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Sustainable Indoor & Outdoor Seating Made with Recycled Post Consumer Plastic
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
A sustainable seating made in recycled post-consumer plastic waste. We designed these benches for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Benches
Materials
Steel
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Sustainable Indoor or Outdoor Bench Seating - Jää Sofa and Side Table Set
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
offers a large seating option for both indoor and outdoor use. The set is ideal for pool spaces and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Armchair and a Sofa by Paul Frankl, Dal Vera
By Paul Frankl
Located in Milano, Lombardia
an inviting and sustainable seating ensemble that will elevate your space with its unique charm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo Sofa by Paul Frankl, Dal Vera
By Paul Frankl
Located in Milano, Lombardia
an inviting and sustainable seating ensemble that will elevate your space with its unique charm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo
Set of Two Armchair by Paul Frankl, Dal Vera
By Paul Frankl
Located in Milano, Lombardia
of bamboo, creating an inviting and sustainable seating ensemble that will elevate your space with
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Bench Series Contemporary Seating
Located in London, GB
extensions are a young sustainable design brand, dedicated to material exploration and experimental
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Nylon
A Pair of Jää Armchairs - Sustainable Recycled Indoor / Outdoor Suite
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The Jää Armchairs offer robust seating solutions for spaces such as museums and galleries or real
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Contemporary Chair, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango 'F. Jaramillo'
By Fango
Located in Barcelona, ES
objects into a new collection using sustainable materials to create the neo-folk furniture collection
Category
2010s Colombian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Sofa, Sustainable Natural Yaré Fiber, by Fango 'F. Jaramillo'
By Fango
Located in Barcelona, ES
objects into a new collection using sustainable materials to create the neo-folk furniture collection
Category
2010s Colombian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 82.68 in
21st Century Rexalt Armchair in Sustainable Techno-Fabric by Alessandro Zambelli
By Alessandro Zambelli, JCP UNIVERSE
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
polyurethane foam upholstered in Black and White two-way stretch sustainable techno-fabric.
Back with technical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 63 in W 25.2 in D 35.44 in
Jää Sustainable Indoor and Outdoor Bench Made with Recycled Plastic in Black
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
Jää - a Finnish word for both ice and ‘please stay’.
The inspiration for this bench / seating came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Benches
Materials
Steel
H 15.36 in W 44.49 in D 15.36 in
Jää Sustainable Indoor and Outdoor Bench Made with Recycled Plastic in Black
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
Jää - a Finnish word for both ice and ‘please stay’.
The inspiration for this bench / seating came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Benches
Materials
Steel
H 15.36 in W 44.49 in D 15.36 in
Win Armchair Featuring Metal & Brown Frame with Fabric Seating
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
. Uultis is known for environmental sustainability practices and it is also known for creating pieces that
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Jää Armchair Made with 100% Recycled Plastic - Indoor / Outdoor Seating
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
One of the latest additions to the Jää series: the Jää Armchair offers a robust seating solution
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Collectible Design Seating Black Mirror Chair III by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
sustainable piece of furniture even when in contact with water, if gently removed within 5-10 minutes. Because
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs
Materials
Paper
Megalithic Bench Seating Wood & Steel by Sol Bailey Barker REPby Tuleste Factory
By Sol Bailey-Barker
Located in New York, NY
mysteries of the universe.
Kindly note every piece of wood is sustainable sourced from trees that have
Category
2010s British Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
H 90.5 in W 18.9 in D 15 in
A Set 10 of Woodard Wrought Iron Dining Seating
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
Furniture is Classic and Timeless in style and made to last decades. Shop our sustainable vintage outdoor
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and cord Seating Sweden
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Almelo, NL
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Cord Seating, Sweden 1970s
These four
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Pine
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 20.87 in
Minimalist Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel "Haruka" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award-winning timeless outdoor seating in stainless steel is designed with in architectonic
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Oslo Bench in Ash by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Whether at the end of your bed, next to shoes at the door, or seating several at your dining table
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Zaffiro Square-Based Beige Armchair
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
feet in the shape of rectangular profiles offer excellent sustain to the imposing, richly cushioned
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Minimalist Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel "Yuu" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning timeless outdoor seating in stainless steel and colored nautical ropes is
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Big Antigona Taupe Leather Armchair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
neutrals. Sleek ash legs enriched with walnut stain sustain the seating unit, its enveloping wooden shell
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Customizable Norr11 Riff Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl –
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece that is both beautiful and sustainable.
Available in a variety
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 36.23 in
Pair Industrial Modern Barstools
Located in Trenton, NJ
not just functional seating options but statement pieces that add flair to any space.
Picture
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
Black Bull Denim Daybed with Recycled Textile Filling by LikeMindedObjects
By LikeMindedObjects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Roll Daybed by LikeMindedObjects is a contemporary seating element combining architectural
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Textile, Wood
Swiss Design Permesso Bench in cowhide, by Girsberger - 2000s
By Girsberger
Located in Renens, CH
:
Girsberger, a Swiss furniture manufacturer with over 130 years of heritage, crafts high-quality, sustainable
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Swiss Design Permesso Bench in cowhide, by Girsberger - 2000s
By Girsberger
Located in Renens, CH
:
Girsberger, a Swiss furniture manufacturer with over 130 years of heritage, crafts high-quality, sustainable
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pieces of Pneumatics turned into an Assembled Arm Chair
Located in Lisboa, PT
material - the use of vulcanized rubber used for road tire purposes.
Sustainability mindful due to the
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rubber
TT Minimalist Chair by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
resistance with the minimum of material. This sustainable orientation promotes a light and simple aesthetic
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modern Reclining Bamboo Armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Trenton, NJ
sustainability inspired by the iconic Paul Frankl design. Crafted with natural bamboo this lounge chair embodies
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Monitor Fiberglass Upholstered Bench by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, or a playful seating to punctuate an entry or courtyard. Available in a variety of colors and fabrics
Category
2010s American Other Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Fiberglass
Kartell A.I. Stool Light by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stool made from recycled material for maximum sustainability. A.I. stool light is sustainable in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Pair Vintage Modern Teak Barstools
By Erik Buch
Located in Trenton, NJ
sophistication and timeless design. Inspired by Danish Modern craftsmanship these bar stools are not just seating
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
A set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Kaj Gottlob, Kaare Klint, A. J. Iversen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Odense, DK
, ensuring an ergonomic and enjoyable seating experience.
Sold as:
A set of 2
A set of 6 (this listing)
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Spy 650 White and Red Armchair by Emilio Nanni
By Billiani 1911, EMILIO NANNI
Located in Milan, IT
red sustain the seating area, which is upholstered in white fabric.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchairs from Jesper Furniture- set of 8
By Jesper International
Located in Trenton, NJ
makes a perfect addition to dining room or conference room seating.
Each armchair frame is constructed
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Balù Extra Large Blue and Lightblue Chair by Emilio Nanni
By Trabà
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of refined craftsmanship, this chair will be comfortable seating space to an elegant
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Other
Álvaro Siza Vieira - Armchair in Walnut Wood and Natural Leather - one of a kind
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisbon, PT
sustainable plywood, the ALCÂNTARA chair not only boasts durability and efficiency but also reflects a
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 26.97 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Álvaro Siza Vieira - Armchair in Walnut Wood and Black Leather - one of a kind
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisbon, PT
sustainable plywood, the ALCÂNTARA chair not only boasts durability and efficiency but also reflects a
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 26.97 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
'Riff' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Grey
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
x center / 1 x chaise lounge):
Dimensions : W. 290 cm / D. 152 cm / H. 70 cm / Seating H. 40.5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Contemporary Chair 'FF Swivel' Chrome and Leather, Cognac
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
design.
The FF COLLECTION was developed with a focus on sustainability. At first glance the FF chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chair 'FF Swivel' Chrome and Leather, Dakar 0197
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
elegance of lines and design.
The FF COLLECTION was developed with a focus on sustainability. At first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folding Daybed in Hessian & Lambswool, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
of Danish design.
Reupholstered in hessian upholstery, the seating of the daybed offers a natural
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
H 17.72 in W 76.78 in D 30.32 in
KITA LIVING Wa Stool
Located in Bomonti, TR
from sustainable forests, and coated with natural lacquer that provides durability and feel to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Japonisme Stools
Materials
Oak
Light and Dwell Piper Wave Scalloped 60" Bench
Located in Corvallis, OR
, seating height: 18 3/4”H (no customizations)
• Material: Sustainably Harvested Quartersawn White Oak
Category
2010s American Benches
Materials
Oak
Sapele wood & Alpaca Bouclé Ottoman in style of Brazilian Modernism
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
South American mid-century furniture. The base is timbered from sustainably sourced Sapele, while the
Category
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
Pacific Green Leather 3-Seater Lima Sofa
By Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sustainable and beautiful Pacific Green furniture is truly a sophisticated addition to any decor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Lady Double Melange Armchair
By Monica Gasperini
Located in Milan, IT
with painstaking attention to sustainability, from reuse to energy consumption. Elegant black-lacquered
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Black Created by Artificial Intelligence
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
High Back Danish Armchair in Solid Oak & Leather Cushion, Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful high back armchair in solid oak and leather seating from the 1950s. Skillfully
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.56 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Milo Angular Off-White Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
sustain the generous volumes of the seat, contoured by back elements placed at the same height as the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Canva Bench, White Oak with Handwoven Danish Cord, Occasional Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring woven paper cord, sustainable lumber, and modest tapers, the Canva bench explores a love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Green Created by Artificial Intelligence
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Bronze Created by Artificial Intelligence
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Orange Created by Artificial Intelligence
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in White Created by Artificial Intelligence
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Tarantino Green Velvet Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
cup of tea, this sofa will be a good idea to enjoy impeccable comfort. Cylindrical feet sustain the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Dodo Purple Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
frame sustains the richly padded seats and cushions making up the backrests and armrests, sealing the
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Dakar Leather, 0197, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
COLLECTION was developed with a focus on sustainability. At first glance the FF chairs might resemble the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Sustainable Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of sustainable seating for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, metal and aluminum. Each item from our selection of sustainable seating bearing modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of sustainable seating that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn, Jane Atfield and Anqa Studios produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sustainable Seating?
A piece of sustainable seating can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,576, while the lowest priced sells for $3,324 and the highest can go for as much as $10,802.
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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