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Seating For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 8
Color:  White
Emeco Alfi Low Back Chair with Black Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame by Jasper
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Jasper Morrison together, designed and engineered the Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Made of reclaimed mate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-717 Armchair in Snow Upholstery with White Legs by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The symbiosis of perfectly shaped, chrome-plated steel tubes and the highest art of upholstery technology creates a chair that leaves its peers behind in its quality. In the manner o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Cappellini Newood Relax Light Armchair in Beech & Ashwood by Brogliato Traverso
Located in New York, NY
The Newood Relax Light chair, by BrogliatoTraverso, is an elegant interpretation of the Newood chair, but this version is lighter due to the elimination of the eight rods that charac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash, Beech, Foam

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Chair Leather and Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was created in the 1950s, an icon. The re-edition remains a Classic, but has been adapted sl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Baroque Side Chair in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining side chair by Modenese Gastone with curved baroque legs and precious upholstery. Premium lisht purple satin fabric with leaves pattern and gold leaf appliqued details...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Easy Adjustable Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM easy sofa by De Sede. Create new free spaces. So much, in fact, that even two people can relax next to one another. The seating depth can be increased up to 20 cm. The armrests c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Ottoman Mini with White Lamb Fur
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mini stool gathers inspiration from Scandinavian design made incredibly confortable with the addition of soft upholstery. The top is upholstered in natural lamb leather and the legs ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Emeco Alfi Counter Stool in White and Ash with Low Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi High Back Chair with Aluminum Frame by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Jasper Morrison together, designed and engineered the Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Made of reclaimed mate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Cimabue White Maple Chair Limited Edition by Ferdinando Meccani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of an exclusive limited edition of 20 numbered pieces launched in 2021, this exceptional design was first created in 1994 by Ferdinando Meccani. A tribute to Cimabue, Italian pa...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Locus Solus White Sun Lounger by Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by an unmistakable 1960s style and an architectural silhouette, this sun lounger is from the iconic Locus Solus Collection of outdoor furniture, designed by Gae Aulenti in 19...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Steel

DeMille Outdoor Lounge Chair in Matte Cream Powdercoat w/ Coffee Striped Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Powder coated stainless steel chair frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outdoor fabric, this chair looks great inside or out. Designed by Rachel Bullock and Molly Purnell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baroque Chair with Armrests in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining chair with armrest by Modenese Gastone presenting curved baroque legs and precious upholstery. Premium lisht purple satin fabric with leaves pattern and gold leaf app...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Outdoor Brown Leather With White Legs and Plated Details
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nero - Dining chair Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: Legs white matte powder coated stainless steel, Metallic details in gold plated stainless steel, Upholstery: Acrylic fabric and synthetic outdoor leather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Counter Stool, in Copper by Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods Wire Furniture The Lucy counter stool can be found in commercial projects around the world, from Los Angeles to Paris. With the contemporary wire design of Bend Goods' si...
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rainproof Stainless Steel Dining Armchair with Brown Outdoor Leather
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The whole design of this contemporary Nero Dining Armchair was developed according to the following structure: -Structure: Legs black matte lacquered stainless steel; -Metalic detail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Emeco On & On Barstool in White with Walnut Plywood Seat by Barber & Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Plastic

Marble White Outdoor Lonian Stool with Gold Details
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The whole design of this contemporary Lonian outdoor stool was developed according to the following structure: -Base: Fiberglass; -Top: Fiberglass; -Middle: Outdoor marble; -Details:...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair in Polished Aluminum for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Juli plastic armchair, by Werner Aisslinger, reflects new experimental frontiers. Over the decades, this chair has lent itself to numerous creative and constructive interpretatio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Modern Mexican Calavera Skull Black Green Terracotta or White Stool Side Table
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure that lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'. "No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet curtain...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Haven 3-Seat Sofa, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates a sanctuary, where you can sit, gently shielded off from your surroundings, cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Set of Eight White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Thonet Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The ...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Jean-Marie Massaud Big Inout Sofa in Lacquered Fiberglass for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Inout benches and sofas, designed by French designer and architect Jean-Marie Massaud are an elegant and sophisticated accent with a hint of the futuristic. The sinuous, clean lines ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Stained Glass, Fiberglass

GAN Mangas Space Module Plait in Wool
Located in New York, NY
The Mangas Space collection revealing her many facets. The same textures, the same comfort, now in a set of modules and rugs that create different spaces that are always warm and per...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Foam

Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair with Smoked Oak Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic, sophisticated armchair created in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. Mr. Olsen is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Emeco White On & On Counter Stool with Walnut Plywood Seat by Barber & Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Plastic

Abbracci Armchair in Cream Leather with Brown Burnished Brass Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

White Chair by Harri Koskinen
Located in Milan, IT
Likely going against current trends, the White Chair is inspired by historic design concepts but presented in a contemporary tone using evolved production techniques. Designed for co...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Ash

White Oak French 1950s Style Lounge Chair Made to Order, COM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lance Thompson white oak French 1950s style lounge chair Made to Order, COM H 34, D 33.5, W 24.75 in. Lead time 8 weeks. (One pair on Stock as Shown...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Smile chair by De Sede. With its new, patented adjustment mechanism, Smile offers comfort that stands out from the rest and can be stopped at any angle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Distressed White Chair
Located in Milan, IT
With a dash of shabby chic charm, this upholstered chair is a soft and inviting style. On wooden legs with a distressed white finish, the chair is upholstered in complementary white ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 20th Century White Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is ...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-450 Adjustable Leather Modern Sofa or Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa DS-450 with adjustable elements by De Sede. Master of transformation: From sofa to double armchair with two simple flicks of the wrist. Invitingly...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Louise Club Chair in White Bronze Clad Over Teak by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. The curved legs and side arms of this exceptionally elegant chair are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the chair in a skin of copper or purest silver (assayed at 96% purity, beyond sterling at 92.5%). The metal finishes will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original luster. Louise Club Chair...
Category

2010s American Other Seating

Materials

Metal

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair in White with Woven Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates has designed a sophisticated lounge chair with a complex design reflecting the stylistic features of the brand with refined ski...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Jasper Morrison Thinking Man's Outdoor Chair in Gypsum White for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An eloquent name for a product that invites contemplation. For the Thinking Manâ’s Chair, Jasper Morrison envisioned a design in which all the elements are functional contributions t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Green and Cream Mohair Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of forest green and cream reflect the differences between any two living thin...
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Wood

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Emeco Alfi Barstool in White and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Johan Lindstèn Embroidery Simple Armchair in Fabric or Leather for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Simple, refined, versatile: the Embroidery Simple chair designed by Johan Lindstén is a tasteful accent for private or professional settings, thanks to a presence that is discrete ye...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Poplar, Foam

Molle Armchair White
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair is made from hand-folded, galvanized, powder-coated, stainless steel. Made in Italy by expert artisans using historic techniques, its unique, multi-slatted back offers ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Cassette Sofa in White for Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Bringing together contrasting materials and a simple form, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created a statement two and three-seater sofa that is also a welcoming retreat. The wide panels of the powder-coated metal frame feature a slim edge profile, creating a surprising sense of lightness. This offsets the sofa’s generous dimensions and deep cushions, providing a particularly large seating area in comparison to its floor footprint. Skilfully made and upholstered in Udine, Italy. The metal frame is extremely solid and hard wearing anticipating an unusually long lifespan. The set of removable seat cushions are durable but when the time comes to update the sofa they are easily and economically replaced with an entirely new look. Supplied by Established & Sons fully assembled, Cassette is a kit of parts that can also be fully disassembled for ease of installation, flat storage and movement over its lifetime— making it an ideal solution for tight spaces, narrow doors...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Sofa in White Cream Wool 2 Modules Made in France Customizable
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Pierre sofa was inspired by a photographic work Eric Gizard did in the summer of 2019 in Turkey. From white pebbles cleaned and rounded by the sea, he assembled some of them into abs...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Wool

RH-306 Large Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa RH-306/103 by De Sede. The Chesterfield sofa has been the epitome of English furniture culture and style since the mid-17th century – and inspired the designers to create a new ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Alfi Chair in White and Ash Wood with High Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you donÕt see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Plopp Standard Stool in Glossy White Steel by Zieta
Located in New York, NY
Plopp stool is an icon and a bestseller of Zieta Prozessdesign. The unique, toy-looking and playful shape of Plopp is an effect of an innovative forming method FIDU. FIDU technology ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in White Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The profile of the first DS-55 states: “The future belongs to high-backed chairs! As attractive individual pieces of furniture, they set accents and enliven every room as soloists.” ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Plopp Standard Polished White Matt Color Aluminum Seating by Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Plopp stool is an icon and a bestseller of Zieta Prozessdesign. The unique, toy-looking and playful shape of Plopp is an effect of an innovative forming method – FIDU. FIDU technolog...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair in Metal Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Juli plastic armchair, by Werner Aisslinger, reflects new experimental frontiers. Over the decades, this chair has lent itself to numerous creative and constructive interpretatio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair can fulfill a variety of functions and surprises the person seated with unimagined flexibility. Depending on how the two chair parts are rotated relative to one another, the armchair can be used with an armrest, a footrest or an intelligent shelf. The needs and demands of the person seated are virtually limitless. Designer Stefan Heiliger’s basic IDEA was to create a functional armchair that can be operated differently. Previous functional armchairs had a footrest that could be pulled up or an armrest that could be folded up individually. Pli can do without all this. This smart swivel armchair revolutionarily fulfills the arm- or footrest functions with the correct pivot point. The design of the dynamic seating object looks stately. This is how Pli lends a tasteful touch of extravagance to the commercial and residential settings alike. Details: Standard configuration: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Upholstery and assembly: Seat, back and footrest: supporting metal structure, high bulk density molded foam. Seat and back with comfort upholstery, back with integrated lumbar support. Seat comfort: Ergonomically designed seat with soft upholstery. Function: Footrest and armchair can be rotated 360° independently of one another. Substructure: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Pearl-gloss chrome-plated or coated in different color on request for a surcharge. Double-shell steel structure with closed round base. Synthetic slide-on glides also supplied. Note: The seat and back are loosely covered...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: lastic runners / Piping tone on tone. For further versions, please inquire. If not spe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Todd Bracher Small Alodia Stool in Tubular and Laser-Cut Sheet Metal
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Todd Bracher, the Alodia stool is stackable and made of tubular metal, with a laser-cut sheet metal seat and feet in black plastic. Alodia is available in two heights, an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Sofa in White and Cream Wool Handmade in France Customizable
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Pierre was inspired by a photographic work Eric Gizard did in the summer of 2019 in Turkey. From white pebbles cleaned and rounded by the sea, he assembled some of them into abstract...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wool, Wood

White Oak, Veg Tan and Copper Wood Low Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California. Shown in white bleached oak, copper and veg tan upholstery. Wood ty...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Copper

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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