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Seating For Sale
Dining / Desk Side Chair by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Design, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a beautifully sculpted Danish Modern teak side chair designed by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Design. This superbly crafted and sculpted modern teak dining chair with a ...
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1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1980s Post Modern Getsuen or Lily Lounge Chair
Located in Renens, CH
The Getsuen or Lily lounge chair was designed by Masanori Umeda (Japan) during the 1990s. Masanori Umeda worked together with Ettore Sottsass during the 1980s at Olivetti in Milan, ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Paloma Sofa 240, Design By Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
Located in izmir, TR
The word paloma means dove in Spanish. It is also the name that Pablo Picasso, the famous painter who has his name written in the Guinness Book of Records as the artist who created t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” Dining Chairs for Gavina, 1960, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” dining chairs for Gavina, black leather and walnut, Italy, 1960, set of six. Created for the furniture design course of Fr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 31 Dining Chairs 1960s
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in the early 1960s and designed by master of Danish mid-century design: Ka...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Bouclé, Wool

Lupa Sofa Design By Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
Located in izmir, TR
A minimal but uncompromising design... Lupa draws attention with its fluid, asymmetrical curved form; With its solid hornbeam frame structure and high-quality sponge, it maintains it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rocco Sofa Design By Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
Located in izmir, TR
Mehmet Orel, who has always been inspired by the materials used in the design approach of the Art Deco period and reflecting luxury, and the search for soft forms of the Art Nouveu p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Seating

Materials

Fabric

Flora Sofa Design By Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
Located in izmir, TR
Mehmet Orel, who has always been inspired by the materials used in the design approach of the Art Deco period and reflecting luxury, and the search for soft forms of the Art Nouveu p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, dining chair model '765', walnut, black leather, design 1934, production 1970s This well-proportioned chair is designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1934, a design t...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French hand carved Burl wood Three Legged Stool (4 of 4)
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Important Care Information: When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that stands on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure ...
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Late 20th Century French Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Metal Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern. These Chairs Are In Excellent Vintage Condition. It Is In Original Fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wooden Wheelchair, Prop Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage wooden wheelchair from Montgomery Wards in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Imbued with the spirit of an era bygone, this vintage wooden wheelchair from Montgomery Wards in Grand Ra...
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Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Metal

1970's Brown Velvet Tufted Chrome High Back Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
What's more 70's legit than tufted brown chevron velour? These aluminum leg parsons dining chairs check all the boxes and are back in vogue with a vengeance. Perched on chrome flat-bar bases...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Rare 1960s chairs by Osvaldo Borsani. Meticulously restored to bring out the chairs' beauty, while preserving the desirable patina and evidence of age. Doubled steel legs, teak venee...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Teak Wood Dining Chair with Ivory Upholstery, Open-Back Design, Mat Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Mat teak wood dining chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with ivory fabric seat cushion. The Mat dining chair seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with timeless craftsm...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

Tress in Light Beige Fabric Upholstered Dining Chair in Teak Wood, set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Esteemed Uultis designer Mr. Sergio Batista has brought his signature style to the forefront with the Tress dining chair. Crafted in a light fabric upholstery and finished with teak wood, this chair embodies a blend of style, elegance, comfort, and quality synonymous with Mr. Batista's creations. The Tress chair...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, museum-worthy set. Certain Larsen designs have captured the public’s imagination and are recognized as “signature” pieces. According to company records, the Happiness design was inspired by a Chinese robe and Ming Dynasty embroideries in the collection of the Henry Art Gallery of the University of Washington, where Larsen did his undergraduate work. It was introduced with four colorways – amethyst quartz, Ming gold...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Wool, Mohair

Cappio Dining Chair in Chinaberry Wood Finish with Black Fabric, set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The Cappio chair exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of Uultis, blending a rich chinaberry wood finish with striking black fabric, accented by a distinctive buckle design on the ...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Shaggy Bean Bag Chair Cover Icelandic Sheepskin - Made in Australia
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine the kids relaxing in this eco-friendly and genuine sheepskin beanbag while they read, learn or play their favorite video game. This large and long wool shaggy bean bag chair is handcrafted from the finest long wool Icelandic sheepskin resulting in the most amazing shaggy and tactile appearance with a wool range of 5 to 6 inches (8 - 15cm) in length. The natural white color is unaltered, preserving the natural beauty of the original wool color, as the Natural white may come with hints of a rich creamy undertone. Sheepskin qualities are underestimated, as they are cool in the summer, as the wool hollow fiber absorbs heat and releases the heat over seven times faster than a synthetic fiber while in the colder months, the wool warming properties keep the body snuggle and warm making this sheepskin bean bag chair the perfect comfort décor for all year round. Whether styled in the kid's bedroom to help with learning, placed in the living room for additional seating, or in the cinema room for the ultimate gaming experience, this long wool shaggy bean bag will be loved and enjoyed by all. Our Icelandic sheepskins are carefully sourced directly from Europe, using only natural by-products and eco-friendly processing, without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and humans, making them safer and healthier inside the home for everyone to enjoy. Each Icelandic sheepskin beanbag chair is individually handcrafted in Australia by eluxury home with expertise and craftsmanship and most importantly made to strict child safety law. The sheepskin beanbags come with an additional internal cotton bean fill cover, a safety child lock zipper and a genuine leather base for extra durability and easy care. Eluxury home are artisan makers of authentic sheepskin beanbags and offers this design in a collection of long wool sheepskin colors, View image gallery for color selection. This sheepskin bean bag does not come with bean fill but can be requested upon additional charge. The dimensions of the sheepskin beanbag are calculated according to the pattern but will differ according to the amount of fill used. Features: handcrafted from genuine Icelandic sheepskins colour: natural white (may have a slight creamy yellow undertone) custom make in other colors dimensions: 990cm width x 80cm height (+ wool pile) long and shaggy wool pile r Individually handcrafted in Australia Made to strict Australian Child...
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2010s Australian Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Shell Dining Chairs by Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of molded plywood dining chairs designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller. These feature beautifully grained ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century folding sofa or daybed, 1960's. Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maharam Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings Small Dot Pattern by Charles and Ray Eames, 1947 105 Charcoal Tinted beechwood base with Small Dot pattern textile....
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Contemporary Wood Dining Chair by Costantini, Palermo Hollywood, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Palermo Hollywood Chair in fabric. Measurements are 19" W x 20" D x 32" H x 19" SH Available as shown for immediate delivery or order in any solid wood or finish. Other mater...
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2010s Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Modern Wood Stool by Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern Wood Stool by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. Accent stool, butterfly outdoor set. Fine and selected tropical woods and natural fibers, ...
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2010s Guatemalan Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Modern 111 Chair in Wood & Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern 111 Chair in Wood & Fabric by Federico Perri for Collector Studio. 111 represents all the lines incesed in the surface of the solid wood...
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2010s Portuguese Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Modern Natura Brown Walnut Pedestal in Fragments Mosaic by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Natura Pedestal by Ercole Home has a natural wood finish on Walnut. Handcut glass mosaics in Teal, Blue, Copper glass mosaic decorate the top surface in Fragments pattern. Custo...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Manhattan Cube Side Table/ Stool, Green, European, 21st Century by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cube is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat. It replicates ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral padded Chair with back in wood
Located in Desio, IT
This chair has an original curved structure. It is available in three versions: - All padded; - Padded with back in Pama wood; - Padded with back in Sycomoro dark frisè wood.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Brass and Lacquer Root Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root Design bench bases with lacquer top Brass Hand Repoussé Black or Cream Lacquer Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the t...
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2010s Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Wrapped Stainless Bench Upholstered in Grey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A floor model of wrapped stainless bench upholstered in grey velvet. Few scratches and blemishes on stainless surfaces. Made-to-order is also availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eclipse Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Eclipse stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Eden Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Matang, Rassoi, Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Matang Rassoi A wood and cotton rope stool, the rectangular sides joined by a cotton rope wrapped seat, the lower part with a spacer fixed with Makhrana marble keys. Contemp...
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2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Entryway Bench in White Oak, Asian Style Wood Bench, Warm Golden
Located in Birmingham, AL
Floating dovetail joints combined with urban timber grain effortlessly walks the middle road between expert craft and design nirvana. The asian style of the Miyake Bench will elevate all of the surrounding pieces no matter where it lives. Set it as an entryway bench...
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2010s American Anglo-Japanese Seating

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Velvet Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Velvet' armchair in black was designed from clean and pure lines with the elimination of any kind of excesses so that your greater identity were the colors, in a range of 09 options chosen by the user. By its Minimalist appearance, the color of the structure always accompanies the color of the fabric, guaranteeing visual unity to the product. The backrest height does not exceed the top of tables which reflects its minimalism concept...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Boucle Ottoman Round, Natural White Shearling Sheepskin
Located in Dural, AU
This strikingly elegant round boucle ottoman enhances the contemporary mood of an interior. Crafted from exquisite short curly wool, shearling sheepskin providing soft and natural textures to a space. Designed and made in Australia, the natural white boucle ottoman...
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2010s Australian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Airisto Side Table and Bench, a Modern Scandinavian Wooden Design Piece
Located in Halikko, Finland
Airisto bench with Joanna Laajisto. The Airisto collection's furnishings are multifunctional, they can be used as a side table, stool and a bench. The na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Gaulino Easy Chair occasional chair black stained ash black hide, contemporary
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulino Easy Chair is the natural progression from the iconic Gaulino. It retains the functional artistry of the Gaulino while sitting lighter, wider, and lower. BD introduced ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair French Wrought Iron Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French wrought iron benches with canvas seats.
Category

1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Monumental Woven Armchairs in Rattan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Mid-Century monumental woven armchairs in rattan.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Shaggy Bean Bag Chair Cover, Icelandic Sheepskin Black Spot
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine relaxing into this cozy genuine sheepskin beanbag while you unwind after a long and tiring day. This inviting shaggy bean bag chair is handcrafted from the finest long wool Icelandic sheepskin resulting in the most amazing shaggy and tactile appearance with a wool range of 4 to 6 inches (10 - 15cm) in length. The natural white and black spot color is unaltered (not dyed), preserving the natural beauty of the original sheep wool color. These natural color tones carry character and individuality and will vary throughout the sheepskin cover. The natural white may have creamy undertones while darker brown undertones may be found in the natural black. These are natural characteristics of sheep wool and every sheepskin will differ making each bean bag extraordinarily unique. Whether styled in the kids bedroom to help with learning, placed in the living room for additional seating or in the cinema room for the ultimate gaming experience, this long wool shaggy bean bag will be loved and enjoyed by all. Our Icelandic sheepskins are carefully sourced directly from Europe, using only natural by-product and eco-friendly processing, without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and humans, making them safer and healthier inside the home for everyone to enjoy. Each Icelandic sheepskin beanbag chair is individually handcrafted in Australia by eluxury home with expertise and craftsmanship and most importantly made to strict child safety law. The sheepskin beanbags come with an additional internal cotton bean fill cover, a safety child lock zipper and a genuine leather base for extra durability and easy care. Eluxury home are artisan makers of authentic sheepskin beanbags and offer this design in a collection of long wool sheepskin colors, view image gallery for color selection. This sheepskin bean bag does not come with bean fill but can be requested upon additional charge. At eluxury home we use polystyrene fill and this cover will require about 400 - 500L depending upon desire of firmness. Features: Handcrafted from genuine Icelandic sheepskins Color: Natural white and natural black custom make in other colors Dimensions: 90cm width x 70cm height (+ wool pile) Overall dimensions: 100cm x 80cm (H) Long and shaggy wool pile ranging 4-6 inches / 10-15cm Individually handcrafted in Australia Made to strict Australian Child...
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2010s Australian Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Elegant Art Déco Macassar Wood Chair Hand Crafted in the Style of J. E. Ruhlmann
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant Art Deco chair in the style of Jacques Emil Ruhlmann. Partly solid macassar wood, partly veneered. The surface is lacquered in high gloss. In the small volute at the end of t...
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2010s German Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Vladimir Kagan Fettucini Single Back Chair in Black Leather with Metal Base
Located in Clifton, NJ
The kinetic lines of the Fettucini Chair fold together and gracefully join along the legs, drawing the eye across each contour.The floating backrest fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

C-Chair Dining Chair, French Cane, Walnut
Located in Berkeley, CA
One of Marcel Gascoin’s most well-known pieces, the C-Chair dining chair, was designed in 1947. The chair represent not only the aesthetic and practical power of Gascoin’s designs, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

ST03 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ST03 Stool designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body. This Functional and decorative object is served as both a stool and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Chene Wood Stool in Oak, Maple or Ash
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W 13in (33cm) x D 13in (33cm) x H 17in (43cm). Available in Bleached Ash, Ebonized Ash, Natural Waxed Oak, Fumed Oak, or Oxidized Oak. Also available in Walnut upon reques...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Modern Club Chairs, circa 1980
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...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

The 'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stool by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stool by Design Frères.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.  
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1960s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Louis XV Style, Giltwood Long Bench
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV Style Bench: Expertly hand-carved by master craftsmen and finished with an antique gilded patina, created using traditional techniques and materials. Customers Own Material ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Seating

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut light brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of eight. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, inform...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Modern Natura Brown Walnut Pedestal in Plume Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Natura Pedestal by Ercole Home has a natural wood finish on Walnut. Handcut glass mosaics in Light Cloudy Notte glass mosaic decorate the top surface in Plume pattern. Custom si...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Glass, Wood

Melon Legs Base Swing Chair Modern 21st Century Steel Daybed in/Outdoor White
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Melon Lounger is inspired by a hammock - but with its structured hard frame it will not fold in and is thus hugely comfortable. It’s organic shape is reminiscent of a slice of f...
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2010s South African Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and patinated brass 'Tambour' ottoman by Design Frères. The last picture is of a different version of the ottoman in the same size. Perfect as a coffee table, with t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tolix H45 Stool Indoor Painted in Black
Located in Shakopee, MN
An icon of industrial esthetics, H stool has traversed periods and styles and become a classic itself, etched in the collective memory as illustrating t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Seating

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

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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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

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Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

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