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Seating For Sale
1950s Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Plywood and Camel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, mahogany plywood, faux leather, metal, Italy, 1950s These easy chairs embody an exquisite form made possible by the inherent quality of the plywood, resulting in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chair with Tubular Frames in Light Pink
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chair, pink fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame appea...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Guillerme & Chambron Oak Vanity Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, vanity table, oak, ceramics, mirror and fabric, France, 1970s. This dressing table is designed by the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. It features ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Mirror, Oak

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair with ottoman, model 1717-RC and 1841-O, fabric by Pierre Frey, walnut, brass, United States, 1960s The Havana set, designed by Ad...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Ribbon Chair is Pierre Frey Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful and amazingly comfortable Ribbon Chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. We reupholstered this chair in a Pierre Frey rich boucle' for an updated look.
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Batlló Chair by Spanish Modernist Antoni Gaudí
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Spanish Modernist Architect Antoni Gaudí in 1907, to be placed in the dining room of Casa Batlló, the Batlló Chair was one of the first signs of ergonomic furn...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Thonet Set of Twelve Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of twelve armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smoot...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Lacquer, Rush

Pair of Vintage Swedish Leather Armchairs by Sven Ellekaer
Located in London, GB
A smart, stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage Swedish leather armchairs by Sven Ellekaer. They were made in Sweden by Coja, they date from around the 1960-70’s. The qua...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Yoga Chairs in Patinated Leather by Erik Magnussen, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs with tubular steel frame and patinated leather. Designed by Erik Magnussen for Kevi. Made in Denmark 1970s
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Italian 1950's Pair of Walnut Shearling Ottomans
Located in Aspen, CO
Italy 1950's Pair of Walnut Ottomans Restored and Reupholstered in Shearling
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

"LC1" leather armchair, Le Corbusier, Cassina, 1960s.
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare "LC1" armchair, first Cassina edition No. 253, designed between 1964 and 1965. Originally created by the iconic trio Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in th...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of 20th Century Italian Fiandra Chairs by Magistretti
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 'Fiandra' Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, from the 1970s. These generous and sublimely comfortable chairs are finished with their original loosely fitted cover...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of "Biscia" leather chairs by Pascal Mourgue, 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of "Biscia" black leather chairs by Pascal and Olivier Mourgue, 1960s. This iconic model features a leather seat and backrest stretched over a tubular metal frame, with a distin...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Model "689" High-Back Beech Chairs for Ligne Roset, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ligne Roset is a well-established French furniture manufacturer and distributor. They were originally founded in 1860 in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, by Antoine Roset, with th...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Armchairs in the Manner of Berga Möbler, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The European perspective on cabinetmaking is exceptional, and wood is an omnipresent material in mid-century modernism. This sumptuous rounded armchairs feature the immediately recog...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of "Krokus" Lounge Chairs by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden 1968
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer Lennart Bender worked for major design companies in Sweden and abroad during the 20th century, including Electrolux, Ericsson, and Sony, and taught industrial design...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf-Sheepskin Moonlight/Oak- by Viggo Boesen for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Petra VB3 Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort. The Petra lounge c...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

France Pair of Brutalist Ottomans
Located in Aspen, CO
Spectacular French Brutalist Ottomans Reupholstered
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2010s French Seating

Materials

Wood

French living room set in 1910
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
ADRIEN KARBOWSKY (1855-1945) & ROBERT DAMON (XIXèmee-XXème), attributed to living room set furniture including a bench and a pair of sycamore armchairs with armrests forming curved l...
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1910s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sycamore

Clara Armchair
Located in Mexico City, MX
This piece is part of the Sixth Collection form mob. Armchair with solid wood structure with an oil finish; upholstered seat and back cushion; hard leather details. The armrests prov...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

NOOM Home Flock CS1 Chair Red Boucle
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed By Kateryna Sokolova The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Ash

Pair of Vintage Chrome and Rattan Armchairs by Dirk Van Sliedrecht
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of high back armchairs, made in Holland in the 1960’s. These were designed by Dirk Van Sliedrecht, and made by Gebroeders Jonkers. They are of super quality, and are...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Chrome

1960s, reupholstered Danish armchair, stool, genuine sheepskin "Wellington".
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair with ottoman. Quality, New Zealand genuine sheepskin "Wellington", beech wood armrest and legs, springs in the seat are retained. Brow...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Teak

Roche Bobois Mah Jong Missoni Kenzo Sofa by H.Hopfer set of 20 cushions/seats
Located in Milano, MI
Multicolored modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois In 1971. The Couch claims total freedom of form, function and color, all embellished with Kenzo and Missoni Fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

"W/S Stone” Armchair by Alma Ebeniste
Located in PARIS, FR
“W/S Stone” Armchair/Chair by Alma Ébéniste. Black mica marquetry set with brass and finished with a "gunmetal" patina. Heavily inspired by the 1930s, the W/S chair features lines t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Armchairs
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This exquisite pair of mid-century modern armchairs embodies both luxury and comfort, making them a perfect addition to any sophisticated interior. Upholstered in rich ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'F-444' Easy Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, F-444 easy chair, metal and cognac leather, the Netherlands, circa 1962. This cognac leather F-444 chair is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 196...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Velvet Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles,...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern yet traditional spindle back bench from the 1960s. It is very well made from solid wood and finished in black satin lacquer.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt. Brutalist style armchair in beech. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, by. Brustalist, or Africanizing, style armchair, in beech, with its straw seat and reclining backrest. French work realized in the 1960s. Dimensions: H 87 x W 66 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Beech

HOLLYHOCKS Velvet Bottoman - Spring
Located in New York, NY
Reminiscent of the lush colour and luminous cheerfulness found in Gustav Klimt's paintings of flower gardens, HOLLYHOCKS was created especially for House of Hackney by American artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Italian Midcentury Velvet Armchairs by Ezio Longhi for Elam, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish pair of Italian lounge chairs model ’MITZI’, well designed by Ezio Longhi for Elam in the 1950s. The structures are in lacquered ebonized wood and the condition of the perio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Perla Armchairs by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Perla Armchairs with original velvet upholstery by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo. Made in Italy circa 1952.
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Monti Armchair in Pistachio (Small Model) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Monti is an enveloping armchair with a wave-shaped back, upholstered with velvet, and raised on four balls feet in lacquered wood. Made with an oak structure and topped with high...
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2010s French Other Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Fabric

Italian Midcentury Side Chair after Gio Ponti with Gold and Ivory Cut Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Italian midcentury side chair after Gio Ponti with gold yellow and ivory cut velvet, circa 1950s. So many details, where to begin. The b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully stylized Art Moderne Settee Sofa Loveseat from 1940's Sweden. Upholstered in original cherry red velvet. Price includes reupholstery in COM fa...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa in Green Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa in Green Velvet, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green mohair velvet made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1940s. Curved t...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Morrison 3-Seater Sofa by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Morrison 3-Seater Sofa by Somaschini Dimensions: W 290 x D 109 x H 55 cm Materials: Solid wood and plywood structure padded with polyurethane foam in different densities. Seat cushio...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood

Dunbar Adjustable Tank Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare adjustable tank chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original bleached mahogany frame and cane in wonderful condition. Reupholstered in a custom felted wool fabric. Frank Llo...
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1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Tulu Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon, 1968
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Set of 4 Tulu chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama with original upholstery in velvet. Structure in chrome-plated steel rod, rubber and synthetic wool padding. One of the very firs...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Viscontea armchairs with original upholstery in velvet, 1987
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Pair of Viscontea armchairs by Ufficio Progetti Gavina. Rigid polyurethane structure, original upholstery in velvet. Born from the redesign and engineering of Sanluca armchair by Ac...
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1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

1950s 'Hunting' Lounge Chairs with Ottomans in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs with ottomans, oak, fabric, rope, Germany, 1950s Modest set of two lounge chairs with two ottomans. These relaxing hunting chairs show a basic minimal design w...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Oak

Slope Arm Sofa, Upholstered in Beige Patterned Silk, Baker Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Comfortable, sloped arm sofa with a single cushion and block-style legs made by Baker Furniture. The plush cushioning offers exceptional support, making it ideal for lounging or ente...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1992
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1992. Beautiful Charles Eames Lounge chair with ottoman in desirable smooth black leather. Chair has beautiful che...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

1970s Curved Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet
Located in Toronto, CA
Curved sofas are having a new heyday, so why not capitalize on the trend with something vintage? This dramatic piece by Milo Baughman (1923 – 2003) for Thayer-Coggin brings a gracefu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Mohair Sofa and Chair Circa 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a fine mid-century living room set that brings one back to the 1940's even at a glance. Crafted in Sweden, the original mohair upholstery is instantly evocative of Scandinavi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pagrù Chairs by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Spaceage, Set of 2
Located in Torino, IT
Pagrù Chairs by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Spaceage, Set of 2
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1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Classic Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Design ! Amazing quality ! Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger Furniture.. c.late 1940's -1950s.. Retains original blue cotton velvet fabric upholstery, Fab...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Restored Mid-Century Rattan Day Bed Frame w/ Woven Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Original Mid-Century rattan day bed frame seamlessly melds modern design with tropical charm. It has a 3-strand head and footboards that double as armrests, and the top is unique...
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1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Denmark 1950's Modernist Shearling Chair with Walnut Legs
Located in Aspen, CO
Denmark 1950's Modernist Chair with Walnut Legs Restored & Reupholstered in Shearling
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1950s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Jacques Adnet Daybed, with Saint-Gobain, Circa 1950, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Jacques Adnet Daybed, with Saint-Gobain, Circa 1950, France Rare. Black lacquered base with gilt detail and Saint-Gobain glass sides. Original leather Very decorative p...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Sofa Highback, 2011
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Sofa Highback, 2011 paper label for Design Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra 2011 chromed and painted steel, polished aluminium, fibreglass ...
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2010s French Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Six Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Votre Maison has left an indelible mark on the history of French design with models created by Robert Guillerme along with his partner Jacques Chambron. This set of chairs is a perfe...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Cassina Cab Leather Chairs by Mario Bellini
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful set of two Cab Chairs in leather hide, designed by Mario Bellini in 1976. Manufactured by Cassina in circa 1990s. The set consists of four cab 412 dining chairs covered in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Palle Stool by K.J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden, 70s in Pine
Located in Halle, DE
Rare “Palle” stool in pine wood. Produced in the 1970s by K.J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden. More a room object than seating furniture. Straight sides with seat recess. Great patina. O...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Modular sofa or living room set in terracotta velvet by Beka, France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful modular living room set, made in France in the 1970 by Beka. Composed of 2 armchairs, 1 angle and 1 convertible sofa in terracotta velvet. Warm and comfortable. Good condit...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hans J. Wegner GE-300/4 Sofa Getama Denmark 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-300 / 4 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960s for Getama Denmark. Legs in solid oak and original blue Kvadrat wool fabric. Needs a new upholstery/fabric. Ask for price (if int...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Mid-Century "Del Ray" Chairs by B.F. Huntley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the charm of American Mid-Century Modern design with this funky set of dining chairs built by the B.F. Huntley Furniture Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Borrowin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

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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