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Seating For Sale
Mid-Century Italian Wingback Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian leather wing back chairs in the style of Poalo Buffa's design. Bright yellow leather fabric with curved lines and wood legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, dark beech ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Confidential Corner Sofa Burgundy Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, sectional sofa, model 'Confidential', leather, Italy, 1972 In 1972, Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli designed a distinctive s...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

A Pascal Mourgue “Fabio” Lounge Chair
Located in Conwy, GB
A leather and chromed tubular steel “Fabio” lounge chair by Pascal Mourgue for Sedia-Steiner.
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Chrome

A Low Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, modern, low, round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure gold mohair fabric with solid oak feet. Custom size and fabric options ava...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
An original “Papa Bear” chair designed by Danish design master Hans J. Wegner for the furniture maker A.P. Stolen in the 1950s. While Wegner is primarily known for his inventiveness;...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Studio B.B.P.R. Sofa in Purple Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. (B.B.P.), sofa, reupholstered in “Teddy Mohair Amethyste 010” by Pierre Frey, stained beech, stained walnut, Italy, design 1939, production 1940s. This sofa, desig...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech, Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair 'Elmyre' in Green Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, fabric, oak, France, 1960s Beautiful 'Elmyre' element designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron. The chair consist of a ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian modern chairs with armrests in wood and black metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs with armrests in wood and black metal, 1970s Pair of light wooden chairs with black painted metal inserts. The wooden seat and back are squared. The  round sect...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1940s Wingback Chair by Danish Furniture Maker
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful wingback chair made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s. The framework is made from oak and is upholstered in a beautifully woven striped textile, in very good origina...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Heywood-Wakefield M568C Club Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Here is a very nice pair of Open Arm Tub Chair, Ladies' Club Chairs model # M568C by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1951. Manufactured from 1951-58. Our team stripped these chairs down to ...
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1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, France, 1940s These lounge chairs embody the stylistic elegance of the Art Deco period, blending the refined aesthetic of the 1930s and 1940s. The f...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Leather

Postmodern French Sofa in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, stainless steel, velvet, France, late 1960s This sofa grabs attention with its modern substantial design, combining a sturdy stainless steel frame with decorative velvet cushi...
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1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen, Original Egg Chair and Ottoman, dated 1968, by Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen Early 'Egg' chair, model no. 3317, designed 1958, with ottoman this example manufactured in February 1968 (dated to label on base) This is an original old chair with a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

A George III Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in London, GB
A George III Carved Mahogany Sofa With beautifully shaped back, and gently scrolling arms, on carved cabriole legs on brass casters, the mahogany surface perfectly untouched and wit...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. Pair of 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Checkered Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., pair of lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968. The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vib...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

"Contour" Dining Chair by Donzella
Located in New York, NY
Black-painted iron chair with a modern industrial spirit. Upholstered seat and back. Highly sculptural and solid to sit in. Also available as shown in polished nickel, polished bras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

George III Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine shaped back and straight seat with loose cushion, out scrolled arms, raised on square section legs with stretchers. A Classic form with colorful hand done needlepoi...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Seating

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Mahogany

Eclipse Fiberglass Upholstered Ottoman by Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The base is made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable and suitable for extended outdoor life. Th...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Stools with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Exceptional pair of Gustavian stools, made in Sweden circa 1810. Beautiful, original ivory painted finish. Sinuous hand-carved wood frames with floral motifs. Notable provenance, sou...
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Linen

Lovely 18th Century Style Polychrome Painted Window Seat Ornate Floral Carvings
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Luxury hand carved 18th century style polychrome painted window seat depicting hand carved flowers. A truly stunning piece, the en...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

John Van Koert For Drexel K60 Dining Chairs in Scalamandre Vinyl
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K60 Arm Chairs and Side Chairs, circa 1950s. Built like tanks, this large set of eight spindle back beauties have been restored to lovely condition. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather, Fruitwood

Louis XVI Style Carved And Gilded Wood Stool Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Style Carved And Gilded Wood Stool Circa 1880
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Cassina LC2 leather sofa in natural leather designed by Le Corbusier
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle, trois places or mostly named LC2 three-seater Sofa. Late 1990ies edition in beautiful natural leather, manufactured by Cassina, Italy. N...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George Smith Style Brown Linen Club Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
George Smith Style Brown Linen Club Armchair, with braided trim on four turned mahogany tapered legs. 32.5" H x 33" W x 36" D; seat: 19" H.
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Linen

Per Olof Scotte for Ikea Model Premaiär- 69 Chair
By IKEA
Located in London, GB
The Model Premaiär- 69 was designed by Per Olof Scotte for Ikea in the 1950s, its design is reminiscent of Karin Mobrings's "Natura". Sotte's chairs feature soft curved lines that cr...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

“Grégoire” Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Grégoire” lounge chair by the French designer duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron is a stunning blend of soft form and geometric linear structure. The fluid lines thought...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oak Lounge Chair with Striped Cushions, The Netherlands 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This 1960s oak lounge chair, originating from the Netherlands, mirrors typical Dutch mid-century furniture - embodying simplicity and functionality. Mid-century modern furniture was ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

“Krister” Armchair by Arne Norell for AB Arne Norell, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Krister” armchair is among Swedish design icon Arne Norell’s cosiest works. This high-back armchair’s comfort is equalled by its stylishness and elegance. The chair is raise...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Armchairs in Longhair Sheepskin, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The classic mid-century furniture design principles are all present in this armchair model, as it is functional, well-crafted, and free of unnecessary ornamentation. Mid-century mode...
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Greene Street chair by Gaetano Pesce for Vitra, 1984
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare collector item chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Vitra, 1984. This chair was called the Greene Street chair and was called after his studio in NY in the Greene Street. The ...
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1980s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1970s Large Streamlined Sectional Sofa in Brown Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, velvet, Europe, 1970s Presenting an exquisite modular sofa set, consisting of three regular and three corner pieces, designed to form a grand constellation within th...
Category

1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

1970s Post-Modern Streamlined Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, Europe, 1970s Presenting a lovely lounge chair made in the 1970s. The design showcases streamlined curves and precise geometric forms, allowing for flexible an...
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Marco Comolli 'CP1' Lounge Chair in Beige Corduroy and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, lounge chair, lacquered wood, mahogany, leather, corduroy fabric, Italy, 1965.  A design by Marco Comolli, strong, sincere, and elegant, the frie...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, fabric, Italy, 1960s These dining chairs of Italian origin have a strong resemblance to Augusto Savini’s 'Pamplona' chair (1965) and Afra & Tobia Scar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian Rustic Bench in Woven Straw and Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, chestnut, straw, Italy, 1950s Provincial carved bench, embodying the perfect balance of rustic charm and a sense of robustness. The frame is crafted with elegance, showcasing...
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1950s Italian Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Chestnut

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, lounge chair, model 'Confidential', leather, Italy, 1972 In 1972, Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli designed a distinctive lou...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen Pair of Easy Chairs in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Lund and Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, pair of lounge chairs, model 'BO 911', leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, Denmark, 1979 Designed by Jørgen Lund and Ole Larsen, thes...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Set of Eight Chairs in Red Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, set of eight dining chairs, model '122', walnut, velvet, 1967 This Italian set designed by Vico Magistretti features a remarkable sculpted back that is...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

'His and Hers' Set of Early 20th Century Wicker Lounge Chairs, Heywood-Wakefield
Located in Southampton, NY
A 'His and Hers' Set of Two Early 20th Century Wicker Lounge Chairs by Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company. This pair of armchairs features a classic wicker design, characteristic o...
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Early 20th Century American Seating

Materials

Wicker

"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s. Original cover made of high-quality black-purple iridescent fabric. The backrests of th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

"675 MARALUNGA" armchair & Stool, Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
"675 MARALUNGA" armchair with stool based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s. Original cover made of high-quality, black-purple iridescent fabric. The...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Rare late 18th Century dug-out chair from the Pyrenees
Located in Ghent, BE
Rare late 18th C. dug-out chair from the Pyrenees. Hewn from the trunk of a pine tree with chestnut slab seat. Incredible texture and wear with numerous age old repairs. Highly scul...
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Late 18th Century Andorran Antique Seating

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Regence Beechwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely carved frame and very sturdy with caning in excellent condition. Includes a loose cushion. From a Fifth Ave New York estate.
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1730s French Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set of 6 Solid pine wood and leather Brutalist Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 6 brutalist solid pinewood dining chairs from the 1970s. Bulky chairs with amazing seating comfort because of the slightly curved top of the backrest. Cream leather strap seat...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of French V. Verge Brown Leather Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brown leather studded back club chairs made in France. The label on the wood leg reads, "L 'Atelier Du Siege V. Verge Decorateur Toulouse" in French, which translates to "The...
Category

20th Century French Seating

Materials

Brass

European Tufted Brown Leather Steel Studded Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
French made brown leather club chair with a tufted back and studded details. Please refer to the pictures for a full view of the condition. Good condition with surface wear from prio...
Category

20th Century European Seating

Materials

Brass

Jas Shoolbred Walnut Hall Bench
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5632 Fine quality Late Victoria / Edwardian walnut hall bench, having solid and figured walnut top with fluted and shaped ends, fluted rails and turned legs united by stretchers. T...
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Early 20th Century English Seating

Materials

Walnut

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model 670/671, Herman Miller, USA, 1970s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model 670/671 for Herman Miller, USA Rosewood veneer shell with feather filled buttoned original chocolate leather upholstery. Herman...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Regal leather English Chesterfield club armchair in a striking red color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stately leather club chair, with its luxurious appearance is, despite its modest size, a fantastic addition for any lover of chesterfield furniture. Don't miss your chance to br...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Beautiful armchair made of sheepskin with a sleek finish
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful sheepskin leather armchair, thanks to its timeless design, can easily be placed in nearly any space. It features a sleek finish and is truly a sight to behold. The arm...
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20th Century Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Antique leather 3-seater chesterfield sofa with excellent character and patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning antique 3-seater leather chesterfield sofa is the embodiment of ultimate luxury. Its backrest and armrests feature the original leather, while the seat has been reuphol...
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19th Century Chesterfield Antique Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Beautiful set of six Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, brown leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Set of Six Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer: Cassina Model: Cab 412 Material: Brown leather with steel internal fram...
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1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Ensemble de canapés Togo velours beige de Michel Ducaroy, LIGNE ROSET
Located in Busserolles, FR
Iconique ensemble de canapés "Togo" conçu par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset dans les années 1970. Cet ensemble se compose de 4 pièces, un canapé deux places, une chauffeuse une pl...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Very sturdy chairs with tree cutout in splats. Crinoline stretchers.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Oak, Yew

Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish, elegant and timeless giant swivel tub chair model no. 3406 by American modernist Milo Baughman. His designs are forward-thinking and distinctive, yet unpretentious. This is ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
An amazing Art Deco pair of club chairs from France. Recently refurbished and recovered in a beautiful mustard mohair. A unique shape and large scale design make this pair extra spec...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mohair

French Minimalist Morris Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful pair of oak and leather Morris-style chairs from France, circa 1940. Dark, smooth wood and amazing army green leather. Crossbar and notches create three levels of reclin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

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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