Mid-Century Modern Modified Lawson Style Sofa Black Frieze Fabric & Channel Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern modified Lawson style sofa with a channeled back, black frieze fabric, round tapered walnut legs and brass sabots.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$66Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Teal Frieze Upolstery Fabric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Deep teal vintage 100% Frieze fabric with simple plain weave nap design.
Linen
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
The padding in the chair is a bit stiff and may eventually need redone. The fabric has no holes that we have detected, and it has been professionally shampooed but it does have some ...
Fabric, Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
The rectangular top is fitted with a pierced gallery surround, above a single frieze drawer and a pleated fabric work basket below.
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved rosewood side chairs having a quality carved rosewood balloon back with a shaped carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered serpentine s...
Other
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Carved Walnut Ladies and Gentlemen's Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
The gentleman’s chair having open arms with carved scroll supports upholstered in a quality fabric, carved frieze standing on shaped carved cabriole legs with scroll feet to the fron...
Walnut
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive and monumental rosewood Regency kneehole bureau cabinet with ormolu mounts of exceptional quality, attributed to Seddon and Morel, the central roll-top opening to revea...
Ormolu
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chair having an outstanding quality carved mahogany back with carved acanthus leaves, bows and ribbons, shaped carved mahog...
Other
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 10 antique Victorian walnut dining chairs consisting of two carver chairs and eight single chairs having outstanding quality shaped carved walnut backs wit...
Walnut
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality carved rosewood stool having a newly reupholstered seat in a quality lavender colour stylish fabric, carved rosewood frieze, standing on shaped carved...
Other
Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany Victorian desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the centre, shaped mahogany open arms with a newly reupholstered drop in seat in a qual...
Other
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four Marquetry Inlaid Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian set of four marquetry inlaid chairs having pretty shaped backs with fine quality marquetry inlay, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a qual...
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 10 antique Victorian walnut dining chairs consisting of two carver chairs and eight single chairs having outstanding quality shaped carved walnut backs wit...
Walnut
Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Corner Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian oak corner chair having a quality shaped top rail supported by a turned column, shaped splats, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality stylish fabric,...
Other
Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany open arm desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the centre, shaped mahogany open arms with a newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quali...
Other
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian burr walnut work table having a quality burr walnut shaped top with a moulded edge above a frieze drawer over a shaped fabric lined pull out basket.
Walnut
Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped top rail, carved and pierced open splat to the centre of the back, quality shaped open a...
Other
Unavailable
H 46.46 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
19th Century Italian Adjustable Chandelier with Zinc Frieze and Vintage Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian adjustable chandelier with zinc frieze and vintage fabric, 1890s. Measures: cm.76 x 76 x Height from cm.118 to cm.146 The chandelier has been electrified accor...
Brass, Zinc
Vintage Mid Century Brown Frieze Fabric with Ornate Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Frieze is a coarse woolen plain weave cloth with a nap on one side.
Cotton
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, c. 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
The substantial seat and backrest are finished in contemporaneous crimson "frieze" fabric with a sculpted motif of flourishes and curls.
Fabric, Beech
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H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Art Deco Streamline Bauhaus Chrome Frieze Vinyl Folding Auditorium Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
They are in an Art Deco, Streamline Modern, Art Moderne, Machine Age, or Bauhaus style in chrome, frieze fabric, vinyl (faux leather), and wood. Although these are not marked, we hav...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Teal Frieze Upolstery Fabric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Deep teal vintage 100% Freezie fabric with simple plain weave nap design. Perfect for couches, chairs, and more! Very durable. This fabric is 55" wide and price below is for one yar...
Linen
Danish Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Cloaked in a luxurious teal, the sofa’s sculpted mohair frieze fabric is a tactile delight, as sumptuous to touch as it is spellbinding to behold.
Fabric, Beech
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H 36 in W 33 in D 34 in
Pair of Mid-Century "His & Hers" Easy Chairs in the Style of Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Clothed in a mesmerizing teal, the sculpted mohair frieze fabric is more than a visual feast—it's a tactile journey.
Fabric, Beech
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H 34 in W 17 in D 22 in
Six Art Moderne Streamline Stainless Steel Railroad Dining Chairs by Rota Cline
By Rota-Cline Coach and Car Equipment Company
Located in Topeka, KS
They have been through children and grandchildren; nieces and nephews; teenagers and babies; and with their stainless steel frames and “bullet proof” frieze fabric have many years le...
19th Century Walnut Caned Musician's Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of Louis XVI style walnut musician's chairs with upholstered open backs and caned seats with loose cushions upholstered in identical fabric above prominent frieze and ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique regency mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped figured mahogany back with a rope twist turned centre rail, lovely shaped scrolled open arms, newly reupholstered ...
Mahogany
Fine Quality Set of 8 Antique Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality set of 8 antique Victorian rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped back with carved rosewood splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quality ...
Rosewood
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H 34.06 in W 22.64 in D 18.9 in
Fine Pair of Antique Regency Quality Floral Marquetry Inlaid Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine pair of antique Regency quality floral marquetry inlaid desk chairs having attractive, quality floral marquetry inlaid top rails and bar backs, shaped open arms with striking ma...
Other
Antique Edwardian Quality Inlaid Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany armchair Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany armchair having a quality inlaid attractive marquetry top rail supported by unusual shap...
Other
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H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Antique Set of Four Early 19th Century Mahogany Regency Library Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique set of four mahogany Regency library chairs having a quality shaped reeded mahogany top rail supported by carved and reeded uprights, newly reupholstered drop in...
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Mahogany Regency Library Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality pair of antique mahogany Regency library chairs having a quality shaped reeded mahogany top rail supported by carved and reeded uprights, newly reupholstered drop in sea...
Mahogany
Quality Pair of Antique Mahogany Regency Library Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality pair of antique mahogany Regency library chairs having a quality shaped reeded mahogany top rail supported by carved and reeded uprights, newly reupholstered drop in sea...
Other
Pair of Antique Mahogany Regency Library Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality pair of antique mahogany Regency library chairs having a quality shaped reeded mahogany top rail supported by carved and reeded uprights, newly reupholstered drop in sea...
Other
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H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Antique Set of Four Early 19th Century Mahogany Regency Library Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique set of four mahogany Regency library chairs having a quality shaped reeded mahogany top rail supported by carved and reeded uprights, newly reupholstered drop in...
Other
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H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 22.45 in
Outstanding Quality French Set of Six Antique Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality French set of six antique Regency dining chairs having a beautiful figured mahogany scroll shape top above an outstanding quality carved mahogany centre splat, ne...
Other
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H 34.85 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique Regency carved mahogany desk chairs having a figured mahogany top rail, outstanding quality carved mahogany centre splat, elegant scroll shaped op...
Other
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H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Magnificent Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent quality antique regency mahogany set of six dining chairs having a fantastic quality carved top rail with reeded and carved supports, quality carved stretcher to the cent...
Other
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chairs having a quality shaped carved mahogany top rail, shaped pierced carved splat to the centre, shaped open arms with shape...
Other
Set of Ten Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of ten antique mahogany dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and eight single chairs having a shaped top rail, open pierced shaped splat to the centre, elbow chairs havin...
Other
Antique Set of 8 Quality George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
The elbow chairs having shaped scrolled open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric, mahogany frieze standing on turned tapering legs to the front and out swept ...
Other
Quality Antique 19th Century Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique regency mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped figured mahogany back with a rope twist turned centre rail, lovely shaped scrolled open arms, newly reupholstered...
Other
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H 34.26 in W 18.71 in D 17.33 in
Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
The carver chairs having shaped scroll open arms, all with newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric, mahogany frieze standing on beautiful reeded carved tapering legs to...
Other
Fine Quality Set of 10 Antique Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
The elbow chairs having shaped carved open arms and all have newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric, mahogany frieze standing on shaped carved mahogany claw and ball f...
Other
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H 36.62 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Quality Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian set of six carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of two carver chairs and four side chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped top rail, carved and p...
Other
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H 36.62 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian set of four carved mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped top rail, carved and pierced open splat to the centre of the back, newly r...
Other
Fine Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
The carver chairs have shaped scrolled open reeded arm, carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric, reeded mahogany frieze standing on elegant ...
Other
Fine Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
The carver chairs having shaped scrolled open reeded arm, carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered drop in seats in a quality fabric, reeded mahogany frieze standing on elegan...
Other
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H 16.34 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in
Persian Ceramic and Floral Tile Designs – Richly Colored Patterns, Pl. XXII
Located in Langweer, NL
The lower section of the plate includes rectangular panels resembling floral friezes or fabric patterns, with tulips, carnations, and pomegranate motifs commonly found in Persian gar...
Paper
A Set of Six Carlo di Carli Chairs for Singer & Sons
Located in Portland, OR
The Chairs are redone in a handsome dark red Mahogany lacquer finish with a vintage Gretchen Bellinger wool frieze fabric.
Close Pair of Spanish Shield Form Brass Mounted Writing Tables
Located in Long Island City, NY
One table with shield shaped top with inset ebossed leather top and studded molded brass edge over a stamped metal frieze of repeating shields and foliage over fabric and mounted wit...
Brass
Early Victorian Rosewood Stool
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4905, superb quality rosewood stool, having a drop in seat recovered in a contemporary fabric and moulded frieze, standing on finely carved cabriole legs with knurled feet.
Rosewood
Chippendale Style Mahogany Stool
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4708 stylish late Victorian Chippendale style stool in mahogany, having rectangular seat with floral pattern fabric above a frieze with flower pateras and turnings, standing on rin...
Mahogany
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946. This early design has a hard maple frame with new linen upholstery.
Fabric, Maple
$4,074
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
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
Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Probber, Baughman
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century swivel lounge chair, having a fully upholstered bucket style seat and back, mounted on four spayed tapered pole legs. The frame features an exaggerated and dr...
Upholstery
$1,796Sale Price|25% Off
H 38.5 in W 91 in D 24 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Chenille Tweed, 1970s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton
Mid-Century Prestige Lounge Chair after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century lounge chair makes a comfortable and stylish addition to any interior, combining vintage fabric with shapely seat design. Unique tapered legs in the style of Adrian ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 seater sofa with chunky round feet. This is a designer delight in that it needs new upholstery-original is well worn and faded. We love the long low...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,295
H 32 in W 81 in D 34.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original yellow & beige striped fabric, 3 loose seat cushions with Poly wrapped feather down in...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
$7,775 / item
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Sofa, Green Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Curved Back Sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 85 in D 36 in
Spectacular Curved Harvey Probber Even Arm Sofa Chartreus Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber curved front even arm sofa. The original chartreus velvet fabric still looks great-looks like it was barely used. We love the super deep even arms with a...
Upholstery
Isherwood Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The isherwood sofa features a channel tufted body with loose bolster cushions. The turned legs are made of solid white oak or American walnut and are inset on the sides revealing the...
Mohair, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 31 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.25 and arm height of 23 inches Great Vint...
Metal
Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Franklin sofa is a variation on our Classic Montebello sofa style. It features two down-wrapped seat and back cushions and two bolster pillows. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Upholstery, Oak
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.
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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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