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Seating For Sale
Creator: Artifort
Creator: Le Corbusier
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chairs In Yarn Collective bouclé *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a 'Parchment' colored Yarn Collective bouclé fabric. Parchment is a light, neutral, sepia, off-white colour, we have...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Artifort 070 Sofa, 2.5 Seater with Arms by Kho Liang Ie in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Artifort 070 Sofa, 2.5 Seater with Arms Dimensions: 207x73cm Fabric: Kvadrat Divina 3 - Color 696 Base Finish: P13 Aluminum metallic (texture) Simply sl...
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2010s Seating

Materials

Metal

Modern LC3 Black leather chrome frame lounge chair by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Single pre owned modern lounge or club chair by Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in soft black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frames. Show little to no signs of use. Made in italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of F551 'Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin Artifort New Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A stunning pair of F551 'Big Tulip" lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Dutch manufacturer Artifort This is the second series of F551 chair to be recognized by the ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Theo Ruth 'F815' Lounge Chairs, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of lounge chairs was designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1960s. The rare model numbered F815 was produced by Artifort in The Netherlands. The design is marked by t...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin "Pod" Chairs Artifort 1960s Rare Model with New Ploeg Wool Fabric
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of fully restored 'POD' chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort The Netherlands This chair is a rare model to find and as a pair very unique The original chai...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Pair of Artifort F165 Lounge Chairs with New Ploeg Wool Upholstery, circa 1955
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of beautiful restored lounge chairs by Artifort The Netherlands produced, circa 1955. These top quality lounge chairs have been fully restored with respect to the original wa...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Kho Liang Ie 416/3 Sofa for Artifort Holland, 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and original 3-seat sofa Model 416/3 designed by Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Holland 1959. This sofa was one of the nicest designs by Kho Liang Ie for Artif...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1965, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Set Early Original Base and Red Blue 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, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Set of four Tulip chairs in red with red bleu upholstery. All chairs are rotatable. This unique set off four consist of 2 chairs in a fairly good condition (pictures 1st chair...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Artifort 691 Blue Fabric Sofa, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by the Artifort design group in 1987, the 691 sofa has been in production ever since making it a true classic of the collection. Fully upholstered in a blue-grey...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Seating

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Fabric

F506 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable Artifort model F506 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and n...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1963. These chairs have nickel-plated geometric frames that are visually st...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin (Teal)
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
RARE Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair desigend by Pierre Paulin in 1968. In it's original upholstery in this beautiful teal color. In great vintage condition with normal signs of wear as c...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the poof are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

Vintage Grand Confort Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Grand Confort Italy 1970s
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of LC 2 Le Corbusier Style Armchairs Contemporary Black Frames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair LC-2 Contemporary Bauhaus Style Lounge Chairs. ClassIC Le Corbusier design. Maker unknown. Nice original condition. Black powder coated frames quality fabric. Hand deliv...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Black Upholstery and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa ', fabric, steel, The Netherlands, 1962. This tufted comfortable two-seat sofa shows elegant steel details. The combination of steel and the black u...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Artifort Armchairs in Metal and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, lounge chair model '905', metal, fabric upholstery, the Netherlands, design 1964 The Artifort '905' armchair was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was c...
Category

1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Theo Ruth Velvet Leaf Green Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Dutch Mid-Century high back velvet lounge chair. A design by Dutch Mid-Century great Theo Ruth. An attractive lounge or side chair with stylish curves and gorgeous earthy...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair for Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oyster chair designed in 1958 by french designed Pierre Paulin for the dutch company Artifort. Chromed steel base and upholstered in original fabric. Signed.
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier LC4 Black Leather Chaise Chaiselongue by Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC4 chaise longue in black leather was designed by Le Corbusier/ Pierre Jeanneret/ Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina. It features the classic chrome steel frame and a b...
Category

20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair Artifort 1963, 1st edition
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This exquisite example of the iconic of F444 lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort in 1963, embodying the innovative spirit of the 1960s. During this era...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

LC3 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
LC3 two-seat sofa for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The sofa is a symbol of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, with a unique combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 sofa...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Orbit C341/3 Sofa by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning vintage sofa or bench. Design by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the 1990s. Model Orbit C341/3 Original silver/grey ...
Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

Mid Century Wooden Teak Office Dining Chair by Pierre Jeanneret Produced, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century wooden dining office chair in teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier for Chandigarh India, 1950s. In good vintage and professionally restored condition. ...
Category

1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Vintage LC2 black leather chrome frame 2 seat sofa loveseat by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage 2 seat sofa or lovseat by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in black Leather in very good vintage condition shows use and patina. Triple chrome plated steel frame. All straps are good ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

LC5 Daybed Sleeper Sofa by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Izegem, VWV
Designed in 1934 the LC5 sofa is Le Corbusier’s interpretation of the armless sofa. with its inviting design, LC5 lends casual sophistication to lounges, lobbies, and waiting areas. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Ben Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in BREDA, NL
In the late 1960's and early 1970's French designer Pierre Paulin created several sculptural masterpieces for Dutch manufacturer Artifort, including this gorgeous "Ben" armchair. It’...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Lc2 Armchair Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTACT FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS. Poltrona Originale Le Corbusier come visibile in foto, eccellenti condizioni generali. The chair turns out to be like new, stock. The very thick s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland. Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair. Chair has been newly reupholstered high qual...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland. Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair. Chair has been newly reupholstered in green ...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 2 seat sofa loveseat by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage 2 seat sofa or lovseat by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Tan Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame. Manufact...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

NEW Artifort Pink F978 Lounge Chair designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
polished chrome base. synthetic white shell upholstered: ohmann kol p F978 lounge chair by Artifort makes a gorgeous statement piece in a modern living room. The angled seat and b...
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2010s Dutch Seating

Materials

Textile

Sedie Lc7 Le Corbusier Cassina Charlotte Perriand
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE. Poltrone Originali in perfetto stato conservativo, mai utilizzata, rimanenza di magazzino. Rivestimento in pelle blu, possono ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier LC1 Black and Chrome Armchair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Embrace the timeless elegance of the Le Corbusier LC1 armchair, an exemplar of Mid Century Modern design. This sleek piece showcases a harmonious blend of high-quality black leather ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Poltrona Lc3 Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE. Poltrona Originale Le Corbusier, MAI utilizzata, la pelle si presenta in perfette condizioni, come nuova, rimanenza di magazzi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Leather

Chaise Longue model 'LC4' Le Corbusier for Cassina 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic chaise longue designed by Le Corbusier in 1928 with adjustable tilt, steel and lacquered metal frame, black pony skin seat and leather cushion. In good overall condition, bear...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Cassina by Le Corbusier Tan Leather LC3 Grand Confort 3-Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC3 sofa has since become a design icon and was re-issued by Cassina in 1965. One of the fi...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Poltrona Lc2 Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE. Poltrona Originale Le Corbusier come visibile in foto, eccellenti condizioni generali. La pelle molto spessa al tatto non pres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Leather

Groovy M Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1970s
Located in BAARLO, LI
Iconic blue Artifort Groovy (M-Chair) armchair. Designed in 1966 by the legendary French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This 1970s/80s version is in very good and original vint...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Le Corbusier Set of 2 White Leather Armchairs Model, LC1 for Cassina, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier and manufactured for Cassina, famous Italian furniture manufacture in 1970s period. Both chairs are original signed, low number early edit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the pouf are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Original F557 chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
An original F557 swivel lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1960s. This chair has a steel base and is reupholstered in Kvadrat Tonica blue-green fabric. Precursor of the globe...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of LC3 Grand Modele Armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of LC3 Grand Modele Armchairs for Cassina. Black leather and chrome plated steel. One of the most iconic chairs, the LC3 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret,...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Ladies lounge chair LC4 by Le Corbusier for Casina
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Ladies lounge chair LC4 by Le Corbusier for Casina in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic LC/PJ-SI-41-A Armchairs, circa 1955
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret armchairs known as LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Advocate and Press Chair in solid teak and nubuck leather. Sold as a pair. More specifically, this set of two LC/P...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Pair of Vintage LC2 Corbusier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage LC2 Corbusier armchairs. Original leather and chrome frame.      
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier, Chaise 209, Early French production
Located in Hasselt, VLI
A design classic designed by Le Corbusier, the Chaise 209, signifies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and design. This elegant bentwood masterpiece displays exceptional construction and...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Cane

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 Butterfly F675 lounge chair Artifort 1960s, 1st ed., rare patina
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The "Butterfly" chair, designed in 1963 by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, is a showcase of elegant simplicity and comfort. Manufactured by Artifort, a prestigious Dutch ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel

Sexy 1960s Chaise Lounge LC4 by Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy adjustable lounge chairs, the cow hide has some wears, naturally with age, the height is adjustable.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

French Design Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chairs by Artifort, 1990s
Located in Renens, CH
The Ribbon Chair, with its distinctive silhouette is an iconic piece of furniture designed in 1966 by Pierre Paulin: Pierre Paulin was a Paris-born French designer, who created his...
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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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