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Roberto Matta for Gavina “Malitte” Modular Seating System
By Roberto Matta, Gavina
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Included in the permanent collection of MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City: "Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five polyurethane blocks covere...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Textile, Foam
Tacchini Intercity Modular Seating System Designed by Pietro Arosio
By Tacchini, Pietro Arosio
Located in New York, NY
Intercity is a modular system for creating spaces tailored to any room and need. The wide choice of base modules includes upholstered elements with or without back, both straight and...
Category
2010s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Geoffrey Harcourt Waiting Room Multiple Seating System for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Almelo, NL
Timeless office or waiting area seating, designed in 1960s by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort. Modular multiple seating system, with cast aluminium leg frames and base plates which...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in. W 90.56 in. D 23.63 in.
Roberto Sebastián Matta, Seating System Model “Malitte”, Green, Italy, 1966
By Sebastian Matta
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roberto Sebastián Matta
Seating system model “Malitte”
Named after Malitte Pope, Matta´s wife
Manufactured by Gavina (1966-1968)
and Knoll International (1968-1974)
Italy, 1966
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam
H 24.81 in. W 63 in. D 63 in.
Modular Seating System Table Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
In 1955 George Nelson developed the „Modular Seating System“, including sofas, benches, sideboards and tables, interchangeable, based on steel frames.
This table bench is a quite...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
H 16.15 in. W 74.81 in. D 29.93 in.
Opinion Ciatti B.Tri Seating System
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
B.Tri like be three (literally "being three") is Bruno Rainaldi's destructed armchair conceived to be ready to accommodate a single person but also to be as an unconventional talking...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam
George Nelson Modular Seating System Bench in Alexander Girard Checker Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Nelson’s studio “George Nelson & Associates” produced countless designs that were ahead of their time, including the Nelson Modular Seating System from which we have this three piece...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
H 15 in. W 59 in. D 30 in.
Tacchini Ischia Modular Seating System by PearsonLloyd
By Tacchini, PearsonLloyd
Located in New York, NY
In the beginning there were rocks, shaped by the wind and the waters, veined stones, perfectly overlaid or slotted together by nature. Then, when organic shapes inspired artistic for...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Saporiti Italia Sofa Modular Seating System, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Design from the 1970s.
This sofa from Saporiti Italia has a orange/ yellow soft velour fabric.
The sofa consist 3 modules that can arrange to a 3-seat sofa or as a 2-seat sofa and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Saporiti Italia Sofa Modular Seating System, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Design from the 1970s.
This sofa from Saporiti Italia has a orange/ yellow soft velour fabric.
The sofa consist 3 modules that can arrange to a 3-seat sofa or as a 2-seat sofa and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Amura 'Leonard' Sofa and Seating System In Coffee Leather by Emanuel Gargano
By Amura
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
Leonard is a seating system created by the aggregation of geometric volumes defined by an elegant silhouette. A continuous line draws the outline of seats, backrests and armrests tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 14.18 in. W 96.86 in. D 13.78 in.
Tacchini Quadro Modular Seating System Designed by Pietro Arosio
By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Quadro is a modular system which enables several configurations of sofas, armchairs and ottomans in a variety of combinations and dimensions addressing the needs of any space or envi...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Lamè modular seating system by Spinzi, handmade leather sofa chair
By Spinzi Design
Located in Milan, IT
Technical and tactile like an air-cooled engine, Lamè melts the hardware world of engines mechanics with the softness of a seat. The foamy grey leather welcomes you to chill-out whil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 29.93 in. W 31.5 in. D 33.47 in.
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States.
Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller.
This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.96 in. W 120.48 in. D 29.93 in.
Tacchini Polar Modular Sofa System in Yellow Bryony Fabric by Pearson Lloyd
By Pearson Lloyd, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Polar is a seating system inspired by the icebergs of the northern seas. Its components all feature solid volumes and oblique lines, which can be combined to create sofas and armchai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 28.75 in. W 92.13 in. D 42.13 in.
Tacchini Intercity Modular Sofa System in Yellow Fabric by Pietro Arosio
By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Intercity is a modular system for creating spaces tailored to any room and need. The wide choice of base modules includes upholstered elements with or without back, both straight and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.75 in. W 59.06 in. D 29.53 in.
Pair of Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Swivel Armchairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Swivel Armchairs Produced By Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Single and modular sofa system with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in different densities. The maximum comfort of the seat is determined by an intertwining of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather
Oblomow, Modern Countered Armchair with Swivel System
By Clan Milano, Alessandro La Spada
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Swivel armchair with countered seating and back with a metal base. Oblomow looks like a comfort gloves that surrounds you.
Naming is coming from a novel made by russian writer where...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair with Reclining System 1950s, Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Kawaguchi city, Saitama
designed for the religious Community of Lorraine
Black painted metal, wood
Provenance: Africa
Size : W63.5 D85 H103 SH46.5cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modular System, Black Steel / Water Repellant Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Tailor made sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious soft velvets with high resistance to abrasion, stains and is water repellent.
Hardwood frame with advanced comfort spri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in. W 158.27 in. D 63.78 in.
Contemporary Modular System, Black Steel / Water Repellent Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Tailor made sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious soft velvets with high resistance to abrasion, stains and is water repellent.
Hardwood frame with advanced comfort spri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in. W 158.27 in. D 63.78 in.
Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Funny prototype chair with system, circa 1970-1980.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique chair by Verner Panton System 123 Series
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant VERNER PANTON chair
ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Tacchini Victoria Modular System Designed by David Nicolas
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for COM
Lebanese design duo David/Nicolas are behind this modular system comprising armchairs, corner sofas, chaises longues and ottomans offering luxurious comfort. A ...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 11.47 in. W 37.8 in. D 13.95 in.
Customizable Tacchini Victoria Modular System designed by David Nicolas
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for COM
Lebanese design duo David/Nicolas are behind this modular system comprising armchairs, corner sofas, chaises longues and ottomans offering luxurious comfort. A ...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 11.47 in. W 77.96 in. D 13.95 in.
Jean Prouvé Armchair with Reclining System - France, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dubai, AE
Jean Prouvé armchair with reclining system
Provenance: Religious Community of Lorraine
Black painted metal, wood
Reupholstered in beige linen
France, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
System 1-2-3 Chair, Design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Napoli, IT
Vintage System 1-2-3 chair, design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s, upholstered with new "POP UP" fabric from the Boussac collection.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 44.89 in. W 23.63 in. D 27.56 in.
1950s Pair of French Armchairs, Zoomorphic Shape, Inclination System, France
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of elegant zoomorphic shape armchairs, wood structure with inclination system (back and seat) new heathered beige cotton upholstery, stained and French polished wood,
France, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 39.38 in. W 23.23 in. D 36.62 in.
Verner Panton, Set of Four "A" Chairs "System 1-2-3" for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Panton's "System 1-2-3" utilises a cantilevered form. This seating was developed as a multi-functional set. Indeed, the chairs could be linked to form a bench and a variety of option...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.65 in. W 21.66 in. D 25.2 in.
1960s Minimalist COR Conseta Modular System Leather Sofa F.W. Moller, Germany
By Friedrich Wilhelm Möller, COR
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful minimalist modular sofa by Friedrich Wilhelm Moller for COR Germany (1968), rare early edition, black metal legs, modular system. For example it's possible to make two two-...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in. W 77.17 in. D 33.08 in.
Tacchini Set of Two Polar Perch Modular System Bench Designed by PearsonLloyd
By PearsonLloyd, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Two sizes available and many different upholstery materials.
Measures: W 220, D 79, H 70 cm, H seat 70 cm and W 207, D 84.5, H 46 cm, H seat 46 cm
An ingenious design with many dif...
Category
2010s Italian Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 27.55 in. W 168 in. D 33.26 in.
Cappellini Oblong System Sofa in Multi-Density Foam & Fabric by Jasper Morrison
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Designed for residential and contract spaces, the oblong system sofas is a series of free-standing and compostable seats by Jasper Morrison which offer the possibility to create pers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Oblong System Sofa in Multi-Density Foam and Brown Leather by Jasper Morrison
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Designed for residential and contract spaces, the oblong system sofas is a series of free-standing and compostable seats by Jasper Morrison which offer the possibility to create pers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.58 in. W 94.49 in. D 35.44 in.
21st Century Serpentine Curved Modular System Sofa by Christophe de la Fontaine
By Christophe de la Fontaine
Located in Paris, FR
Serpentine takes the challenge of rethinking a modern sofa by incorporating different
seating solutions in one fluid object. The alternation of back and leg support mimics
the func...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in. W 110.24 in. D 55.12 in.
Joe Colombo 20th Century Pair of Armchairs from the Series “Additional System”
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs
From the series “Additional System”
Manufactured by Sormani
Italy, 1968
From the archives of Side Gallery Barcelona
Aluminium, polyurethane, upholstery
Me...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.01 in. W 31.01 in. D 31.5 in.
21st Century Serpentine Leather Modular System Sofa by Christophe de la Fontaine
By Christophe de la Fontaine
Located in Paris, FR
Serpentine takes the challenge of rethinking a modern sofa by incorporating different
seating solutions in one fluid object. The alternation of back and leg support mimics
the func...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in. W 86.62 in. D 55.12 in.
19th Century French Piano Stool with Mouton Reverse System and Silk Top
Located in Sofia, BG
Hand carved square walnut piano stool marked with iron brand of MOUTON B.SCDC reverse system. The silk upholstery is not in good condition but is the authentic one.
France, circa 1870.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
H 18.12 in. W 17.33 in. D 17.33 in.
Joe Colombo 20th Century Pair of Armchairs from the Series “Additional System”
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs
From the series “Additional System”
Manufactured by Sormani
Italy, 1968
From the archives of Side Gallery Barcelona
Aluminium, polyurethane, upholstery
Me...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.01 in. W 31.01 in. D 31.5 in.
Lounge Chair with System, Dupré-Perrin / Maurice Barret, France, 1930
By Maurice Barret
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Exceptional lounge chair system tubular metal and green moleskin signed Dupré and Perrin, Paris, France 1930.
The design is attributed to Maurice Barret, interior architect member ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.13 in. W 64.57 in. D 29.14 in.
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern "System 1-2-3" Lounge Chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1970's lounge chair "Model 1-2-3" designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
This very comfortable chair, an iconic design from the s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 46 in. W 23 in. D 29 in.
Pair of 1-2-3- Lounge System Armchairs Design Verner Panton for F. Hansen, 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of 1-2-3- lounge system armchairs, design Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 44.49 in. W 23.23 in. D 20.48 in.
Brown System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Elshout, NL
Design lounge swivelchair
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen. This chair is upholstered in deep-stitched patinated brown-coloured leather, fitted on ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in. W 24.02 in. D 31.5 in.
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Chair Fritz Hansen Black Mid-Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 system chair for Fritz Hansen in black. Item includes designer/ manufacturer stamp to base, vinyl upholstery, swivel base, very nice vintage item, sleek s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in. W 19.5 in. D 23 in.
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Relaxing System Leather Armchair, Tecta, 1950, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Osvaldo Borsani P40 relaxing system leather armchair, Tecta 1950, Italy. Beautiful Osvaldo Borsani P40 Chaiselongue by Tecta, Italy upholstered in thick red leather with brass detail...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in. W 27.5 in. D 48 in.
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Chair Fritz Hansen Gold Mid-Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System chair for Fritz Hansen in Gold. Item includes designer/ manufacturer stamp to base, vinyl upholstery, swivel base, very nice vintage item, sleek sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in. W 19.5 in. D 23 in.
21st Century White Carrara Infinity Marble Modular Sofa System Custom Cushions
Located in Carrara, IT
Infinity sofa is a sectional sofa made with Carrara marble.? This is a rare quality of marble that is extracted from the Bettogli quarries in North Tuscany where it gets the name fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 31.5 in. W 31.5 in. D 196.86 in.
Tacchini Galleria Modular System in Wood with Steel Base by Pearson Lloyd
By Pearson Lloyd, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Galleria is a complete design with the versatility to create a vast range of different solutions: a linear bench, a double corner seat, an island perfect for waiting, relaxation and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in. W 157.49 in. D 98.43 in.
Tacchini Ischia Modular Sofa System in Yellow Bryony Fabric by Pearson Lloyd
By Tacchini, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the beginning there were rocks, shaped by the wind and the waters, veined stones, perfectly overlaid or slotted together by nature. Then, when organic shapes inspired artistic for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.73 in. W 120.67 in. D 71.07 in.
Tacchini Polar Perch Modular Sofa System in Orange Daiki Fabric by Pearson Lloyd
By Pearson Lloyd, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious design with many different perspectives, it intelligently interprets the uniqueness and needs of an increasingly mobile and multi-faceted contemporary lifestyle. Polar P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in. W 86.62 in. D 33.27 in.
Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair
By Danflex Systems, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Garnerville, NY
Swivel office chair with avocado vinyl seat and back. Circa 1960-70. Adjustable height and back tension.
Structurally sound and sturdy construction. Wear commensurate with age and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1910´s System Desk Armchair by Gustav Siegl for J&J Kohn, Beech, Cane, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Girona, ES
System desk armchair, stained and varnished beech wood, cane work seat.
Design: Gustav Siegl for J&J Kohn - Vienna Secession
Austria c. 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 32.29 in. W 23.23 in. D 25.2 in.
Rare Beam-Mounted, Multiple Seating System by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Timeless office or waiting area seating, designed in 1968 by Geoffrey D. Harcourt (b. 1935) for Artifort. Pieces of this modular multiple seating system, with cast aluminium leg fram...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 30.71 in. W 74.81 in. D 29.53 in.
Orizzonti, Modular Seating System at Floor Level with Leather and Wood Elements
By Matì
Located in Tradate, IT
Orizzonti satisfies a desire to experience domestic living with nonchalance, unrestricted by traditional furnishing categories. Made up of modular elements that may be arranged freel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 3.15 in. W 23.63 in. D 23.63 in.
Cini Boeri Black Gradual System Seating
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Gradual seating system
designed by Cini Boeri,
1970s.
Manufactured by Gavina.
Lacquered fiberglass, leather.
Sofa 25 x 91 x 37 inches, table 36 x 36 inches, chair 25 x 51 x 37 i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
George Nelson, Herman Miller Modular Sofa System Rosewood Table & Drawer Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
! NO SHIPPING TO US, JUST SHIPPING WITHIN EUROPEAN UNION BECAUSE OF THE RIO ROSEWOOD !
A Mid-Century Modern vintage high-end modular seating system,
designed by Georg Nelson 1955 in...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in. W 75.6 in. D 120.48 in.
Lico System Sofa-Bed Reupholstered in Grey
Located in Ottawa, ON
Sofa-bed or daybed with new grey upholstery and refinished teak armrests and legs.
The mattress surface measures 73" by 36.75" when converted into a bed.
Storage under seat, ver...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
123 System by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of four 1-2-3 system chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1973. Tubular metal structure upholstered with new stretch wool fabric and circular polished steel base....
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Side Chairs
Lico System Gray Sofa 1970s Danish Design Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic sofa from the 1960-1970. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. Manufactured in Lico System. Upholstery after replacement made of grey fabric, with great teak armrests. Main...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Folding Armchair with a System, England, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing folding armchair with a system allowing it to be transformed into a game table - Travel furniture that folds up completely - mark The “Bodleian” G.H.B. -
England, 19th cent...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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Seating System For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic seating system available at 1stDibs. A seating system — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Find 172 options for an antique or vintage seating system now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the seating system you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A seating system, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made seating system over the years, but those crafted by Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Seating System?
Prices for a seating system can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $139 and can go as high as $72,404, while the average can fetch as much as $4,900.
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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
How to Reupholster a Chair
Want to update an old chair that still has good bones? We spoke to experts to find out how they approach reupholstering antique furniture.