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Seating For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Caterina Moretti
Six Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974.
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974. The chairs are labe...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Black Eames Wire Chair with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Awesome Classic black Eames wire chair on a black eiffel base with the bikini cover for Herman Miller. The bikini cover is missing the button and has a te...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Early Oak DCW Dining Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
The DCW dining chair is a classic mid-century plywood design by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, both functional and comfortable. This model, made in the 1950s, is constructe...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Rubber

1960s RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early example of the iconic RAR rocker with a molded, rope-edged fiberglass seat with large shock mounts, made by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, set upon cross-braced steel st...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chair, black leather, H-base, circa 1954, Boot glides .Pricing is per chair. Please change quantity to 4 to purchase entire set. The ab...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pita Outdoors Daybed, Teak Wood and Off-White Denim
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita daybed outdoors was created to bring you a much needed relax time. Handcrafted in teak wood and upholstered in off-white denim or sunbrella neutrals. ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
Located in East Hampton, NY
A set of 4 of beautifully grained early DCM chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in a very hard to find zebrawood pressure molded plywood on chr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton "Panton Chair" Original Edition Herman Miller circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Verner Panton "Panton chair" original edition Herman Miller in enamelled fiberglass circa 1960 wear and minor losses.
Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Pita Daybed, Oak Wood and Leather
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
A daybed is the piece of furniture that every room needs, whether it knows it or not. Pita’s subtle lines in woodturned oak invite you to take a breath, close your eyes and halt the ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Tam Counter Stool, Ash Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Descendants of an extraordinary family, TAM stools are grown to 65 cm in height, multiplying in a garden of possibilities while preserving in their genetic m...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modern Herman Miller Slat Back Armchairs Burnt Orange Brushed Chenille
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern Herman Miller slat back armchairs comprised of brown mahogany finished wood frames with slat backs and their original burnt...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Vivid Yellow Fiberglass Eames DSR Chairs on Black Eiffel Tower Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean original set of four chairs together since new. Herman Miller DSR ( Dining Side Rod ) chairs designed be Charles and Ray Eames in the mid ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Chrome & Black Pair of Armchairs Original Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Striking pair of Herman Miller chrome & black armchairs wearing their original gray iridescent fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Red Caper Stacking Chairs by Jeff Weber for Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Caper stacking chair Designed by Jeff Weber for Herman Miller Caper’s polypropylene backrest is contoured to fit your back and perforated with holes to al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Gilbert Rohde, Rare Stool, Wood, Brown Leatherette, Herman Miller, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare stool, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s. In wood and brown leatherette/vinyl upholstery. Other designers of the period include Isamu Noguchi, Paul Frankl...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Hard to find an incredible set of 16 classic EC-127 padded DCM dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1971-1981. This version was developed in 1969 in an effort to sidestep the challenges of the glued shock mounts found on the plywood versions. These famed chairs...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM Chairs, Rare
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM chairs, rare set. Zebrawood was used from 1954-1959. Very nice original condition, minor scuffs to seat. Labels.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Model No EA 105, 1958, THE Original Charles and Ray Eames / Miller Swivel Chair
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning cast aluminium framed chair (Aluminium group, model No EA 105, 1958) Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. These are NOT a copy but an original from 1958 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Early Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s, Ash/ Black Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s, ash with black base, wonderful example, great original finish, patina, retains impressed LCM u...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Black Eames DCM Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 4 black DCM (dining chair metal) chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Original and in great condition.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original rubber feet caps. With manufacturers label. ...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Crimson" Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Crimson" orange, Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original gel...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful pair of art deco, slipper, lounge chairs by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller features a rounded profile with upholstered seat and back in a woven blue linen blend.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of restored and reimagined Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1962 Collection, Tandem modular seating that was originally designed for Chicago O'Hare Airport, w...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Charles e Ray Eames Chairs Metal Crome, 1970, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Charles e Ray Eames chairs metal crome, 1970, Italy.
Category

1970s Italian Other Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set 4 George Nelson, 1st Year Production Daf Swag Leg Dining Chair / Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare set of four swag legged dining chairs designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Only produced in fiberglass for a few years, cream colored fiberglass on a s...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Living Room Set
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller living room set, United States, 1960s. This fine living room set consisting of two sofas and a side table is...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Vanity Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic model 4672 vanity stool designed by George Nelson. Plush rectangular seat gracefully perched on a brushed aluminum base. Minimal design and compact size makes it an attractiv...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding iconic set of six early "DCM" chairs By Charles Eames for Herman Miller USA, 1950s Bent walnut plywood seats and backs, with metal frame. Measures:...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Navy Blue Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread te...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge armchairs and ottomans These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited countless times, displayed in the V&A, Metropolitan Museum of Art, winners of countless awards these are the simply put the finest suite around They have been on a journey, I’ve had all pieces stripped to the bare shells, the frames have been washed back and traditionally French polished, the leather all restored and hand dyed the original nero black, they are the finest example pair anywhere in the world today One suite has the black Herman Miller No1 label, the other, the earlier redish Herman Miller Hillie label Condition wise, the restoration has been done in such a way to keep all the original charm and patina but make them gallery ready, they will have age and use related patina marks here and there but mostly they are in very fine order Dimensions armchairs Height:- 80.5cm Width:- 85cm Depth:- 86.5cm Seat height:- 41cm Dimensions ottomans Height:- 42cm Width:- 65.5cm Depth:- 53.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, MUST READ! The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge ( 670 ) and Ottoman ( 671 ) and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art. Design Charles and Ray Eames sought to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English club chair. The Eames Lounge Chair is an icon of Modern style design, although when it was first made, Ray Eames remarked in a letter to Charles that the chair looked "comfortable and un-designy". Charles's vision was for a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells covered with veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially of the same shape, and composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the ottoman. The products have changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were covered by a veneer of Brazilian rosewood. The use of Brazilian rosewood was discontinued in the early 1990s, and current production since then consists of seven layers of plywood covered by finishing veneers of cherry, walnut, palisander rosewood (a sustainably grown wood with similar grain patterns to the original Brazilian versions), and other finishes. Small changes include the sets of spacers between the aluminum spines and the wood panels, originally of rubber, later hard plastic washers, and the number of screws securing the armrests, originally three, changed to two in second-series models, while the "domes of silence" (glides/feet) on the chair base originally had thinner screws attaching them to the aluminum base than those on later chairs, and the zipper around the cushions, either brown or black on early models, was later black only. Further, early ottomans had removable rubber slide-on feet with metal glides, and early labels are of oblong foil. History The Eames Lounge Chair first...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Gloss White Panton S-Chair by Verner Panton / Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The S-chair by Verner Panton is one of the absolute stars of furniture pop art. This is the original version of the Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production ...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

1969 Eames Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Extremely Rare White Barstools in Green 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, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Four extremely rare Eames bar stools...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics. The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mou...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Barstools Designed by Eames for Herman Miller with Blue Velvet Covers
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of rare barstools designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller circa 1970s, the navy blue velvet seat cover shows light wear and light stains as shown on the pics but has ni...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Green Leather 'Dax' Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
A Dax rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co. with aluminum-finished legs retaining the original green leather upholstery over a...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocker in Red Orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous edition of the design classics model RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean shell with gorgeous and vibrant red orange hue and n...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Company molded plywood dining chair in oak with wonderful patina. The oak version is very rare, only one year in production.      
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1 Herman Miller Orange Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller shell fiberglass rocker Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Charles and Ra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Oak LCM Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
This early 1950s Herman Miller production of Charles and Ray Eames's classic bent plywood LCM chair, in oak and chrome, has all the original parts and is in very good vintage condition.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pita Outdoors Daybed, Teak Wood, Sunbrella Fabrics and Leather
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita daybed outdoors was created to bring you a much needed relax time. Handcrafted in teak wood and upholstered in off-white denim or Sunbrella neutrals. ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Pita Outdoors Daybed, Teak Wood, Off-White Denim and Leather
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita daybed outdoors was created to bring you a much needed relax time. Handcrafted in teak wood and upholstered in off-white denim or sunbrella neutrals. ...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Aluminum Group Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather lounge chair with ottoman each on matching anodized polished aluminum frames. Ottoman is 18" H x 21" W x 21" D.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Ola Stool, Tzalam Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The peaceful movement of a wave flows by the stylized lines of the stools, refreshing in its organic design made with tzalam wood. Qualities such as defini...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Pair of George Nelson 5681 Loose Cushion Group Lounge Chairs US 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of George Nelson Loose Cushion Group lounge chairs US 1960s Original Condition with hardened foam. We recommend to reupholster.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Sofa "Tandem" 3 Seater Design Charles Eames for Herman Miller 60s
Located in taranto, IT
Rare three-seater chair with side table, designed in 1962 by charles eames for herman miller and often used in the most famous airports in the world structure in die-cast aluminum o...
Category

1960s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Other, Metal, Aluminum

Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Zinc

Verner Panton "Panton Chair" 6 Original Chairs Edition Herman Miller circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Verner Panton "Panton chair" 6 original chairs edition Herman Miller in enamelled fiberglass circa 1960 repainted a few years ago. original color: white wear and minor losses.
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
By George Nelson, Ernest Farmer, Herman Miller
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller. Professional reupholstery available at pass-thro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Eames for Herman Miller Ultramarine Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Ultramarine Blue, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinc...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Very Rare Vintage Retro 1960's Herman Miller Bright Yellow Fabric Vintage Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage, retro 1960's Herman Miller yellow fabric vintage chairs, lovely designer chairs, have a yellow fabric which is in very good vintage condi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Eames Lounge Chair Metal 'LCM'
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Eames for Herman Miller LCM's in later orange and black paint finish. These chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both have a later, but not new, orange paint surf...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames LKH-2 Lounge with Girard Upholstery by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific example of the Eames LKH-2 easy chair has a black wire seat, a bikini pad in magenta naugahyde designed by Alexander Girard and a zinc lounge ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Eames (1907-1978) & Ray Eames (1912-1988) for Zenith Plastics / HermanMiller DAR Eiffel rope-edge chair Venice, California / Zeeland, Michigan, 1950 fiberglass, enameled steel early sticker label Measures: 24 7/8" W x 23 5/8" D x 31 3/8" H All original parts, including rare first gen. feet, which date the piece to the first batch of production (1950). Labelled. Gorgeous museum worthy piece. Quite possibly one of the most famous and iconic chairs ever, the Eames DAR would most commonly become known as the ‘eiffel chair’ due to its sculptured wire base resembling that of Europe’s most notorious landmark. The very first generation of the Eames DAR Eiffel Chair was recognizable not only for the ‘rope edge’ shell but also due to the protruding ‘1st gen’ feet as opposed to boot glides or later plastic feet. The abbreviated Eames DAR Chair stands for the Eames Dining (D) height, Arm (A) Chair, on Rod (R) Base released in the first year of arm chair production of the fiberglass series developed to the marketplace in 1950. The early success of the Eames arm chairs, released in 1950, was a co-ordinated effort between the Eames . Office (Designers), Zenith Plastics (Manufacturers) and Herman Miller (Distributors). The chair series was always designed to have interchangeable bases and the DAR was one of the ‘original 5’ alongside the DAX X-base, LAR cats cradle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eames Elephant Hide Gray Zenith Rope Edge Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four early, 1st generation Zenith rope-edge armchairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. In an uncommon and highly desirable elephant hide...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

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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