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Seating For Sale
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Set of Eight English 1880s Oak Dining Room Side Chairs with Spindle Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of eight oak dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with spindle motifs and wooden seats. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Seating

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Oak

Pair of Rare 60's Organic Curved Lounge Chairs by Airborne France New Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of rare 1960's organic curved lounge chairs by Airborne France fully restored with new foam and De Ploeg 'Monza' Boucle upholster...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four "Rungstedlund" Dining Room Chairs, Ole Wanscher and P. Jeppesen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Rungstedlund" dining room chairs, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P. Jeppesen in the 1960s, is a splendid and iconic collection of dining chairs. Ole W...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Dining Chairs Set of 12 Walnut, 1 Carver and 11 Side Chairs
Located in Toronto, CA
Dining chairs walnut 1 arm and 11 side chairs 19th century styling made by Lionel Rawlinson pop off seats so upholstery can be easily changed. Solid sturdy chairs.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Seating

Materials

Walnut

Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Seven sinewy curved walnut spindle-back dining chairs; 2 arm chairs and 5 side chairs, exceptionally well made (note cross-stretchers and tightness of joints, curved swan-like arms, hex blocks and bowed spindle rails). Maker unknown but clearly in the style of Robsjohn-Gibbings. Solid quality Mid-Century Modern dining chairs that feel good to the touch. Measure: Arm height 26.5 Sold only as a set of seven. We recovered two chairs in an ivory moire...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Walnut

Rattan and Wooden Lounge and Outdoor Four Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Superb, unique, genuine this garden lounge set in wood and rattan is graphic. You dream of a different garden, design and original and in addition vintage? Take a seat on these extra...
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

4 Danish Johan Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik Vintage Retro 1960 Dining Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
4 Danish Johan Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik vintage Retro 1960 dining chairs Stunning set of chairs (4) designed by Johan Andersen. These chairs ar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Teak

Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. Two armchairs and six side chairs, all expertly reupholstered a grey Maharam fabric. Great style and co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962 Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered with pr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

French Lounge Chairs In Aubergine Coloured Mohair, France ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The postwar years saw unprecedented creativity in French design as evidenced by these chairs. Like most European mid-century designers, French designers were also convinced of the po...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Set of Six Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Restored Dining Room Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six totally restored chairs by Kipp Stewart for Calvin. Refinished walnut and reupholstered with new foam and cotton velvet fabric. Grea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Lounge Chairs
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of two oak and linen 1970s lounge chairs. Nicely proportioned geometric design softened with reclaimed linen.
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1970s French Vintage Seating

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Louis Twin Seat Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Ottiu decided to honor one of the most imposing figures in Jazz music, someone who has featured several Hollywood cinema stars during the golden era and whose career spanned differen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Seating

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Set of 6 Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six stunning Venetian dining chairs in purple mohair.
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Italian Gilt Iron Tassel Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian gilt iron tassel bench by Edward Paul.
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1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Sleek Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The piece has been recently refinished and newly upholstered in natural leather. Liceu De Artes & Oficios was established in 1873 by a group of elite coffee aristocrats that pretended to train skilled labor for possible future industrialization of Brazil. Seven years after, the institution changed completely the proposal, really becoming a school of craftsmanship, occupying a building design by Ramos de...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

FK 6725 Tulip Chairs by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill, 1964
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1960s production FK 6725 Tulip Chairs by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International. These chairs have their original cognac leather upholstery with a beautiful patinated vintage look. The condition of these chairs is good and very acceptable considering their age and use, a few minor repairs have been executed to reinforce the leather corners of the armrest on the leather cover. These chairs are for genuine vintage lovers...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese stool was crafted from Ironwood, which is more unique than its more abundant elmwood counterparts. The ironwood provides the stool with a stunning texture. Originating f...
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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Seating

Materials

Wood

Polished Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Nice Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome set of 8 Regency lyre back mahogany dining chairs with reeded legs; good large size - probably a little bit later in date than their design suggests The two arm chairs ...
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

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Mahogany

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thom...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Exceptional Set Of 8 English Antique Carved Oak Hand Dyed Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
An exceptional set of eight English Victorian carved oak dining chairs with leather seating. Maker's label 'Hewetsons Tottenham Court Rd London.' Circa 1890. The set consists of two...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

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Leather, Oak

Rustic Antique Chinese Stool or Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Asian stool has a square top and a balanced form with timeless rustic appeal. Beautifully worn from a century of use, the aged wood pat...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Rare Restored Promemoria Gioconda Italian Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Promemoria Gioconda hand made in Italy chaise lounge daybed This is a nice sized des...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Vintage English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 vintage English Chippendale mahogany dining chairs will add stylish flair to your dining experience, while creating visual interest due to the sheer natural beauty of the ca...
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Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Newly Upholstered Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of four dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller in newly upholstered Danish Cord, Denmark, 1960s Perfect condition and newly upholstered: this is the set you are looking for if you...
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1960s Danish Vintage Seating

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Teak

Set of Four Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of four walnut dining chairs with carved-shaped pierced backrests over an upholstered seat All raised up on tapering legs. Dimensions Dimensions Height 38.5 inches height to s...
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Early 20th Century British Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features turn carved legs, drop seats, balloon backs, soli...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Børge Mogensen Model 122 Oak and Teak Dining Chairs for Søborg Møbelfabric
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chairs have been carefully refurbished - Height of seat 48 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Torbjørn Afdal High Back Dining Chairs Model Darby by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of six high back dining chairs model Darby designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrik in Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 French Mid Century Naturalist Woven Highback Chairs in Solid Elm, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 stunning French mid century naturalist woven highback chairs in solid elm, 1960s. Clearly inspired by Charlotte Perriand's wood and straw creations. The combination of the e...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Elm

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950 The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort. Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Elegant Restored Pair of Throne Loungers by Willow and Reed, circa 1955
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. NOTE: Also available is the matching three-seat sofa from this rare series. An exquisite restored pair of Throne...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

MP-51 Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning MP-51 lounge chair by Percival Lafer. In great original vintage condition with original upholstery that has great patina and wear. Bottom slings have been replaced with a ri...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Jacaranda

20th Century Three Piece Green Leather Chesterfield Suite
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality Mid-20th Century green leather vintage chesterfield suite. With the original green leather hide that has been cleaned and pol...
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Set of Two Cream Coloured Wingback Chairs, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two cream colored wingback chairs, design and manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. The chairs come with exceptional dainty feet. The chairs needs a new upholstery. Fe...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Wicker Vintage Dining Chairs Karl Fostel Sen's Erben Sonett Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern wicker vintage set of three dining chairs or patio chairs for indoor and outdoor by Karl Fostel Sen´s Erben for Sonett, Vienna. The legs from black lacquered metal...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Classically Elegant Set of 10 Hand Crafted Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent set of 10 hand crafted mahogany Hepplewhite style side dining chairs by Virginia Craftsman having bellflower and sunburst details, shield backs, tapered legs, and glamoro...
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1930s North American Hepplewhite Vintage Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion with a beautiful patina.   
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Eric Bertil Karlén Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Linen and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegan...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Cotton, Linen, Wood, Elm

Brass Dining Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass dining chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy 1950's Brass frame and new petrol green velvet upholstery. One frame of the chair is a bit lighter than the othe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Lovely Hand Dyed Brown Leather Edwardian Style Studded Three Seat Sofa Part Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand dyed tan brown leather three seat sofa with ornate stud work all over The sofa is well made and stylish, the leather is fully a...
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20th Century English Edwardian Seating

Materials

Leather

Finisch Dahlqvist A.B. Brown Leather Vintage Retro Lounge or Armchair
Located in Markington, GB
This Finisch Dahlqvist A.B wood frame chair is in mint condition, leather is in mint condition as well, this Classic Finisch chair are the antiques of the future and look great in an...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Bentwood, Leather

Pair of Antique Benches
Located in Lymington, GB
A pair of antique benches, or forms - one 18th century, the other later. Of rich, golden color and well-figured. N.b. 2" thick solid planks. Both are sturdy and ready-to-use. Measures: L 7’6" (230 cm) W 10" (25.5 cm) H 1’7" (48 cm). These look great en suite with an antique refectory or farmhouse table, for which they would have been originally designed. This type of bench or form would harmonise well in any interior, whether modern or traditional. During the 16th and 17th centuries refectory...
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1790s Antique Seating

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Wood

Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Antique 19th Century Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique 19th century quality carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and four single chairs having quality carved mahogany shaped backs with a carved ...
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1880s English Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Two High Back Lounge Chairs in Original Fabric, Italy 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of original high back lounge chairs made and designed in the style of Federico Munari and Gio Ponti in Italy 1940s. This elegant set of lounge chairs features wings and curved a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

6 blond wood midcentury Italian dining chairs, 1950s, attrib. to Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A set of six stylish and comfortable mid-century Italian dining room chairs, blond wood, grey upholstery, circa late 1940s - early 1950s. We now also have a similar set of 6, not re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been repl...
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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

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Brass

Set of 12 Mahogany "Queen Anne " Style Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of 12 mahogany "Queen Anne " style Danish dining chairs.
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1860s Danish Queen Anne Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Modern Asian-Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Mid-Century Modern Chinese inspired 3-legged armchairs. The low profile armchairs have wood frames in dark black finish and upholstered in off-white vinyl. The upholstered form ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of four Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut dining chairs. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs. They have been reupholstered in a wonderful period appropriate nubby woven fabric in a cool turquoise. We have many Adrian Pearsall table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs Italian
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of Six Walnut Neoclassical Dining Chairs with urn carved back splat sitting on four tapering legs. Italian, Circa 1850. The drop in seats recently upholstered.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Cherry

Set of Four Teak and Birch Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set of four Danish dining chairs is excellent condition. They feature teak backs and black vinyl seats.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Birch, Teak

Modern Daybed Sofa by Burburry Prorsum
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This daybed was designed 2010 for a showroom of the British fashion Label Burberry Prorsum. The design has references to the Barcelona daybed from Mies van der Rohe. The olive fabric...
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2010s English Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

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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