set of a table, chair and rustic stool
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Charming set including a small table, a stool, and a milking chair crafted from rustic pine
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Tables
Materials
Pine
Milking Chair
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
$34,000 / set
H 41 in W 32 in D 32 in
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
soft hand sewn Cocoa Milk Chocolate Shearling. The sort of chairs that become a family heirloom. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Set of 8 Chrome Tee Dining Chairs in New Milk Chocolate Shearling
$80,000 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 24 in
Vladimir Kagan Set of 8 Chrome Tee Dining Chairs in New Milk Chocolate Shearling
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
a kind. These cozy milk chocolate shearling chairs are suspended over glowing modern chrome frames
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
$2,063
H 29.53 in W 12.8 in D 12.21 in
Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Primate French milking or
Category
Antique 1760s French George II Children's Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Milk Medium Stool in Beech Seat with Marsala Red Legs by Paolo Cappello
$607 / item
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 14.77 in
Milk Medium Stool in Beech Seat with Marsala Red Legs by Paolo Cappello
By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The concept for Milk is found in the chairs used in the past for milking. It is a homage to rural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Unique First Prototype 'Accidental Carpet' by Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
$12,000
W 94.49 in L 90.56 in
Unique First Prototype 'Accidental Carpet' by Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
By Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
inception with the 1991 classics Chest of drawers, Rag Chair and Milk bottle lamps, Atelier Remy
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute, Latex
Recent Sales
Pair of Birthing Chairs
Located in Inverness, GB
An amazing part of Social History these chairs are not Welsh Milking Chairs or Romany Gypsy Chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 8 - Milk/Black
Located in Milano, IT
The smooth yet precise shape of the chair acquires a mesmerizing sense of motion as it interacts
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
21st Century Dinka Chair in Leather Col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Dinka Chair in Leather Col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Dinka is a chair full of fascinating details and evocative references. The precious upholstery in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
21st Century Dinka Chair with Arms in Leather col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 27.17 in
21st Century Dinka Chair with Arms in Leather col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Dinka is a chair full of fascinating details and evocative references. The precious upholstery in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
The Milking Stool, by Josh Page Studio. Side chair in Sapele wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 11.03 in D 17.33 in
The Milking Stool, by Josh Page Studio. Side chair in Sapele wood
By Josh Page
Located in Cranbrook, GB
Milking stool made from reclaimed Sapele 430featuring curved back rest and carved detail.
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sapele Wood
Spindle Back Windsor Chair
By Bibbings & Hensby’
Located in London, GB
traditional hand tools and finished in a natural milk paint. The chair exhibits prominent textures and marks
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak
Highly Carved Swedish Begere Chair
Located in Bedford, NY
Highly carved Swedish bergere chair with milk paint finished. Recovered.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bergere Chairs
Primitive Milking Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of primitive three-legged miniature milking chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Painted Milking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This adorable Swedish milking chair would be wonderful used as an accent in any home decor. It has
Category
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
companion to any desk or entry table. Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
companion to any desk or entry table. Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
companion to any desk or entry table. Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
companion to any desk or entry table. Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
function as a work or milking chair, its petite proportions make it a great fireside accent or a perfect
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Elm, Pine, Yew, Paint
Pair of Traditional Milking Stools
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of traditional provincial French handle-backed milking stools. Sitting on three
Category
20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans- Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Water Mill, NY
Hand Crafted and Painted -Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans-Swivel Bar Stools with Chain Feet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Primitive Carved Wood Milking Stool, Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
This primitive milking splayed leg wood stool was made circa 1920. The seat is beautifully hand
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Collection of Vintage Kid's Chairs and Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century wooden kids' chairs and one milk stool. Sturdy and functional and fun!!! Great
Category
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Primitive French Oak Milking Chairs Jean Touret for Atelier Marolles
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H 31 in W 14.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Primitive French Oak Milking Chairs Jean Touret for Atelier Marolles
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of three-legged Primitive chairs imported from France. The chairs in French solid oak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Folk Milk-Painted Rocking Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
American black milk-painted rocking chair, likely from the 19th century. Here are the details
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage "Heart" Milking Stool Ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming and "honest" patina milking stool, American ca' 1950's. Unusual heart cut out in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Oversized Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
new foam and gorgeous glowing dark milk chocolate velvet. Chairs are installation ready. Dimension
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
1900s American Milk Glass Ice Cream Table with Wood Swing Out Chairs
By Sani Products Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Amazing 1900s American ice cream table with swing out chairs. It still has the original white
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Primitive Milk Stool Round Three Legged in Light Wood
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Light wood and hand-carved three-legged milk stool or chair. The seat and legs of this
Category
Late 20th Century German Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Original Eames 670 Lounge Chair & 671 Ottoman in Milk Chocolate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The condition of this original rosewood Eames chair and ottoman is amazing. The rosewood is
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of French Forties Club Chairs in Milk Chocolate Ultrasuede
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really wonderful pair of very comfortable French club chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs with Milk Paint
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 birch and Swedish pine chairs from the Goteborge area of Sweden.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Side Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Graceful Swedish Lyre Back Dining or Side Chairs in Milk Paint
Category
20th Century Swedish Chairs
Six Swedish Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six Swedish dining chairs in grey milk paint finish.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Salterini Wrought Iron & Milk Glass Dining Table w/ Two Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Easton, PA
iron chairs made by the Italian firm Salterini c.1950s. The chair design is a particularly interesting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Pavilion Collection Set of Four Patio Chairs with Table, circa 1950s
Sold
H 28.5 in Dm 41.5 in L 28.5 in
Paul McCobb Pavilion Collection Set of Four Patio Chairs with Table, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Arbuck
Located in Essex, MA
white milk glass table and four chairs in black wrought iron, with newly upholstered seat cushions in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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$28,500
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By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
$28,491 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
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Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
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Located in Glendale, CA
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Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
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Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
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Steel
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
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$3,421Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
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By Luciano Bertoncini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Bellato with solid oak frame legs, tubular steel seat upholstered in wicker,I...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Luxury Fisher Fur Throw Blanket Merino Wool Backing King/Sofa Size Custom Spain
$12,254 / item
H 0.4 in W 59.06 in D 78.75 in
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By Jover + Valls
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2010s Spanish Pillows and Throws
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Fur, Wool
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
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LU Louis Sconce AS
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French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Milking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic milking chair available at 1stDibs. A milking chair — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage milking chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect milking chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A milking chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made milking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Anna Karlin, Arbuck and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Milking Chair?
A milking chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,162, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $9,200.
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.
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