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Seating For Sale
Creator: Paul McCobb
Creator: Artifort
ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair
Located in Toronto, ON
Incredible ABCD sofa, a sculptural one-seater designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This sofa is comprised of three distinct segments distinguished by their wave-shaped cur...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Seating

Materials

Angora, Mohair, Goat Hair

Rare Artifort 700 Setsu Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Versatile space-age sofa designed in 1972 by Wolfgang Muller for Artifort. With the armrests removed the sofa offers a side table on both sides, a very...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge for Airborne in Beautiful Pierre Frey Fabric
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This 'Djinn' chaise longue by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International is stunning. It was produced in France between 1964 and 1965. This chaise longue is well known for its appearance in "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick and is part of Center de Pompidou and the New York's MoMA collection. This epic piece of modernism from the Mid-20th Century is as beautiful as it is comfortable and will surely become a favourite piece of furniture in your living room. Condition: Excellent,Reupholstered, This Djinn chaise longue has new stripes, foam and newly upholstered in fluffy wool with blend of mohair and alpaca which is produced by one of the most luxurious fabric manufacturers in the world, Pierre Frey. The whole rest on a tubular steel frame. Dimensions: Width: 175 cm / 68.9 in. Depth: 60 cm / 23.63 in. Height: 63 cm / 24.81 in. About the Designer: Olivier Mourgue (French, born 1939) is a French artist and industrial designer. Best known for his design of the Djinn line of furniture, Mourgue’s aesthetic is characterized by brightly colored jersey fabric stretched over structural steel frames that are filled with polyether foam, creating a unified, futuristic, alien-like modular form. Born in Paris, France in 1939, he began his career with an innovative design for a chaise lounge in 1964, after which he expanded his original furniture line to include loveseats, stools, and anthropomorphic chairs. Despite also producing paintings and drawings, his career was ultimately dedicated to industrial design, and provided a quintessential aesthetic of 1960s Modernist furniture...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extremely comfortable Artifort F518 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This original Mushroom Chair is made in the 70's. It is covered with the original Kvadrat Tonus woo...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” In A Yarn Collective Bouclé Fabric *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair newly upholstered in a 'Flax' colored Yarn Collective bouclé fabric. The fabric is grey in appearance with a very pale olive hue, we have included tw...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Toronto, ON
During the 1980s, French designer Pierre Paulin crafted numerous sculptural masterpieces for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. One of these special pieces, named after his favorite co...
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Oyster Chair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1965
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful and rare Artifort Oyster chair with cross base. This very comfortable and pivoting chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60's. It is just...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Brussels , BE
Iconic Groovy armchair designed by french designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch editor Artifort. Their collaboration was a fruitful one. Their worked peaked in popularity with the Spa...
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1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century 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 large pivoting metal foot. The ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Congo Settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Congo settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Settee measures 57" wide, 27" deep and 28" high. Seat height is 15". Settee base has been professionally refinished and reupholstered.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb's iconic for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group series, manufactured from 1950-1964. These chairs have been professionally resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

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

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Set of 2 F598 Groovy Armchairs for Artifort New Upholstery, 1972
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 groovy lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland. Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair. Chairs has been newly reupholstere...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Ribbon Chair With Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing Ribbon Chair with Ottoman in a very rare edition. It is designed by the famous Pierre Paulin (France) in the 60's and produced by Artifort (The Netherlands). This iconic pie...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Each chair measures 22.5" wide, 27" deep and 28" high. Seat height is 15". Chair bases have...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair Ottoman by Artifort
Located in Highland, IN
This Pierre Paulin ottoman is waiting to be paired with a ribbon chair to make a set. It retains its original red fabric and silver paint on the base, but both show wear from age and...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple seats and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair, desk chair, or side chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple seat an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. This lovely chair has the original high quality Kvad...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Spindle Back Chairs in black stained maple
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs in black stained maple, USA - 1950s. Good original condition.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

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

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin “Ben” Lounge Chairs for Artifort
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair Artifort Lounge Chairs designed by french designer Pierre Paulin. Labeled. Original fabric. 28w 29d 29h 17s
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1990s Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

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 60s. This original chair with chromed legs is produced in the 80s. It is a cute and very comfortable chair. ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Artifort – F300 – Pierre Paulin – Netherlands – 1967
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
The Artifort F300 is a really rare chair these days. There aren’t many left. The chair has been designed by Pierre Paulin and was launched in 1967 for a ...
Category

1960s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Paul McCobb, Pair Brass Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, iconic design by Paul McCobb is the definition of architectural furniture. The simple brass frame with stretchers is elevated by the beautiful patination that has aged into...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Original Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Chair in Fluffy Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1970s
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A highly in-demand Pierre Paulin Model F598 "Groovy" lounge chair newly upholstered in fluffy wool, mohair and alpaca fabric which is produced by one of the most luxurious fabric man...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. The seat rests atop four tapered legs and is inla...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pierre Paulin sofa set and table model F780 by Artifort. This model was made in the 1980s. This example is an original old sofa from the eighties which has still the orginal upholstery This vintage Artifort sofa...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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...
Category

1940s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Big Globe Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Big Globe Lounge Chair F422 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Designed in 1959. Newer upholstery
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Early Oyster lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands 1958
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iconic lounge chair, model Oyster or F157, was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1958. This 'bucket' chair shows the distinction between the sitting and carrying area, t...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Oyster Chair Mid Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair. Rare model 156.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful set of “Congo” and “Pinguin”lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1957. Elegant design because of the beautiful cherrywooden leg...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Kho Liang Le for Artifort Mid-Century Modern C683 Two-Seater Sofa, 1968
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern C683 two-seater sofa or settee. Design by Kho Liang Le for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original black lacquered metal frame with origi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

The Large And Rare Artifort Version Oyster Chair By Pierre Paulin, 1960s
Located in Schagen, NL
Unusual Version of the Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. The chairs features a large comfortable seating with the original Mint/ Aqua colored Fabric and a Metal star or Swi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Fabric

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 60s. This original chair with chromed legs is produced in the 80s. It is a...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2 Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort lounge chairs Model 118 'Columbus', 1957
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This set of "Columbus" lounge or easy chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer was manufactured in The Netherlands in 1957. The production was limited and finding a pare is quite hard. The chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Montana armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1990s - set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 black fabric armchairs on casters designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. The chairs are labeled on the side with a round metal plate and marked underneath the seates. ...
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1990s Belgian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple seats and back suppor...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort lounge chair Model 118 'Columbus', 1955
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This"Columbus" lounge or easy chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer was manufactured in The Netherlands in 1955. The chair is reupholstered with a very nice almost black "Hallingdal" wool fabri...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable 975 Lounge Chair designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. Solid frame with a pivoting foot. The chair has the original high qua...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Model F572 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning creation of the French designer Pierre Paulin. He designed this model (F572) for Artifort in 1967. It is produced for just a few years, this model is hard to find. This ma...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Geoffrey Harcourt Artifort lounge chair green leather, 1960
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Rarely seen lounge swivel chair in a rust beautiful green leather upholstery, design by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Netherlands, 1960’s. The chair features free hanging armrests a...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning lounge chair, model “Big Tulip”, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960. This eye-catching piece has a beautiful elegant st...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

F555 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Brussels, BE
1st edition Oyster lounge chair ( model F555 ) designed by the french Pierre Paulin and introduced in 1958 by Artifort. The armchair has been n...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and turnable Armchair, named "Little Tulip". Designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Solid metal base with a wooden f...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of swivel Apollo lounge chairs by Patrick Norguet for Artifort 2000s
Located in Padova, IT
Patrick Norguet was born in 1969 in Tours and trained at the Ecole Supérieure du Design Industriel in Paris. After obtaining his diploma he began by designing shop windows for fashio...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Paul McCobb Angle Arm Sofa for Directional, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A rare sofa, model 3147, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. Similar to some of McCobb's other "origami" designs, this sofa features strikin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60s. This particular set is fabricated in 2021. Covered with the original blue Kvad...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Brass legs and stretchers, freshly reupholstered with Herman ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Early Pierre Paulin 'Orange Slice' Chair in Red Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable and cozy armchair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with molded wooden shells covered with foam and upholstered in an origi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in New Velvet, Artifort, 1970s, *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A single Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair newly upholstered in Designers Guild linen-colored cotton velvet & potentially customizable in over 100 colors. *Lead time for despatch of Al...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chair in Ash and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chair, stained ash, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Known as an iconic creation of the Artifort's production line, the Congo easy chair embraces...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash

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

Materials

Velvet

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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