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Leather Scoop Chairs

Vintage Dark Brown Patina Leather Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman
Vintage Dark Brown Patina Leather Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman

Vintage Dark Brown Patina Leather Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage Mid Century Modern scoop chair by Milo Baughman. Comes upholstered in dark brown leather with a beautiful patina.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Leather Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs
Pair Leather Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs

Pair Leather Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Pair of Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs,, Professionally reupholstered in a butter soft white leather, Original chrome frames,, Super stylish and extremely...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman "Scoop" Iron & Leather Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Iron & Leather Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin

Milo Baughman "Scoop" Iron & Leather Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Solid Iron, New Full-Grain Leather, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Iron "Scoop" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Iron "Scoop" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Iron "Scoop" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Experience timeless refinement and comfort with this stunning pair of vintage “Scoop” lounge chairs, designed by the legendary Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, scoop, lounge chair by Jens Risom for Knoll features a minimal, black lacquered maple frame with a floating scoop seat newly upholstered in mustard yellow, textur...

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

Materials

Leather, Maple

Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers
Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers

Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers

By Carter Brothers Inc.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This mid-century pair of scoop chairs feature a sleek design covered in tufted green leather upholstery with a walnut back.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s Scoop Chair and Ottoman by R Huber in teak and green leather
1960s Scoop Chair and Ottoman by R Huber in teak and green leather

1960s Scoop Chair and Ottoman by R Huber in teak and green leather

By Huber

Located in Victoria, BC

A 1960s scoop chair and ottoman by R. Huber, produced in Canada.

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage MIlo Baughman Chrome Cube Scoop Leather Side Chairs WIth Studs, 1970's
Vintage MIlo Baughman Chrome Cube Scoop Leather Side Chairs WIth Studs, 1970's

Vintage MIlo Baughman Chrome Cube Scoop Leather Side Chairs WIth Studs, 1970's

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of iconic vintage architectural MIlo Baughman chrome cube scoop side chairs are from the 70's. They have all been restored with a fine grade of burgundy leather and the se...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Authentic Holly Hunt "Studio H" Leather Scoop Dining Arm Chairs Set 10
Authentic Holly Hunt "Studio H" Leather Scoop Dining Arm Chairs Set 10

Authentic Holly Hunt "Studio H" Leather Scoop Dining Arm Chairs Set 10

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Fulton, CA

White leather scoop seats framed with a solid hardwood base that appears to be mahogany.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Chairs for Thayer Coggin circa 1955
Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Chairs for Thayer Coggin circa 1955

Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Chairs for Thayer Coggin circa 1955

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

Spectacular pair of vintage oversized 'Scoop' lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Knoll Charles pollock Deep Navy leather tufted scoop desk chair
Mid Century Knoll Charles pollock Deep Navy leather tufted scoop desk chair

Mid Century Knoll Charles pollock Deep Navy leather tufted scoop desk chair

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Knoll Charles pollock Deep Navy blue almost black leather tufted scoop desk chair with Black Accents and arms.

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Scoop Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Modern Scoop Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Modern Scoop Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An iconic design by Adrian Pearsall, this Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features sleek black leather and rich walnut bases. This eye-catching chair is perfect for adding bold mid-c...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

MidCentury Scoop Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman
MidCentury Scoop Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman

MidCentury Scoop Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

A gorgeous midcentury lounge armchair in the style of Milo Baughman features bentwood frame supporting a well-padded attached leather button-tufted black back and seat cushion provid...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Modernist Scooped-Back Leather Lounge/Accent Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM
Italian Modernist Scooped-Back Leather Lounge/Accent Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM

Italian Modernist Scooped-Back Leather Lounge/Accent Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM

By Ico Parisi

Located in Kensington, MD

Chair of sculpted wood and vintage brown leather. Designed by Ico Parisi, the experimental mid century modernist designer. The lounge chair fits inside the range of elegant designs t...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Post Modern Black Vinyl and Chrome Daystrom Scoop Chairs
1970s Post Modern Black Vinyl and Chrome Daystrom Scoop Chairs

1970s Post Modern Black Vinyl and Chrome Daystrom Scoop Chairs

By Daystrom Furniture, Giotto Stoppino, Chromcraft

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Exuding bold style and structural elegance, this carefully curated set of four chairs by Daystrom presents a textbook example of mid-century modern ambition executed in chrome and vi...

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Original Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Lounge Chair for James Inc / Thayer Coggin
Early Original Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Lounge Chair for James Inc / Thayer Coggin

Early Original Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Lounge Chair for James Inc / Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, James Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare and original 'Scoop' lounge chair by Milo Baughman for James Inc. / Thayer Coggin is a quintessential example of Baughman’s sleek, modernist aesthetic.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Scoop Lounge Attributed to Allan Gould
1950s Scoop Lounge Attributed to Allan Gould

1950s Scoop Lounge Attributed to Allan Gould

By Adrian Pearsall, Thayer Coggin, Allan Gould

Located in Raleigh, NC

1950s single scoop lounge attributed to Allan Gould. Highback that scoops into the seat create a unique profile. A minimalist design seated atop four tapered flared wooden legs. This...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Beautiful German brutalist Tan Leather Oak frame low tufted lounge chair
Beautiful German brutalist Tan Leather Oak frame low tufted lounge chair

Beautiful German brutalist Tan Leather Oak frame low tufted lounge chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful German brutalist Tan Leather Oak frame low scoop lounge chair. Deep Tan Leather lounge chair featuring brutalist oak frame and tufted leather cushion.

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Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Two Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Ebonized Black and Grey Leather
Two Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Ebonized Black and Grey Leather

Two Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Ebonized Black and Grey Leather

By Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Two Milo Baughman scoop lounge chairs that have been completed redone.

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman White Scoop Chair, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman White Scoop Chair, circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman White Scoop Chair, circa 1950

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman white leather Scoop chair. An iconic form having an ergonomic design with arched iron legs 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid Century Modern Aluminum and Leather Swivel Chairs by Herbert Saiger Woodard
Mid Century Modern Aluminum and Leather Swivel Chairs by Herbert Saiger Woodard

Mid Century Modern Aluminum and Leather Swivel Chairs by Herbert Saiger Woodard

By Herbert Saiger, Russell Woodard

Located in West Hartford, CT

Iconic pair of mid century aluminum and leather scoop chairs by Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard, circa early 1970's.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2 Hickory Chair Biedermeier Leather Herringbone Scoop Back Dining Club Chairs
2 Hickory Chair Biedermeier Leather Herringbone Scoop Back Dining Club Chairs

2 Hickory Chair Biedermeier Leather Herringbone Scoop Back Dining Club Chairs

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Hickory Chair company Biedermeier style scoop back Hunt dining chairs. 1508-23 Hunt Chair, Plainestorie Harringbone, Cappuccino. The Hunt Chair was inspired by a vintage mo...

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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Swivel Scoop Chair in Leather with Iron Frame
Swivel Scoop Chair in Leather with Iron Frame

Swivel Scoop Chair in Leather with Iron Frame

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

Black leather seat and back, steel rod, and iron base. The chair swivels, ( rotates ) on the steel column. Minor scratching to the leather surface, not major or structural.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Milo Baughman Scoop Chair
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair

Milo Baughman Scoop Chair

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H 30 in W 24 in D 26 in

Milo Baughman Scoop Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern "Scoop" chair designed by Milo Baughman. This example is a rare edition with wooden legs.

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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Milo Baughman Leather Scoop Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin
Milo Baughman Leather Scoop Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

Milo Baughman Leather Scoop Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Metal, leather Condition: This Milo Baughman leather scoop lounge chair for Thayer Coggin is in excellent restored condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Leather Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs a Pair
Mid-Century Modern Leather Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs a Pair

Mid-Century Modern Leather Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs a Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Esperance, NY

Mid-Century Modern leather Milo Baughman scoop chairs a pair. Chairs have been recently reupholstered in leather.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman
Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman

Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman

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H 29.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chair Upholstered in Brown Leather w/Tufted Back & Seat & Iron Base

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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Leather Set of 2
Early Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Leather Set of 2

Early Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Leather Set of 2

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin scoop chairs in reupholstered cognac leather with wrought iron base.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Early  Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Leather
Pair of Early  Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Leather

Pair of Early Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Leather

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of early 1950s Milo Baughman Scoop lounge chair reupholstered in a buttery soft leather.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set 8 Leather "Scoop" Dining Chairs by Holly Hunt
Set 8 Leather "Scoop" Dining Chairs by Holly Hunt

Set 8 Leather "Scoop" Dining Chairs by Holly Hunt

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Fulton, CA

A set of 8 leather "scoop" dining chairs by Holly Hunt. Consisting of 6 side and 2 armchairs.

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20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Scoop-in-Cube Chairs by Milo Baughman
Scoop-in-Cube Chairs by Milo Baughman

Scoop-in-Cube Chairs by Milo Baughman

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H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

Scoop-in-Cube Chairs by Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original, supple, white leather upholstery. Bright polished steel frames. Light, airy, and comfortable.

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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Chair and Ottoman in Leather
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Chair and Ottoman in Leather

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Chair and Ottoman in Leather

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin scoop chair and ottoman in brown leather. Crazy comfortable chair!

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman Leather Scoop Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin, 1980s
Pair of Milo Baughman Leather Scoop Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin, 1980s

Pair of Milo Baughman Leather Scoop Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin, 1980s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Milo Baughman leather 'Scoop' lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin minimalist white on black.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Laminate

1960s Scoop Chair by R. Huber in light brown leather and teak
1960s Scoop Chair by R. Huber in light brown leather and teak

1960s Scoop Chair by R. Huber in light brown leather and teak

By R. Huber & Co.

Located in Victoria, BC

This scoop chair was produced by R. Huber in Canada during the 1960s and represents one of the most recognizable lounge seating forms of Canadian mid-century modern design.

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Gerald Jerome Scoop Lounge Chairs for Heritage
Gerald Jerome Scoop Lounge Chairs for Heritage

Gerald Jerome Scoop Lounge Chairs for Heritage

By Gerald Jerome, Heritage Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern Scoop lounge chairs designed by Gerald Jerome and manufactured in the United States by Heritage Furniture in the 1960’s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Scoop Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Pair of Vintage Scoop Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman

Pair of Vintage Scoop Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Toronto, ON

These cool and sculptural chairs were recently reupholstered in a white faux leather vinyl using a three button tufted design.

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Original Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs USA , 1950s
Original Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs USA , 1950s

Original Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs USA , 1950s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Berlin, DE

Original condition pair of Milo Baughman lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin scoop chairs. They have a solid wooden frame and the original ski leather in green.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chair by Ernst Moeckl, crafted in Germany 1960s
Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chair by Ernst Moeckl, crafted in Germany 1960s

Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chair by Ernst Moeckl, crafted in Germany 1960s

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

The Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chair by Ernst Moeckl, crafted in Germany during the 1960s, exemplifies the avant-garde vision of Space Age design.

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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pair of Mid Century Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers Inc.
Pair of Mid Century Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers Inc.

Pair of Mid Century Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers Inc.

By Carter Brothers Inc.

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Pair of Vintage 1960s scoop chairs by Carter Brothers. Fantastic organic inspired leaf-like scoop profile to the chair. We're offering unrestored, original tapestry with age-related ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Rattan Scoop Chair in the Style of Rohé and Franco Albini
Midcentury Rattan Scoop Chair in the Style of Rohé and Franco Albini

Midcentury Rattan Scoop Chair in the Style of Rohé and Franco Albini

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This is a very nice rattan scoop chair with a metal frame and a black faux leather circular seat pad.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Retro His & Hers Bentwood Scoop Chairs - Set of 2
Mid Century Modern Retro His & Hers Bentwood Scoop Chairs - Set of 2

Mid Century Modern Retro His & Hers Bentwood Scoop Chairs - Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Retro His & Hers Bentwood Scoop Chairs - Set of 2 Featuring one orange chair and one green chair, these pieces are upholstered in original vinyl, ensuring durabil...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Authentic Holly Hunt Studio H Leather Scoop Dining Armchairs Set 8
Authentic Holly Hunt Studio H Leather Scoop Dining Armchairs Set 8

Authentic Holly Hunt Studio H Leather Scoop Dining Armchairs Set 8

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Fulton, CA

White leather "scoop" seats framed with a hardwood that appears to be rosewood.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Pace Occasional Chairs
Pair of Pace Occasional Chairs

Pair of Pace Occasional Chairs

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H 25 in W 24 in D 35 in

Pair of Pace Occasional Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of leather Occasional chairs with scooped back and double stitching segmented back

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Vintage 1970s Italian Slipper Chairs

1960s Canadian Teak and Leather Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman
1960s Canadian Teak and Leather Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman

1960s Canadian Teak and Leather Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Victoria, BC

Sink into timeless comfort with this iconic Scoop chair and ottoman, designed by Reggie Huber in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Teak

Holly Hunt Studio H Leather Scoop Armchairs A Pair
Holly Hunt Studio H Leather Scoop Armchairs A Pair

Holly Hunt Studio H Leather Scoop Armchairs A Pair

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Fulton, CA

White leather "scoop" seats framed with a hardwood that appears to be rosewood.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Midcentury Scoop Chair with Ottoman
Midcentury Scoop Chair with Ottoman

Midcentury Scoop Chair with Ottoman

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H 28 in W 23.25 in D 24 in

Midcentury Scoop Chair with Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautifully vibrant midcentury chair and ottoman are a must-have for any upbeat living room or home office. Featuring dark wood and bright turquoise cushions this set will add c...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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Leather Scoop Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of leather scoop chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique leather scoop chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Leather scoop chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Leather scoop chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Carter Brothers Inc. each produced beautiful leather scoop chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Leather Scoop Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1,150 on the low end and $8,900 highest priced.

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.