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Seating For Sale
Creator: Artifort
Creator: George Nakashima
Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural three-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments characterized by the wave-shaped curves. Th...
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Wool for Artifort 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt pair of Swivel armchairs for Artifort. The Netherlands, 1970s. Comfortable pair of swivel armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt fo...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artifort 446 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured in Holland, 1962. The chairs have been newly upholstered in off-white / light grey velvet. The chairs have solid steel legs, chrome-plated. This is an extremely rare and very collectible pair of chairs by Paulin. Pierre Paulin was most famous for his innovative designs during the 1960s when he worked for Artifort. His most famed...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

George Nakashima, Rare Sculptural Pair of Conoid Chairs in Walnut, Signed, 1989
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima (1905–1990) An exceptional pair of Conoid chairs by Pennsylvania studio craft movement patriarch George Nakashima, among the last he sculpted before his death. In ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Dining Armchair for Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black walnut dining armchair by George Nakashima for Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Widdicomb, c.1960s for their "Origins" collection. This rare dining chair, is one of the few...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1969, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Le Chat or F574 in Original Black Fabric
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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Set of 042 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1963
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very nice pair of model 042 chairs designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1963 for Artifort. Harcourt's iconic 042 chairs were featured in Stanley Kubrik's seminal film "2001: A Space...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's. This extremely rare sofa is lovely shaped with curved armrests and a curved back. Super cosy and comfo...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Geoffrey Harcourt, Chair 130, 'RCA' Chair, Designed 1960, Produced by Artifort
Located in London, GB
Geoffrey Harcourt, UK (designer) Artifort, The Netherlands (manufacturer) Chair 130 - 'RCA' Chair - designed 1960 Curved, veneered plywood, cast aluminium swivel base. Geoffrey Har...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood

Customizable Artifort Suit Chair Designed by Monica Förster
Located in New York, NY
There’s nothing better than making a good first impression that combines professional elegance with an individual personality. With the fully upholstered Suit chair, Monica Förster i...
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2010s Dutch Seating

Materials

Textile

Conoid Lounge Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Conoid lounge chair in American black walnut with hickory spindles by Mira Nakashima. Based on a design by George Nakashima. Newly upholstered in Mark Alexander...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Pair of New Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of nicely curved wingback chairs in a senior and lady version by Dutch designer Their Ruth for Artifort manufactured in the 1950's Photo's of the complete classic reupholstery proces are featured in this listing showing the craftsmanship we put back in to restore these chairs as if they where made in the 1950's The Wool Boucle fabric is 'Monza' by Dutch manufacturer De Ploeg These chairs are made of solid Birch wood frames and a classic steel spring & stepped grass & cotton interior and will last another lifetime The sizes listed are for the senior version The lady chair...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Set of Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60's. This is a original and early edition set with nickel legs, they are produced in the 60's. It is a c...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Mira Nakashima Mira Bar Stools in Walnut, USA
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Mira Nakashima "Mira bar stools" in walnut, USA. The chairs are in black walnut. Please consider the production lead time of around 18 months.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Set of Iconic Artifort F330 ‘Cordoba’ Lounge Chairs in Soft Ochre Leather
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of Artifort F330 lounge chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg. These classic chairs with high comfort come in beautiful Ochre soft leather upholstery and with black wooden ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modular Sectional Dark Brown Leather Sofa by Arflex, Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970
Located in Zagreb, HR
Tito Agnoli attributed modular sectional soft leather sofa by Arflex, Italy 1970 The sofa consists of 7 modules (3 corner modules and 4 basic modules) and a footstool It can be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Foam, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs, wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Set of iconic ‘Congo’ easy chairs by Theo Ruth. These chairs have a unique construction, forced by...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pierre Paulin F560 Mushroom for Artifort, Netherlands, circa 1970
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Mushroom f-560 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands – circa 1970. The chair is made in a very dark brown (almost black) wool fabric by Kvadrat. The condition of th...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of Ribbon Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. It is produced by Artifort, The Netherlands. The Ribbon Chair is a piece of Art and it i...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair, model F511. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foa...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Oyster Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A set of the famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chairs by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is man...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Bouclé Fabric, The Netherlands
Located in Almelo, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Stylish and very comfortable chair. It has chrome metal legs. The structure is...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960’s Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort ‘’040’’ Lounge Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
Lounge chair model ‘’040’’ by British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in Rosewood and Chrome Steel frame and Seat in Upholstery. Manufactured in the Ntherlands in 1964 Good v...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable big Tulip lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This particular chair is fabricated in the 70's. The lovely pivoting chair...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Orange Slice armchair by designer Pierre Paulin is one of the most popular design armchairs in the world. The iconic armchair makes every roo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Set of 2 Model F580 Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable set of Artifort Groovy Chairs (or "M" Chairs), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. This...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Four Mira Nakashima 4-Legged High Chairs based on a design by George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four Mira Nakashima 4-Legged High Chairs based on a design by George Nakashima, USA. The chairs can be signed. Please consider that this is an on-order product, the production...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam. It is r...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Fabric

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Solid round metal bas...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Artifort Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Model 437, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful design icon designed by Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The armchair is called Orange slice and consists of two identical shells of pressed beech wood th...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Set of Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. These cute chairs are very comfortable. They...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Vinyl 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 Tu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Customizable Artifort Ribbon Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
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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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Mid Century Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1965
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Designed in the beginning of the 60's. This female edition has been made just for a few years! ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Customizable Artifort 691 Sofa Design by Artifort Design Group
Located in New York, NY
If you want to see what makes the 691 series unique, just look at it from behind. The steel tube that runs over the back from arm to arm lends the otherwise sober 691 a contrastingly...
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2010s Dutch Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Textile, Faux Leather

Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Cute and very comfortable chair. It has chrome metal legs. The cha...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pair of Armchairs Model '442' in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, lounge chairs model '442', steel, leather, the Netherlands, 1960s These comfortable armchairs show elegant steel details. The combination of steel and le...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mira Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Mira Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima. The chairs are in black walnut and can be signed. Production lead time is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague. Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Artifort Little Tulip Stool by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. M2L little tulip B 70cm/27.5" seat height Arm height is 91cm /25...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Fabric

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip, Model 'F545', Chairs for Artifort
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of large Tulip chairs by Perre Paulin are in very nice condition, having been totally reupholstered, with the foam and off white boucle fabric adhering to current fire safety...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern C683 Sofa by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern C683 sofa or bench. Design by Kho Liang Le for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Re-upholstered with blue Manchester corduroy fabric. Origi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

"Apollo" Chair by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and comfortable Artifort Apollo Chair, designed by Patrick Norguet in 2002. It is covered with the original black Gabriel Fame wool fabri...
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague. Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam. It is r...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Plastic

Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Sofa 'Congo' by Theo Ruth for Artifort, newly upholstered with Luxury Siberian long pile faux fur upholstery fabric The Netherlands, 1950s This Congo sofa is by Theo Ruth for Artifor...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This amazingly comfortable chair is produced by Artifort. Metal frame with horizontal s...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

8 Grass Seated Dining Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a G. Nakashima design
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 grass-seated chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA. The square seat typically found in walnut and woven sea-gras...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Mid Century Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. This is the v...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Cute and very comfortable c...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin, the big model with a ottoman. Designed and manufactured in the beginning of the 60's, it's a fir...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Model F570 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare set of lounge chairs, model F570. Designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by Artifort. This beautiful model was produced for just a very short time, 1 year, ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable midcentury Artifort lounge chair, model F588. This chair is designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. It is just reupholstered wi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

Mid Century Big Globe Armchair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and turnable Big Globe Lounge Chair with Ottoman. The Globe Chair is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959, this particular set is...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Customizable Artifort Tulip Lounge with Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of flower power! The simple tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Cute and very comfortable chair. It has chrome metal legs. The str...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting Armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Round metal base with ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel

Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Round metal base ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

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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