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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Knoll
Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern white Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll International, Inc. circa 1970. This iconic Bauhaus chair orig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Wood slat bench with metal legs. Tagged.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Reclining Armchair and Stool by De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly comfortable vintage leather reclining armchair and stool by De Sede. They were made in Switzerland, and date from around the 1960-70’s. The quality is absol...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1974 Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Two incredible Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chairs in a rare cranberry-red mohair, labeled and dated 1974. These are midcentury modern classics, super comfortable and in stell...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage co...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Preben Fabricius lounge chair in black aniline leather, original leather upholstery. Frame of dark chromed steel. Model 710, made by Walter Knoll.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Large De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Black leather DS88 patchwork sofa by De Sede. The sofa is sectional so it can be set-up in different ways to your own liking. The sofa feature...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Ds231 James Bond Highback Swivel Chair and Matching Ottoman by De Sede Switzerla
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
DS231 highback swivel chair by de Sede Switzerland, 1970. This De Sede swivel lounge chair is very comfortable and shows incredible craftmanship....
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Model 1105 Oak Dining Chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of eight bentwood oak dining armchairs by Don Pettit for Knoll, circa 1970s, epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern design. Model 1105 is a testament to the ingenuity...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Mid Century architectural design, from recognized master of the genre, Eero Saarinen. The Executive Arm Chair is considered to be one of the most important pieces to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage modular patchwork leather sofa DS11 by Desede, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century brown patchwork leather modular sofa by Desede. Desede produced high quality leather sofas and is still producing today. This DS11 model is quite rare to find. This pa...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather

DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed This daybed measures: 77 wide x 38.25 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll International. C1965 chairs which have a table pictured but not included and am ottoman also...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Womb chair by Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
The Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the 1950s, is a icon of mid-century design. Its curves and form redefine comfort, offering relaxation in any space....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage DS-14 chairs in dark brown leather by Team De Sede for De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a patinated dark brown leather and with a black lacquered wooden base. Designed in 1989 by Team De Sede and manufactured between 1989 and...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 8 original Spoleto b33 chairs for Knoll, circa 1970s. A timeless piece of modern design. Seamless, tubular steel frame with the original cowhide leather. The chairs are stru...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful Kravet wool mohair. Color is called indigo blue. A rich navy color. We had 6 extra ba...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1960's Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely example of the Iconic Womb Chair and Ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. We have had it re-upholstered in a genuine Knoll fabric, Crossroads in a Honey Bee color. The fabric content is 43% Polyester, 37% Post Industrial Recycled Polyester, 20% Post Consumer Recycled Polyester, from the Knoll website. The Ottoman dimensions are 25x19 inches and it's 15.5 inches tall. The ottoman bears the Knoll label from 320 park avenue which dates the set to the 1960's. The steel legs are in generally good shape for their age, but the ottoman's have some corrosion particularly on one side, please see the detailed photos. It is pictured in our gallery with a Verner Panton onion...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of 54 L Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Gae Aulenti Producer - Knoll Model - 54 L Armchairs Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 70 cm x Depth 61 cm x Height 77 cm x Seat Height 35 cm Materials - Leat...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1960s Vintage Robert Haussmann for Stendig Rh- 304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of six RH-304 leather chairs designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig / de sede. This set is hand built in the 1960s, these chairs are upholstered in sa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid century De Sede Ds46 Loveseat Sofa Cognac Buffalo Leather Switzerland 1970s
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(2) Sections mid century De Sede DS 46 sofa loveseat Cognac buffalo leather Switzerland circa 1970. Very High quality thick Buffalo Leather. Very low Heavy loveseat (2) section with ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Buffalo Neck Leather DS-50 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern DS-50 recliner lounge chairs with one ottoman or hocker. Design by the famous company De Sede Switzerland. Striking Swiss design from ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Properly Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in the late 1940s before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as the r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Three-seater leather sofa DS-31 by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Three-seater leather sofa DS-31 by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's. The DS-31 is a timeless classic with a high level of seating comfort! Nicely patinated!
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-600 'Non Stop' Sofa DS-600 by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for de Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This newly upholstered cognac leather De Sede DS 600 is a true icon and featured in many movies. The sofa is unique, comfortable and top quality, as all De Sede sofa’s are. The DS 60...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brown Barcelona Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Experience the epitome of timeless elegance with this authentic Mid Century Modern Barcelona Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. Crafted with sumptuous brown leather and ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Salmon Color Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Early production Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1950's. Designed by Eero Saarinen . manufactured by Knoll .Classic Mid-Century Modern design. Retain they'r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Marcel Breuer Isokon Chaise Long for Knoll 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
One of the most iconic and elegant chaise longues in the history of design, conceived in the 1930s by the great architect and designer Marcel Breuer for the newly founded English com...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Set of 8 Knoll Black Leather Flat Bar Brno Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 8 flat bar Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the twenties. Currently made and produced by Knoll Studio. All 8 are signed on the undersides of the c...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

DS231 James Bond highback swivel chairs and matching ottoman by de Sede Switzerl
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
DS231 highback swivel chairs by de Sede Switzerland, 1970. These De Sede swivel lounge chairs are very comfortable and shows incredible craftmanship. In the James Bond film, On Her M...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique pair of RH-304 Leather chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This pair was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in brown leather...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Charles Pfister for Knoll Leather Cube Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of cube lounge / club chairs designed in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll retaining their original 'eggplant' leather and ebonized steel block feet. Nicely proportioned design ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950. Upholstery is all original. We have in house upholstery if interested for an additional charge....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Set 10 Dining Conference Room Chairs Bill Stephens for Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large set of ten dining or conference room armchairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. Created from oak and steam bent to satisfy the eye and body. Very sturdy and c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

De sede DS31 high back armchair in brown leather, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare high back dark brown leather armchair model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. Well designed polished aluminum legs. Good condition 1970s - Switzerland Dimensions: Heig...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Contemporayr Modern Grey Molded Shell Counter Stools
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Bertoia for Knoll molded shell counter stools. A lovely pair of contemporary modern stools from Knoll's Bertoia collection. These two sto...
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20th Century American Seating

Materials

Chrome

De Sede Robert Haussmann DS-P Leather Armchair & Matching Footstool/Ottoman
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ De Sede DS-P Leather Reclining Armchair and Matching Footstool Ottoman by Robert Haussmann Switzerland 1971 The DS-P was designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede in 197...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Gae Aulenti, Set of 6 "Orsay" Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Nice set of 6 "Orsay" chairs designed by Gae Aulenti produced by Knoll International in Italy. Circa 1970s. New upholstery. Dark brown lacquered metal feet. Good vintage condition o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century classic and iconic Bertoia for Knoll stools in a high chrome finish. Architectural design, clean original condition, ready to use. Very solid and sturdy showing no loss t...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid Century White & Black Diamond Wire Chair by Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll is circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial material and scul...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wire

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair signed Knoll Studio
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. Manufacture date 2003 by Knoll Studio. Stamped Knoll Studio on the frame and labeled. In black leather, chromed s...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS31 Sofa & 2x DS31 Lounge Chair Cognac 1970s
Located in Aachen, NW
This amazing living room set with a 3-seater Sofa and 2x lounge chairs model DS31 were designed in the 1960s by the De Sede design team and produced by De Sede in Switzerland in the ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five
Located in Weymouth, MA
Set of five bentwood office chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll International with tag and label. With original orange fabric and cushions (stiff).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Wool Blend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of Joe D'Urso's most iconic designs, this pair of chairs was produced in by Knoll. This pair forgoes the 'return to center' feature in favor of the more practical height adjustm...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and orange fabric. Stamped Knoll international under the legs. Seat height 45cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Joseph D'urso Swivel Lounge Chairs from Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Joseph D'Urso swivel lounge chairs on polished aluminum chrome bases in all original red boucle fabric and adjustable seats. Measurements with adjustable seat height variatio...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Black Leather
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube club chairs. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating base that are cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Gray Leather Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of eight mid century modern cantilever Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll were produced in 2002. These iconic Bauhaus modernist chairs originally designed by Lud...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, XXth Century. Set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll for dining room in black fibreglass and fabric, cushions reno...
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20th Century French Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Custom and Monumental Florence Knoll Bench or Coffee Table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Custom unique Florence Knoll bench for Knoll is black leather and chrome frame. Amazing opportunity to own a one of a kind piece. This bench can also make a great soft ottoman.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century White Diamond Wire Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll are circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial mate...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wire

De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-600 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-80 MEMORY OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by de Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

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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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