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Set of Six Silla Mexico by Diego Matthai
By Diego Matthai
Located in Atlanta, GA
a limited production. The design was inspired by a basic vernacular seating ubiquitously found
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Silla Mexico by Diego Matthai
Set of Six Silla Mexico by Diego Matthai

Set of Six Silla Mexico by Diego Matthai

H 33.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A richly patinated and very sculptural Welsh elm armchair with three spats set within two rails, having slightly rolled arms over plank seat, standing on chamfered legs, the whole wi...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Country Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair
Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair

Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair

H 45 in W 21.5 in D 26 in
Gray-Toned Swedish Vernacular Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish vernacular stool in wonderful gray-toned sun-bleached woods. Sculptural, functional folk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Gray-Toned Swedish Vernacular Stool
Gray-Toned Swedish Vernacular Stool

Gray-Toned Swedish Vernacular Stool

H 20.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair featuring a Scalloped Backrest and Pitched Seat. Dimensions
Category

Antique 19th Century Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair
Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair

H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
18th Century Welsh Vernacular Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
through-pegged legs. Such a wonderful piece combining a vernacular twist on a classic form, with a ton of
Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Welsh Vernacular Armchair
18th Century Welsh Vernacular Armchair

18th Century Welsh Vernacular Armchair

H 42 in W 20 in D 24 in
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Located in Downham Market, GB
An Irish vernacular Boat Builders chair. A beautifully made chair of excellent form & colour, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair

Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair

H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
1740. Why we like it A very rare example of vernacular design to be so superbly crafted. We love an
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs
Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs

Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs

H 37.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
19thC English Pine Vernacular Wingback Tavern Settle
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC English Pine Vernacular Wingback Tavern Settle with candle drawer sku 1600 W67 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Pine

19thC English Pine Vernacular Wingback Tavern Settle
19thC English Pine Vernacular Wingback Tavern Settle

19thC English Pine Vernacular Wingback Tavern Settle

H 55.91 in W 26.38 in D 18.9 in
Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a large 18th century vernacular lambing chair. Originating from the Fylde coast
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair
Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair

Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair

H 46.07 in W 25.4 in D 27.96 in
19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A rare and unusual vernacular child's barbers chair in beech and pine. Out swept arms with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Beech, Pine

19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair
19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair

19th Century English Vernacular Childs Barbers Chair

H 38.19 in W 14.97 in D 14.18 in
19thC Irish Ash & Elm Vernacular Hedge Chairv
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 19thC Irish Ash & Elm VernacularHedge Chair sku 1622 W44 x D38 x H81 cm Seat height 41 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19thC Irish Ash & Elm Vernacular Hedge Chairv
19thC Irish Ash & Elm Vernacular Hedge Chairv

19thC Irish Ash & Elm Vernacular Hedge Chairv

H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in
19thC Irish Vernacular Painted Ash, Elm & Pine Hedge Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1810 19thC Irish Vernacular Painted Ash, Elm & Pine Hedge Chair sku 1641 W51 x D32 x H77 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Pine

19thC Irish Vernacular Painted Ash, Elm & Pine Hedge Chair
19thC Irish Vernacular Painted Ash, Elm & Pine Hedge Chair

19thC Irish Vernacular Painted Ash, Elm & Pine Hedge Chair

H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in
Bench, Pair 18th Century, French, Vernacular, Provincial, Elm, Trestle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Single plank tops, lovely shaped ends on trestle feet. Exceptional original color and patina.   
Category

Antique 1780s European French Provincial Benches

Materials

Elm

Bench, Pair 18th Century, French, Vernacular, Provincial, Elm, Trestle
Bench, Pair 18th Century, French, Vernacular, Provincial, Elm, Trestle

Bench, Pair 18th Century, French, Vernacular, Provincial, Elm, Trestle

H 18.9 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 in
Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Charming piece of folk, vernacular, country furniture oozing character. - It was most likely
Category

Antique 1780s English Folk Art Stools

Materials

Fruitwood

Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's
Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's

Stool Fruitwood Treen Heart Love Minature Folk Vernacular Commemorative Child's

H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 7.49 in
18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot
Located in DE MEERN, NL
charm and character, showcasing a perfect blend of classic form with a distinctive vernacular twist
Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot
18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot

18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot

H 42.92 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Rare Pair of 18th Century Vernacular Provincial Primitive Country Elm Stools
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare pair of 18th-century vernacular provincial primitive country elm stools in untouched
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Stools

Materials

Ash, Elm

Rare Pair of 18th Century Vernacular Provincial Primitive Country Elm Stools
Rare Pair of 18th Century Vernacular Provincial Primitive Country Elm Stools

Rare Pair of 18th Century Vernacular Provincial Primitive Country Elm Stools

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H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in
Set of Fourteen Early Twentieth Century French Vernacular Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very elegant set of fourteen French oak vernacular dining chairs, the backs wavy with shaped and
Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Fourteen Early Twentieth Century French Vernacular Dining Chairs
Set of Fourteen Early Twentieth Century French Vernacular Dining Chairs

Set of Fourteen Early Twentieth Century French Vernacular Dining Chairs

H 37.01 in W 19.1 in D 19.1 in
Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of vernacular armchairs, with rope seats and backs. France, first half of the 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs
Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs

Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs

H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 26.38 in
Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
as work stools. Today, this pristine vernacular piece is perfect as a fireside seat, in a powder room
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Bentwood

Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair
Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair

Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair

H 31 in W 23.25 in D 18 in
IID Stool
By Olavo Machado Neto
Located in Belo Horizonte, MT
Designed with the vernacular and traditional form of the Minas Gerais farm stools in mind, the ID
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

IID Stool
IID Stool

IID Stool

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
"Xitle" Armchair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
used by the great masters of Mexican Modernism and by the vernacular designs and distills them into
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Xitle" Armchair
"Xitle" Armchair

"Xitle" Armchair

H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
"Xitle" Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
used by the great masters of Mexican Modernism and by the vernacular designs and distills them into
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

"Xitle" Chair
"Xitle" Chair

"Xitle" Chair

H 30.71 in W 19.49 in D 19.69 in
"Xilte" Sofa
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
used by the great masters of Mexican Modernism and by the vernacular designs and distills them into
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

"Xilte" Sofa
"Xilte" Sofa

"Xilte" Sofa

H 28.35 in W 71.66 in D 25.99 in
"Xitle" Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
used by the great masters of Mexican Modernism and by the vernacular designs and distills them into
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

"Xitle" Chair
"Xitle" Chair

"Xitle" Chair

H 30.71 in W 19.49 in D 19.69 in
"Xilte" Armchair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
used by the great masters of Mexican Modernism and by the vernacular designs and distills them into
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

"Xilte" Armchair
"Xilte" Armchair

"Xilte" Armchair

H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 19.81 in
Mudhif Chair by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
From some vernacular architectures in Middle East, Alma de Luce designed the Mudhif Collection
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Suede, Rattan, Walnut

Mudhif Chair by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Mudhif Chair by Alma De Luce, Set of 4

Mudhif Chair by Alma De Luce, Set of 4

H 29.73 in W 23.31 in D 25.6 in
Cais Armchair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU in Brazilian Freijo hardwood
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cais armchair draws inspiration from the traditional vernacular design of wooden docks located
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Hardwood

Cais Armchair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU in Brazilian Freijo hardwood
Cais Armchair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU in Brazilian Freijo hardwood

Cais Armchair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU in Brazilian Freijo hardwood

H 30.12 in W 44.89 in D 40.95 in
Set Of 2 W Oak Stools by Nana Zaalishvili
Located in Geneve, CH
. Made in century old oak wood, W stool serve as an easy and comfortable seating for the spaces with the
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set Of 2 W Oak Stools by Nana Zaalishvili
Set Of 2 W Oak Stools by Nana Zaalishvili

Set Of 2 W Oak Stools by Nana Zaalishvili

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
W Oak Stool by Nana Zaalishvili
Located in Geneve, CH
century old oak wood, W stool serve as an easy and comfortable seating for the spaces with the different
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

W Oak Stool by Nana Zaalishvili
W Oak Stool by Nana Zaalishvili

W Oak Stool by Nana Zaalishvili

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
Set Of 4 W Oak Stools by Nana Zaalishvili
Located in Geneve, CH
. Made in century old oak wood, W stool serve as an easy and comfortable seating for the spaces with the
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set Of 4 W Oak Stools by Nana Zaalishvili
Set Of 4 W Oak Stools by Nana Zaalishvili

Set Of 4 W Oak Stools by Nana Zaalishvili

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
Early 19th century Swedish Log Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Vernacular early 19th century Swedish Folk Art log chair or “kubbestol” a provincial Scandinavian
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th century Swedish Log Chair
Early 19th century Swedish Log Chair

Early 19th century Swedish Log Chair

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Antique Qing Style Chinese Barber Stool - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
vernacular furniture of the Qing dynasty, this antique vendor's stool adds storied history and rich texture
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Brass

Antique Qing Style Chinese Barber Stool - Pair
Antique Qing Style Chinese Barber Stool - Pair

Antique Qing Style Chinese Barber Stool - Pair

H 17.5 in W 22.75 in D 9.5 in
Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
Located in London, GB
A large, characterful 19th century vernacular chair, primitively constructed from heavily patinated
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair
Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair

Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair

H 105.5 in W 60 in D 49 in
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Scottish horseshoe-back chair, circa 1850-1870. This vernacular Windsor style stick-back chair from
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Paint, Yew, Pine, Elm

Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair

Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair

H 25 in W 15 in D 18.75 in
Set of Three Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Three Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Three Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Three Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Chestnut Stools
Located in London, GB
A pair of vernacular chestnut stools, circa 1830. Provenance: from a non-conformist chapel in
Category

Antique 19th Century Stools

Materials

Chestnut

Pair of Chestnut Stools
Pair of Chestnut Stools

Pair of Chestnut Stools

H 20.25 in W 20.25 in D 10.75 in
English Georgian West Country Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A West Country vernacular settle in oak and pine. Of pegged construction with a raked back
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

English Georgian West Country Settle Bench
English Georgian West Country Settle Bench

English Georgian West Country Settle Bench

H 49.22 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Antique Rustic Victorian Elm Stool, 1900s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A lovely Victorian vernacular Elm stool. Probably early 1900s With marvelous age and wear. Having
Category

Vintage 1920s British Victorian Stools

Materials

Elm

Antique Rustic Victorian Elm Stool, 1900s
Antique Rustic Victorian Elm Stool, 1900s

Antique Rustic Victorian Elm Stool, 1900s

H 16.54 in W 12.6 in D 11.82 in
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model
Located in Montreal, Quebec
giltwood legs carved in the neo-classical vernacular mastered by Georges Jacob, magnificent carved details
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model

H 19.5 in W 52 in D 21 in
Oil Rubbed Brass Elliott Chair in Textured Tosa/Carbon Fabric by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The iconic Elliot chair combines clean lines with classic vernacular. This dining or occasional
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Oil Rubbed Brass Elliott Chair in Textured Tosa/Carbon Fabric by Kelly Wearstler
Oil Rubbed Brass Elliott Chair in Textured Tosa/Carbon Fabric by Kelly Wearstler

Oil Rubbed Brass Elliott Chair in Textured Tosa/Carbon Fabric by Kelly Wearstler

H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
by the skilled hands of Nen Artesão. Blurring the boundaries between design art and vernacular
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design
Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design

Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design

H 45.67 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Lounge chair "Chama" in solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
by the skilled hands of Nen Artesão. Blurring the boundaries between design art and vernacular
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Lounge chair "Chama" in solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design
Lounge chair "Chama" in solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design

Lounge chair "Chama" in solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design

H 53.94 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
by the skilled hands of Nen Artesão. Blurring the boundaries between design art and vernacular
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design
Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design

Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design

H 35.44 in W 24.81 in D 33.08 in
Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
by the skilled hands of Nen Artesão. Blurring the boundaries between design art and vernacular
Category

2010s Brazilian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design

Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design

H 55.12 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Patinated 19th Century Bench in Solid Wood and Leather, Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The bench showcased here is a splendid example of Brazilian vernacular design from the 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Patinated 19th Century Bench in Solid Wood and Leather, Brazilian Design
Patinated 19th Century Bench in Solid Wood and Leather, Brazilian Design

Patinated 19th Century Bench in Solid Wood and Leather, Brazilian Design

H 28.35 in W 72.05 in D 17.72 in
English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
, primitive example of the vernacular chair-making style that flourished in the Thames Valley & Chilterns
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Ash, Birch

English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair
English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair

English Primitive Scroll Back Oxford Chair

H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in
Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass with Black Leather
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The iconic Elliot bar stool combines clean lines with classic vernacular. This upholstered stool
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass with Black Leather
Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass with Black Leather

Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass with Black Leather

H 38.75 in W 23.75 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Utrecht, NL
furniture design and translated them into a Modern vernacular. The result was furniture like this
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s

Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s

H 30.52 in W 90.16 in D 31.5 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Sofa
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 “Poltrona Leve,” met with considerable success, and in
Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Sofa
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Sofa

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Sofa

H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 37.41 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 “Poltrona Leve,” met with considerable success, and in
Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs

H 26.38 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass and Ivory Leather
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The iconic Elliot bar stool combines clean lines with classic vernacular. This upholstered stool
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass and Ivory Leather
Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass and Ivory Leather

Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass and Ivory Leather

H 38.75 in W 23.75 in D 19 in
AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-Frame Lounge Chair
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-frame Lounge Chair is a versatile seating solution that offers
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-Frame Lounge Chair
AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-Frame Lounge Chair

AKMD Aram Cast Aluminum-Frame Lounge Chair

H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Ceramic Chair "Entrelacs" by Agnès Debizet, 2019
Located in London, GB
merges organic elements into modern designs creating a vernacular on her own vaguely referencing to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Chair "Entrelacs" by Agnès Debizet, 2019
Ceramic Chair "Entrelacs" by Agnès Debizet, 2019

Ceramic Chair "Entrelacs" by Agnès Debizet, 2019

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 25.2 in
Lava Woven Stool by Habitación 116
By HABITACIÓN 116
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
colours and has a seat in woven tule, characteristic of the vernacular furniture from the State of Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Lava Woven Stool by Habitación 116
Lava Woven Stool by Habitación 116

Lava Woven Stool by Habitación 116

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Lava Woven Armchair by Habitación 116
By HABITACIÓN 116
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
colors and has a seat in woven tule, characteristic of the vernacular furniture from the State of Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Lava Woven Armchair by Habitación 116
Lava Woven Armchair by Habitación 116

Lava Woven Armchair by Habitación 116

H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 26.38 in
Lava Woven Chair by Habitación 116
By HABITACIÓN 116
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
colours and has a seat in woven tule, characteristic of the vernacular furniture from the State of Mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Lava Woven Chair by Habitación 116
Lava Woven Chair by Habitación 116

Lava Woven Chair by Habitación 116

H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Antique French Rustic Painted Pine Benches, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Country made rusty red painted pine benches Simple yet stylish vernacular design. They are in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique French Rustic Painted Pine Benches, 19th Century
Pair of Antique French Rustic Painted Pine Benches, 19th Century

Pair of Antique French Rustic Painted Pine Benches, 19th Century

H 15.95 in W 118.51 in D 7.09 in
Sentada Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
vernacular it concerns the act of sitting, but also the name that is given to a sexual modality. The sitting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sentada Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
Sentada Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon

Sentada Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon

H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Brick Bench by Nana Zaalishvili
Located in Geneve, CH
natural beauty of the Georgian vernacular architecture. Nana is author of the book: Soviet Bus Stops in
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Brick Bench by Nana Zaalishvili
Brick Bench by Nana Zaalishvili

Brick Bench by Nana Zaalishvili

H 21.66 in W 74.81 in D 13.78 in
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Vernacular Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vernacular seating on 1stDibs. A piece of vernacular seating — often made from wood, hardwood and natural fiber — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of vernacular seating, we have 269 options in-stock, while there are 90 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of vernacular seating you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of vernacular seating, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and folk art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of vernacular seating that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ernst Moeckl, Joaquim Tenreiro and Antonio Aricò produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vernacular Seating?

Prices for a piece of vernacular seating start at $153 and top out at $80,000 with the average selling for $3,800.

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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