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Seating For Sale
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa B&B Italia 1970s newly upholstered
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Very Rare Mario Bellini Authentic Vintage 'Le Bambole' Sofa made of 4 modular elements, two armless elements and two corner end elements. Rare composition due to the presence of two corner elements (which are very difficult to find on the market) which allow for different layouts. Pictures show different settings for the same sofa. Made late 1970s, restored inside and out, and newly upholstered. You can use these four pieces in several layouts, L shape corner, a three large seater and one separate chair, a settee and two separate chairs or a four seater long sofa. Authentic from the period and fully restored by our skilled Italian upholsterer, with new luxury Italian boucle' fabric upholstery in white. Original bottom jute with B&B brand name (under the sofa) and original B&B label. Dimensions: Corner layout as shown in the pictures: 101" x 66" Each armless chair : 31" w x 35" d Each corner/end chair: 34" w x 35" d Height is 28/30" at top Seat height 18" All sizes are approximate. Can be arranged in several configurations. Material: Italian boucle' in white, sourced in Italy, a blend of viscose, wool, linen, cotton and synthetic. Condition: excellent, fully restored inside and out. We kept the original jute at the bottom which bears manufacturer B&B Italia stamp on jute. The jute is the original one and presents some wear due to the fact that it is in direct contact with floor. The jute is not visible as it is under the sofa. The djute has been completely relined in the interior. Le Bambole is an iconic design from the 1970s and 1980s, originally designed in 1972 for C&B Italia. It is another timeless design conceived by Architect Mario Bellini after the Camaleonda, Amanta and Scacchi collections. It's design was revolutionary: construction was made by multi density polyurethane foam shaping into a whole cushion for the seat and back, not supported by conventional frames and belts but by four metal vertical inserts at the front and back connected by a light metal base. The polyurethane molded structure played a key role in defining the comfort of this sofa which initially was conceived for softness and comfort on every angle, with the consequential disappearance of bulky bearing structures and stiff corners. The many different elements of the collection spanned from armchairs to sectional elements to chaises to give user multiple possibilities to create unique personalized layouts. It seems almost natural that Le Bambole won the Compasso D’Oro award in 1979. From there it was an escalation of successes. The sofa is now part of the Museum of Modern Art of New York permanent collection. Even its marketing campaign made people talk when the company hired photographer Oliviero Toscani to shoot the ad campaign. The testimonial was model and Andy Warhol muse Donna Jordan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Greenapple Armchair, Genebra Armchair, Dark Blue Velvet, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Cartaxo, 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 Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco P.E.L. Cantilever Chrome Sofa, for Odeon Cinemas circa 1930s
Located in Hastings, GB
An elegant and rare tubular steel modernist sofa attributed to PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd) The chromium plated steel wraps around the back and forms the armrests. It is upholstered in an old neutral textile and is ready for recovering. This sofa was commissioned for the lobby of a series of odeon cinemas opened in the early 1930's, notably the Muswell Hill Odeon, designed by George Coles. This sofa offers a rarely found intact example of British modernism in the golden age of cinema, influenced by the 30s designs of the German Bauhaus and their pioneering work in tubular steel furniture. The frame bears all the hallmarks and design details of Practical Equipment Ltd. It was most likely designed for PEL by either Oliver Bernard or Serge Chermayeff. We offer in-house upholstery and advice on suitable fabrics to complete this sofa's restoration. Price on application. Practical Equipment Ltd, known later simply as PEL, were the leading manufacturers of modernist tubular steel furniture in Britain. Established in Oldbury, near Birmingham the company was formed in 1931 by parent company Tube Investments, who were hoping to emulate the success of Thonet in producing tubular steel furniture. Critically acclaimed designers who worked with PEL included Oliver Bernard, Bruno Pollak and Serge Chermayeff. Design projects of note which featured PEL furniture...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Sede Pouf in Bufalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede Pouf in Bufalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede pouf is made of buffalo leather and was produced in Switzerland in the 1970s. Its sturdy wooden frame and thick han...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Leather Sectional Corner Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This impressive sectional corner sofa was made by the famous Swiss company 'De Sede'. We have not been able to find much information but we believe it to be model DS94. A beautiful d...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique child’s chair of Thonet. Elegant bent wood frame with hooped legs. The caning on the seat and back is in great condition for it’s age. Di...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Cane

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Green Bar Stools with Seagrass Seats, Italy 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina green bar stools with seagrass seats, Italy 1960s This rare set of four bar stools, designed by the renowned Italian a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Fantastic F598 armchair, also called Groovy, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1972. This sculptural armchair has been recently reupholstered with lovely and high quality Pi...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Blue Velvet Gondola Sofa, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
You won't need to ride down the canals of Venice to feel like a queen on this blue gondola. It's the throne you've been waiting for. A gondola sofa is a type of curved sofa with a...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Midcentury Tripod Stool
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s, without hardware. Lovely Vintage look. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

21st Century Sketch Gallery Charlotte Chair Pierre Frey Rose Velvet Rose Leather
Located in London, GB
Scenographer, architect and designer India Mahdavi was approached by Mourad Mazouz the founder of Sketch in 2014 to reinvent the Gallery restaurant. The monochrome was contrived as an immersive installation echoing British artist David Shrigley’s 239 drawings in a soft embrace. It has since become one of the most Instagrammed restaurants in the world. The shape of the plush Charlotte armchair was influenced by the Charlotte cake with finger cookies, alluding to the love of sweet pastries. It was designed as a treat for the restaurant, as an invitation to take tea and it has become one of India’s iconic furniture pieces As part of sketch’s long term artist conceived projects India has recently re-imagined the gallery with British Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE – it is for this reason why the original Charlotte chairs are now for sale. Chair: #13 of 60 Fabric: sketch pink...
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2010s French Seating

Materials

Copper

Guillerme et Chambron Pair of “Fumay” Dining Armchairs for Votre Maison, France
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Very rare pair of 'Fumay' chairs with upholstered rest, designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This solid oak “Fumay” pair of dinning armchairs are considered as a reference among furniture from the 1950s to the 1970s. This dining armchairs perfectly explains why, through proportions, unique concepts and the quality of woodworking at the highest level, the French duo created timeless furniture. These chairs show beautiful lines, from Guillerme and Chambron's signature tapered legs to the armrests, which are carved from light oak with the utmost care. This armchair model is made with attention to detail and extremely comfortable. This version of the 'Fumay' model with armrests is distinguished by interesting curves and the highest craftmanship, characteristic of the Guillerme & Chambron duo. The genius of the project lies in the details and uniqueness of the structure, such as stretchers between the legs placed at different heights in the front and on the sides. The elegant look is complemented by upholstered seats made of a premium light linen and wool blend fabric, which perfectly matches the color of oiled oak. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in premium light fabric, a blend of wool and linen. At the customer's special request, AMS Gallery...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Giulio sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia in 1987. This corner shaped sofa version of the model Giulio is XXL in size. The frame of the sofa is made of woo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Antique Pennsylvania Shaker Style Tall Ladderback & Rush Dining Chair Set
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 4 solid Oak ladderback Shaker era style chairs. We believe these to be early 1900s version. Woven rush seating have nice warm aged patina but no signs of use. These are al...
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Early 20th Century Shaker Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Rustic Solid Oak Armchair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, iron, the Netherlands, 1960s Solid oak armchair from Dutch origin. This set consists of four chairs and one armchair. The chairs have a distinct minimal design...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chiavari Armchairs in Beechwood and Caned Seat, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Chiavari Armchairs in wood and cane. Beautifully kept. Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Six French Burlwood Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six French dining chairs hand-crafted from mahogany featuring a dramatic burl wood veneer. The chairs have a subtle Louis XVI style void of decorative carving so the b...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Milo Baughman Cognac Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman Cognac Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

60s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Green Velour, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original, very good condition, no smells, no stains. Original green velour in very good condition. Springs in the seat. Beech wood legs. The sof...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Neoclassical Style Bespoke Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine set of six bespoke dining chairs made in the neoclassical taste. The set features a molded wood frame with a square back and seat. The frame has an intentionally aged painted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Louis XVI Medaillon Back Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Indulge in a touch of opulence with this charming set of four Louis XVI carved and paint Médaillon back chairs. The exquisite upholstery perfectly complements the curved and fluted...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Twenty Two Element Non Stop Sofa DS-600 by De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich for De Sede, 1972, Switzerland. Sofa is comprised of twenty-two elements in the original black leather an...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Guillerme & Chambron 'Grand Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Grand Repos' lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Ekstrem Varier Black Terje Ekstrøm 2000s
Located in GOOR, NL
The Ekstrem Varier Black Terje Ekstrøm is a modern ergonomic lounge chair designed by Terje Ekstrøm, a Norwegian furniture designer. The chair was originally created in the 1970s and...
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Early 2000s Norwegian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Finland, the 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara set of ten dining chairs in cognac leather, Finland, the 1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara's chairs, crafted in Finland during the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, ar...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

"Hill House I" Chair by Maarten Baas
Located in New York, NY
"Hill House I" Chair in lacquered and burnt ash wood and "Apple Green" upholstery in raw silk, Merino wool, and silk. 2004. Unique. Made by Baas & de Harder...
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Early 2000s Dutch Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Percival Lafer MP-81
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Rare pair of MP-81 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer, Brasil.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Daumiller Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Rainer Daumiller pine wood dining chairs with armrests. Made in Denmark circa 1970. Some visible wear on wood that is consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of Twelve Midcentury Dining Chairs by Carlo Mollino. Italy, C. 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of twelve midcentury dining chairs by Carlo Mollino. Made in Italy, c. 1950. *Newly upholstered Dimensions: 35.5"H x 18"W x 24.75"D Seat Height 19".
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Midcentury Oak Stool, Tripod Flared Feet, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating midcentury stool from France, exhibiting tripod flared feet and a gracefully simplistic design. Crafted from solid and raw natural oak, this stool embodies the spirit of unrefined elegance. The sturdy construction and timeless aesthetic make it a versatile addition to any interior space, whether used for seating or as a small side table. This Traditional Design served as the inspiration for Charlotte Perriand's iconic Méribel stool, which went on to become a celebrated symbol of modernist furniture. By incorporating this authentic and warm French midcentury oak...
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Ruud-Jan Kokke Slat Chair 'fauteuil 21', the Netherlands
Located in amstelveen, NL
Re-edition of the timeless 'fauteuil 21' chair. Unlimited quantities to order. A design is only successful when a balance has been achieved between material, form, and use. But t...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Ash

Lineage Bench in Maple Plywood by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graphic cutouts add visual interest to the relatively simple form of Muhly's Lineage Bench. Made here in maple plywood — but also available in Spanish cedar, powder-coated metal, and...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

Lyndon Chair by Aleiya Olu
By Aleiya Olu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lyndon chair is a delightful union of simplicity, playfulness and warmth. Made from cherry oak, each hand-assembled chair is custom-made with a satin finish, giving the wood the ...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Cherry

French Lacquered Dining Chair by Pierrot, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 40"h, 18"w, 17"d, 17.5" seat height - Ivory lacquered wood dining chair made in France - Each chair is hand-signed by Pierrot circa 1970s - Sold individually - Condition: Excel...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Soriana chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970. Reupholstered in Angkor Mouse linen fabric by Pierre Frey and shows it’s characteristic round and bulky shape. The conc...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen

Set of Eight Italian Made Klismos Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
These generous classic klismos chairs are timeless beauties that have come directly from a movie set based on Elvis’s relationship with Prescilla in the 50’s and 60’s. They are very ...
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2010s Italian Egyptian Revival Seating

Materials

Wood

Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Benches in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, benches model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. These wonderful ‘S38A’ benches are designed by Pierre Chapo in the 1960s. A soft, warm all-over patina is visible on the wo...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Set of Two Safari Easy Chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two Safari easy chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany 1960s. These chairs feature oak frames and linen seats and backs. These archi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

"Big Mama" Up Chair By Gaetano Pesce For B&B Italia, Italy, circa 2000
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It was 1968 when Gaetano Pesce began experimenting at his Paris atelier with vacuum-packing the hippest material of the moment: polyurethane. Soon he’d developed a gravity-defying mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Fabric, PVC

Pair of Midcentury Swedish Sofas "Merkur" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofas model "Merkur" by Arne Norell, 1960s. These sofas has a timeless classic design, with very high quality. They are upholstered in cognac colored buffalo leather with a beautifu...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Amazing piece by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in the 1970s. This piece is in exceptionally good state for his age. Textile has been professio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Extremely Rare 2 x 1 Seater by Maija Ruoslahti for Sopenkorpi, 1960
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Extremely rare set of 2 lounge chairs by Maija Ruoslathi. 3 seater also available see other advertisement Finland 1960.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Solid Teak Original Cognac Leather Danish 3-Seater Sofa by A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Made by A. Mikael Laursen in Denmark, circa late 1960s-early 1970s. Not your typical dainty Scandinavian Modern sofa. This hefty brute won't creek, wobble or bow under the weight of ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This set is composed of two lounge chairs upholstered in toba...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

"Roorkhee" Campaign / Safari Chair, Green/Black Lacquered Oak Frame
Located in Hastings, GB
The simple joints and slung design of the Roorkhee campaign chair were the inspiration for some of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century including Breuer’s Wassily, Le Corbusier...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Seating

Materials

Brass

Sixty Danish Stackable Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Simple, elegant arm chairs. Functional, comfortable and clever design. Stackable in stacks of up to 5 chairs, large quantity of 60 chairs available. Excellent sustainable choice for...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Solid Blue Cielo Azul Marble Origin Chair, by Six N. Five
Located in 1204, CH
This chair combines organic forms with a unique and striking aesthetic while maintaining a minimalist yet sculptural approach. The piece boasts a strong sensory appeal, thanks to its...
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2010s Spanish Seating

Materials

Marble

Cinna Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Blue Togo Modular Sofa, Set of 3
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design classic, and this set carries both the Cinna and Ligne Roset labels. Both own...
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Gio Ponti Attributed Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gio Ponti attributed woven bench with perfectly angular shaped frame and woven rushed seat and back. Wonderful patina to wood. Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

B&B Italia Mart Lounge Chair Antonio Citterio
Located in San Diego, CA
Mart lounge chair designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Mart features a leather silhouette shape which is used to convey the idea of relaxatio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
SESANN - ricinus 04 CAL117 A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

West African Primitive Gouge-Carved Stool, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Captivating Primitive Stool from West Africa, 1950s Crafted in the mid-century, the expert gouge work accentuates its rustic charm. In good vintage condition, this stool exudes an ...
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa " Soriana" Black Leather Sofa for Cassina
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless Mid-Century Modern " Soriana" model large leather Sofa designed by the Italian duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. Made of high quality leather in black , The p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Togo Sofa in Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but still is until today very popular. The Togo is also the first piece of furniture that's...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of serpentine / cloud sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Fuzzy Wuzzy / Honey Bear plush mohair.
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1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Set of Six Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by G Plan
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exquisite set of six vintage dining chairs in teak wood designed by Victor Wilkins and manufactured in England in the 1960s...
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1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and Brown Leather, circa 1975
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and Chocolate Brown Leather, circa. 1975. Third generation (1971-1991) in excellent original condition. Cushions have just the righ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Antique, New and Vintage Seating

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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