Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa in Checkered Fabric, Oak and Teak
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen, sofa, fabric, oak, teak, Denmark, 1960s The designer of this sofa is Aksel
Fabric, Oak, Teak
$2,368
H 31.5 in W 87.8 in D 38.19 in
Elegant Duresta Three Seater Waldorf Sofa in Gold Checkered Fabric
By DURESTA, Harrods
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant duresta sofa retailed by harrods three seater sofa
Fabric
$2,915
H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 39.38 in
Large two-seater sofa in checkered pattern made in France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
fresh and playful checkered fabric in mint green and white. The sofa features generous, organic curves
Fabric
$2,732 / set
H 26.38 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Loveseat in Checkered Upholstery and Chromed Steel, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Compact and sculptural Italian loveseat from the 1970s, featuring the original checkered brown and
Steel, Chrome
$9,109 / set
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 32.68 in
Italian Seven-Piece Mid-Century Seating Set in Checkered Upholstery & Steel, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
distinctive checkered brown and beige fabric with chromed steel bands at the base. A rare occurrence, this
Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona
Fabric, Elm
Two piece Selig Sectional Sofa by Milo Baughman - Seats Six
By Selig
Located in Paris, ON
and clean checkered square. When the sofa is put together it measures 94x130”
Velvet, Foam, Polyester
Milo Baughman Walnut Checkered Case Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
different wood casing but have never seen a checkered one. This sofa has been reupholstered
Textile, Walnut
Mid Century Selig Sofa in Checkered Velvet
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern sofa by Selig. Classic streamlined silhouette. Newly upholstered in a
Upholstery, Velvet
Swedish Period Gustavian Neoclassical Painted Sofa with Checkered Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
, visually answering to the presence of the carved urns. The sofa has been newly upholstered with a checkered
Upholstery, Wood
"Strips" Sofa In Original Checker Fabric by Cini Boeri, 1960s
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Skokie, IL
Cini Boeri "Strips" sofa in original checker fabric for Arflex, Italy, 1960s Cini Boeri ‘Strips
Upholstery
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H 30.71 in W 76.38 in D 39.38 in
Sofa/daybed in oak and checkered original fabric by Børge Mogensen & Lis Ahlman
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa/daybed model 4312 designed by Børge Mogensen. produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
Brass
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H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 30.71 in
Italian Mid-Century-Modern Modular Sofa in Brown Checkered Upholstery, 1970s Set
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning six-piece Italian Mid-Century-Modern modular seating set in vintage brown checkered
Upholstery, Plastic, Foam
Model 218 Sofa by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
. The sofa is named as 'model 218', has a teak frame and the original red checkered fabric. The sofa is
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen 2213 & 2212 Sofa Set for Fredericia in Brown Lea
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
with the straight lined structure and cause a nice checkered pattern. Furthermore, the sofas shows
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 89 in D 120 in
George Nelson Modular Seating System Sectional in A.Girard Checker Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
of Nelson’s Modular System can be found in all shapes and sizes to this day. Sofas, loveseats, chairs
Steel
Sold
H 27.5 in W 34 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Baughman Directional Nine-Piece Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, massive, nine-piece sectional sofa, in checkered red velvet
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
George Nelson Daybed Sofa in Blue Checker Reupholstery by Alexander Girard
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson daybed for Herman Miller in newly upholstered Alexander Girard Maharam "Checker
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 65 in D 33 in
Le Bambole Sofa in Original Checkered Velvet by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Le Bambole sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972. This iconic sofa retains its
Upholstery
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Chrome and Velvet Loveseat
By Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Milo Baughman chrome and velvet loveseat or sofa with original checkered velvet fabric in
Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron Curved Sofa in Checkered Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa, solid oak and fabric, France, 1960s. The cushions
Fabric, Oak
A Mid Century Italian Sofa in Checkered Jacquard
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa. Low profile and wingback style silhouette. Newly reupholstered in a red
Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood
Walnut Poul Jensen Loveseat for Selig
By Selig, Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
checkered cream-colored tweed. The sofa was designed under the nom de plume Poul Jensen and was manufactured
Walnut
Custom Order for Andrew
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Brown Checkered Upholstery. The sofa with staining on the seat cushion near the armrest. Minor
Slate
Louis Vuitton Monogram Plaid Stripe Checker Couch Chair Bed Throw Square Pillow
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Blue Tan Beige Stripe Plaid Travel Couch Chair Bed Throw Square Pillow Wool
Contemporary Cloud Style Sofa Redone in Checkered Chenille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large contemporary sofa with feather down pillows and a plush ottoman. This piece has just been fully
Fabric
Conant Ball Furniture Square Detail Wood Sofa or Console Table
By Conant Ball
Located in Armonk, NY
Conant ball furniture square detail wood sofa or console table has checkered wood detail top sofa
Hardwood
$5,757Sale Price|40% Off
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 49.61 in
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Infinity coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Infinity marble coffee table captures the passage of time in an infi...
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...
Ash, Walnut
$1,707 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 4.72 in
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and ...
Brass
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
$3,500
H 32 in W 85 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley three seat on tapered walnut legs is from his Dunbar for Modern collection, one of his early fully modern furniture collections. This sofa, was reupholstered by the or...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,781 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$11,174 / item
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 49.61 in
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Tables, Calacatta, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Infinity marble coffee table captures the passage of time in ...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Gold Leaf
$13,400 / set
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 21.86 in
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for ICF Set of Six T-Chairs in Black Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell for ICF de Padova, set of six 'T-Chair' dining chairs, leather, enameled steel, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1952 This set of eleg...
Steel, Chrome
$1,518 / item
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Velvet
Mondo Modern Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak veneer and finished with a beautiful matt...
Oak
$6,618 / set
H 32.49 in W 72.05 in D 34.65 in
STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut framed sofa with Green Velour upholstery that is part of a ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Blue by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...
Blown Glass
FK 87 Grasshopper Chaise Longue in cognac leather
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Lange Production
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FK 87 - 'Grasshopper' easy chair/chaise longue in cognac leather and chrome-plated steel. Designed in 1965. Designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, made by Lange Production.
Leather
Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Orange Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, fabric, beech, Italy, 1970s. This Italian modular sofa is designed in the seventies and contains six elements. Therefore, the sofa becomes very versatile as it allow...
Fabric, Beech
Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Hight back and sides sofa. Completely re-upholstered in a soft yellow Thick linen. Interesting and great look from each side (back and sides.) Very comfortable and elegant. Easy to m...
Fabric, Wood
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.
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