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Seating For Sale
Color:  Blue
1970s Bright Blue Mullca Stacking Dining Chair, Beech Seat, Various Quantity
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Bright blue mullca stacking dining chair – beech seat – various quantities available 1970s Bright blue mullca stacking dining chair – beech seat – various quantities available...
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Tall Side Table by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall side table DS-5020/61 by De Sede. Available in two different heights, this elegant table construction presents itself in a cylindrical shape, encased all-round in high-quality l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden. Rex is an armchair that moves with the movements of the person seated. Changes in posture are not just permitted but even encouraged. The armchair presents itself in a novel architecture. The seat shell does not stop at the backrest as usual but extends to pelvis height instead. This is not only a stylish design element but the elementary basis for this sitting revolution. With the extended seat shell, the person seated assumes a different posture when leaning back: if you lean backwards, only the upper part of the backrest moves backwards. Following the movements of the body, this provides gentle support to the spine and the chest opens automatically. The person seated immediately feels a more open posture, which is accompanied by a freedom of sitting. Details: Standard configuration: Substructure coated in silk-grey. Mechanism resistance low. Upholstery and assembly: SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. High-quality strap suspension. Seat, back and armrest with supporting metal structure and integrated gas pressure spring suspension. Thread color tone on tone. Function: Shifts in weight adapt the seat and backrest inclination to the respective sitting position. This prevents the typical shearing forces. Armchair rotatable 360°. Headrest infinitely forward-adjustable. Mechanism resistance low or, on request, mechanism resistance strong (better for very large and/or heavy persons). Substructure: Coated in silk-grey or coated in black-grey on request. Available with coating in different color on request for a surcharge. High-gloss chrome-plated on request for a surcharge. Star base with glides for hard and soft floor coverings. Note: Lumbar support based on the latest ergonomic/medical knowledge. Loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Light Blue Velvet Upholstered 2 Seater Sofa New
Located in Madrid, ES
Light Blue Velvet Upholstered 2 seater sofa new. DATA SHEET: -Design sofa, 2 seats -Made with solid wooden structure. -High-density polyurethane foam. -Upholstered in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Blue Leather
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natural texture and a bit of whimsy....
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Leather

Italian Midcentury Armchairs by ISA Bergamo, Set of Two, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
ISA Bergamo is a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer of the 20th century known for its exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to producing high-quality pieces. This pair of 20th-century vintage Italian club...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

New Chester Premium 2 Seater Sofa, Navy Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
CHESTER PREMIUM 2 seater sofa, navy blue velvet upholstery -Design sofa, 2 seats. -Made with a solid wooden structure. -High density polyurethane foam. -Upholstered in na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather Fern & Teal Colours
Located in London, GB
And objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Boho Suzani Vanity Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vanity stool in a gorgeous shade of royal blue with mandala flowers embroidered on to it. Acquired in a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Early 20th Century Kazakhstani Seating

Materials

Textile

Pair of Biomorphic Concrete Stools, 1974
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of heavy (over 100 lbs each) cast concrete stools, signed Robinson, Florida, 1974. Unusual biomorphic design.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Concrete

1950s French Artprog Sky Blue Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Various Quantitie
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French ArtProg sky blue metal stacking outdoor chairs – various quantities available 1950s French ArtProg sky blue metal stacking ...
Category

1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Stool, Swivel, Blue, White, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Stool, Swivel, Blue, White Signed. According to Steven and Linda Rouland's 1999 book: "Knoll Furniture, 1938-1960", the tulip stool was originally called the pedestal stool (152 S) and was described as "foam rubber upholstered cushion on Aluminum base with fused plastic finish". Retains 320 Park Avenue label on the underside of the seat in addition to being stamped "BR 51...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Three-Cushion Blue Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
This is a midcentury sofa with blue upholster and wooden legs.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Swivel Chairs from Johanson Design Set of 5
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Set of 5 swivel chairs model Largo. Made by Johanson Design in Sweden. Good condition. Price for set of 5 chairs.
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Sofa in Customized Upholstery by the Apartment, Belgium
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Belgium, contemporary Sofa in customized upholstery by the Apartment. Measures: h 72 x w 132 x d 80 cm.
Category

2010s Belgian Seating

Materials

Textile

Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note, I have a matching pair of armchairs, see last picture. Executive armchair designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the earliest tilt mechanism. All original! The original blue vinyl is soft and comfortable, with a couple small repairs I made - see pictures. The padding is soft and everything works as it should. A very sturdy and comfy chair...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Bed Relax Atollo Blu Jeans Becchi Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Rocker Arm Chair
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Rocker Arm Chair This lovely Wrought Iron Rocker Cha...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair Armchair Turquoise Velvet Upholstered New
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair Armchair Turquoise Velvet Upholstered New DATA SHEET: -Design armchair -Made with solid wooden structure. -High-density polyurethane ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of four blue restored beech armchairs by Mart Stam. Style: Bauhaus Designer: Mart Stam Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Beech Plywood Ou...
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Upholstered Tubular Steel Stool, Germany, 2015
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist upholstered tubular steel stool, Germany, 2015.
Category

2010s German Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno chair is just that, world renowned for its modern architectural fo...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Restored Blue Armchairs by Mucke-Melder, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of two restored blue armchairs by Mucke-Melder. Maker: Mucke-Melder Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Chrome-plated Steel, High-quality Retro Upholstery Fabric...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 5-piece Cloverleaf Sofa. Seats at least 9 people in a very interestin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Wavy Chaise Lounge by Enrico Bartolini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury wave chaise lounge designed and manufactured by Enrico Bartolini in the united states, circa 1970s. This beautiful vintage chaise lounge ha...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armre...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Gufram Broken Bench by Snarkitecture, Blue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broken Series consists of broken mirror, broken square mirror, and broken bench. Each item is available in three colors: Grey, black (limited edition of 77), and white (limited editi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

1970s Bright Blue Mullca Stacking Dining Chair, Beech Seat, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Bright blue mullca stacking dining chair – beech seat – set of four 1970s Bright blue mullca stacking dining chair – beech seat – set of four. One of our most favourite chairs...
Category

1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armre...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Traditional or Hollywood Regency Blue Rolled Back Slipper Chair with Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Traditional or Hollywood Regency maybe some Cottagecore fully upholstered blue slipper chair with rolled back and straight tapered bl...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hollywood Regency Style Tufted Velvet Chaise
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful Hollywood Regency style chaise lounge. Deep tufting and nice gold wood frame. Perfect for your boudoir, daughters room, or even as a ...
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet

B&B Italia Model Arcadia Dining Leather Chair Paolo Piva Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Paolo Piva designed this dining chairs for B&B Italia. Model Arcadia in heavenblue leather colour and the insides from the feet are in black plastic. It fits well with memphis design...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Limited Edition USM NEW Uptown blue Central Lounge by Ben Ganz in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
USM NYC by Ben Ganz In collaboration with PIN–UP HOME. This limited-edition collection takes its conceptual cues directly from USM’s history as a modular system of architectural con...
Category

2010s Swiss Seating

Materials

Steel

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of iron chairs by Brazilian Modern Master Joaquim Tenreiro. Brazil, 1950 Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações Iron, woo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

John Caldwell for Brown Jordan Patio Sofas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Luxurious wrought aluminum patio and garden sofas designed by John Caldwell for Brown Jordan known as the Parkway cushion sofa with a sleek profile and s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Hive Sofa in Blue Velvet by AROUNDtheTREE
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
Most sofas reserve their beauty for the front. The hive sofa is not like most sofas. If when you look at it up front, the upholstered buds will definitely ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

White Marble Gamma Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
White marble gamma stool by Pietro Franceschini. Materials: Calacatta delicata marble Dimensions: W 70cm, L 35cm, H 45cm Available in other marbles. Pietro Franceschini Archit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Marble

Italian Mid-Century Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti $6,900.00 Chic Italian midcentury armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti with a slit back and tapering brass legs. Recovered ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Antique Blue Leather Wingback Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Generously proportioned antique wingchair with Mahogany frame and original blue leather upholstery. Serpentine top above a deep back, upholstered scroll arms with nail head detail th...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Seating

Materials

Metal

Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow dining chair, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass Available in: Mint green, light pink,...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud serpentine sofas made by Directional. These pair retain their original periwinkle blue ultra-suede fabric in nice vintage condition-some wear sp...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Cannaregio Modular Sofa with Footrest by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1986
Located in Halle, DE
Rare modular Cannaregio sofa by Gaetano Pesce. Postmodern / Memphis Design from 1986, manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Comes with original footrest in b...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Plato Pouf No 2 by Yasemin Toygar
Located in Geneve, CH
Plato pouf no 2 by Yasemin Toygar Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 46 cm Materials: satin brass, marble and onyx, blue velvet fabric Plato Collection ...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass

Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm. Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass. Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable height. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced arround 1960. Executed i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Sculptural Ribbon Lounge Chair, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Sculptural Ribbon Lounge Chair, 1980. Original upholstery. In the style of Pierre Paulin.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Shaw Walker Co. Mid-Century Blue Faux Leather and Steel Rolling Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rolling adjustable office chair with blue vinyl upholstery, silver metal frame with four wheels, and wooden armrests. (Shaw Wal...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Willy Guhl Blue Fiberglass Bench, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable midcentury floating bench by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. circa 1960s. Perfect minimal design as is common with the Swiss designer. Light weight but sturdy. The electric bl...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Parsons Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Milo Baughman style Parsons ottoman. Stunning midcentury Milo Baughman Parsons style upholstered ottoman. This gorgeous Hollywood Regency P...
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Arflex 1st Edition Lady 3 seater sofa
Located in London, GB
An original midcentury Arflex 3 seater Lady sofa, designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950's This sofa has been lovingly reupholstered by an expert master-craftsman in Tuscany using Pe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red Royal strang...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Aro Chair, Oceano by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, oceano by Ries Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm Materials:Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery. Also available: Merlot, black, yellow, mika, pi...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Lounge Chair Melitea by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor lounge chair Melitea by Luca Nichetto Dimensions: W79 x D65 x H69 Materials: Galvanized metal structure, seat in dark yellow/dark green/duck blue/...
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2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Aro Chair, Dark Blue by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, dark blue by Ries Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 67,5 cm Materials: Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery Also available: Merlot, black, mika, ocea...
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2010s Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Blue
Located in Madrid, ES
Taste the glance of a Luxurious way of Comfort. A pill to cure the lack of color, delicacy, creativity, and fun (its fringes will never stop moving and dancing). And, of course,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, and Royal red ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design black leather DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, made in the USA 1960's. Dark grey / black lea...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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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