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Seating For Sale
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Bad Sofa by Vanessa Tambelli
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
The slim silhouette of the Bad Sofa by Vanessa Tambelli is somewhat deceiving. Due to its super-thick seat, this sofa is ultra comfortable and features height-adjustable back cushion...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Perennial Pouf by Silvia Refaldi
Located in Milan, IT
This pouf comes with a cushion that is suitable for outdoor use. Made from galvanized, powder-coated, stainless steel, its shape and lines recall perennial plants that return to life...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Amazing Sofa 3-Seat Frame Made Solid Wood and Metal Wire Customizable
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Willem H. Gispen Dutch Original ‘302’ Armchair for Kembo
Located in Voorburg, NL
Outstandingly beautiful Willem H. Gispen ‘302’ easy chairs, designed in 1954 by W.H Gispen for Kembo - grey painted metal frame matched with original Bl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Beautiful Pouf Frame Made of Solid Timber and Wood Quilted Fabric
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Fabric

Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.
Category

1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Laced Rawhide Lounge Chairs form the Antalya Collection by McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of laced rawhide lounge chairs form the "Antalya Collection" by McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2010s. The Antalya lounge chair is one of the most iconic pieces o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Resin, Upholstery

Beautiful Ottoman Frame Made of Solid Timber and Wood Unique Design
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vittorio Purple Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
This lively and charming pouf will add an accent of whimsical sophistication to any living room or bedroom vanity. Resting on a beechwood structure with...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Gimme Shelter" Two-Seat Sofa with Steel Frame and Base by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Gimme Shelter" is a two-seat sofa, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam over internal steel frame and base in varnish...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Awaiting, H Stool Brass and Velvet
Located in Roma, IT
This stool can be considered a "spin-off" of the Awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone, 2016. A classic yet contemporary brass structure designed by Gi...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

La Metal Arredo, Paderno D. Milano set of 6 High Back Dinning Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 High Back dining Chairs. Each chair is like a piece of art. Reupholstered in a cobalt blue suede. Manufactured by La Metal Arredo, Paderno D. Mil...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Balão Armchair
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Traditional in the Northeast, the Saint John festival was the inspiration for the Balão Armchair, starting the namesake, that has the tradition of warn the people the parties were ab...
Category

2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category

1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Wired Italic Chaise Outdoor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Wired Italic Chaise takes its cues from the Wired family yet the spokes are all angled forward- thus the name Italic. Outdoor chaise comprised of powder coated stainless steel tu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Sofa Geo by Wittmann by Jorgen Kastholm Leather Seating Collectors Item Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare Wittmann sofa designed by Jorgen Kastholm for Karl Wittmann / Austria. This collectors item was only produced in small quantities between 19...
Category

1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

"Le Blu Lagoon" Hand-painted Three-Piece Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by Yves Klein, this hand-painted three piece sofa by Naomi S. Clark features abstract brushstrokes to evoke the choppy Mediterranean sea. As...
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Foam, Abalone, Canvas

Wingback Chair, Design and Manufacturing by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wingback chair - Design and manufacturing by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. The chair comes with it´s original manufacture label. It´s tapered legs feature brass casings. The chair ne...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Richard Frinier Pair of NXT Chaise Lounges by Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
These striking chaise lounges were designed by award winning outdoor furniture designer Richard Frinier as part of his "NXT Collection". The architectural frames of expertly crafted ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

1965, Verner Panton, Rare Purple Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,check last five pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) From the early 1950s, Panton had dreamt of making a stackable, cantilevered plastic chair all in one piece. In 1956, he designed the S Chair which can be considered a forerunner of the Panton chair. He saw it as an item of furniture in which the back, seat and legs were made of the same material and in one continuous piece. It was first produced in 1965. Panton made a series of sketches and design drawings for the Panton chair in the 1950s. In 1960, he created his first model, a plaster-cast, in collaboration with Dansk Akrylteknik. In the mid-1960s, he met Willi Fehlbaum, who, unlike many other producers, was fascinated with the drawings of his legless chair...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Polyester

Beautiful Armchair Frame Made Solid Timber and Wood Down Feather Backrest
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Customizable Artifort Ondo Sofa by René Holten
Located in New York, NY
Rising from the arm, the seat and back fuse together into the other arm. Simple principles provide the best design for a comfortable sofa. A sparse supporting frame allows the seat a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style chrome flat bar settee loveseat sofa. The chair features a sleek polished chrome frame with blue upholstered seat and armrests...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Ermes Pentagon Pouf Ink Cowhide and Antique Brass Plinth
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Ermes Pouf from Casa Botelho - a funky and functional addition to any room! This pentagon-shaped pouf is a perfect balance of visual intrigue and versatility. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel, Brass

Opus Garden Magenta Chair with Armrests by Carlo Rampazzi
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning chair is defined by an open and aetherial silhouette that conveys simplicity, comfort, and stability. Evoking a classic style, the frame is made of hand-bent iron rods ...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Iron

Fade Drum, Lavender Cement by Fernando Mastrangelo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exploration in the softness and subtly of the materials, the made-to-order drum has a hollow cavity and is cast entirely from hand-dyed cement. Poured in individual hand-dyed laye...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Cement

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas & Antique Brass Modular Sectional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our sectionals are great ways to customize your space and create the ultimate lounge spaces. Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller, USA...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Cabine Gigogne Pampelonne by Ego Paris
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
Like a contemporary vision of an emblematic waterfront figure, the Beach Nested Cabins revisit the traditional concept of beach houses and become an outdoor furniture, playful and fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line Bra Bohag in the 1950s. The model was shown at the very well known H55 exhibition ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll International, Inc. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition. The blue vinyl sli...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Blackened Steel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space. Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Brass Chair - Extra Wide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space. This particular option features an extra wide seat of 36" for a roomy lounge option. Inspired by a...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto: Points of Contact (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the catalogue for an exhibition at the Alvar Aalto Museum in 1994. With essays by Aalto himself, Kirmo Mikkola, Juhani Pallasmaa, Kristian Gullichen and Kaarina Mikonran...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Paper

Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Rounded Back Armchairs in Purple Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning pair of American 1950s mid century armchairs in lavender velvet. Experience true luxury and elegance with this magnificent pair ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Brass Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Copper Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience. This loveseat comes with removable cushion covers to allow for easy cleaning should the need arise. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this highly customizable loveseat you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your home and lifestyle  - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Loveseat is upholstered in indigo canvas. Our indigo cotton canvas is hand dyed using a chemical free process resulting in unique texture and color variations from piece to piece. As with all naturally dyed materials, this canvas will be prone to fading in direct sunlight and will change color slowly over time. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber for added softness and comfort. Sitting atop an antique copper plated...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Brass Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Corner Chair can be used as a standalone piece, or as part of a modular sectional with other Inheritance pieces. Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alon...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modern Biomorphic Lounge Chairs by Weiman, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning Avant Garde lounge/slipper chairs by Weiman Furniture are no exception. From their visually striking silhouette to their overstuffed, over-sized frames, stylish comfort is of top priority; they are minimalist. Upholstered in a luxurious sapphire blue silk dupioni fabric...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Adjustable Swivel Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of adjustable height swivel chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, Retain original Girard naugahyde padded fiberglass shell as well as early cast aluminum 4-star base,,...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Blackened Steel Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Armchair by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Purple Violet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armc...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

fantastic Sofa frame made in solid timber and Wood Pillows on the back
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric

IHand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Copper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space. Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Wired Italic Lounge Chair and Ottoman 'Indoor'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wired Italic lounge takes its cues from the Wired Family yet the spokes are all angled forward- thus the name Italic. This juxtaposition between the forward leaning spokes and an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Wrought Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful, sturdy wrought iron rocking chair of generous proportions. The iron retains most of its original green paint, and is delicately adorned with curlicued details. Upholstered...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Chrome Steelcase Chairs in Violet
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of chrome steelcase chairs in violet. The remarkable color and condition of these chairs is amazing. So strong and sturdy! These chairs are kid friendly...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Polished Brass Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chaise Longue
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare George Nelson chaise longue for Herman Miller. Heavy chromed steel frame with newer upholstery.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Sofa with Blue Mohair And Polished Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful the Flute Sofa is one of Troy Smith's best sellers. Built to exacting standar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Lounge Chair, Restored, Purple Maharam Fabric and Brass Legs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large and very comfortable lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber. Expertly reupholstered in purple Maharam Hallingdal fabric. Polished brass tubular legs.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of William Armbruster Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sinuous and sculptural pair of armless lounge chairs in polished stainless steel with new upholstery. Designed by William Armbruster and produced by Edgewood Furniture, circa 1954. Armbruster’s work was widely recognized in its day, including MoMA Good Design selections. This chair design was featured in Furniture Forum...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Fine Carved Limestone Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant form open work style fine carved limestone stools from Northern part of China, circa 1920.
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Limestone

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very rare and rather exceptional sofa compact by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This example is special for a few reasons. It is a very early model as evidenced by the centre metal bracket. It is also a folding example. Later pieces were fixed in place. This sofa also retains the original vintage Alexander Girard "giant stripe" textile. A very rare thing as most were reupholstered of originally upholstered in a basic vinyl or wool . This textile and construction dates the sofa to approx. 1959. This is most likely the best example of a vintage Sofa Compact available for sale. A true museum example. From Herham Miller website: Why “compact” for a sofa that’s six feet wide and seats three? The clean profile of the Eames sofa compact...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design Pink Armchair with Footrest Barcelona 2018
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair with footrest Manufactured by Guillermo Santomá Edition Side Gallery Barcelona, 2018. Pladur structure, foam, latex painting. Guillermo Santomá is a designer living and wor...
Category

2010s Spanish Seating

Materials

Foam, Latex

Iron Slat Bench from France in Blue Suede, 1950's
Located in Phoenix, AZ
One iron and suede slat bench from France, circa mid-1950s. This example has a powder coated iron frame and has been newly upholstered in bright blue suede. Price listed is per bench. We have one single bench...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Two Italian Lounge Chairs in Blue and White
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two lounge chairs in blue and white in a chrome metal frame. Italy 1970s. Please note that price is per item not for the set.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

Two-Seat Tubular Steel Cantilever Couch, German Modernism, circa 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Two-seat chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever couch by Alfons Mauser, German Modernism, circa 1940.
Category

1940s German Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Five Stools in Chromed Metal and Leatherette, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
five stools in chromed metal and leatherette, circa 1970 Very good condition.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

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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