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Seating For Sale
Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Checkered Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, mahogany, fabric, Europe, 1960s These chairs are designed in the distinctive style of the Art Deco movement. They feature a cubic framework characterized by clean lines a...
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1960s European Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Intricately Carved Pair of Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French Louis XVI carved painted armchairs or bergeres with new neutral high end upholstery,. Will add elegance to any room! Found in France outside Paris. H seat 17” x H a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Stunning vintage DS 11 modular sofa by De Sede Team for De Sede Swiss
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great De Sede DS-11 living set with original rich patinated leather!! Perfect configuration with 3 corners & poof. Designed by De Sede Team & produced by De Sede Swiss.. De Sede ha...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather

Swedish Designer, Daybed, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral printed fabric, red velvet and wood daybed or chaise longue designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 20.7” H x 35.4” W x 76” D All upholstered furniture can ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large chrome armchairs, with rounded tubes, in the art deco style; model by the designer Ralph Lauren Editions from the late 80s, seating redone and covered in a white boucl...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

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Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS-1025 Terazza Sofa, Set of Four, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
The de Sede Terrazza sofa is a distinctive and iconic piece of furniture designed by Ubald Klug in the 1970s. With its sculptural and layered appearance, the Terrazza sofa draws inspiration from natural landscapes, particularly the terraced hillsides and mountains in Switzerland. The Terazza sofa...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood

A fine set of 10 19th century original gilt Louis XV oval back side chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine set of 10 19th century French Louis XV hand carved and gilt oval back side chairs after a design by George Jacob. All original gilding . Recovered
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

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Giltwood

Vintage Sectional Pit Sofa by Kroehler Chocolate Brown Suede Like Fabric
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage 12 piece chocolate brown sectional pit sofa with suede like / velvet fabric. 24 cushions. Sections can be made into multiple configurations. Ve...
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20th Century North American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage curved sofa At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage sofa entirely restored and reupholstered with a red velvet. Brass feet. Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Frances White Oak Chair in Stone Washed Linen with Down Cushions
Located in Brea, CA
Frances White Oak Chair in Stone Washed Linen A beautiful heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm terracotta / brown / rust. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating

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Linen, Oak, Down

Exceptional pair of iconic Kaare Klint Mix Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A rare pair Kaare Klint and the iconic “Mix Chairs”, mahogany frame, upholstered in Nigerian goat hide and brass nails. Nigerian goat hide is very thick with natural patina, hence extremely durable due to its tight grain which with time gives the surface a beautiful sheen. Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark. An iconic piece of design and a collector's items. ABOUT Kaare Klint – the father of Danish Furniture Design – was also a pioneer in teaching. As head of the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen (1923-1954), he organised the department more as an architectural office, where he has lecturer, not only gave good advice but also sat down with the students at the drawings boards. Kaare Klint’s mix...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Le Bambole modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, composed by six pieces. All the pieces was repuholsterd.
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Cotton

Harper Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Harper Daybed is designed with scale just like our Harper Bed. The daybed is fully upholstered in a textured, soft-green fabric, and finished with an ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

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Walnut

A fine pair of 19th century Louis XV water gilt and carved bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Louis XV water gilt and large French bergere's. Custom silk upholstery. Water gilt still evident with the original gilding .
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

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Giltwood

Audacious English Roll Arm Sofa with Pull-Out Bed, in French Jacquard Velvet
Located in colima, MX
Our devilishly handsome rendition of the classic English Roll Arm sofa, in a luscious French Jacquard Velvet. This sofa was initially envisioned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Aesthetic Movement Seating

Materials

Jacquard, Velvet

Warren Platner Arm Chairs in Sapphire Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
Only 1 Platner chair remains. The other 2 have sold*** Available right now we have (1) Warren Platner Chair. Priced per chair these chairs are a sublime fusion of opulence and iconi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Luigi Crassevig Italian Bentwood Rocking Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic 1970s Italian bentwood and woven cane rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig. Visually striking and perfectly proportioned frame features elegantly hand-crafted blonde bentw...
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1970s Italian Bohemian Vintage Seating

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Cane, Bentwood

Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery, on rosewood legs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Lambs Wool Hide
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with natural colour lambs wool hide. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Ma...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Sheepskin

System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark. Covered in its original, soft dark chocolate brown leather with de...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of four. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Beech

A-Chair Indoor in Chilli Pepper by Xavier Pauchard & Tolix, US
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, the A-chair met with worldwide success from the beginning. It has been imitated but never equaled! Before becoming part of the collections at the Vitra Museum, the MOMA, the Pompidou Centre and the highly renowned architect Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye, the A Chair was part of "Le Normandie" ocean liner’s furniture in 1935, lined café patios and equipped hospitals, the American army and cities before settling in private homes. Still manufactured by hand in Burgundy in our workshop, just as with all of our furniture, the A-chair remains an icon in today’s design world. Available in steel for the Tolix Maison version, in stainless steel for the Tolix Outdoor...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Seating

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Steel

Eames Aluminium Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Eames Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing minimal wear to arm that we can polish out if requested....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal, Aluminum

1960s Set of Three Model 28 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Nicos Zographos
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Three model 28 lounge chairs having rich black leather seats with deep button tufting and welt cord detailing on stainless steel frames.
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1690s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

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Stainless Steel

1950s Set of Four Model 675 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of dining chairs with exposed walnut frames supporting floating laminated seats and sculptural back rests, both covered in vintage upholstery. Designed in 1953 as a component o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Set of 8 Danish High Back "Oxford" Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of eight swiveling armless high back "Oxford" chairs on five-point satin cast aluminum bases in vibrant mauve vintage upholstery.  
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum

Pair of Anton Lucas Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1925
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Anton Lucas and produced in Leiden, The Netherlands circa 1925. The frames are made of solid oakwood, with a geometric front detail in Mac...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Macassar, Oak

Moroccan Handmade Dark Leather Brown Pouf or Ottoman, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This eye-catching handstitched genuine dark leather pair of Moroccan Poufs will lend an air of regal majesty to your den or living room. Handcrafted in leather by master artisans and...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Seating

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Leather

Single Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Height Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy rustic oak Brutalist bar stool. In original condition, with visible wear and nice patina. Foot rest is 12.5" above floor. Weight is approx 30 lbs. Wear is consistent with its a...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Oak

Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Samson Berman Monumental Platform Seating Suite
Located in South Charleston, WV
Samson Berman studio, NY, USA, circa 1955. Integrated illuminated tandem chair platform, walnut, brass, lighting. 121.5 wide x 41.5 deep and changeable ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Brass, Steel

Set of 8 Klismos Wood Dining Chairs in Style of Stewart MacDougall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 Klismos wood dining chairs in style of Stewart Macdougall for Glenn of California.
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20th Century Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Leather Seven Office Chair, Model 3117, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Series 7™ 3117 swivel chair is manufactured by the world-famous Danish furniture company Fritz Hansen. The chair is made of black leather and has an elegant design with legs in c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 12
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of twelve. These chairs represent tim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Iron

Set of Six Dining Chairs after Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished and solid set of six early 1950's Italian dining chairs in the manner of Ico Parisi with original green Skai covered zigzag spring seat unit. See our separate...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Mahogany

Hans Wegner JH-507 Armchair in Teak and Leather
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a very rare teak armchair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen in 1950. The JH-507 in teak and leather was only produced in limited quantities and is a hard piece to find. The chair boasts the original leather on its seat back, and it appears that the upholstery on the seat itself has been recovered in the last few decades. Some age-related wear is visible in the seat back upholstery (see photos for details) while the seat cushion leather is in wonderful condition. In addition to being a collectible item designed by an iconic name in mid-century modern furniture, this Hans Wegner JH...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

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Sheepskin

Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
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1990s North American Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid walnut wood frame construction. Johnson Chair Co is the...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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PVC, Walnut

One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Best known for his interiors, Mr. Bennett`s projects include residence in New York, London, Venice and Rome, as well as his own quarter, a Manhattan apartment atop the Dakota, a coun...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

Large Belgium Teак Armchairs Zen by Olivier De Schrijver
Located in Sofia, BG
Grands fauteuils by Olivier de Schrijver (born in 1958) in teak. Model Zen with teak wavy headband, comfortable armrests and base, curved seats, Belgium, 2020.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Seating

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Teak

Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Stainless Steel

Gaulino Easy Chair by Oscar Tysquets black lacquered ashwood, contemporary
Located in Barcelona, ES
“The challenge was to design a light armchair, not too high, using wood and leather. At the beginning, it was going in a different direction, but after making various models, prototypes and considering BD’s design team’s different perspectives on the matter, the result has inevitably drawn toward what is now the Gaulino chair, which was designed nearly 30 years ago. We did not envision it so, but the ergonomics and the aesthetic coherence of this piece has taken us toward a solution much like the Gaulino chair, an heiress of Gaudí and Mollino, and have decided to conserve the name.” OSCAR TUSQUETS The Gaulino Easy Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating

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Hide, Ash

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Minerva" Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Minerva" Settee. Produced by France & Daverkosen. Has F & D Metal Label.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Straw, Wood

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

Modern Geometric Aluminum "Helium" Stackable Stool by Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Helium stool is a lightweight aluminum stool finished in a durable powdercoat that is suitable for interior and exterior use. Multiples can be stacke...
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2010s American Modern Seating

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Aluminum

Eames 670 Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
One of the most iconic designs of the Mid Century period the Eames 670 lounge chair with 671 ottoman . In the very desirable soft black leather and enhanced even further with a rich ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Aluminum

French Carved Wood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of four wood chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Carved legs with beautiful carved wood design on backs. Original velvet seats in great vintage condition. Origin...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

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Metal

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

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Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” easy chairs for Cassina, 1967, Italy, set of four. These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and h...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 side chair 1 armchair Reupholste...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Milo Baughman style 6 Piece Cube Sofa Sectional Selig Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa. We believe this set was made by Selig as we have had this style sofa many times. This set includes 3 corner sections meas...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

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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