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Seating For Sale
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Steph Simon, ca. 1962
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
By Charlotte Perriand, a thirteen mahogany slats bench resting on black lacquered metal legs. It can also be stunning as a low table in a living room. The mattress and cushions have...
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1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Dal Vera Pair of 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dal Vera pair of 'Les Arcs' chairs, selected by Charlotte Perriand, pair of dining chairs model 'Les Arcs', black leather, chrome-plated metal, circa 1970 This well-constructed pai...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Dining Chair in Lacquered Wood
Located in Barberá del Valles, Barcelona
Contemporary Lacquered Wood Dining Chair in Brutalist Style Elevate your dining experience with our Contemporary Lacquered Wood Dining Chair, inspired by Brutalist style. This uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

"Sity" Sectional Sofa in White Leather by Citterio for B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Antonio Citterio in 1986 for B&B Italia, this "Sity" sectional sofa in white leather contains one asymmetrical curved island daybed and a rectangular daybed. New excep...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1950s Modern Italian Curved / Crescent 3-Seat Sofa in Red Fabric & Walnut
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1950s - 1960s Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian curved / crescent 3-seat sofa with dark wood (likely walnut) base and red woven upholstery. Elegantly sculpted lines emanating from ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned small French settee from the Napoleon III period with a gracious curved back. This late 19th century settee has been stripped down to the original muslin l...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

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Fabric

Mario Marenco for Arflex Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marenco' sofa, leather, Italy, design 1970 This luscious and utterly comfortable three seat sofa is designed by the Italian designer Mario Marenco in 1970...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Dining Set With Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs and Angelo Mangiarotti Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, dining table ‘M1’, marble, 1969 This sculptural table by Angelo Mangiarotti is a skilful example of postmodern design. The strikingly brown-toned mar...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Walnut

Elizabethan Chairs in Lacquered Black, 1840, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Elizabethan Wood Chairs Lacquered in Black and Decorated in Gold with Wicker Seat, Set of 2 A pair of charming Elizabethan chairs (1830-1904) made of beech wood. It is lacquered in...
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Mid-19th Century French Elizabethan Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Niels Otto Moller bench model 63 teak and paper cord Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic bench model 63 designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960. This beautiful shaped bench is made of solid teak tapered wood and the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Curved Wooden Armchair with Inner Compartment, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French wooden rustic 19th-century armchair featuring a unique organically shaped base, straight armrests, and a lift-up seat revealing a concealed storage compartment. The piece is c...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Kali sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
This armchair was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1980s. He devoted 26 years of his life to heading Ligne Roset's design department. Ducaroy proposed several variat...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam

The George Smith Hall Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
A highly unusual turned and carved mahogany hall chair in the manner of George Smith. The triumphal arched backs of these chairs are fretted in the romantic ‘Elizabethan’ fashion of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Wood

Wingback Lounge Chair, attr. to Melchiore Bega, Italy 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Italian mid-century lounge chair with high backrest and armrests. The armchair has light-colored upholstery and is accentuated by orange piping with cushions and buttons.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of Three Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs, Brasil, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made out of high density wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have become truly iconic over the ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

French Vintage Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

"Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France, c.2010
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elevate a living space with this stunning designer “Mah Jong” modular sofa suite by Roche Bobois. The set consists of ten seat cushions, one corner backrest and four (adjustable) straight backrests. Perfect for any lounge, cinema room or games room this sectional sofa can accommodate eight up to individuals comfortably depending on the configuration used. The layout of the sofa makes it incredibly versatile and practical for a variety of different living spaces, it can even be split into individual sofas, chaise longues, or as a pair of sofas. The permutations are truly endless. The sofa's abstract print and multicoloured frame adds a touch of retro sophistication to any living room decor. Crafted in Italy, the sofa suite is made of high-quality fabric upholstery and a mix of frame materials. It features convertible, floor level, adjustable, and fold-out features, ensuring maximum comfort for guests. (More photos available on request) CONDITION In very good vintage condition, all buttons present, no rips or tears, very little signs of wear and tear. Please refer to photographs. SIZE (Assuming two stacked cushions...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Seating

Materials

Fabric

Wrought Iron And Leather Stool
Located in London, London
Dressing table stool Wrought iron New leather upholstery Mid to late 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Pair of Stools in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of stools or ottomans, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools are exemplary for Mid-Century Scandinavian Design. The teak framework is ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

French Vintage Togo Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Jaymar sculptural lounge chair in white faux leather
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in white PU leather. This bold and modern chair was made in Quebec in the 1980s. It’s cantilevered with an angular back and high arms. The sculptural...
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1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Corduroy Ligne Roset T2-seater Togo by Michel Ducaroy
Located in BREDA, NL
The iconic Togo sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century Classic. This 2 seater sofa is incredibly versatile and can be used alone or...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cord, Foam

Cannoli Sofa by Studio Phat x Arbore 'Bent Hardwood Structure'
Located in Vetiş, RO
The Cannoli sofa is a stunning centerpiece for any lounge area. Its design is defined by the exposed wooden frame, which wraps around the cushioned elements of the sofa. The oak ...
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2010s Romanian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Bentwood

Logniture - Rustic Table, Side Table, Black, Hand Carved, Burnt Wood Massive Oak
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a stool or a side table. Carved from a single piece of oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring dur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Seating

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Wood, Oak

1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 2 pieces set
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 2 pieces set: 1seater and ottoman. Togo was designed in 1973. 2 pieces set: one seater and pouf. The sofa is upholstered in brown leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Executive Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles Pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring brown leather upholstery. This executive office chair is an icon of Mid-Century Modern de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench. This bench is 60" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench top with Black Lacquer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

A.R. Cordemeyer "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with Mattress and Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak wood ends, enameled dark grey metal frame and "Auping" printed on mesh springs. ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Mid 20th century Louis XV style balloon back dining chairs. Made from hardwood with cane back and seat. Features a pierced and carved seat back over cabriole legs.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Hardwood

White Leather Alta Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Madrid, ES
Iconic 'Alta' lounge chair with ottoman designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and manufactured by Mobilier International in France. Made of steel with white leather upholste...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hollywood Regency Ebonized & Carved Wood Bench with Grey Flannel Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super handsome Hollywood Regency ebonized carved wood bench having sabre legs that terminate in paw feet and elegant stretcher bars underneath a refined grey flannel tufted seat fini...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Velvet Gondola Sofa By Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern design with this stunning vintage Gondola Sofa designed by the iconic Adrian Pears...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

"Trombone" White Enamel & Blue Mohair Benches by Facto Atelier, France, 2020
Located in New York, NY
RAL 9010 white lacquered iron feet royal blue Pierre Frey Mohair customizable current production by Facto Atelier Paris these benches will ship from ...
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2010s French Seating

Materials

Steel

A.R. Cordemeyer "Cleopatra" Wide Daybed For Auping with Mattress and Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Cleopatra wide daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak wood ends, enameled dark grey metal frame and "Auping" printed on mesh springs. The piece's manufacturer, Royal Auping, was ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wilhelminian Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful rare corner chair on which one can sit comfortably. The corner chair dates from around 1870 in Germany, from the Wilhelminian period. The chair was made of solid walnut. The seat has a so-called Viennese braiding...
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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut, Braid

Daybed by Charlotte Perriand for Méribel Les Allues, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1950s for the chalets of Méribel Les Allues, France. This masterpiece of design embodies the perfect harmony between functionality and ae...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

French Vintage Togo Chairs in Camel Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Rare "George" Daybed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Off-White Bouclé
Located in Danville, CA
The George line was created at the turn of the century by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. This rare Minimalist daybed is constructed with the steel inner structure supporting a spru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Stool Attributed to Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool design attributed to Jean Prouvé, circa 1950. Manufactured in (France) Lacquered metal base and laminated wood seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa d...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1997 Mario Bellini Vitra Figura Post Modern High Back Desk Chair in Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but the price is for each chair) vintage 1997 Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examp...
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1990s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll International 3-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 3-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac A classic and chic three-seater sofa from the Bastiano series, designed by the iconic Italian designer...
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1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory Boucle. Corkscrew shape with sloped back and scrolled arm. The Nautilus chairs swivel making them a good choice for open floor plans - you may align your sight with any person or object in the room simply with a gentle swivel. Matching contoured Ottoman is on casters and seamlessly rolls into place like a puzzle piece inviting you to relax and put your feet up with a good book or a glass of your favorite vino. Fabric is highly durable; it's texture provides for ventilation to keep warm in winter and cool in summer. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Nautilus Swivel Chairs: 36” W x 33” D x 29” H (Seat Height 17”) Ottoman: 33” W x 21” D x 17” H Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Post Modern Karl Springer Style ottoman...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

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Bouclé

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Art Deco Form / 4 Avail.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very chic pair of swiveling club chairs from the late 1970s. These are high quality well made chairs. The pink suede upholstery is tired and soiled. Chair padding is excellent so l...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede, Wood

Camaleonda Pair of lounge chair by Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern easy chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Newly upholstered in blue cotton velvet. We have an expert in house upholstery service. W...
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Antonio Citterio, Charles Sofa, B&B Italia, Gray, Two Parts Sofa
Located in Berlin, BE
Super comfortable sofa by the famous Designer Antonio Citterio. The two-part sofa was manufactured by Charles for B&B Italia and designed 1997. The Sofa has L-shaped aluminium legs,...
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1990s Italian Modern Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Eclipse Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse stool in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is geometric and sculptural. A jewel-like amorphous shape, this piece is completely inlaid in shagree...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Wings Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal sofa. A chic bent rattan with the iconic wings design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Seating

Materials

Rattan

Set of Four Orange Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of four (4) Tucroma armchairs in beautiful hot orange leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple orange leather upholstery and are attached to graceful polished steel tubular frames, as well as being bridged together by wide orange leather straps at the back with hand-tied detail. Signed with Mariani label. This set is brand new, with tags and each chair in its own Mariani box. The leather option selected for this set was an upgraded full grain Italian leather and is much thicker and higher quality than vintage examples. This set of 4 are available immediately and we have 8 more chairs available if you wish to make a larger set, contact us for details. i4 Mariani was a specialty Italian design division of the Pace Collection and Guido Faleschini was the star designer who created famous designs such as the Tucroma line and a line of bedroom furniture for Hermès. Mariani still produces the Tucroma chair to the same specifications as the 1970s along with a full line of high quality designs with expert Italian craftsmanship. We carry a large selection of designs by i4 Mariani and Guido Faleschini, contact us if you are looking for anything else. This is an interior design magazine cover worthy set of chairs and would look so amazing with a marble or travertine dining table, such as designs by Angelo Mangiarotti and Roche Bobois or lacquered goatskin tables by Karl Springer and Steve Chase. This sleek set of dining / arm / side chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani would inject some 1970s Italian modern into any interior and would compliment various locations such as a Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Postmodern, neoclassical, or Transitional dining room...
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2010s Italian Modern Seating

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Chrome

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armchair is upholstered in dark blue velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Antique Art Deco Rush Seat Bobbin Turned Corner Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
Early European (probably Dutch) 20th century oak bobbin turned corner chair with rush seat. Excellent condition, all original, no old re...
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Early 20th Century European Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Mellowax Finish Upholstered Bed Steps
Located in Charlotte, NC
Bed steps in the Chippendale style by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with their Mellowax finish, two cream colored fabric upholstered step risers, straight le...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature an incredibly heavy chrome frame with elaborate orange vinyl upholstery. This extremely comfortable pair have overstuffed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

François Arnal Z Stool
Located in PARIS, FR
The Z Stool by François Arnal was created in 1970, it is made of folded smoked polymethylmethacrylate. This material, more commonly known as Plexiglas, allows the creation of lines of great fluidity while maintaining sufficient rigidity to serve as a seat. The Z Stool is one of a series of works in Plexiglas imagined and sometimes realized by Arnal. Some are unique creations, others, like this stool, have been edited. Following its acquisition in 1994, a version of this stool is now on display at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris). François Arnal (creator), Atelier A (director), Mobilier Modulaire Moderne (editor), Stool Z, circa 1970. Beautiful original conditions, some slight signs of use. BIOGRAPHY François Arnal (1924-2012) is mainly known for his career as a painter but he was also a sculptor, writer and designer. He designed furniture under the aegis of Atelier A for a fairly short period of five years between 1969 and 1974. Atelier A, created by the latter, was a laboratory for artistic research. The creators taking part in this adventure are not designers but artists such as Robert Malaval...
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20th Century French Space Age Seating

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Altuglas, Plexiglass

Mario Bellini Sofa Model 'Le Bambole' for B&B Italia in fabric green
Located in Köln, NRW
B&B Italia 2-seater sofa Model Bambole Mario Bellini fabric green Reupholstered in green facric. Icon of the seventies and winner of the "Compasso d'Oro" in 1979, Le Bambole is...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Set of Six Bamboo and Wicker Folding Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six bamboo and woven wicker folding chairs whenever you need extra seating.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Colombian Leather Hunting Chairs Set of 4
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding group of four rare hunting lodge chairs designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. The chairs are made of hand-tanned cognac ...
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1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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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Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris

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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

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.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

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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.

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

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Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.

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