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1950s, Scandinavian design, seat dresser, oak wood, sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60, Scandinavian design, seater dresser. Oak wood, new seat cushion of quality New Zeland
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Outdoor Victorian Painted Iron Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Outdoor Victorian blue painted iron loveseat with scroll design seat, back, and arms
Category
20th Century Victorian Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Iron
Outdoor Painted Iron Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 outdoor painted iron side chairs with horizontal rail design seat and back (20th century).
Category
20th Century American Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Iron
Chic Pair of Hall Chairs, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very large and heavy pair of high-backed armchairs of simple and elegant design. Seats upholstered
Category
20th Century French Vintage Design Seats
Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
original upholstery wraparound design seats.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Leather
Rene Prou Art Deco Golden Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Black Vinyl Seats, 6
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
design.
Seat is covered in a black vinyl.
Measures: seat height: 17 inches.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 40 in W 16.75 in D 16 in
American Country Outdoor Folding Bench
Located in New York, NY
slat design seat and double fan back back.
Category
20th Century American Victorian Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Slate
Pair of Sculptural Ebonized Wood Finish Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Richard Meier design. Seat 20.5" width and 16.5" depth 17" height.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Wood
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory Martinsville Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory chairs with 4 spindle back & contoured slat design seat and
Category
20th Century American Rustic Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Wood
Classic Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wire Iron Stool
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bertoia like design seats. As well as geometric iron base design with elements of Frederick Weinberg, Tony
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Louis XV Style, Armchairs, Ivory Scalamandre Fabric, Walnut, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
design seat and backrest.
Category
1960s Louis XV Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Aluminum Chairs with Palm Leaf Motif
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
design. Seats are upholstered in blue outdoor fabric which is resistant to water and can be easily
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs by ISA, 1950
By Arredamenti ISA
Located in New York, NY
design.
Seat height is 13”
Priced and sold by the pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Swivel Seat Stools by Kai Pedersen Woodworking Studio, USA, 1980
By Kai Pedersen
Located in Rochester, NY
metal rotating mechanism between the top and bottom of the two section designed seat ) by Kai Pedersen
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Wood
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Tufted Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of vintage chrome frame armchairs feature plush upholstery with a uniquely designed seat
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Chrome
Ingmar Relling Rocking Chair by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Highland, IN
employs a bent wood frame to support an ergonomically designed seat. Newly upholstered in Kvadrat Davina
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
structure made of similar smaller elements.
An excellently designed seat for interior decoration, display
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Wood, Teak
Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
of similar smaller elements.
An excellently designed seat for interior decoration, display windows
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Wood, Teak
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum Figural Bench Settee attributed to Molla
By Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
heavy cast aluminum construction, pierced filigree design seat, tapered legs, swan accents, quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Aluminum
6 Scandinavian Upholstered Dining Chair Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabin Chalet
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark. A wonder and heavy solid wood chair design
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Ash
H 33 in W 19 in D 20 in
Impressive 1950s armchair/club chair/lounge chair Paolo Buffa, maple.
Located in Berlin, DE
.
Beautiful design.
seat height 37 cm
seat width 50 cm
seat depth 50 cm
Category
1950s Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Fabric, Maple
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 30.71 in
Set of 12 Milo Baughman 1187 Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The set features the iconic floating design seats finished with a white faux leather naugahyde
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Steel
Four Jan Kuypers Birchwood Dining Armchairs for Imperial
By Jan Kuypers, Imperial Furniture of Canada
Located in Chicago, IL
revered for his contributions to modern Canadian design. Seat height 19".
Category
1950s American Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Linen, Birch
Swedish Set of Six Carved-Wood Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats, Cream Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed seat rails with delicate petite bead trimming and foliate carved knees. The chairs are raised on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Wood
H 33.75 in W 18.25 in D 19.75 in
Bohemian Vintage Handcrafted Beige Bamboo Split Reed Caning Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
in this chair especially the Backrest in Reed.
Comes with Cottonwood Design Seat Cushion.
Measure
Category
1970s Philippine Anglo-Indian Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
H 50.5 in W 34 in D 29 in
Pair of "Oscar" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in PARIS, FR
designed seat support cutouts. The armrests are crafted to conform ergonomically to the body.
Commissioned
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
Madame Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
feminine forms characterize Ditzel designs.
Seat and back cushions are covered with coarse upholstery
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Folding Chairs by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
with thick saddle leather backs embossed with Incan or Aztec designs. Seats are done in a woven
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brazilian Jangada Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Saint Paul, MN
. It features an ergonomically designed seat, which offers exceptional comfort and support, while its
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six ‘Zig Zag’ Chairs in Metal and Orange Leatherette, Belgium 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
designed seats and backrests, making them perfect for extended dining or lounging.
On request we can
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1950s Blonde Stickback Dining Chairs by Ton - Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
the thicker more ‘bentwood’ design seat and graceful backs. We have gently restored the frames but
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Bentwood
Lounge Chair in Oak & Green Bouclé, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
ergonomically designed seat and subtly curved backrest create a perfect balance between comfort and support
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 29.14 in
Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler
By Finn Østergaard 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
function. The ergonomically designed seat and backrest provide comfort without compromising on style. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Beech
H 40 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Cherry Saratoga 3 seater sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
brilliant, designing seats for brands such as Poltrona Frau, Poltronova and Acerbis International.
Lella
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Orange “Saratoga” 3 seater sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
brilliant, designing seats for brands such as Poltrona Frau, Poltronova and Acerbis International.
Lella
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Restored Black Rattan Bar Stools Pair in the style of John Wisner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Perfect for your home bar or counter. In the style of John Wisner Design.
Seat Height 29"
We only
Category
1950s Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Rattan
Rare 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Lou Hodges, California Design Group 1970 Modernist
By Lou Hodges
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare 3-seat sofa designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group in the 1970s
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 28 in W 84 in D 34 in
Black “Saratoga” sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s, 70s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
brilliant, designing seats for brands such as Poltrona Frau, Poltronova and Acerbis International.
Lella
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
White Saratoga sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s, 70s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Padova, IT
brilliant, designing seats for brands such as Poltrona Frau, Poltronova and Acerbis International.
Lella
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three bucket seat chairs covert with Goatskin Leather .
good seating comfort
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Leather
Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools by Johanson Design
By Johanson Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A set of four 1960's bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Stainless Steel
Comfort Designs Inc. Pencil Reed Love Seat & Lounge Chair
By Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Comfort Designs Inc. Pencil Reed Love Seat & Lounge Chair Set
Adrian Pearsall designed for
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Upholstery, Reed, Wood
Design Institute America Chair
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Design Institute America chrome frame side chair with its original bouclé upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Chrome
Vintage design white Gilac dining chair No. 1183, France, 1960s
By Gilac Design
Located in Meulebeke, BE
with a sleek white plastic seat and a sturdy chrome frame, this chair has a contemporary design look
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Metal
3 seater bench by Dominque Prevot & Jean-Luch Favriau for Édition France Design
By Prevost & Favriau, Dominique Prevot, France Design S. A.
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
this 3-seater bench was designed around 1970 by dominique prevot and jean-luc favriau and produced
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Fiberglass
H 33.47 in W 68.12 in D 23.04 in
Design Institute of America Sectional Sofa
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three piece semi circle sofa made by Design Institute of America. Vinyl seats with aluminum legs
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Fabric
1970s Black Leather and Chrome Safari Chair by Johanson Design, Markaryd
By Johanson Design
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use
- Height of seat 41 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Designs for Leisure Chic Pair of Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats 1970s
By Designs for Leisure
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautifully made bar stools in brushed aluminum with swiveling upholstered seats by Designs
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Postmodern chrome barstool by Design for Leisure, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A well-made matching set of six bar stools made by Design for Leisure circa 1980's. These feature
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Design 2.5-seater sheep leather sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this comfortable 2.5-seater design sofa made of sheep leather. This sofa possibly
Category
1980s Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Design Institute of America Rolling Gaming Dining Club Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Design
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Brass
Design Institute of America Dining Chairs, Set of Three
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Three 1970s dining chairs by Design Institute of America on heavy chrome sled frames. Excellent
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Steel
Set of Four or Eight Armchairs by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Highland, IN
seats and backs and give them a floating appearance. They share a similar design vocabulary with the
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Design Institute America Barrel Back Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Highland, IN
.
Measures: 29"h X 26"w X 26"d arm: 22" seat: 18"h.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Vintage Modern Design Institute of America Bucket Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
end European jacquard in modern grafitti pattern. The amazing design of these chairs make the seats
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Metal
Design for Leisure Gray Ultrasuede, Lucite, Aluminum, Glass Postmodern Bar Suite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and fantastic bar suite was in the 1980s by Design for Leisure. The now defunct company
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 42 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Pink Mohair Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1980’s pink soft mohair lounge chair and ottoman by Design Institute of America.
The
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of whimsical steel chairs with brushed finish and cushioned seat by Design Institute of
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Steel
Design Institute of America Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern upholstered Parsons dining chairs
By Design Institute
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Upholstery
H 39 in W 20.25 in D 28 in
Set of Four Metal Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstered cushioned seat on klismos style legs. Chairs are marked to the underside “Design Institute America
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Design Seats
Materials
Steel
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Vintage Design Seats For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage design seats available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage design seats — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage design seats have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage design seats made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage design seats are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Cassina and Knoll produced popular vintage design seats that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Design Seats?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,605, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $2,387,040 highest priced.
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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