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Mid-Century German Lounge Chair, 1970's
Mid-Century German Lounge Chair, 1970's

Mid-Century German Lounge Chair, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in germany - made of wood, fabric - new upholstery - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970’s German set of chairs by Gerd Lange
1970’s German set of chairs by Gerd Lange

1970’s German set of chairs by Gerd Lange

By Gerd Lange

Located in London, Lambeth

A set of 8 stackable chairs by Gerd Lange in 1973 and produced by Thonet Each chair feature an ash

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of five 1970's German brutalist oak dining chairs
Set of five 1970's German brutalist oak dining chairs

Set of five 1970's German brutalist oak dining chairs

By De Puydt

Located in Liberty, NY

Great set of five 1970's German oak brutalist dining chairs. Interesting design with their round

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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury  Chair Pagholz, Germany, 1970s
Midcentury  Chair Pagholz, Germany, 1970s

Midcentury Chair Pagholz, Germany, 1970s

By Pagholz, Elmar Flötotto

Located in Praha, CZ

Good original condition with signs of use Made in Germany Measure: Seat hight 45cm Completely

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970's Fabric Mauser Chair, Labeled
1970's Fabric Mauser Chair, Labeled

1970's Fabric Mauser Chair, Labeled

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage chair with original upholstery in very good condition. Labeled at the bottom of the chair.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Large Pine Wood Rocking Chair, Germany 1970s
Large Pine Wood Rocking Chair, Germany 1970s

Large Pine Wood Rocking Chair, Germany 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This rocking chair, born from the era's penchant for Brutalist design, manages to strike an

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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Large Pine Wood Rocking Chairs, Germany 1970s
Large Pine Wood Rocking Chairs, Germany 1970s

Large Pine Wood Rocking Chairs, Germany 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

These rocking chairs, born from the era's penchant for Brutalist design, manage to strike an

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of German Small Design Chairs, 1970s
Pair of German Small Design Chairs, 1970s

Pair of German Small Design Chairs, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Germany - Made of beechwood - Maker is GHG Mobel Pirna - Wood has some signs of use

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970s Spaghetti Side Chair, Germany
1970s Spaghetti Side Chair, Germany

1970s Spaghetti Side Chair, Germany

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Plastic strip seat

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany
Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany

Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 4 Vintage Plastic chairs. Unknown producer. German origin. Year of production: 1974

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Office Chair in Leather, Germany
1970s Office Chair in Leather, Germany

1970s Office Chair in Leather, Germany

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered in lether - good working condition - height of seat from 45 - 55 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Upholstered Space Age Swivel Chairs, Germany 1970s
Pair of Upholstered Space Age Swivel Chairs, Germany 1970s

Pair of Upholstered Space Age Swivel Chairs, Germany 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Space Age swivel chairs are a testament to 1970s German design and a perfect addition for those seeking

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam, 1970s
Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam, 1970s

Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brand: Thonet Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern Country of Origin: Germany Period: 1970s Item Type

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

12 Stacking Chairs Vintage 1970s, Germany
12 Stacking Chairs Vintage 1970s, Germany

12 Stacking Chairs Vintage 1970s, Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 12 Vintage Plastic chairs. Unknown producer. German origin. Production period: 1970s

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2 Vintage Chairs Casala, 1970s, Germany
2 Vintage Chairs Casala, 1970s, Germany

2 Vintage Chairs Casala, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Pair of Vintage dining chairs by German manufacturer Casala. Production period: 1970s. Displayed

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Stendig 1970's Mies Van Der Rohe MR Chairs
Stendig 1970's Mies Van Der Rohe MR Chairs

Stendig 1970's Mies Van Der Rohe MR Chairs

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

Stendig 1970's Mies Van Der Rohe MR Chairs

By Stendig Co.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of vintage 1970's MR chairs by Stendig in black leather. Chairs are in good condition for

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Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970's Scandinavian brutalist pine lounge chairs with ottoman
Pair of 1970's Scandinavian brutalist pine lounge chairs with ottoman

Pair of 1970's Scandinavian brutalist pine lounge chairs with ottoman

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Liberty, NY

Great pair of 1970's brutalist pine lounge chairs with ottoman - Scandinavian in style, similar to

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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Pine

Set of 3 German Lotus Stacking Chairs and Table by Hartmut Lohmeyer, 1970s
Set of 3 German Lotus Stacking Chairs and Table by Hartmut Lohmeyer, 1970s

Set of 3 German Lotus Stacking Chairs and Table by Hartmut Lohmeyer, 1970s

By Hartmut Lohmeyer

Located in Hamburg, DE

Country of Origin: Germany Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 19.69ʺW

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Vintage Chairs 1960s-1970s Germany
6 Vintage Chairs 1960s-1970s Germany

6 Vintage Chairs 1960s-1970s Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 6 Vintage chairs. German origin. Unknown manufacturer. Displayed price is for a set of 6

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1970s Shell Chair with Iron Base, Germany
1970s Shell Chair with Iron Base, Germany

1970s Shell Chair with Iron Base, Germany

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - height of seat 32 cm

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

3 Vintage Dining Chairs 1970s - German Design
3 Vintage Dining Chairs 1970s - German Design

3 Vintage Dining Chairs 1970s - German Design

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 3 Dining Chairs from the 1970s Origin: Germany Enhance your dining area with this charming

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

3 Vintage Dining Chairs 1970s - German Design
3 Vintage Dining Chairs 1970s - German Design

3 Vintage Dining Chairs 1970s - German Design

Located in Hannover, DE

** Set 3 Dining Chairs from the 1970s** Origin: Likely German (Unknown Manufacturer) Enhance your

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany
Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany

Vintage Stacking Chairs 1970s Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 4 Vintage Plastic chairs. Unknown manufacturer. Good condition. Metal chrome feet and

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge Chair, White Lacquer, Faux Leather in Reptile Look, Germany, 1970s
Lounge Chair, White Lacquer, Faux Leather in Reptile Look, Germany, 1970s

Lounge Chair, White Lacquer, Faux Leather in Reptile Look, Germany, 1970s

Located in Regensburg, DE

Space Age lounge chair, white lacquer, leather, reptile look, Germany, 1970s Extraordinary design

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eugen Schmidt Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather, Germany, 1970s
Eugen Schmidt Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather, Germany, 1970s

Eugen Schmidt Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather, Germany, 1970s

By Eugen Schmidt

Located in Almelo, NL

Eugen Schmidt Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather, Germany, 1970s Designed by Eugen

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pagholz Pair of Metal and Bent Plywood German Industrial Chairs, 1970s
Pagholz Pair of Metal and Bent Plywood German Industrial Chairs, 1970s

Pagholz Pair of Metal and Bent Plywood German Industrial Chairs, 1970s

By Pagholz Flötotto

Located in Naples, IT

Industrial chairs made from metal and bent plywood. The height can be adjusted to four different

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2 of 4 Vintage Chairs 1960s-1970s Germany
2 of 4 Vintage Chairs 1960s-1970s Germany

2 of 4 Vintage Chairs 1960s-1970s Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Pair of German vintage chairs. Production period approx. 1960s-1970s. Unknown manufacturer

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

2 of 4 Vintage chairs 1960s-1970s Germany
2 of 4 Vintage chairs 1960s-1970s Germany

2 of 4 Vintage chairs 1960s-1970s Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Pair of midcentury chairs. Unknown manufacturer. Origin: Germany. Displayed price is for a pair

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 Vintage Beechwood Chairs  1970s German Dining Chairs  Restored
Set of 3 Vintage Beechwood Chairs  1970s German Dining Chairs  Restored

Set of 3 Vintage Beechwood Chairs 1970s German Dining Chairs Restored

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 3 Vintage Beechwood Chairs 1970s Unknown Maker Set of three vintage chairs made of solid

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany
Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 50

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Vintage 1970s Space Age Chairs

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Set of 2 Vintage German Space Age Leather Stacking Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of 2 Vintage German Space Age Leather Stacking Dining Chairs, 1970s

Set of 2 Vintage German Space Age Leather Stacking Dining Chairs, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Set of Vintage German Space Age Leather Stacking Dining Chairs from Fröscher, 1970s, in Flawless

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20th Century German Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Magenta Upholstered Beech Dining Chair – Germany, 1960s–1970s
Vintage Magenta Upholstered Beech Dining Chair – Germany, 1960s–1970s

Vintage Magenta Upholstered Beech Dining Chair – Germany, 1960s–1970s

Located in Hannover, DE

Vintage Chair from the 1960s–1970s Origin: Germany Maker: Unknown A beautifully restored vintage

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Canvas & Rope lounge chairs from Casala, West Germany, 1970s, Set of 2
Canvas & Rope lounge chairs from Casala, West Germany, 1970s, Set of 2

Canvas & Rope lounge chairs from Casala, West Germany, 1970s, Set of 2

By Casala

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

black and brown tones combine easily into most interiors. Very good condition 1970s - Germany

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of Black Bauhaus Chairs, Artificial Leather, 1970s, Germany
Pair of Black Bauhaus Chairs, Artificial Leather, 1970s, Germany

Pair of Black Bauhaus Chairs, Artificial Leather, 1970s, Germany

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of black bauhaus chairs, artificial leather. Period: 1970-1979. Source: Germany. Material

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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

6 Flötotto Pagwood Chairs – German Design Classic, 1970s, Chrome & Plywood
6 Flötotto Pagwood Chairs – German Design Classic, 1970s, Chrome & Plywood

6 Flötotto Pagwood Chairs – German Design Classic, 1970s, Chrome & Plywood

By Pagholz Flötotto

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 6 Plywood chairs (Pagwood) Chairs by Flötotto, Germany – 1970s Design Timeless German

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Folding Chairs by Team Form AG for Interlübke, 1970s, Germany
Pair of Folding Chairs by Team Form AG for Interlübke, 1970s, Germany

Pair of Folding Chairs by Team Form AG for Interlübke, 1970s, Germany

By Interlübke

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of Folding Chairs by Team Form AG for Interlübke, 1970s, Germany Team Form Ag (Franz Hero

Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Rainer Daumiller dining chairs, 1970’s
Set of 4 Rainer Daumiller dining chairs, 1970’s

Set of 4 Rainer Daumiller dining chairs, 1970’s

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 4 Rainer Daumiller dining chairs, 1970’s Dimensions: 48cmW, 44cm H seat, 77cm H total, 45cm

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs, West Germany
1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs, West Germany

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs, West Germany

Located in Praha, CZ

- Repolished wooden parts with minor signs of use - Newly Upholstered - Sturdy and stable - Rare model

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1 of 4 Vintage 1970s Teak & Metal Stacking Chair, Germany
1 of 4 Vintage 1970s Teak & Metal Stacking Chair, Germany

1 of 4 Vintage 1970s Teak & Metal Stacking Chair, Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

1 of 4 Vintage Stacking Chairs – Likely German, 1970s A sleek and functional vintage stacking

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Beechwood Chairs, 2 Side Chairs & 1 Armchair, 1970s, Germany
Set of 3 Vintage Beechwood Chairs, 2 Side Chairs & 1 Armchair, 1970s, Germany

Set of 3 Vintage Beechwood Chairs, 2 Side Chairs & 1 Armchair, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 3 Vintage Beechwood Chairs 2 Side Chairs + 1 Armchair Likely Germany Production period

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s

Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s

By Drabert

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This conference chair was made by the German manufacturer Drabert during the 1970s. According to

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dining Chairs Strax by Hartmut Lohmeyer For Casala , Germany 1970s, Set of Four
Dining Chairs Strax by Hartmut Lohmeyer For Casala , Germany 1970s, Set of Four

Dining Chairs Strax by Hartmut Lohmeyer For Casala , Germany 1970s, Set of Four

By Casala, Hartmut Lohmeyer

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Dining Chairs Strax by Hartmut Lohmeyer For Casala , Germany 1970s, Set of Four. Crafted with

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s

By Drabert

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This conference chair was made by the German manufacturer Drabert during the 1970s. According to

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2 of 8 Vintage Casala Stackable Chairs, Germany 1970s, Plywood & Chrome
2 of 8 Vintage Casala Stackable Chairs, Germany 1970s, Plywood & Chrome

2 of 8 Vintage Casala Stackable Chairs, Germany 1970s, Plywood & Chrome

Located in Hannover, DE

2 of 8 Vintage Stackable Chairs by Casala Germany, 1970s Two chairs from a set of eight vintage

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage German Chairs by Ernst Martin Dettinger  1970s  Refurbished
Pair of Vintage German Chairs by Ernst Martin Dettinger  1970s  Refurbished

Pair of Vintage German Chairs by Ernst Martin Dettinger 1970s Refurbished

Located in Hannover, DE

✨ Pair of Vintage German Chairs – 1970s by Ernst Martin Dettinger ✨ Add a touch of vintage charm

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

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German 1970s Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of German 1970s chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique German 1970s chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. German 1970s chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of German 1970s chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern German 1970s chairs are of considerable interest. Many German 1970s chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Alexander Begge, Thonet and COR produced popular German 1970s chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are German 1970s Chairs?

Prices for German 1970s chairs start at $106 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,201.

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.

Questions About German 1970s Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Hans Holbein the Younger was the German portrait painter of the 1500s known for his photographic-like realism. Due to his incredible skill, Holbein established himself as a successful court painter in England. In addition to painting, Holbein was an accomplished printmaker, and his prints circulated widely through Europe. Some of his most famous works include The Ambassadors, Portrait of Henry VIII and Portrait of Sir Thomas Moore. Shop a wide range of portrait art on 1stDibs.