Vintage Post-Modern Bernhardt Flair Channel 4-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa 1980s
By Bernhardt, Steve Chase
Located in Southampton, NJ
4-Piece channeled modular sofa in the manner of Steve Chase by Bernhardt Flair having beautifully
Steel
$6,500
H 26 in W 86 in D 37 in
1980s Postmodern Chrome Frame Sofa by Bernhardt, Flair Line Milo Baughman Style
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A striking postmodern sofa from the coveted Flair Line collection by Bernhardt Furniture, circa
Chrome
$4,500
H 30.25 in W 64 in D 35.5 in
1970s Karl Springer Style Chaise Lounge Sofa by Bernhardt Flair in Golden Silk
By Bernhardt, Karl Springer, Steve Chase
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek 1970s Hollywood Regency fully upholstered chaise lounge or sofa for Berhardt Flair in the
Upholstery
Bernhardt Flair Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Bernhardt Flair Sofa
Upholstery
Sold
H 34.5 in W 88 in D 37 in
Contemporary Modern Bernhardt Flair Chrome Wrapped Sofa Baughman Era, 1980s
By Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, produced by the Flair division of Bernhardt, in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1980s. In excellent
Chrome
Sold
H 25 in W 90 in D 30 in
Midcentury Rosewood Case Sofa by Bernhardt Flair Division, After Baughman
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman, Flair
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare and unique on the market - Midcentury modern sculpted rosewood case sofa by Bernhardt Flair
Fabric, Rosewood
Bernhardt “Flair Division” 6 Piece Modular Sectional
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing 6 piece modular sofa sectional by Bernhardt Design’s “Flair Division” collection. This set
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 34.5 in W 88 in L 34.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Flair Chrome Wrapped Sofa 4 Chairs 1980s Baughman Era
By Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
chrome bases, produced by the Flair division of Bernhardt, in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1980s. In
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Sofas or Loveseats
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-Century cantilever sofas or loveseats attributed to Milo Baughman by the Flair Division of
Upholstery
Bernhardt Flair Mid Century Chrome Base Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernhardt Flair Mid Century Chrome Base Sectional Sofa The sofa measures: 115 wide x 90 deep x 29
Chrome
Hexagonal Green Velvet Sofa by Bernhardt Flair
By Milo Baughman, Bernhardt
Located in Bensalem, PA
Luxurious hexagonal green velvet sofa in the manner of Milo Baughman by Bernhardt “Flair” with
Mohair, Velvet
Sectional Sofa by Bernhardt "Flair", 1980s
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
A comfortable three-piece sectional sofa by Bernhardt "Flair" circa 1980. Would look great in any
Upholstery
Sold
H 26.5 in W 85 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Lawson Style White Sofa by Flair Division for Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Lawson style three cushion white sofa from the flair division of
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 116.75 in D 98.25 in
Milo Baughman Style Velour Three-Piece Sofa Set by Bernhardt Flair Division
By Flair, Milo Baughman, Bernhardt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
1958 a major new product category for Bernhardt, upholstered furniture was introduced with the
Velvet
Sold
H 27 in W 60 in D 45 in
Curved Six-Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa by Bernhardt Flair MCM Mod
By Milo Baughman, Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible six-piece curved, circular, hexagonal sectional sofa by Bernhardt Ind. for their Flair
Fabric
Sold
H 26 in W 162 in D 33 in
Milo Baughman Style Curved Hexagon Sectional Sofa by Bernhardt Flair, 1970s
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern four-piece curved modular sofa from Bernhardt's Flair Collection. This
Upholstery, Wood
1970's Hollywood Regency Velour Sofa
By Bernhardt, Flair, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unlabelled 1970's sofa is dripping with designer vibes, construction and fabric but it's maker
Velvet
Sold
H 29 in W 158 in D 84 in
Magnificent 6-Piece Milo Baughman Style Octagon Sofa Sectional Bernhardt
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
sofa with 2 rolling pie shaped ottomans from Bernhardt's Flair Collection. This sculptural sectional
Upholstery
Sold
H 23 in W 84 in D 33 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Bernhardt Flair Orange Velour Pair of Sofas or Couches
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
Bernhardt Flair, circa 1970s. Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin style. Condition: This set shows some
Upholstery
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called i...
Textile
$16,820 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$7,011Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 106.3 in D 43.31 in
Karma Large Sofa in Byblos White Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Karma collection is the ultimate expression of the versatility of Saba Italia products: a sofa that fits seamlessly into both modern settings and more classical homes. Karma has ...
Upholstery
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Three Seat Sofa by Preview
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1980s Three Seat Sofa by Preview USA, Circa 1980's A quietly luxurious Preview 3 piece attached 'sectional' sofa from the 1980s. This 88-inch wide, 36-inch deep, and 27-inch...
Upholstery
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$13,633 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$1,895 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$24,500 / set
H 28 in W 120 in D 37 in
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
By De Sede
Located in Manhasset, NY
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric Vintage 'Non-Stop' DS 600 sofa designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Klaus Vogt...
Fabric, Felt
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.