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Seating For Sale
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948. A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Lacan Daybed by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by a minimalist shape of brilliant simplicity, this daybed is a testament to traditional craftsmanship. Boasting a thin and sharp dark bronze frame, it features a fine ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Jenny Ash Wood Bench by Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with the precision of master artisans, Jenny is an exquisite wooden loveseat that exudes timeless elegance. Its ash wood frame, meticulously turned and shaped, boasts a uniqu...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Original John Sollie Henry, armchair, London 1895
Located in Vienna, AT
solid mahogany with polished finish, original brown leather; decorative knobs; strikingly high backrest with stylised decoration in bas-relief; rear legs curved, forelegs tapering do...
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1890s British Jugendstil Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Rosewood MCM dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Vintage Kai Kristiansen model 42 dining chairs in rosewood with black vinyl upholstery. The chairs are very comfortable and supportive with the curved sweeping back rest that pivots...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and white fabric lounge chair or club chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16.25” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Early Victorian deep seated country house armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is very high quality 19th century country house armchair. Impressive deep seat and feather seat cushion. The whole design is elegant as well and the carved front legs are a beau...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Regency Ebonised side chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very nice pair of sabre legged Regency period side chairs. The have a very attractive worn original ebonised finish. The brass details all over are also original but some...
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Early 19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating elements, 2 two-seats and 2 one-seats. The elements can be attached to each other with...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Babà Soft 875 Brown Lounge Chair by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
The Babà Soft 875 Lounge Chair by Emilio Nanni features a generous, full volume seating with gently curved lines that evoke elegant simplicity. Its distinctive tobacco-tinted ash woo...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Chaise Sossego in solid Brazilian wood and natural straw
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chaise Sossego was created to offer moments of rest with elegance and authenticity. With its organic design and construction entirely in solid wood, it combines smooth, flowing l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Straw, Hardwood

Poul Kjaerholm Attributed Flat Bar Steel Chrome Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of chrome plated flat bar steel lounge chairs attributed to Poul Kjaerholm. Chair frames made with substantial, polished chrome steel. In need of upholstery. Minor oxidation a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.875"H x 26.375"W x 31.375"D Seat Height (inches): 16.25" A...
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1940s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen Fabric
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Mambo Modular Orange Fabric Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Generous volumes outlined by sinuous curves together with a wrinkled vibrant-orange velvet upholstery define this majestic modular sofa, design conceived for celebrating mambo's flui...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Bordone Sofa #1 by My Home
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating blend of minimalist design and iconic style, this sofa will guarantee utmost comfort and relaxation. Multifunctional, original and sophisticated, it features a welcomin...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Rafaella Bio Dark Blue & Yellow Velvet Angular Sofa by Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Rafaella Bio Angular Sofa epitomizes luxurious seating with its exquisite design and comfortable build. Crafted to provide a smooth and soft experience, this generously sized sof...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, these chairs represent a rare variant of Kjærn...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud. The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 94.0"W x 48.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.0" Arm Height (inches...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.125"H x 24.5"W x 31.5"D Seat Height (inches): 16.25" A...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Lounge Flock Sofa in Boucle Fabric Width 240 cm by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock Sofa is a bold addition to the sculptural Flock collection, defined by organic forms and expressive design. With its timeless wraparound silhouette and deep lounge seating,...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash

Mambo White Modular Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Mambo modular sofa features a sinuous, flowing design inspired by the elegant movements of the mambo dance. This sofa is composed of multiple modules that harmoniously connect to...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Zebra Ottoman Pouf with legs
Located in Saint Louis, US
This 4 legged sturdy ottoman pouf is made from the finest zebra hide of the South African savannah. This exotic piece is perfect for adding texture and depth to any space. The myster...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide, Foam, Wood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered, Very Good Original Condition On Wood Frames Crafted by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Design in the 1970s, this set of four dining chairs embodies the...
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1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Amsterdam School Lounge Chairs with Jute Velvet Seating & Art Deco Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Amsterdam School Lounge Chairs with Jute Velvet Upholstery and Art Deco Oak Detailing, Attributed to the Amsterdam School Movement Netherlands, 1920s A distinctive pair of...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Italian Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush side chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 17.875"W x 16.75"D Seat Height (inches): 16.625" All upholstered furnit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Mid-Century Walnut with Mist Gray Mohair & Brass Lounge Chairs by Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modernist lounge chairs by Billy Haines, crafted in America circa 1950, embodies sophistication and clean modernist design. Built from rich walnut,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alpine armchair from the village of Verbier in the Valais region, a heart carved on the back as well as wheels and a signature on the back, very beautiful and rare mountain arm...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Bridge Lounge Chair by Carpanese Home
Located in Milan, IT
The Bridge lounge chair blends handcrafted leather with a tubular wood frame and soft fabric cushions for a harmonious mix of materials and textures. Balancing form, function, and co...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Baker Milling Road Chinoiserie Lacquered & Caned Settee Loveseat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Milling Road Chinoiserie Settee. Features a Sheraton style frame and black lacquered Chinoiserie finish with gold linework and trim. The settee fe...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Elephant 3-Seater Beige Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Milan, IT
As quiet as it is enveloping, this elegant sofa of modern inspiration welcomes up to three people within its wide seat outlined by a plump shell gently sloping at the sides. The gene...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique Early 20th Century Brtisih Colonial Oak Plantation Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing early 20th century British Colonial style plantation chair. Features an oak frame with traditional lounging back, downswept scrolled arms over reeded baluster supports co...
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

1950's Modernist Ebonized Wood Italian Dining Chairs In Donghia Mohair Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous set of 6 1950's modernist ebonized wood Italian dining chairs re-upholstered in Donghia Mohair fabric, fully restored and re-upholstered...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of painted metal decorative chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of painted metal chairs , the fabric is not perfect must be change probably
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1950s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Swedish Grace Art Deco Set of 2 chairs and sofa velvet Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and newly upholstery. The mustard yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Rocking Chair - 1930s Sweden - Swedish Modern - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Rocking chair from the 1930s designed in Sweden. It is reupholstered with sheepskin. It is in excellent condition.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and grey beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.75"H x 28.5"W x 29.25"D Seat Height (inches): 17.25" Arm Heigh...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Sided Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810. The rectangular bow fronted upholstered seat is raised on the faux bamboo frame with 6 t...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of 6 Sculptural Danish Modern Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A neat set of 6 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, upholstered in a fine quality shearling lambswool. Made by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 1970s. These chairs have a really stron...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Pine

Art Deco, Daybed Reupholstered in Lambswool, Swedish Grace, Otto Schulz, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite example of Swedish Grace design, this freestanding Art Deco daybed— crafted in the style of Otto Schulz circa 1930s—combines sculptural elegance with tactile richness. T...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech, Pine

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Adrian Pearsall mid-century modern sculptural lounge chair in parchment chenille, United States, Circa 1960s A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s visionary approach to mid-centur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Large Square Bench by Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined ottoman/bench by Polo Ralph Lauren, featuring a finely turned hardwood frame with rich patina and a stretcher base for added stability and visual interest. The rectangular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Carved Walnut Chaise
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fans of the pioneering furniture designer Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann will delight in this glamorous French Art Deco period chaise with a swooping crest of a seat back that rises from the ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Textile, Walnut

19th century folk art design french unique handmade wood bench
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
UNique handmade French folk art 19th century design wood bench Handmade production from center of France Very beautiful patina and wood colors Original very good condition Seat...
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from walnut with a striking pediment featuring a quiver, arrows and torch amongst roses ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 2 MidCentury Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Safari Chair of the Danish manufacturer Niels Eilersen after a draft by Erik Wørts. This version impresses with its coloring. The frame is carried out black and forms a ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton

Paul Evans Set of Twelve Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs, USA 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans set of twelve brutalist sculpted bronze dining chairs, USA 1970 This extremely rare to find set is comprised of two armchairs (Model PE 105) and ten side chairs (Model PE ...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bench by Daniêl van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bench or sofa. Design by Daniël van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam. Solid macassar ebony and original macassar ebony venee...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Macassar

Mid-Century Early German SE 68 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde+Spieth
Located in Hamburg, DE
E 68 multi-purpose chair by wilde+spieth after a design by egon eiermann from the 50s. Here an early and rare … Read more E 68 multi-purpose chair by wilde+spieth after a design by e...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair 19th Century Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century diminutive Italian Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère chairs composed of mahogany and gilded accents. and newly upholstered in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet.
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Old Hickory, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and blue velvet lounge chair produced by Old Hickory, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 44.0"W x 34.0"D Seat Height (inches): 18.5" Arm Height (inches): ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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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