$9,687 / set
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 32.68 in
Dreipunkt International Vintage Modular Velvet redbrown Sectional Sofa 70ties
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Modular Sofa consisting of 6 pieces. Manufactured by Dreipunkt International in the 1970s
Fabric, Cord, Plastic, Beech
$24,218 / set
H 27.96 in W 35.44 in D 28.75 in
Dreipunkt International Vintage Sling Modular Cognac Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Dreipunkt International which are well known for a summary of modular Sofas. The design follows the pure
Leather, Canvas, Oak
$2,724 / set
H 37.41 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Scala sofa set by Dreipunkt international, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Model 'scala' sofa set consisting of 2 two seater benches and an armchair. Solid beech wooden frames with brown chocolate leather cushions and straps. Beautiful and timeless desig...
Leather, Beech
German Orange Leather Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Dreipunkt
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Germany. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Orange leather set includes two chairs plus ottoman. Ottoman: 28 L 23 W 14 H
Leather
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 37.8 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Blue Leather Lounge Chairs by Dreipunkt International
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Pair of ultra comfortable lounge chairs by Dreipunkt International in blue leather and black wood
Leather, Wood, Down
Modular Leather Sofa by Dreipunkt International
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Wien, AT
Offered for sale is a rare modular sofa by Dreipunkt International, composed of six individual
Leather
Dreipunkt Scala leather armchair
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
. Dreipunkt International was a well-known German furniture manufacturer that had been producing high-quality
Leather, Teak
Dreipunkt Scala 2 seater leather sofa
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
combination. The sofa was designed for Dreipunkt in the 80s. Dreipunkt International was a well-known German
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
DREIPUNKT MODULAR SECTIONAL SOFA ARMCHAIRS LEATHER YELLOW, GERMANY 1970s
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Reutlingen, DE
the guest room for 40 years. Manufacturer: Dreipunkt Country: Germany Material: Leather Year: 1970
Leather
Dreipunkt International Leather Patchwork Sofa Module Olive Green
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Dreipunkt International module leather sofa. German design from Dreipunkt from the 1970s. Aniline
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Plastic
Dreipunkt Designer Chair Leather Blue Grey Couch Modern
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Cologne, DE
Blue colored original Dreipunkt designer leather armchair in a modern design, made for pure comfort.
Leather
Sold
H 37.41 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Dreipunkt Designer Leather Sofa Mustard Yellow Two-Seat Couch Modern
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Cologne, DE
Mustard yellow colored original Dreipunkt designer leather sofa in a modern design, made for pure
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 134.65 in D 43.31 in
Dreipunkt D160 Living Comfort Designer Cornersofa Leather Creme White Function
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Cologne, DE
Crème white colored original Dreipunkt D160 living comfort designer cornersofa with various
Leather
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$1,500 / set
H 48 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
Thomasville Sculptural 'Arched' Pair of Wall Mirrors in Walnut & Olive Burl
By Thomasville, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of wa...
Walnut, Burl
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
1970s Cube Space Age Blue and Black Side Table in the Style of Panton
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s blue exterior and black interior cubic space aged coffee side table. Ideal as a small bar. Glossy veneer exterior and matte black interior. Surface edges and corners have some ...
Laminate
Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental three-piece sectional Omnibus sofa by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s. This very large sofa would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary home. The scale is wonderful...
Upholstery, Lucite
$89,004 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970's. Fabric is original, with no rips, tears or stains. Made by Schweiger. Measures 100" long, 37" deep, 27.75" tall, seat height 16.5"
Velvet
1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Steelcase
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Upholstery
1960s Baumann Dining Chair
By Baumann France
Located in Hellerup, DK
Classical and beautiful French "Baumann" chair model "Oeil" with the iconic hole in the back in a warm, stained color and lacquered plywood. The chair dates from around 1960s and was...
Plywood
$3,850Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Alabaster
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All cushions come off. 85w 34d 24h 15.5seat
Velvet, Rosewood
large antique VETRI Murano Glass Egg Lamp
By Vetri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Blown Glass
$3,300 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The s...
Leather
Space Age Fiberglass Bed by Astarte, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in Parma, IT
Space age fiberglass bed painted white, Astarte Milano production of the 1970s. Composed of 4 modules, with original metal bed base. The label in the pictures was later removed fo...
Fiberglass
Two Seater Togo Sofa in Yellow Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French two seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This sofa comes in ...
Leather
$25,429
H 22.84 in W 32.68 in D 106.3 in
Pianura modular sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1971
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Modular sofa and armchair set by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Solid walnut timber frame and all original velvet upholstery. Circa 1970, Italy. SOFA: W 270, D 83, H 58 CM. ARMCHAIR W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$6,040Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 29 in W 131 in D 29 in
Vintage 70s Burnt Orange Stripe Sectional Sofa Modular Sofa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofa. The sofa comes in 4 sections. You can arrange it in many ways. Newly upholstered with a burnt orange velvet stripe. The fabric is very soft. Color: ...
Velvet
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.