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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Knoll
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side/ Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 Eero Saarinen Side Dining Chairs for Knoll. This set dates to 2009. Red velvet material in very nice condition! Chrome is clean as well! Chair ready to go! One of the most comfortable chairs out there! I use these around my dining table!
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll International Black Fabric Executive Arm Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Executive Armchair with tubular legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This chair was at one point in its life professionally reupholstered in a ...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Eero Saarinen Knoll International USA 1946 upholstery, painted steel chair: 35 h × 41 w × 35 d inches Vintage Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman for Knoll...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll lounge chair with new petrol green velvet upholstery. The chair is not marked. Eero Saarinen is one of the most iconic and recognized designers from the mid-century. He was a Finnish-American architect famous for designing the Washington Dulles International Airport and is now considered one of the greatest of American 20th-century architecture. It was around 1938 he met Charles Eames who he became close friends with. Together they designed a collection of moulded plywood chairs for the 1940 Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition, sponsored by the MoMa. Their collection received prizes in many categories. In the same period Saarinen met Florence Knoll. When Knoll was starting his company, it was a obvious choice for Eero Saarinen to join him. It was at Knoll where Saarinen designed many of his most famous and classic design pieces. Items like the “Grasshopper” lounge chair, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

DS 85 sofa bed by De Sede 60s
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa bed was produced by the famous Swiss publishing house De Sede in the 60s. De Sede is a Swiss brand of high-quality furniture, founded in 1965 by brothers Helmut, Urs and Eg...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Four Mies van der Rohe for Knoll BRNO tubular chairs In teal leather. The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (designed in 1930) has a chromed tubula...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-84 two seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the De Sede DS84 Sofa in Buffalo leather - Switzerland, 1970's - Where Luxury Meets Comfort Also available with 3 seat sofa and coffee table. ...
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Knoll Desk Chair in Contrasting Saddle Leather/Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs in a supple Italian Leathe...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production. The De Sede DS 600 alias ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has just been masterfully reupholstered by Forthright NYC...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather in Saddle...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Gunmetal Velvet on Vintage Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using our stunning collection of...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice the slightly bent “ears” at top. Presented in their origin...
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat armchair sofa with middle white laminate table by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Made in American circa 1960s. D...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Robert Venturi for Knoll 'Chippendale' Chair in Grandmother Pattern, 1985, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Venturi and partner Denise Scott Brown 'Chippendale' flattened design 'Grandmother' patterned chair for Knoll with laminate finish and black leather seat pad. Measures 21"W x ...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She designed the chair in 1954 and it was in production until 1968. Black enameled steel ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (1950s)
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
The Grasshopper (or model 61) chair was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946, it was actually the first chair designed for the Knoll company, and is now a design icon with the...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid Century Armchair and Stool DS47 by Desede
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ARMCHAIR AND STOOL - DS47 BY DESEDE A Ds47 designed and produced by Desede in the 1970’s this one is in thick bull leather and in excellent condition throughout The DS-47 by DeSede ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 66 Chocolate Leather Loveseat and Lounge Chairs Set of 3
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a handsome De Sede DS 66 natural leather loveseat with two matching DS 66 single lounge chairs. This set showcases a thick dark brown leather wit...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Dronten, NL
Slipper chair designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International. Model No. 65, produced from 1955-1973. We bought this chair directly from the family who bough...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Eero Saarinen Model 71 IBM Executive Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
A nice example of a Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive armchair fro Knoll International. This particular chair came directly from the IBM offices in the Poughkeepsie, New York campus. ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1980s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Side Chairs for Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
This awesome pair of of Manadarin side chairs is were designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, chairs feature curvaceous tubular steel arms finished in gloss black, matte-black straigh...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Large Knoll Diamond Bertoia Lounge - Single
Located in Raleigh, NC
1960’s Large Knoll Diamond bertoia lounge designed by Harry Bertoia. Very comfy with rubber pads allowing this lounge to flex for comfort. Bertoia ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

De Sede vintage model DS-2878 boxing glove chaise longue designed in 1978.
Located in Skokie, IL
De Sede vintage model DS-2878 boxing glove chaise longue designed in 1978. The chair features soft black leather cover with the typical folds at the edges, and a striking lacing at t...
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather in very good condition. There is very minor w...
Category

1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pouf or Ottoman Leather Patchwork by De Sede in Beige or Off-White, 1970s
Located in Halle, DE
A soft and very comfortable Pouf made of leather patchwork by De Sede in Creme-Beige up to off-white color, 1970s.  
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

2023 Eero Saarinen For Knoll Full Size Womb Chair in Two-Tone Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original full-size Womb lounge chair, model 70L, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll in 1946. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in 2023. The piece...
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
Located in The Hague, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll Interna...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Royal Blue Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
THIS LISTING IS FOR A SET OF 4 Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later production This rare model 76S office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll belongs to t...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame. The chairs were manufactu...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a fantastic set of (sold separately) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless chairs with white vinyl upholstery and chrome bases, produced by Knoll. These chairs have the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Two Seat Cube Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfectly sized 1970s Knoll loveseat. 2 seats rest on chrome legs. Fabric shows wear and imperfections from age and use. Frame in good condition; reupholstery with new foam/straps re...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Ds-61 Armchairs Camel Leather designed by De Sede, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two De Sede DS-61 . Fully new upholstered in soft camel leather, this armchair features a slimline frame with curved edges to create a soft silhouette. The back and seat cushi...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Swiss Leather Sofa by De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
The captivating interplay of unconventional shapes and sleek materials defines the DS2011 sofa, a creation by the iconic Swiss brand De Sede from the 1980s. Draped in high-quality ta...
Category

1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1960s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Tulip Side Chairs in Brown Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip dining chairs with brown fabric seat pads. These are early armless examples from the 1960s and guaranteed as originals....
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair Knoll Charles Pfister Mohair Lounge Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Charles Pfister Mohair Lounge Chairs, 1980. Original beautiful emerald color mohairs. There is some signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Maple Hat Trick Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of maple plywood hat trick chairs designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Each beautiful chair is signed and dated on bottom. Constructed on 8-7...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

De Sede Ds 151 Red Leather & Steel Jane Worthington Designer Chaise Lounge
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Iconic De Sede red leather & steel Chaise Lounge model Ds 151 made in Switzerland designed by Jane Worthington Metal branding label to underside of ch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black Velvet, Black Powder Coated Legs
Located in Wilton, CT
The mid-century Classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair, manufactured by Knoll Furniture and custom upholstered in a deep 100% cotton Italian Velvet in glamorous Black. All ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We collected this cult-favorite, vintage Mies Van Der Rohe daybed at auction. The stainless steel legs, walnut base, and black leather upholstery are all in excellent condition. See ...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Zebra Hide

2020 Knoll Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa in Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2020. The fabric looks and feels simil...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ds 9100/01 tennis ball chairs by De Sede Swiss for WTA Zurich Open in 1985.
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Rare Vintage De Sede Ds 9100/01 Tennis Ball set. Designed for the WTA Zurich Open in 1985. Condition : Good condition for their age. A few spots and discolorations. They have a di...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Warren Platner Pair of Easy Chairs in Baby Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, pair of lounge chairs, 'model 1705', nickel-plated steel, fabric, United States, design 1966 This iconic easy chair by Warren Platner is created by welding...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

De Sede DS 500 Modular Sectional Sofa & Table Suite in Brown Leather
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space to the epitome of luxury with the De Sede DS 500 Modular Sectional Sofa & Table Suite. This meticulously designed masterpiece embodies the finest Swiss craf...
Category

Late 20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 2020 Executive Armchair with Ivory Leather & Wood Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive arm chair with ivory/off-white leather upholstery and ebonized walnut wood legs. The upholstery appears ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modulair Vintage Bouclé Patchwork sofa by Desede, DS-11
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Desede produced high quality leather sofas and is still producing them today. Unfortunately this original cognac leather one had its best time so we reupholsterd this iconic sofa in...
Category

1970s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Bird Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1970s
Located in Izegem, VWV
1970s production Bird Chair in black by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. New rubber shockmounts were provided.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

2007 Set of 6 Knoll Brno Tubular Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 6 Brno dining chairs, model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular set was produced in 2007 by Knoll. The listed price includes the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of four vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1960's and manufactured by Knoll in the USA in the 1970's. This set has been rest...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Knoll Armless Saarinen Plastic-Back Side Chair in ZigZag Fabric
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag mutlicolor fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun kitchen - or as a single ch...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1950s Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet & Kurchan for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous C. 1950 vintage black leather Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan Kurchan for Knoll. This is a vintage example, w...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

DS600 Modular Non Stop Sofa by Ueli Berger for De Sede. Set of 20 Pieces
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The DS-600, affectionately known as the "Non Stop" sofa, is a design masterpiece that emerged in 1972 through the collaborative efforts of Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz U...
Category

20th Century Swiss Seating

Materials

Suede

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather is great condition.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabulary o...
Category

1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
Located in Wilton, CT
Manufactured by Knoll Furniture, the mid-century classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in its original black leather and chromed steel tubular legs. We have more chairs av...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

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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