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Seating For Sale
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in Brown Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', Tibetan lambswool, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair in brown Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This chair has...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Sergio Rodrigues Kilin Armchairs by Oca, Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Kilin' armchairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured in 1973 by Oct, Brazil. 
Freijo, leather. Manufactured by Oca, Brazil. These are made from Freijo and Leathe...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Wooden Side Chair for L'Abeillée, France 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Charles Dudouyt's work was characterised by its simplicity and the use of natural materials, such as oak, beech, and walnut. He favoured simple, geometric forms and often incorporate...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious blend of minimalism, organic shapes, and bold yet understated elegance. It introduc...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Swedish Modern Upholstered Sofa, Sweden First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern movement, this charming sofa is a unique piece of evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brough...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Howard & Sons Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A wonderful and rare armchair by the renowned London makers Howard & Sons. Raised on 4 turned walnut legs and brass casters. The back left leg stamped with the serial number the make...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Stick Back Bench, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1900 Beautiful bench constructed in elm, yew and ash. 47”w x 19.5”d x 38.5”h x 16.5”seat Ref. PRIM839 $ 7,200
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Early 1900s English Primitive Antique Seating

Materials

Ash, Elm, Yew

Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1960 Hand carved oak sofa with original loose weave fabric. 64”w x 32”d x 30”h x 14” seat Ref. SOFA1669 $ 8,200
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1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Stainless steel lounge chairs by François Monnet for Kappa, France 1970
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Iconic pair of stainless steel lounge chairs by François Monnet for Kappa, France 1970s. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel frames with bulky-shaped cushions. The cus...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin. The most well known and admired o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Studio B.B.P.R. Sofa in Purple Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. (B.B.P.), set of lounge chairs and sofa, reupholstered in “Teddy Mohair Amethyste 010” by Pierre Frey, stained beech, stained walnut, Italy, design 1939, production 1...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech, Walnut

Empire Gilded and Painted Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Empire daybed painted black with gilded carved accents. Elegant sleigh profile gilded in leaf pattern sits atop legs adorned with leaf detail gilding. Upholstered in com...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed or bed, walnut, sheepskin, Italy, 1940s This daybed evokes the stylistic hallmarks of the Art Deco movement of the 1940s. Its design embraces a sense of unity and purity thro...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed by Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane style paneling on all sides. Only the two crossbars underneath the bed are not wrapped in leather. Extremely collectible and rare bed...
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1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Brass

Faux Bamboo Spanish Gold Guild Finish Metal Boudoir/Vanity Chair by 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant single accent / vanity chair made in Spain, circa 1960s. The chair has its original gold guild hand painted finish and is made of solid and sturdy metal. It can be used as is...
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of small Napoleon III tub chairs with ebonised frame
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very elegant pair of French Napoleon III armchairs. The design is beautiful with the thin ebonised show wood outer frame. Ideal corner of room chairs or bedroom seating. ...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Garouste & Bonetti Koala armchairs and stools bronze mohair velvet 1995
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of armchairs with their ottomans by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Koala, with solid bronze feet, fully restored and reupholstered. Garouste & Bo...
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1990s French Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werstätte, Austria, 1980's
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a High quality terracotta color Pl...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Chenille

Vintage Eames lounge chair & ottoman by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional find! Stylish & original Eames lounge chair & ottoman. A beautiful and very rare combination : Brazilian rosewood with taupe leather. This color was not a standard off...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of White 'Acton Stacker' Chairs by American Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair Acton Stacker chairs by American seating. Comfortable and practical set of chairs for dining, office, or casual use. Chairs have a gentle rock to them by design. Easily ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini - Camaleonda sofa - 1972 Black grained leather
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rare and superb Camaleonda sofa Mario Bellini Edition C & B Italia 1972 Black grained leather 5 main elements 1 fireside chair 4 armrests Sign Dimensions: Large element: L 90 x ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Zanotta Blow Chair, designed 1967, unused in original box
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
The Blow inflatable armchair was designed in 1967 by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi and manufactured from electronically welded transparent PVC (polyvinyl chlorid...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

PVC

Victorian Chaise Longue Day Bed Couch Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany chaise longue. This chaise is of a shaped form and is raised upon carved cabriole legs. Circa 1860 Having a shaped back with deep button detail and a wood show fra...
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1860s Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Frederick Weinberg Mid-century Modern Iron, Wicker Sling Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Frederick Weinberg Mid-century Modern Iron, Wicker Sling Chair Offered for sale is a vintage Mid-century Modern woven wicker and wrought iron sling lounge chair by Frederick Wein...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Fine French 1940s Dining Chairs by Printz
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Art Deco solid walnut side chairs by Eugene Printz. Expert: Emmanuel Eyraud
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery & Nailheads
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Six Antique Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery, 20th Century. This set of antique dining chairs features a sturdy oak frame with turned and fluted legs. The seats and b...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oscar Niemeyer Ebonized Ash, Leather "Rio" Chaise Longue Manufactured by Fasem
Located in Miami, FL
Oscar Niemeyer Ebonized Ash, Leather "Rio" Chaise Longue Manufactured by Fasem Offered for sale is an Oscar Niemeyer (Brazil, 1907-2012) ebonized ash and leather "Rio" chaise longue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Percival Later Three Seat Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Later three seat sofa in black leather. This beautiful piece of Brazilian Mid century is in good vintage condition with minimal wear and scuffing throughout. The foam interi...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Cozy sheepskin armchair with good seating comfort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This armchair, made of sheepskin, exudes warmth, coziness, and a touch of elegance. It can be easily placed in both classic and modern interiors. The armchair features a fixed seat c...
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20th Century Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Presenting a larger than usual version of the Eleh bench, a distinguished creation by the renowned designer Sergio Rodrigues, manufactured by Oca in Brazil in 1965. This versatile pi...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner GE375 seating group Getama Denmark 1969
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the GE375 seating group, a masterpiece of design conceived by the legendary Hans J. Wegner and meticulously crafted by Getama in 1969. Constructed...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede, Oak

A Louis XVI Style Painted Bench
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted small French bench in the Louis XVI style, painted in a soft grayish white, featuring six painted legs and a comfortably upholstered seat. Its small scale make ...
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20th Century French Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Reupholstered Mid-Century Solid Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the comforting charms of genuine vintage furniture with this lovely pair of Mid-20th Century arm chairs. Constructed of solid walnut with a sturdy yet airy slotted back, the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

A French Provincial Carved Settee
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 20th-century French Provincial settee, featuring a carved frame and upholstered back, arms, and seat. Measures 32” high and 24” wide.
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Reupholstered Walnut Sofa by H. Brockmann Petersen for Randers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blurring the lines between furniture and sculpture, this exceptional carved walnut sofa exemplifies classic mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Designed by H. Brockmann Petersen ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Very Rare Baumann Bentwood Salon Suite This is an original Baumann Suite
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Rare Baumann Bentwood Salon Suite This is an original Baumann Upholstered Bent Wood Salon Suite, comprising a 2 Seater Settee, an Arm Chair, 2 side chairs and a stool. This is...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Pine bench by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
The pine bench, that was designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. Les Arcs is the first ski resort built for the general public in the Savoie region of France, created in 1967....
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1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Walnut Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative early 20th century French turned leg walnut stool with vintage Scalamandre leopard fabric. Circa 1900. 15w x 15d x 16h
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Early 20th Century French Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 17th Century Oak Bench 1630 - 1640
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An early 17th-century oak joined bench, dating from the circa 1630-1640 features a beautiful colour and patination. It has a single thick oak plank top, turned baluster legs, and mou...
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

1960's Mid Oak Upholstered Dining Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Mid Oak Upholstered Dining Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton - Set Of Four. Antonin Suman joined Thonet in 1949 and later moved to the Thonet offshoot Ton when the firms split ...
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1960s Czech Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black metal armchair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Ottoman dimensions: H: 59 cm W: 39 cm D: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BE...
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1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Luigi Colani Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani
Located in Halle, DE
A rare big organic formed Polyethylene Chair from the 70s : "Der Colani" named chair by Burkhard Lübke/Top System ,Gütersloh,Germany was designed 1970/71 by Luigi Colani . This chair...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of Two 'Pamplona' Chairs by Augusto Savini, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 'Pamplona' dining chairs, black lacquered ash wood, caramel leather upholstery, Italy, 1960s, set of 2. Armchairs in black wood and new leather upholstery....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of four wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood backs and large wood ball details. O...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 10 'Sail' dining chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1973
Located in amstelveen, NL
'Sail' dining chairs, Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti, Itlay, 1973. This stunning set of ten 'Sail' chairs is a masterpiece of 1970s Italian design, created by Giovanni Offredi and produ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Serpentina Daybed Lounger By Burkhard Vogtherr For Rosenthal in BlueFiberglass
Located in Halle, DE
Rocking Lounger Model “Serpentina”, designed in 1976 by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Einrichtungen. Version in fiberglass plastic. No fabric-cover available. Significant signs of ...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Beautiful Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn 1950ies
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and beautiful pair of lounge chairs was designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn in the 1950s, and made in Germany. It is beautifully shaped and newly reupholstered with ...
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20th Century Seating

Materials

Teak

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Footstool with Linen Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite Louis XVI-style footstool, crafted in 19th-century France, showcases time...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Linen, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French walnut footstool is a testament to the enduring elegan...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Armchairs by Heczendorfer László, Hungary, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Armchairs by Heczendorfer László, Hungary, 1960
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1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

French Neoclassical 19th Century Carved Giltwood Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved giltwood footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French giltwood footstool is a testament to timeless c...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen

Brutalist Oak and Cane Tripod Chair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
‎European brutalism emerged in the mid-20th century as an architectural and design movement emphasizing raw, unpolished materials and functional forms. Born from post-war pragmatism,...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Blue Upholstery, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco emerged in the first half of the 20th century, flourishing in the 1930s as a glamorous and modern design movement blending luxury and functionality. Art Deco took inspiratio...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Kelim Upholstery, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rooted in the design principles of 1960s Europe, this pair of lounge chairs exemplifies the fusion of form and function that defined European interiors of the era. The period was mar...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

SINATRA Chaise-Longue Sofa, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
SINATRA modular sofa with chaise-longue: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The SINATRA modular seating system is the result of a search for elegance, comfort and versati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bold geometric shapes, striking silhouettes and a luxurious feel, are some of the most defining terms for the early 20th Century movement that forever changed design. Art Deco left a...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair in Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, Denmark, 1968/69 This Danish armchair named ‘New Pap...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, 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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