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Seating For Sale
Creator: Artifort
Creator: George Nakashima
508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable 508 Lounge Chair designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pi...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa 109 in bouclé and oak, 1950s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful and rare model 109 Sofa in bouclé and oak by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s. This rare sofa features a sophisticated sculptural design. A comfortable and high q...
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1940s Vintage Seating

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Wool, Oak

Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning easy chair named "Butterfly" is designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1963. It is produced by Artifort, a Dutch high quality furniture manufacturer. The tubula...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel

Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Model F 437 low Base Powder coat Fire-retardant foam No Upholstery Gentle (GG) 0573 Colour of base P10 / Black RAL 9005 (structure) The orange slice armchair by designer Pierre Pauli...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Velvet

Artifort Groovy F598 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin (Cobalt Blue)
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Artifort Groovy F598 or M lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin in one of our favourite colours: Cobalt Blue. Paulin designed these in 1960 for Castelli - Italy. Dutch manufacturer Artifort...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Seating

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Upholstery

George Nakashima, Long Chair, American Black Walnut, Cotton Webbing, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An American black walnut and cotton webbing long chair designed and produced by George Nakashima, USA, 1960s. Features a large burl-detailed, free ed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Walnut, Cotton

Set of Four George Nakashima Model 206 Dining Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four model 206 dining chairs designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb. A matching fifth chair available separately.
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1950s Vintage Seating

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin F300 Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early production F300 lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. A striking space-age form, with appealing curving planes, constructed of molded fiber...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass

Artifort Pierre Paulin Blue Ribbon Velvet Lounge Chair in Stock
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Velvet

Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort 1975
Located in Tilburg, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1975. Beautiful and original pair of swivel lounge chairs desig...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Wool

Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Dining Chairs in Walnut.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Walnut

Pierre Paulin “Mushroom” Chair with Stool for Artifort, Netherlands 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Mushroom” chair with matching pouf, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960. This iconic piece, model 560, is a highly rec...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Seating

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort manufacture, 1960s period, Holland. The model of the chair is called “Orange Slice" and it's a high version of it. The inspiration...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Karate Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable space age "Karate" armchair by the french designer Michel Cadestin, manufactured by Airborne (France) during the 70's. This pivoting lounge chair is made of a fiberglass shell with upholstered seats. Originally upholstered with a green velvet fabric, the fabric is in used but in good condition (see the pictures). Its organically rounded and embracing form invites for a comfortable sitting. This version is fully upholstered. It is also possible to choose the color or fabric you want. We work with professional upholsterers and specialists. Please ask for the options. This armchair was notably displayed in 1971 in the very first scenes of the French film by Serge Korber with Louis de Funes...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Midcentury F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort F510 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a lar...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Pierre Paulin, Rare 1st Edition of "Big Tulip" F551 Armchair for Artifort, 1959
Located in Paris, FR
Rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" Lounge Armchair, model F551 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959 for Artifort. Brushed Chrome Steel "X" base. Excellent condition. Very collectabl...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cowhide F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Izegem, VWV
The F675 als known as the Butterfly Chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by Artifort, Holland. This chair with elegant lines is edited with the original cow s...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Artifort Green Moulin Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
MOULIN F0927 CHAIR WITH ARMRESTS CAT FF VIDAR 0932- GREEN FRAME IN MATTE BLACK POWDER COAT A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of Thonet France, it now completes the Artifort collection. The design of the Moulin dates from Pierre Paulin’s early years and was conceived on the Rue Jean Moulin...
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2010s Dutch Seating

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Fabric

Mid Century Mushroom Stool by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Netherlands 1960s
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid century original, Mushroom pouf stool, or ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin by Artifort. Features original woven cream wool upholstery. Uniquely sculpted in an organic shape addi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 model "F444" Chairs. This model is designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). It is manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s. This o...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel

Pair of Vintage Leather Tulip Bar Stools by Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage leather tulip bar stools by Pierre Paulin. They were originally designed in 1965, this set were made in the Netherlands by Arti...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable armchair, designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Metal cross base with a wooden frame, uph...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel

F598 Groovy 'M' Chair in orange/red boucle by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Groovy chair, or F598, was designed in 1973 by France’s top designer Pierre Paulin for Holland’s most Avant-Garde furniture maker Artifort. Their compactness combined with great ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric

Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This original chair is produced in the 60's by Artifort, The Netherlands. The Ribbon Chair is a pi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Artifort Sofa in Beige Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofa model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964 The Artifort sofa model '905' was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in th...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO , A
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO
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1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Conoid Lounge chairs by George Nakashima. Made by the only authorized manufacturer of Nakashima furniture outside of the United States, Sakura Seisakusho in Takamatsu, Japan...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut

Artifort executive desk chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
A Vintage executive-style black leather chair, with a special polished vintage chrome base. This chair, was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for "Artifort". A great lived-in chair. This...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum

George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO , B
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO
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1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Artifort – 130 Series RCA – Set of 2 Swivel Chairs – Geoffrey Harcourt – 1965
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
You won’t see this type of chairs very often. These are extremely rare RCA swivel chairs from the 130 Series designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1961 and manufactured by Artifort. It wa...
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1960s European Vintage Seating

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Bentwood

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60s. These particular chair is fabricated in the 80s Covered with very beautiful Scandinavian wo...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric

Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Upholstery Fabric not standard(name fabric/colour/supplier) Vidar by Kvadrat color 0772 (GG) Moulin Lounge Design by Pierre Paulin The 1958 Moulin chair family were some of Paulin's...
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2010s Dutch Seating

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Fabric

Kho Liang Ie Model 070 Corner Sofa Set with Marble Side Table for Artifort, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome 'Model 070' corner sofa set with daybed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s. Kho Liang Ie was born in 1927 in Magelang, Dutch East Indies. After Indonesia's independence in 1...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Marble, Metal

Set of 2 Alky Lounge Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set of 2 lovely and comfortable Alky chairs. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969, produced by Artifort. They are just reupholstered with very soft and cosy fabric, it feels l...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pink Orange Slice Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in collaboration with Artifort in the 50s, the Orange Slice chair was not manufactured until 1960, and has since gone on to become a design icon. The unique design was conceived after Paulin began using the technique of folding plywood...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Seating

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Fabric

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Beige Corduroy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1970.  A Dutch settee in beige corduroy upholstery by Theo Ruth. The back tilts slightly backward and has the recognizab...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, two-seat sofa from the ABCD series, fabric Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 - Color 0563, wood, metal, The Netherlands, design 1968 Beautifully curved and iconic tw...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chairs pair Artifort 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning and original pair of F444 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in 1963. Back in the 1960s, when this chair was born, designers were all about...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands
Located in The Hague, NL
The Tulip Midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 and now completes the Tulip series for Artifort. In term...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin F675 “Butterfly” Chair by Artifort, Netherlands 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Butterfly” lounge chair, model F675, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960. Made of high quality chrome plated metal holdi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Seating

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Metal

Artifort Soft Facet Lounge Chair by Scholten & Baijings in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Soft Facet lounge chair Upholstered in Safire (DD) 0014 - Powdercoat colour P33 / Grey Beige RAL 1019 (structure) Design by Scholten & Baijings Soft Facet is a comfortable, inviting...
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2010s Dutch Seating

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960s Dutch Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort manufacture, 1960s period, Holland. The model of the chair is called “Orange Slice" and it's a high version of it. The inspiration...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, lounge chair, model '442/3', leather, steel, The Netherlands 1962. A design by Pierre Paulin that radiates a modern minimalist look featuring simple geom...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel

Big Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extremely comfortable and cosy Artifort big mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This lovely chair is covered with the original Kvadrat ...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric

Leather 'F152' Swivel Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic ‘F152’ swivel lounge chairs designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort (Holland) in 1972. These are early black leather editions with a beautiful 5-star metal...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Pierre paulin ''Oyster ' Lounge chair for Artifort 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Artifort "Oyster" easy chair .New Upholstery in bright Blue Purple fabric ,early version .1960s Design by Pierre Paulin . Very good condition . Good seating comfort .
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric

1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chair, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some wear from...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Seating

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Birch

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60s. These particular chair is fabricated in the 80s Covered with very nice wool fabric. The ch...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric

Model 121 Lounge Chair set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Model 121 Lounge Chair set of 2 by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Made in The Netherlands, 1956. All original set of arm chairs with original 'Atomic'...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel

ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies his innovative and forward-thinking approach to design. This sofa is high...
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20th Century Dutch Seating

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Fabric

20th Century Ribbon Chair & Footstall By Pierre Paulin For Artifort, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare “Ribbon” chair and footstool, originally designed 1960s by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, France. Of sculptural form with lime green wool upholstery and white painted wood, these...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wool, Pine, Paint

Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Upholstery Fabric not standard(name fabric/colour/supplier) Vidar by Kvadrat color 0772 (GG) Moulin Lounge Design by Pierre Paulin The 1958 Moulin chair family were some of Paulin's...
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2010s Dutch Seating

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Fabric

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" chairs reupholstered in a fluffy blend of wool, mohair and alpaca, produced by one of the world's most luxurious fabric manufacturers, Pi...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Wool, Alpaca, Mohair

Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in the mid 20th century after he became acq...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Seating

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Chrome

Artifort Sofas in Beige Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofas model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964 The Artifort sofa model '905' was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in t...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Artifort Black Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Mushroom medium F 560 The Mushroom armchair is one of the world’s most famous designs. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutionary manufacturing technique for the time. The idea for the Mushroom came to Pierre Paulin while he was watching women...
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2010s Dutch Modern Seating

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Fabric

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
These armchairs have been reupholstered by the best upholsterers, who may upholster Artifort chairs with original new filling and new upholstery from Artifort. The color scheme was ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric

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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