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Mid Victorian Side Chair Finely Hand Carved with Wool Work Seat, Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
to this chair but overall this is a delicately made chair.
It has a good wool-work covered seat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
H 33.25 in W 16.5 in D 17 in
Oak A Frame Kitchen Work Table Standing Height
Located in Baltimore, MD
quality and longevity while accommodating both seated and standing use.
For those seeking a personal
Category
2010s American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Primitive Wooden Carpenters Shaving Shave Horse Long Work Bench Clamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive wooden carpenters shaving shave horse long work bench clamp. Has not been tested
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 32 in W 77 in D 11 in
Dining Table DEDO, Mexican Contemporary Design by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Comedor Redondo DEDO, a Mexican Contemporary 4 Seat Dining Set designed by Emiliano
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
1880s' Victorian Gothic Revival Bobbin Mahogany and Needlepoint Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1880s' Victorian Gothic Revival Bobbin mahogany And needlepoint work Seat high back Side Chair
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 42.75 in W 17 in D 18 in
German Secessionist Geometric Armchair c. 1910
Located in London, GB
rattan cane-work seat. German, c. 1910.
Category
20th Century German Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Pine
3-seater “bean” shaped sofa. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3-seater “bean” or curved sofa, with a gap between the bottom of the backrest and the seat
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Beech
Carmelo Cappello Bronze Kinetic Sculpture, Signed, Numbered, Dated
By Carmelo Cappello
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dated 37/99 and 1978. The work shows patina of age and the work seats lose on the base. As kinetic.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Italian Hollywood Regency Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
ottoman has beautiful gilding and a lattice work seat. Perfect as a vanity bench or wherever extra seating
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Antique American Industrial Metal Green Vinyl Rolling Work Stool Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial Metal Green Vinyl Rolling Work Stool Seat. item features round
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
Norwegian Post Modern Saddle Seat Work Stool in Cobalt Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Norwegian triangular work stool with cobalt blue upholstery.
This unique triangular seat shape is
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Rope Dining Chairs Attr. to Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A set of five dining chairs.
Attributed to Audoux-Minet.
France, c1960s.
Rope work
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of 19th century bamboo canework Chinese chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
legs with bound stretcher supports.
Minor losses to cane and lacquer work.
Seat height: 20"
Seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Cane
19th century Biedermeier carved and painted cane chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
coat of arms in the backrest. Chair is beautifully hand painted with a rose design. Original cane work
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique American Industrial Metal Drafting Work Stool with Oak and Cane Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial metal drafting work stool with oak and cane seat. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
H 43.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Set of Four Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
backs and the lattice work seat and back design. Older painted finish with an aged patina. From an
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Jankel Adler Erotic Work on Paper of a Seated Couple - Graphite & Gouache, 1940s
Located in London, GB
central figure in the art worlds of Glasgow and then London. Though born in Poland, Adler worked with Paul
Category
Vintage 1940s Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
H 27.76 in W 23.43 in D 1.19 in
Large 18th Century English George III Armchair in Elm with Crewel Work Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 18th Century English George III Armchair in Elm with Crewel Work Slip Seat
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 41 in W 29 in D 23 in
Set of Four Garden, Patio, Poolside Chairs by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
feature the signature woven mesh metal work seat and backs, the frames are wrought iron, having just
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th century carved oak and leather armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.
Minor surface marks to wood work.
Seat height: 15"
Seat width: 20 3/4"
Seat depth: 21"
Arm height: 25"
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Alias 869 Eleven High Back Work One-seater Sofa w Small Table in Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 869 Eleven High Back Work One-seater Sofa w Small Table in Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 47.25 in D 39.38 in
Faux Bamboo Cane Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs
By French House & Garden
Located in Somerton, GB
with a white cane work seat and sides. These chairs sit with a generous seat (wide enough for a bigger
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Montis Back Me Up Salon Club Chair Designed by Arian Brekveld IN STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
comfort, while the elegant armrests offer all the support you need – even when you’re hard at work.
SEAT
Category
2010s Dutch Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Small Antique Craftsman's Stool, English, Oak, Provincial, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique craftsman's stool. An English, rustic oak work seat in Provincial taste
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Stools
Materials
Oak
H 19.3 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Industrial Swivel Work Stool
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Industrial swivel work stool, hand-crafted of solid maple with sturdy tripod base joined with
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Iron
Rustic Straw Work Armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century rustic straw work armchair, with cross weaving to the seat and back splat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Cantilevered Work Bench Stools
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These stools are very well made with a thick solid wood seat and a 1 inch thick cast iron arm. At
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Work Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming 19th century Work Stool from the Provence region in France. Sturdily constructed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut
Midcentury Industrial / Work Stools Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial chairs / work chairs. Seat and back of veneered teak, frame and legs of green lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Industrial Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Arts & Crafts Adjustable Work Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A work chair with strong Arts & Crafts design elements including exposed iron mechanics and solid
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chinoiserie Window seat
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Chinoiserie window seat in the Chippendale style circa 1910 with black lacquer work
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Beech
Pair of Edwardian Stick and Tub Back Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Pair of Edwardian stick and tub back armchairs with Berlin wool-work seats raised on cabriole
Category
20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood
Pouf with white curls, contemporary work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pouf covered with a fabric with white loops, round shape.
Contemporary work.
Can be combined with
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21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Crofton Bar Stool with Natural Pine Wood Frame by Daniel Schofield
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
University. Daniels work has been rewarded with a number of prestigious design awards such as the Elle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Crofton Counter Stool with Black Stained Pinewood Frame by Daniel Schofield
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hallam University. Daniels work has been rewarded with a number of prestigious design awards such as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 25.6 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Crofton Stool with Black Stained Pinewood Frame by Daniel Schofield
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
University. Daniels work has been rewarded with a number of prestigious design awards such as the Elle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Crofton Counter Stool with Natural Pine Wood Frame by Daniel Schofield
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hallam University. Daniels work has been rewarded with a number of prestigious design awards such as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 25.6 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Crofton Stool with Natural Pine Wood Frame by Daniel Schofield
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
University. Daniels work has been rewarded with a number of prestigious design awards such as the Elle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Crofton Bar Stool with Black Stained Pinewood Frame by Daniel Schofield
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hallam University. Daniels work has been rewarded with a number of prestigious design awards such as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 9.85 in
Bench Seat, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
fabric.
French work realized in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Materials
Metal
Uluru Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Uluru seat by Imperfettolab
Designer: Roberto Semprini
2008
Dimensions: 220 x H 95 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 110 x D 91 x H 54 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 46 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 92 x D 80 x H 52 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
By Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
2010
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 131 x D 83 x H 54 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria seat by Imperfettolab
2014
Designer: Verter Turroni
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 42 x
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
2014
Designer: Verter Turroni
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 203
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria seat by Imperfettolab
2014
Designer: Verter Turroni
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 247
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Arenaria Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arenaria seat by Imperfettolab
Designer : Verter Turroni
Limited edition -- 2014
Dimensions: W
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
2010
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 58 x D 40 x H 38 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Nikau Table 'Seats 6'
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing the Nikau table - an exquisite work of art, created with passion and precision by
Category
2010s New Zealand Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Frida Settee 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A fine and delicate work of textured seaming, as if a geometric embroidery was made, makes this
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Industrial Work Stool By Ama, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial work stool by Ama, circa 1930s
- Ply seat
- Sprung steel back rest
- Designed by
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chairs
Materials
Beech
Industrial Work Stools by Ama, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial work stools by Ama, circa 1930s
- Price is per stool
- Steel frame
- Solid Elm seat
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Industrial Work Stools by Ama, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial work stools by Ama, circa 1930s
- Price is per stool
- Steel frame
- Solid Elm seat
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Industrial Work Stools by Ama, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial work stools by Ama, circa 1930s
- Price is per stool
- Steel frame
- Solid Elm seat
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Frida Settee 3-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A fine and delicate work of textured seaming, as if a geometric embroidery was made, makes this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Industrial Work Stool, USA, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Industrial stool in cast iron and carved oak, it adjusts via an acme thread and the seat leather
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Materials
Iron
Italian 2-Seat Sofa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa, manufactured in Italy in the 1980s.
Very solid black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Georgian wide seated wingback armchair
Located in Malton, GB
the list of fabric companies we work with.
All my antique armchairs have been fully restored, springs
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Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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Work Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic work seat available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every work seat was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a work seat, we have 9718 options in-stock, while there are 4506 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the work seat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A work seat made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made work seat over the years, but those crafted by Finn Juhl, Cassina and Alias are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Work Seat?
Prices for a work seat start at $35 and top out at $9,000,000 with the average selling for $4,241.
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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