1970s De Sede Leather and Metal Swivel Chairs- A Pair
By De Sede
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
and well made with thick leather seats. These are often called DS-35 chairs but are actually DS-211/1
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$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 30 in D 30 in
Mid Century Leather Executive Office Chair DS 35 De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century leather executive office chair DS 35 - De Sede. Very heavy and very comfortable leather
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DS 35 Armchair in Brown Leather by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Barcelona, ES
DS 35 office armchair designed and produced in 1960's by De Sede, Switzerland. Upholstered in extra
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Leather Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra-rare and highly desirable De Sede DS 35 swivel armchair
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Pair of De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchairs, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare pair of original vintage de Sede DS 35 Executive
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H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Leather Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 35 high back leather swivel armchair
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H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland, 1970s
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
35 lounge chair. With its original foam and down filled cognac leather seat and backrest this is one
Leather
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H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive swivel armchair
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H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
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H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
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H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair and Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 35 high back lounge swivel armchair
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H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
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H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchairs with Ottomans Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
50 cm, H 35 cm. Heritage: De Sede has been creating premium quality leather furniture for an
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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 35 swivel
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H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair
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H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair
Aluminum
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H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 30.71 in
De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive swivel armchair
Aluminum
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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS
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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS
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H 45.28 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
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H 45.28 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Swiss De Sede DS 35 Executive Leather Swivel Armchair on castors, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Zurich, CH
Hand built to incredibly high standards by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland. The swivel armchair stands on an aluminum swivel base with castors. It has a tilt mechanism. Wear appropr...
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H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a rarely available and highly desirable De Sede DS 35 two-seat
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H 20 in W 23 in L 20 in
De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Chair on Casters Distressed Leather in Black
By De Sede
Located in San Diego, CA
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 executive chair on casters
Aluminum
Set of 2 De Sede DS-35 Swivel Chairs, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS 35 swivel armchairs. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede in Switzerland, this swivel
Leather
De Sede "DS-35" Executive Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk chair by De Sede c.1970s. This Swiss made chair features the original black leather
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De Sede DS 35 leather armchair, 1960
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 35 leather armchair with a short backrest makes an excellent impression. The dark
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H 29 in W 33 in D 25 in
De Sede DS 35 Swivel Chair and Ottoman, Robert Haussmann Switzerland, 1970
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Chicago, IL
De Sede DS 35 Swivel Chair and Ottoman, Robert Haussmann Switzerland 1970,
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H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 33.86 in
Set of Tow DS 35 Leather Armchair by De Sede Lounge Chair Rotatable
By De Sede
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of two DS 35 leather armchair by De Sede lounge chair rotatable Two De Sede DS 31 armchairs
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H 45.28 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
1970s Swiss De Sede Ds 35 Executive Swivel Leather Office Chair Armchair Castors
By De Sede
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
. This fabulous example of a De Sede DS 35 Executive office chair in dark brown leather, is in wonderful
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H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
Stunning circa 1960's De Sede DS-35 Brown Leather Swivel Armchair Hand Stitched
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made by the style gurus and De Sede. The DS-35 has been a staple of many a designer interior, its clean
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Black Leather Model DS 35 Swivel Desk Chair from De Sede, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Black leather model DS 35 swivel desk chair from De Sede, 1960s. Mid-Century desk chair.
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Mid Century Leather Executive Office Chair DS 35 De Sede
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century leather executive office chair DS 35 De Sede. Very heavy and very comfortable leather
Aluminum
De Sede DS 35 Office Leather Armchair
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
of wear and rolls smoothly. This DS 35 is the epitome of the high quality office chair. The
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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
1970s Handstitched Brown Leather Swivel Chair with Chrome Base by De Sede DS-35
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable swivel / lounge chair in brown leather with thick stitches made by the Swiss
Leather
De Sede Ds 35 Swivel Lounge Armchairs by Robert Haussmann, 1970s
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Sofia, BG
De Sede DS 35 swivel lounge armchair is upholstered in cognac aniline leather with a whipstitch
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H 45 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
De Sede DS 35 Red Leather & Chrome Caster Executive Swivel Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning vintage 1960s De Sede DS 35 red leather and chrome tall back executive swivel office desk
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H 45.75 in W 30.25 in D 28 in
De Sede DS-35 Distressed Leather Executive Office Chair, Signed and Dated 1969
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flash in the pan, then this perfectly patinated, aged and lightly to moderately distressed leather DS 35
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H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Office Chair, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a rare vintage De Sede ds 35 swivel office chairs. Hand built in the 1960s by de
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Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
to you an ultra-rare and highly desirable De Sede DS 35 swivel club lounge armchair. Hand built in
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Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchairs on castors, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
) We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare pair of vintage De Sede DS 35 armchairs on casters
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H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury De Sede DS 35 Executive Recliner or Swivel Office Chair, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Hand built to incredibly high standards
Leather
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede Ds 35 Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 armchair on casters. Built to incredibly
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in L 29.53 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland 1970`s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra-rare and highly desirable De Sede DS 35 swivel armchair. Hand built in
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H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Office Chair on castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
) We are delighted to bring to you a rare vintage De Sede DS 35 swivel office chair in tan aniline
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Desk Swivel Armchairs, 1960`s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Chair Company prides itself on sourcing the largest private collection of this Classic range of
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H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on
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H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Swiss de Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchairs on Castors, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a pair of vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchairs on casters. Hand built to
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H 44.89 in W 31.11 in L 44.89 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Built to
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H 44.89 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Built to
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Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Desk Armchairs, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
) We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare pair of vintage de Sede DS 35 executive swivel
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage de Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair and Ottoman by Robert Haussmann, 1970`s
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Discounted airfreight for our US and International customers ( from 2 weeks door to door) We are delighted to bring to you an ultra-rare and highly desirable de Sede Executive swiv...
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H 45.28 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Swiss De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on castors, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
are delighted to bring to you a extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters
Aluminum
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H 45.28 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchair on Castors, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a extremely rare vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive armchair on casters. Hand built
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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Executive Swivel Armchairs by Robert Haussmann, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Discounted airfreight for our US and International customers ( from two weeks door to door) We bring to you to you an ultra-rare and highly desirable pair of De Sede Executive swive...
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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Discounted airfreight for our International and US customers (from 2 weeks door to door) We are delighted to bring to you an ultra-rare and highly desirable De Sede Executive swi...
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair and Ottoman by Robert Haussmann, 1970s
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra-rare and highly desirable De Sede Executive swivel lounge armchair and ottoman. Built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, extr...
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Vintage De Sede DS 35 Three-Seat Leather Sofa, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Chair Company brings to you a highly desirable ultra rare De Sede DS 35 three-seat leather sofa
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Vintage De Sede DS 35 Three-Seat Sofa and Ottoman, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Chair Company brings to you a highy desirable vintage de Sede three-seat sofa and matching ottoman
Leather
$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
Swedish designer ceiling lamp '1252' by Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great ceiling lamp made by unknown designer. Produced by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, during the 1940s. Model '1252'.
Iron
$1,250 / item
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
1 of 5 Brass and White Glass Wall Lamps or Sconces, Italy
Located in Berlin, BE
1 of 6 Wonderful Murano glass and brass sconces or wall lamp/lights. The sconces are in excellent condition. 1 x E14 socket / each. Price is per piece. To be on the safe side, the ...
Brass
On Hold|$5,807 / item
H 41.34 in W 82.68 in D 1.19 in
21st Century Art Deco Style Brass Frame and Studs Paneled Distressed Mirror
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Pescetta presents its collection of contemporary customizable mirrors. With brass frame, window pane look and brass studs these mirrors replicate the idea of early 20th century Art D...
Brass
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
A French Industrial étagère with nickel mounted frame and shelves made of Eastern European oak. Very sturdy, heavy frame and decorative cast feet. The shelves are adjustable. In ve...
Nickel
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$4,860 / item
H 47.3 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Armadillo 1 Dark Brown High Back Swivel Office Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Rainer Bachshmid as part of the Armadillo series of executive office seating, this elegant swivel armchair has it all. Equipped with a 5-spoked, cast-aluminum base that c...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$5,807
H 28.75 in Dm 11.42 in
Stilnovo Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Red Glass Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian table lamp with triple ignition, “8055” model, produced by Stilnovo with brass structure, frosted opaline glass base and with red paper shade, original manufacture label, cir...
Brass
$12,220 / item
H 15 in W 54.4 in D 44 in
Dos Gallos Custom Wood Rustic Modern Coffee Table With Mariposa
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom coffee table is made Douglas fir, built up to 3 to 3.5 inches thick. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Made by Dos Gallos Studio in Los Angeles. Please note that cust...
Oak, Walnut, Fir
$3,427 / item
H 15 in W 12 in D 12 in
Cocktail Side Table Modern Hand-Shaped Geometrical Handmade Bronze Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 8 - SQUARE J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A perfectly simple side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Featured in bronze steel finish. Custom ...
Steel, Iron
Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with amber Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by Fabi...
Brass
Pair of Rey Bedside Tables, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Rey Bedside Tables. A pair of side tables combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity. Our Rey Collection conjures memories of ...
Oak, Wood, Walnut
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and grey beige fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 16” Arm Height (inches): 25" Condition: upholstered at some point in recent time....
Fabric, Oak
$2,400 / item
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in
1996 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Brown Leather 5x Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1968. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in ...
Aluminum, Steel
MIM Roma Executive Swiwel Chair, Italy 1960s
By MIM Roma
Located in Naples, IT
Office armchair with armrests and five-spoke aluminium base with castors, seat and backrest shell made of curved plywood, original foam and skai upholstery. A rare piece of iconic de...
Metal
$42,512 / set
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Rocking Chairs in Pine Wood by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" rocking chairs in pine wood produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s. In good original and matching condition. Dimensions: H: 82 cm /...
Pine
A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.
At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.
De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.
Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.