$1,503Sale Price|68% Off
1 Klaus Franck & Werner Sauer Two Seat Sofa
By Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid century modern two-seat settee designed by Klaus Franck and Werner Sauer for Wilkhahn in 1983. Comfortable and stylish tandem seating with chrome bases and red upholstery.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 35.88 in W 26.75 in D 24.75 in
Black Leather Modus 283/7 Office Swivel Task Chair for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer, Wiege
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative look. Suitably prestigious. Excellent comfort. What area says more about corporate culture than executive offices? Which is why prestige and constant values enjoy high ...
Aluminum
Black Wilkhahn Modus Executive Cantilever Office Armchair
By Wilkhahn, Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In positions of responsibility, office and conference chairs are the last things you cut back on. Which is why the modus Executive range is all about quality not quantity. It combine...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 35.88 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
Black Modus 263/7 Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer, Wilkhahn, Wiege
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative look. Suitably prestigious. Excellent comfort. What area says more about corporate culture than executive offices? Which is why prestige and constant values enjoy high ...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 44.25 in W 26.75 in D 24.75 in
Black Fabric Modus 284/7 Swivel Office Task Chair for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wiege, Wilkhahn, Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In positions of responsibility, office and conference chairs are the last things you cut back on. Which is why the Modus Executive range is all about quality not quantity. It combine...
White Leather Wilkhahn Versal 251 Four Conference Armchair
By Wilkhahn, Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer, Wiege
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A harmonious atmosphere and comfortable furniture play a key role in the success of a meeting or a conference. The Versa conference chair is just such a model of excellence, combinin...
Metal
$14,269
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seater Sofa by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, 1960 model FK 6720
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the perfect combination of style and comfort with the FK 6720 two-seater sofa, a masterpiece designed by Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm. Manufactured by Kill International...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
By Carl Straub
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century three seater sofa designed by Carl Straub in black leather and teak. Beautifully shaped metal base. Good overall condition with normal age related wear. No holes or...
Chrome
Pair of 657 Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of early 657 armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. This 1970's pair features chromed steel and wood frames with black leather seat and cushion. One additional pair available...
Steel
$6,849 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Easy Chairs Model "F60" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Chromed steel and original black leather cushions. Good vintage condition!
Chrome
$2,500
H 35.75 in W 55 in D 36 in
1970s Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in Fabric and Aluminum
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seat Sling Sofa, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It features a polished cast-steel frame, and has an upholstered seat & back. The uphols...
Steel
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs TON, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type - Very confortable.
Fabric, Wood
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Two Seater Sofa 'FK 6720', 1960
By Jørgen Kastholm, Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful two seater leather sofa model ‘FK 6720’ designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International in 1965, with original black leather down cushions and polishe...
Steel
$5,479
H 31.11 in W 113.78 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, Leather and Marble, 1960s
Marble
Kaare Klint Pair of Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of freestanding two-seat sofas on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Cop...
Leather, Mahogany
vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful modular 2 seat sofa by Gerald McCabe. the set has been completely refinished and has new red maharam upholstery. the modular seats can be removed and used as floor seats ...
Walnut
$22,830 / set
H 29 in W 76 in D 36 in
Pair of Vintage Sofas by Gae Aulenti Production Poltronova, Italy, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Biella, IT
Poltronova two sofas "stringa" from Gae Aulenti '65 design years. The two sofas are for three and two seats and have chrome structure and leather cushion in a particular and refined ...
Chrome
$4,052
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 29.14 in
Reupholstered 3-Seater Sofa by Tjerk Reijenga and Friso Kramer for Pilastro
By Friso Kramer, Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare 3-seater sofa is a combination of designs by Tjerk Reijenga and Friso Kramer, produced by Pilastro in 1965. The seat was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel 1959 ...
Metal
1970s Sling Settee by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Sacramento, CA
1970s Sling settee designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. The settee has its original black leather upholstery and a cast-steel frame finished in white. The cantilev...
Steel
Pierre Chapo "L09E" Two-Seater Sofas, a pair, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two-seater sofas, model “L09E,” by Pierre Chapo, designed circa 1960 as a banquette-style sofa in solid elm wood. This rare set features cylindrical legs, a structured frame,...
Elm
$8,561
H 25.6 in W 77.96 in D 31.5 in
Rare 3-Seater Sofa by Horst Brüning for Kill International, 1960s
By Horst Bruning, Alfred Kill International
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Super rare modernist sofa designed by Horst Brüning around 1965. It features a sculptural chrome-plated flat steel construction, upholstered with a high quality black fabric in wool....
Steel
Original Roland Rainer Leder Sofa Couch WK Wohnen Wien 1980
By WK Wohnen, Roland Rainer
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Dreisitzer Sofa von WK Wohnen Wien zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Roland Rainer und gilt als wahrer Bauhaus Klassiker. Zustand: Guter ge...
Metal
$4,322Sale Price|33% Off
H 22 in W 64 in D 32 in
Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Italia Post Modern Confidential Lounge Sofa Couch MCM
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Dayton, OH
Iconic Fratelli Saporiti Italian Confidential lounge, library or club sofa / couch by Alberto Rosselli, circa 1970s. One of the first modular club chairs with a puzzle like cushion c...
Cotton
Restored George Nelson Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly upholstered in a ticking striped fabric with chrome legs. Measures: 81". Arm height 21"
Fabric
Coffe Table by michel Boyer
By Michel Boyer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michel Boyer lacquered coffee table from 1970 Michel Boyer de Rebeval, known as Michel Boyer, was born in Paris in 1935 into a family of craftsmen and architects. He studied at the ...
Wood
$3,297
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 26.78 in
De Sede DS-31 Terracotta Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
Iconic three-seat DS-31 sofa produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s. The sofa is upholstered in rich terracotta-colored leather that has developed a beautiful natural p...
Steel
$5,320Sale Price|10% Off
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...
Leather, Wood
$11,594
H 25.6 in W 111.42 in D 75.99 in
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
Fabric
$5,290
H 33.47 in W 116.15 in D 102.37 in
Original Rolf Benz Ecksofa Dono 6100 Couch Design Leder braun
By Rolf Benz
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Rolf Benz Dono 6100 Ecksofa mit braunem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa zeichnet sich durch seine moderne und praktische Rückenlehne/ Ablage aus, die...
Leather, Wood
$11,140
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 40.16 in
Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s Erasmo modular sofa upholstered in black alpaca fabric with light brown lines. The couch consists of two si...
Fabric, Plastic
$10,342 / set
H 25.2 in W 108.27 in D 57.49 in
Swiss Original Vintage De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede five-piece modular sofa DS-11 in beautiful crème colored leather: The leather is a patchwork design made from soft, cream pigmented aniline leather, which typically gives a v...
Leather
Unusual, Unique Table in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, France, 1970/80s
By Mario Bellini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An unusual, unique table in the style of Ettore Sottsass, France, 1970/80s. Black and white stone or marble base, four lacquered metal legs and a reddish / yellow marble or stone top...
Marble, Metal
Table Monopink by Yves Klein
By Yves Klein
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Of all the artist-designed furniture from the last century this is perhaps one of the most famous examples. This iconic table is from an edition begun in 1963 under the supervision o...
Steel
$6,820
H 25.6 in W 83.08 in D 36.23 in
Italian modern blue fabric sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern blue fabric sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s Modular sofa model Erasmo covered in petrol blue. The couch is composed of two modules with armrests, w...
Fabric, Plastic
$2,500
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 22.84 in
Kim Steel and Plywood Chair Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Original 1980s
By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kim chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1987. Made of unique shaped black steel frame and bent plywood for back and seat. Memphis logo mark is on the back of the seat. This logo i...
Steel
Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern Danish sofa designed by Hans Wegner. A streamlined form without arms and tubular chrome legs. Upholstered in it's original lilac fabric.
Chrome
$2,054
H 14.97 in W 59.06 in D 24.41 in
Italian modern bordeaux glossy lacquered wood coffee table with grey legs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern bordeaux glossy lacquered wood coffee table with grey legs, 1980s Coffee table entirely in glossy burgundy lacquered wood with ten grey legs. The top is oval and has w...
Wood
$672Sale Price|27% Off
H 17.13 in W 19.1 in D 17.92 in
Vintage Italian Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s Design
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Italian Coffee Table on Casters – 1970s Design – Smoked Glass & Curved Plywood Add a touch of 1970s Italian elegance to your living space with this stunning vintage coffee t...
Smoked Glass, Plywood
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.