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Seating For Sale
Irish Dining Side Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of mid-century Irish dining side chairs with upholstered seats with nailhead details, ornately carved ladder back, crossbar stretchers and turned wood legs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

18th Century Hand Painted Light Taupe Indigo Chair with Birds & Brenches Decor
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Indigo Chair with our delicate birds & brenches decor. By introducing this chair to our collection...
Category

2010s Italian Other Seating

Materials

Wood

Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Rattan, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This Bauhaus-style ottoman originates from Bohemia and was manufactured in the 1930s by the Slezák company. It features a round seat made of a beech frame, and cane weaving. The ott...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

F780 Concorde Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
The Concorde or F780 is an iconic easy lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for furniture manufacturer Artifort. This iconic chair is named after the French Concord...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Small rustic wooden milking chair, 1940s, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Small 1940s Italian-made milking chair. Probably from the Alpine arc and excellently made and with the characteristic 3 legs and back that fits into the end of the seat. The conditio...
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

DS101 3 Seater Sofa, De Sede, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
"High quality comfort 3 seater, with extendable individual seats for lounge sitting. The hand-stitched seams and black leather upholstery make the DS101 model truly unique. Designed ...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Original Bauhaus Chairs, Genuine Leather, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This set of four Bauhaus style chairs originates from Germany and dates back to the period 1930 - 1939. They are crafted from tubular chrome steel and genuine leather. The chairs ar...
Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its hig...
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Desalto STRONG Stool by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s the idea of using art to shape new ideas, taking the shortest road for the solution through a continuous form, nothing more, nothing less, strong is that thin wall which separat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

CraftAssociates, Alaska Modern Wood Sofa, Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates, Alaska Modern Wood Sofa, Oak This modern sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. Each sofa boasts hand cut high-density foam and high grade commercial fabric. Th...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Mid Century Two Seat Vintage Leather Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-Century Modern two-person sofa designed by Arne Norell. Leather sling sides and back, brass hardware, loose cushions with zippered covers. The Ilona model was inspired by safari ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Arne Norell Two Seat Vintage Brown Leather Sofa, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-Century Modern two-person sofa designed by Arne Norell. Leather sling sides and back, brass hardware, loose cushions with zippered covers. The Ilona model was inspired by safari ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Stools in Oak and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, set of four stools, oak, straw, France, 1950s. This set was created by the French designer couple Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The three flat legs ...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Oak

Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino Lounge Chair in Purple Striped Fabric Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, lounge chair, reupholstered in Zak & Fox fabric, walnut, Italy, circa 1939. This sensuous armchair is designed by Gio Ponti. The chair features a roun...
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair in Off-White Mohair and Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppi Scapinelli, lounge chair, reupholstered in mohair "Adagio" Snowbird by The Sign, cherry, Brazil, 1950s This splendidly designed armchair by the Brazilian-based multidiscip...
Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Cherry

Early Pierre Chapo 'L09H' Bench in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'L09H', oak and fabric, France, 1960s This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and const...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Bastiano' Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Bastiano' lounge chairs, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960 Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano s...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six Cab Dining Chairs Brown Saddle Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six 'cab' dining chairs model 412, leather, Italy, 1976. Beautiful set of six chairs in a rich red cognac brown leather designed by Mario Bellini. ...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak and Beige Soft Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, fabric, Denmark, 1940s Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB Møbler, this sofa reminds of the Shaker-line by Børg...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Artona Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
Located in Budapest, HU
Founded in 1975 alongside B&B Italia, Maxalto is a brand born under the artistic leadership of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The name "Maxalto" comes from the Venetian dialect "Massa alto,"...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Le Bambole Lounge Chair B&B Italia
Located in Budapest, HU
Robust, coffee-brown sponge and leather lounge chair with folding backrest and with a footrest. The Le Bambole lounge chair by Mario Bellini provides a feeling of deep comfort and re...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Espaço Chairs (1974) and Ciranda Stool (1986), Ricardo Fasanello, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Ricardo Fasanello (1930-1993) stands out today as one of the most remarkable Brazilian designers. His iconic designs have been rewarded worldwide since the 1970s, and one of his furn...
Category

1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1950s Italian Pair of Wingback Chairs in Red Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s. These lounge chairs are both voluptuous and grand as they are comfortable. The chairs embody a semi-high wingback composed of curvac...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Of Four "Design For Leisure" Post Modern Bar Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Design For Leisure produced not only outstanding quality in their furniture, but truly Luxe styling. This set of four Bar Stools have a classic Post Modern design with a fluted sup...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of Monk Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1973
Located in Budapest, HU
The focal point of the designer duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa's work has always been the manipulation of shapes and forms. They believe that simplicity is not a weakness, as they have de...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1977
Located in Budapest, HU
Created in 1977, the golden age of Italian design, the Cab 412 chairs became the very first independent chairs to be completely enveloped in leather. Mario Bellini, the creator, refe...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare Set Of Six Post Modern Era Style Design For Leisure Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Design For Leisure produced not only outstanding quality in the manufacture of their furniture, but truly Luxe styling with a focus on comfort. This set of six Dining Chairs have ...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Ash and Woven fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of twelve, ash, cherry, fabric, Italy, 1960s A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wonderful dynamic fr...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Cherry

Large bench in pine, brutalist design, 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Amazing piece Large bench from the fifties in France Beautiful patina of the wood Wood: pine
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Pine

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a pair of exquisite 1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, perfect for adding a touch of mid-century modern charm to any space. These chairs feature sleek black wooden frames...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jules Leleu pair of 1940s armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco pair of high-backed armchairs by Jules Leleu in mahogany. These chairs have the original tapestry upholstery which is in excellent condition, and bronze mount...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Large Swivel Adjustable Leather Armchair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Rocking mechanism, very comfortable. Made of leather. In good original condition, fully functional. Seat hight 46 cm.
Category

Early 2000s German Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chinoiserie Glazed Hand Painted Ceramic Garden Stool Side Table
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Add a touch of elegance to your indoor or outdoor space with this vintage Chinoiserie ceramic garden stool. Hand-painted with vibrant floral and butterfly motifs, this glazed stool d...
Category

1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Seating

Materials

Ceramic

1960s French Metal Chairs with Wooden Seat and Backs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with these 1960s French Metal Chairs. Featuring a sturdy metal frame with a sleek black finish, these chairs are both durable and stylish. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely elegant, superb quality pair of George III period armchairs or elbow chairs. Six side chairs en-suite are available separately. English, circa 1780 Why we like them: Wo...
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Maison Jansen Iron lyre back settee with brass swans heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored triple back settee in the style of Maison Jansen … Fresh muslin fabric.. the settee folds away for storage… The Swan heads are brass as well as the paw feet.. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage sectional modular sofa in cognac leather by Roche Bobois, late 20th c.
Located in View Park, CA
A modular sectional sofa in cognac leather by Roche Bobois, France late 20th century. This iconic sofa is composed of three pieces which can be arranged a number of ways, outfitted i...
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

RUY Sofa in White fabric Left Side
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the RUY Sofa by Uultis, an exquisite piece of Brazilian furniture design that embodies both luxury and sustainability. This striking sofa, upholstered in premium white fa...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

VINTAGE BROWN HERITAGE LEATHER 2 TO 3 SEATER SOFA MATCHING ARMCHAIRS AVAiLABLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Brown Heritage Leather 2 to 3 Seater Sofa is a classic and elegant piece of furniture that exudes timeless charm and sophistication. ...
Category

20th Century British Seating

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Safari Chair in Black Leather and Ash for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair Safari armchairs (model KK 47000) designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. Ash wooden frame upholstered with black leather seat, back a...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Salon Jacques Charpentier, modèle California
Located in LIVAROT-PAYS-D’AUGE, FR
Ensemble composé d’un canapé et de deux chauffeuses par Jacques Charpentier, modèle California, créé vers 1970. Les mousses ont été refaites à neuf, ainsi que la tapisserie réalisée...
Category

1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Ralph Lauren Style Black Leather Streamline Lounge Club Chair, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of leather lounge chair in a classic streamline deco shape.
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

BOWED 4 Seats Sofa in Ivory fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Bowed Sofa by Uultis, a masterpiece of Brazilian craftsmanship that embodies modern elegance and sustainability. This luxurious piece features a sleek, contemporary d...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

BOWED 4 Seats Sofa in Light Gray fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Bowed Sofa by Uultis, a masterpiece of Brazilian craftsmanship that embodies modern elegance and sustainability. This luxurious piece features a sleek, contemporary d...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Fiordaliso armchairs by Mimo Padova 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Design armchairs model 'Fiordaliso' 1970s upholstered fabric produced by Mimo J. Padova. Modern furniture elements perfect for any type of environment, from vintage to antique, than...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

BOWED 3 Seats Sofa in Light Gray fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Bowed Sofa by Uultis, a masterpiece of Brazilian craftsmanship that embodies modern elegance and sustainability. This luxurious piece features a sleek, contemporary d...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

RUY Sofa in Beige fabric Left Side
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the RUY Sofa by Uultis, an exquisite piece of Brazilian furniture design that embodies both luxury and sustainability. This striking sofa, upholstered in premium beige fa...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Victor Wilkins for G Plan 'Fresco' Dining Chair in Teak and Black Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan, dining chair, model 'Fresco', faux leather, teak, United Kingdom, 1967 Dining chair designed by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for the British manufactu...
Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Restored Art Deco Stool, New Upholstery, Revived Polish, Oak, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This Art Deco ottoman originates from Czechoslovakia in the early 20th century. It is made of oak and has undergone complete restoration. The original polish has been revived, and t...
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Art Deco Style Beige Square Cleo Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Drawing inspiration from Art Deco's geometric allure, the latest masterpiece from the Treasure Collection is a 95 cm wide square ottoman. Evolving from its circular predecessor, it h...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Textile

Mid-Century Franco Albini Style Bamboo Hoop Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century woven bamboo hoop chair. Design attributed to Dutch Mid-Century icon Dirk van Sliedregt. In original condition with visible wear, consistent with its age and use. Suitabl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Sofa 1980s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on READ MORE below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Sofa 1980s App...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Danish Modern Teak dining Chairs by Hans Olsen For Frem Rojle
Located in San Diego, CA
A good looking pair of Danish teak dining chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle circa 1950's solid and sturdy all original condition very light use stored for many years , with Danish ...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Mid-Century Franco Albini Attributed Bamboo Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Franco Albini attributed Mid-Century bamboo lounge chair with beautiful woven pattern backrest and large curved armrests. Lovely for an outdoor patio, or under any dry prot...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Bamboo Lounge Chair with Decorative Spiral Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century bamboo lounge chair with beautiful spiral pattern. In original condition with visible wear consistent with age and use, including some fading to bamboo, breakage and miss...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Maroon Leather Tub Chair Armchair Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A mid victorian maroon leather tub chair, it's been well loved and has a wonderful look. Wear and tear, discolouration, stains and old repairs. The leather is in perfectly good co...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Pair Of Casino 932 Lounge Chairs By Mario Bellini From Italy, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Casino 932 Lounge Chairs By Mario Bellini From Italy, Circa 1960. Rare pair with original cognac leather. Great patina and use.
Category

1960s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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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