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Mario Bellini - Camaleonda sofa - 1972 Black grained leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rare and superb Camaleonda sofa Mario Bellini Edition C & B Italia 1972 Black grained leather 5
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini - Camaleonda sofa -  1972 Black grained leather
Mario Bellini - Camaleonda sofa -  1972 Black grained leather
$25,730 / set
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
in the Style of Guy Lefèvre Soft Sofa 1972
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Saint ouen, FR
In the style of Guy Lefèvre Soft sofa Composed of 4 armchairs With removable seat Qvadrat fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

in the Style of Guy Lefèvre Soft Sofa 1972
in the Style of Guy Lefèvre Soft Sofa 1972
$4,561
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 32.29 in
Alberto Rosselli, ‘Confidential’ Sofa, Saporiti, Italy, 1972
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
industry. The ‘Confidential’ sofa, designed by the Roselli is a pioneering example of modular seating and
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century 1972 Vintage Gabriella Crespi Sofa
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in London, GB
and modern, often combining natural materials with intricate uses of metals. This sofa is a part of
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century 1972 Vintage Gabriella Crespi Sofa
Mid-Century 1972 Vintage Gabriella Crespi Sofa
$56,138
H 28.75 in W 58.67 in D 46.07 in
Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Padova, IT
"Serpente - Snake" sofa designed by Marzio Cecchi in the seventies and produced by the brand of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
$46,781
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 228.35 in
Wiener Werkstätten Castell Hans Hopfer Sectional Sofa Group, Austria, 1972
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 'Castell' leather sofa group by Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1972 Well
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" sofa for Cassina, white fabric and wood, Italy, 1972 The “Pianura” living
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1972
$16,500
H 25.99 in W 103.94 in D 36.23 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Carlo Bartoli, 'Down' Two-seat Sofa, Giuseppe Rossi Di Albizzate, Italy, 1972
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in New York, NY
Pompidou in Paris. However, his 'Down' sofa designs for Rossi Di Albizzate celebrate the seventies. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Terrazza Sofa Cognac Leather Ubald Klug Ueli Berger 1972 Mid Century
By De Sede, Ubald Klug, Ueli Berger
Located in Munster, NRW
2x De Sede Terrazza sofas, model DS 1025 in cognac leather. Designed in 1972 by Ubald Klug & Ueli
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1972 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood & Chrome Case Study Sofas, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of case study sofas by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
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Vintage 1970s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1972 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood & Chrome Case Study Sofas, a Pair
1972 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood & Chrome Case Study Sofas, a Pair
$13,000 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 24.25 in W 58 in D 34 in
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1972, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1972, set of 3
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa DS-600 by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, De Sede, 1972, Switzerland
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom ordered sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich, De
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Large Modular Sofa by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva E K.Vogt, Italy, 1972
By Klaus Vogt, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Large modular sofa (24 modules) by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva e Klaus Vogt. Italy, 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Four Piece Cubo Sectional Sofa by Harvey Probber, circa 1972
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the iconic 4 Piece Cubo Sectional by Harvey Probber, originally designed in 1972. This
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

COR Trio Sectional Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1972 by Team Form AG. A defining symbol of 1970s innovation, this vintage sofa offers a perfect balance
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Chocolate Brown COR Trio Sectional Sofa Germany Switzerland 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1972 by Team Form AG. A defining symbol of 1970s innovation, this vintage sofa offers a perfect balance
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Large COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland 1972 NEW VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
of the Trio Sofa by COR, an iconic modular masterpiece designed in 1972 by Team Form AG. A defining
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1973
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Team Form AG Trio Modular Sofa for COR, 1972, Set of 6
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Vicenza, IT
Trio Sofa, designed by Team Form Ag and produced by COR in 1972. The sofa features six elements
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Team Form AG Trio Modular Sofa for COR, 1972, Set of 6
Team Form AG Trio Modular Sofa for COR, 1972, Set of 6
$11,729 / set
H 27.56 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Postmodern 'Sity' Modular Sectional Sofa, Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1972
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
An amazing, rare and early production, three-piece modular Sity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfortable, and the fact
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Chenille

Teak Sofa "Venus" by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, 1972, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, patinated cognac leather, 1972, set of 4. Mario
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

COR Trio Sectional Sofa in New Burnt Orange Fabric, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
This COR TRIO sofa has been new upholstered in an amazing burnt orange high pole velvet fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
1972 Dino Gavina Studio Simon Kazuhide Takahama Sectional Sofa
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Biella, IT
Kazuide Takahama design years 1972 sofa Antelami from Gavina/Simon International Italy Sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfortable, and the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Cotton

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1972, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1972, set of 5
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Linen

Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Alpaca

Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Linen

Le Bambole sofa 2 seats designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 2 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia. Polyurethane padding, grained
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Animal Skin

Le Bambole modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole modular sofa 3 seats by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
1970. The project included an armchair, a two-seater, a three-seater sofa, and a coffee table. Its
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
geometry of stitches and covers. The whole 'Bambole' collection compromised a sofa, daybed, chaise longue
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair are available separately). Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 1972 by Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Three-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
available separately). Three-piece "Confidential" Sofa designed in 1972 by Italian architect, Alberto
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Toronto, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' sofa, designed in 1972 for B&B Italia. Cozy softness, plush
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Blop Sofa Set with Coffee Table by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This set was already on my wishlist for a long time! The Carlo Bartoli Blop sofa elements was
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
forms. Iconic designs include the Amanta Chair (1966) and Le Bambole Sofa (1972) both for B&B Italia
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
$2,925 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 25 in W 30 in D 31 in
"Le Bambole" sofa, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
90 (progetto originale 1972). Realizzato con struttura interna in poliuretano espanso sagomato
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

"Le Bambole" sofa, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972
"Le Bambole" sofa, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972
$3,976
H 29.14 in W 66.15 in D 35.44 in
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oakville, CA
sofa example. Originally designed in 1972. This original sofa was manufactured in Italy in 1976. Sofa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Iconic Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 1970
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
spaces. The project won the Compasso d' oro in 1972. The Anfibio sofa is exhibited in 13 museums around
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

“Squash” Brown Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Pasadena, CA
: The New Domestic Landscape,” in 1972. The Squash sofa is surprisingly comfortable! The seat depth
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

“Squash” Brown Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade
“Squash” Brown Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade
$1,400 Sale Price
69% Off
H 39 in W 74 in D 31 in
Pair of Alky Armchairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1972
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Alky Armchairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Produced by Anonima Castelli in 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of Alky Armchairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1972
Pair of Alky Armchairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1972
$3,508 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Creame-Cognac Leather.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
, Switzerland, 1972. The De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa is a mid-century modern piece made in
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt, Beech

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of Lounge Chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Børge Mogensen High Sofa 2432 with Brown Leather by Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2432 with high back. It's
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Feathers, Oak

Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Black Leather by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2208. It's upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers

"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two also sold separately. Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Sofas 1972 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sofas 1972 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every sofas 1972 was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sofas 1972, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A sofas 1972, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mario Bellini, De Sede and Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger each produced at least one beautiful sofas 1972 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sofas 1972?

A sofas 1972 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,958, while the lowest priced sells for $2,150 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

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.

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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.