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Seating For Sale
Creator: Paul McCobb
Creator: Artifort
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Birch

Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy chair (or "M" Chair), designed by Pierre Paulin. This F598 model is designed and produced in the 80's. The chair has the original high q...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Bronze and Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of six dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Lane. The set consists of two arm chairs and four side chairs.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a one-of-a-kind, luxury piece of authentic twentieth century furniture - a rare model 7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group Restored
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group. Recovered in two contrasting but compatible fabrics. Totally rebuilt with refinished maple...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2432 Paul McCobb Set of 6 refined oak chairs. Uk manufacture, 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and the highest quality ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's Whit Label
Located in Rovereta, SM
Pair mid century ribbon chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's Whit Label.
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Black Lacquer Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mid to late fifties design by Paul McCobb. Sleek and comfy lounge chair with curved armrests and a slatted back. Black lacquer seems to be original and has some chips to th...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

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...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular chair is manufactured in the 80's. It has chromed me...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This beautiful model Cleopatra chaise longue or sofa was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. This original Artifort piece has just been reupholstered with lov...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular chair is manufactured in the 80's. It has chromed me...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Sofa in Light Brown Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, sofa model 'C683', wool, metal, The Netherlands, design 1968 A classic midcentury sofa designed by Indonesian-Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie (1927-1975). A w...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Djinn Chaise Lounge Attributed to Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1960s
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, Completely restored, This Djinn chaise longue has new stripes, foam and luxurious curly boucle 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...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Mid Century Lounge Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Clean Lined Mid Century Lounge Chairs, designed by Paul McCobb for CustomCraft, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can b...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A lounge chair and ottoman designed by the Iconic Paul McCobb for Directional, maple legs fully restored and refinished in medium walnut. Reupholstered in grey chenille. Other d...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chenille, Maple

1950ies daybed designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1950ies daybed designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. The daybed by Theo Ruth is characteristic for Theo Ruth’s attitude towards designing. With it’s organic shape and due to its elega...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Armchair Model 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s Beech wooden base.
Category

1950s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Lounge Chair Oyster by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Oyster lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Shell covered with foam and upholstered in a dark grey De Ploeg fabric. Base made of nickel-plated steel rods. Original condition! ...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Congo Chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design from the 50s. The back and the seater are 2 separate pieces that easily fits togethe...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury 508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable "508" lounge chair. This pivoting chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt. It is fabricated by Artifort in the 1970s. The chair is just reupholstered with...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chairs by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is manufactured in the 80's. It has chromed met...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury 508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable "508" lounge chair. This pivoting chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt. It is fabricated by Artifort in the 1970s. The chair is just reupholstered ...
Category

1970s Dutch 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 wi...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

F142 Disk Base Swivel Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Braun leather armchair with metal frame by Geoffrey Harcourt. The stylish leather covers both of the arms as well as the bottom and back of chair. Good original condition. A luxury c...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1960s Kho Lian Ie ''024'' Easy Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of modernist easy chairs by the dutch designer Lhong Liang Ie in matt steel, black lacquered wood slats and deep gray upholstery produced by Artifort. Netherlads 1960s. This se...
Category

1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Suite of 8 Artifort “Hello There” Dining Outdoor Chairs in Aluminium
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is one of the most handsome, fun suites of outdoor/dining chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular, striking and beautifully-preserved 8-piece suite of 1980’s aluminium-alloy “Hello There” Chairs...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Artifort by Patrick Norguet Apollo Blue Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 2002 by Patrick Norguet for Artifort, the Apollo armchair is a bold example of modern design. The armchair has a wide, sculptural form, creating a comfortab...
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Seating

Materials

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

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Mohair

Model F444 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning model "F444" Chair. This comfortable model is designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). It is manufactured by Artifort in the 60's. This chair show...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs in Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, pair of easy chairs model 115, metal, fabric, the Netherlands, design 1958 A pair of easy chairs with a metal base, designed by Theo Ruth for the company Ar...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Groovy Chairs F598 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Groovy Chair, or F598, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, has become a true design classic. Very pleasant to the eye, especially in this stunning corn color, it is also rem...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chair 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Exceptional lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional circa 1950s Sculpted alnut frame with splayed legs and fluted armrests Uphols...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Materials

Iron

Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautifully patinated F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin. Pierre Paulin designed this lounge in the 1960s for the well-known manufacturer Artifort. These chairs are becoming increasi...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Paul McCobb "Squirm" Lounge Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Paul McCobb "Squirm" chairs for Custom Craft, USA ca' 1950's. Model 3042 with turned walnut legs. These lounge chairs are very comfortable with a distinct mid century flair...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960s “588” Lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960. This iconic piece, model 588, is a highly recognizable piece of mid-...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchair
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern club chair or dining armchair By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Elegant s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pierre Paulin sofa 442/3 Artifort Netherlands 1962
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic model 442/3 sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1962. This is for a three-seater sofa model 442/3 which is the largest from...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin 442 lounge chairs Artifort Netherlands 1962
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic pair of model 442 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1962. This is for a pair of lounge chairs model 442 which is...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Fantastic F598 armchair, also called Groovy, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1972. This sculptural armchair has been recently reupholstered with lovely and high quality Pi...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic original oyster chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands circa 1960s. Completely reupholstered from the steel frame up - with...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Customizable Artifort Little Tulip Swivel Barstool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. Available with a disk-shaped or cross-foot base. Both styles are equal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This Mid-Century Modern daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and produced by Eugen Schmidt Soloform, Artifort in a limited series. That is a veritable reflection of the specta...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Wood

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set is j...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Tulip Midi Lounge in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
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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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Calvin Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Armchair Cane Seat
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A fabulous 1950s Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture walnut armchair. Fully marked. Meticulously crafted. Professionally restored. A great design and a really beautiful chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Cane, Walnut

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

Materials

Steel

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 very first edition with very nice curves....
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Green F560 Mushroom Chair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 in collaboration with Artifort, the Mushroom chair, also known as the F560, is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, making it a true design icon. Inspired by women’s swimming...
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1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Artifort Green Lilla Stool Patrick Norguet in Stock
Located in New York, NY
We are very fond of Lilla, the little stool Artifort introduced in 2006. It adds colour and fun to a house or office like no other. Lilla is extremely practical and can be easily dou...
Category

2010s Dutch Seating

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie. Manufactured by Artifort in the 1960s. Very solid and high quality, made with the best materials. The sofa ha...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s This mid-century modern bench, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, is the perfect addit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Paul McCobb Directional MCM Sectional Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Fabric
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury sectional sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet Fabric This sofa measures: 136 wide x 73 deep x 30 in...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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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