$8,050Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30 in W 34.5 in D 80 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Platform Sofa Coffee Table Set
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin platform / sectional sofa set with coffee
Upholstery, Hardwood
$25,000 / set
H 28 in W 116.5 in D 68.5 in
Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C
By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Jong sofa is composed of nine-pieces. The modular sectional platform sofa is upholstered in a striking
Fabric, Foam, Beech
$9,557 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of six chairs by Arne Jacobsen Mod. Grand Prix Prod. Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Milano, IT
presented set, features four separate “L”-shaped legs made from a laminated platform and a sturdy cross
Wood, Teak
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in London, GB
, the pull-out rear shelf houses seven jars for ink, potions and unguents. The lift out platform has
Silver
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Platform Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern 2 Piece Platform Sectional Sofa and Matching Coffee Table. Done in the style of
Slate
Sold
H 31.5 in W 141 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Two-Piece Platform Sectional
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an amazing purple two piece microsuede 1980s sectional by Vladimir Kagan
Upholstery
Sold
H 28 in W 149 in D 96 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Platform Sectional Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
This Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates platform sofa has a lot going for it. Sleek plinth base
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Steve Chase 2 Piece Sectional With Lighted Platform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Steven Chase 2 piece sectional seating on a raised lighted platform base having a really
Wood, Textile
Luxe Modernist Sectional Sofa with Biscuit Tufting in Grey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
grey velvet and sitting on an ebonized walnut platform base. This sectional is made up of two sofas
Off-platform sale
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible five (5)-piece Togo sectional living room set, was designed by Michel Ducaroy in
Ultrasuede, Foam
Off-platform sale
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible five (5)-piece Togo sectional living room set, was designed by Michel Ducaroy in
Ultrasuede, Foam
Off-platform sale
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible five (5)-piece Togo sectional living room set, was designed by Michel Ducaroy in
Ultrasuede, Foam
Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Platform Sofa Mid-century
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS ADRIAN PEARSALL BOOMERANG PLATFORM SOFA WITH BUILT IN TRIANGULAR SIDE TABLE. THIS PIECE
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Platform Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
In original blue velvet. Very good condition.
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Platform Seatings
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous sofa in Gerard Fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
Very Rare English Bamboo and Lacquer Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
phoenix bird, raised on bamboo supports joined by a sectional platform stretcher.
Bamboo, Lacquer
$6,212
H 44 in W 90 in D 88 in
King Size Bed Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Walnut Finish, Elbow Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Elbow King size bed by Uultis in walnut finish with ivory twill weave fabric. Introducing the Elbow King Bed by Uultis, a perfect fusion of charm and sophistication that transfor...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$1,105 / set
H 6.9 in W 5.3 in D 4.9 in
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend. If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...
Wood, Oak
Börje Johanson Venus Swivel Bar Stools
By Börje Johanson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Scandinavian modern set of four bar height swivel stools by Börje Johanson in very good, all original condition. They feature the original, durable dar...
Metal
$17,605
H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an aluminium tripod. The marine binocu...
Aluminum, Brass
$4,883Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,270 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$41,814 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
$8,721 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular 38 Elements Snake Sofa 2015
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sectional sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet upholstery. The custom ordered sofa is from a Samantha Todhunter Design instal...
Metal
$2,688Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
Oak
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Fabric
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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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.
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