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Bench Series Contemporary Seating
Located in London, GB
The bench is an example of hot wire extensions’ bold innovative manufacturing process. Hot wire extensions are a young sustainable design brand, dedicated to material exploration and...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
Anthracite Coal Bench Contemporary Seating
Located in London, GB
Anthracite coal is a sedimentary rock formed as rock strata originating from the Carboniferous. Coal is formed when dead plant matter decays. Through a long process of pressure and h...
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Seating Black Vinyl Upholstery Steel Club Chair "Beasts" Series
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Manufactured by ERTL und ZULL
Berlin, 2021
Galvanized steel, black vinyl upholstery
Contemporary Design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.73 in W 37.41 in D 27.17 in
Faye Toogood Roly-Poly Stool Raw, Fiberglass, London 2018, Contemporary Seating
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faye Toogood
Roly-Poly stool raw
London, 2018
Fiberglass
Measurements:
40cm wide x 40cm deep x 40cm height
15.74in wide x 15.74in deep x 15.74in height
Concept
Her furnit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Isaac Maimon Serigraph on Paper Of Ladies seating at Terrace Cafe
By Isaac Maimon 1
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Isaac Maimon Serigraph on Paper Of ladies seating at Paris terrace cafee with gold leaf wood frame
Category
1990s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
21st Century Contemporary Red Velvet Bench & Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
-style inspiration is ideal for any contemporary seating area or a luxury entryway.
Materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Velvet
Contemporary Chair 'Duo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Green + Blue
By Valerie Objects, Muller Van Severen
Located in Paris, FR
Duo Set Contemporary Seating
by Muller Van severen
Model: laquered steel mustard + frame blue seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chair 'Duo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Red + Pink
By Valerie Objects, Muller Van Severen
Located in Paris, FR
Duo Set Contemporary Seating
by Muller Van severen
Model: laquered steel mustard + frame red seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Midcentury Sofa by Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Pasadena, TX
he wanted to design contemporary seating.
That young man was Jack Cartwright. His name also became
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Black Bull Denim Daybed with Recycled Textile Filling by LikeMindedObjects
By LikeMindedObjects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Roll Daybed by LikeMindedObjects is a contemporary seating element combining architectural
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Style Jack Cartwright Lounge Chairs
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Pasadena, TX
, decided he wanted to design contemporary seating.
That young man was Jack Cartwright. His name also
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Contemporary Leather Lounge Chair 'Solo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Red Frame
By Muller Van Severen, Valerie Objects
Located in Paris, FR
Solo Seat Contemporary Seating
by Muller Van severen
Model: red - frame + leather - seat (V9018021
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.02 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Contemporary Leather Lounge Chair 'Solo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, White Frame
By Muller Van Severen, Valerie Objects
Located in Paris, FR
Solo Seat Contemporary Seating
by Muller Van severen
Model: white - frame + leather - seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.02 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Solo Chairs by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
esteemed B&B Italia brand, these pristine armchairs redefine the concept of contemporary seating with their
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Japanese Modular Seating Lounge Chair OBI by Olga Engel
By Olga Engel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
OBI chair is inspired by the rich Japanese culture. It's name takes its roots from Obi - a belt, which is used in Kimono traditional Japanese costume. The pillows of the armchair are...
Category
2010s Latvian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
DS-266 Seating by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-266 seating by De Sede
Dimensions: D 80 x W 156 x H 83 cm
Materials: leather
Prices may
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Aluminum and Wood Indoor/Outdoor Bench Seating by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
. There are two levels of seating heights 17" on bare aluminum and 19" on wood blocks. Custom sizes and
Category
2010s American Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 19 in W 56 in D 17 in
Framed Mixed Media Collage 'Hot Seat II' by Ilana Harris-Babou
By Ilana Harris-Babou
Located in New York, NY
Framed original, one-of-a-kind mixed media collage work on paper by Contemporary Black artist Ilana
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Framed Mixed Media Collage 'Imprint I' by Ilana Harris-Babou
By Ilana Harris-Babou
Located in New York, NY
Framed original, one-of-a-kind mixed media collage work on paper by Contemporary Black artist Ilana
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Framed Mixed Media Collage 'Hot Seat I' by Ilana Harris-Babou
By Ilana Harris-Babou
Located in New York, NY
Framed original, one-of-a-kind mixed media collage work on paper by Contemporary Black artist Ilana
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Paint
Framed Mixed Media Collage 'Imprint II' by Ilana Harris-Babou
By Ilana Harris-Babou
Located in New York, NY
Framed original, one-of-a-kind mixed media collage work on paper by Contemporary Black artist Ilana
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Framed Mixed Media Collage 'Warm Pleather' by Ilana Harris-Babou
By Ilana Harris-Babou
Located in New York, NY
Framed original, one-of-a-kind mixed media collage work on paper by Contemporary Black artist Ilana
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Paint
Set of Four Contemporary Shells Inc. Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining armchairs by Contemporary Shells Inc., Hempstead NY featuring chrome frames with
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rebar Steel Bench by Jordan Artisan Collectible Design Contemporary Sofa Seating
By Jordan Artisan
Located in Nijmegen, NL
materials into clean but raw design. Handmade and adding the unexpected to create contemporary Collectible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 16.54 in W 50.01 in D 17.72 in
Limited Edition 78/95 Bill Mack Signed Bronze Statue Picture Titled Solitude
By Bill Mack 1
Located in GB
note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the
Category
Vintage 1980s European Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
H 42.52 in W 31.3 in D 5.12 in
Limited Edition 3/65 Bill Mack Signed Tribute to Picasso Huge Bronze Picture
By Bill Mack 1
Located in GB
seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular
Category
Vintage 1980s European Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 50.79 in D 7.68 in
Modern Nude Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
for any contemporary seating area or a luxury entryway.
Materials: Upholstered in Velvet; Base in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary seating area or a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Attributed to Cassina Rare Cube Maralunga Leather Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
expect from one of the most iconic contemporary seating designs ever made. The breathtaking seating
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32 in W 39 in D 28 in
Child's chair Tomotom by Bernard Holdaway, UK 1966
Located in Amstelveen, NL
display in the Parisian exhibition of Contemporary-Seating 1925-1968.
Production ceased in 1971. Today
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Dottie Lounge Module Seating Daybed
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
space. With its light tones, minimal design, and comfortable seating, the series is the perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
Solo Armchairs by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy, 2002
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
esteemed B&B Italia brand, these solo armchairs redefine the concept of contemporary seating with their
Category
Early 2000s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Exotic Wood Booth Seating from Costantini, Bruno
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
its line of seating. Any of its standard chairs can be made into a booth, by repeating the back leg
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Small Colorful Graffiti Tagged Wood Bench "Rase The Roof"
Located in East Quogue, NY
, seating, street art, graffiti, interior design, contemporary furniture, contemporary seating, colorful
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Large Colorful Graffiti Tagged Wood Bench
Located in East Quogue, NY
, seating, street art, graffiti, interior design, contemporary furniture, contemporary seating, colorful
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Antique 20th Century Set of two brown French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
addition of double stretchers in the base adds stability and durability.
With a contemporary seating height
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Space Age Chrome Stool Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells, 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chrome bar stool designed by Arthur Umanoff, for Contemporary Shells, circa 1960's. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
1970s Attributed to Cassina Rare Sculptural Curved Leather Sofa
By Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the beauty and majesty you would expect from one of the most iconic contemporary seating designs ever
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Zanotta “Alfa 1326” L- Shape Sofa & Ottoman in Yellow Linen & Black Leather
By Zanotta
Located in Barrowford, GB
being the perfect illustration. Easily capable of being the last contemporary seating you need ever buy
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Linen
H 25.2 in W 100.01 in D 64.57 in
Elba Modular Barrique + Gray Seating System by Massimo Castagna
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Distilling a sense of serenity with a sleek yet inviting design, this modular seating system
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
DS-9090 Beanbag Seating by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-9090 Beanbag Seating by De Sede
Dimensions: D 92 x W 110 x H 100 cm
Materials: leather
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Opinion Ciatti B.Tri Seating System
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Its eccentric yet simple design makes B.tri perfect for contemporary-style environments, but it can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam
Pierre Club Chair: Elegant Wood, Bronze and Stainless Steel Seating
By Barlas Baylar, Hudson Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pierre makes it perfect for large living rooms seating areas, media rooms or in a bedroom sitting or
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Lounge Chair - Modern Sculptural Seating
By Spazio Bressan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
contemporary artistry to any room.
Designed with relaxation in mind, the Lecco chair offers sumptuous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Junior Ball Ottoman by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
immaculate contemporary seating pieces with a specialization in leather products and home accessories, that
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Junior Ottoman X by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
immaculate contemporary seating pieces with a specialization in leather products and home accessories, that
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Seating Set Graphic "MORO" - Outdoor/Indoors - Belgium
Located in Brussels , BE
Armchair "MORO M" & Sofa "MORO DUO" - Belgian contemporary design made out of 3D printed recycled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Stair Shelf Seating Object by Haus Otto
Located in Geneve, CH
Stair Shelf Seating Object by Haus Otto
Dimensions: D100 x W85 x H95 cm
Materials: Painted
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Customizable Tacchini Quadro Modular Seating System Designed by Pietro Arosio
By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Quadro is a modular system which enables several configurations of sofas, armchairs and ottomans in a variety of combinations and dimensions addressing the needs of any space or envi...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 14.17 in W 93.68 in D 27.55 in
Bob Mod 3 Seating by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bob Mod 3 seating by Dovain Studio
Dimensions: H 39 x W 80 x D 100 x SH 39 cm
Materials: Velvet
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bob Mod 2 Seating by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bob Mod 2 Seating by Dovain Studio.
Dimensions: H 76 x W 80 x D 100 x SH 39 cm.
Materials: Velvet
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bob Mod 1 Seating by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bob Mod 1 seating by Dovain Studio
Dimensions: H 65 x W 80 x D 100 x SH 39 cm
Materials: velvet
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modern Coast Mudular Sofa, Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Contemporary, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Coast Mudular Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 167.33 in D 122.05 in
Muted by NONO No14 Club Chair Luxurious Seating Solution
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No14 Club Chair Luxurious Seating Solution
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Dive into the world of understated
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating
—
Dive into the world of understated elegance
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No20 Sofa Chair Plush Luxury Seating
—
Dive into the world of understated elegance
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Muted by NONO No14 Club Chair Luxurious Seating Solution
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No14 Club Chair Luxurious Seating Solution
—
Dive into the world of understated
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Customizable Curved Banquette / Booth Seating in COM/COL by Costantini, Neto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Neto Booth features the back leg of the eponymous chair repeated along the shape and size of the template or dimensions you provide. Shown here with a tight back and seat (loose ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in Curry Yellow & Fabric Seating
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
Queen Ball Ottoman by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
contemporary seating pieces with a specialization in leather products and home accessories, that to this day
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
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Contemporary Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of contemporary seating available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every item from our selection of contemporary seating was constructed with great care. Find 4133 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of contemporary seating now, or shop our selection of 16485 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of contemporary seating — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of contemporary seating made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of contemporary seating that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emeco, Finn Juhl and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Contemporary Seating?
Prices for a piece of contemporary seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $739,026, while the average can fetch as much as $3,880.
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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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
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