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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Knoll
Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base with sleek angled and tapering legs support a comfortable cantilevered seat with origi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1980s. Signed with Knoll label. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be co...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Warren Platners Chairs in cream/beige fabric by Knoll International
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren Platner dining chairs, beige kvadrat fabric, set of 6, Knoll International In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful' shapes that were beginn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Tan Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Brown 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 features...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair. Red Fabric, Bronze Frame Finish
Located in Kansas City, MO
Warren Platner Lounge Chair in red Knoll fabric with the more expensive bronze frame. Frame is in great condition with no rust. Foam padding is good with the fabric inside back sho...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic piece of modern design combining elegance and functionality, the Knoll tulip armchair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. It feature...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Original De Sede DS-11 Patchwork Dark Brown Leather Six-Part Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
An original De-Sede DS-11 modular sofa, one of the most popular modular sofas ever to exist, in dark brown patchwork leather. A 1970s statement of comfort and quality Consisting of f...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Indoor Wire Upholstered Chaise Lounge by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white plastic coated wire chaise lounge with adjustable backrest and orange Knoll fabric two piece cushion . This rare chaise was produced for in door use since unlike the outdoor ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wire

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in "as is" original condition.. Perfect candidate for a re-do.. Can be fully ,professi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 41 wide x 35 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair clearance of...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Oversized De Sede Black Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated black leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with triangular patchwork and a final octagonal leather patch at the top. This pouf is in a slightly larger size. H...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Pagoda DS-19A In Brown Buffalo Leather, 1973
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic De Sede Pagoda two seater sofa in brown buffalo neck leather, Switzerland 1973. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noticeable in the shape of the back- an...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Gae Aulenti, Set of 3 "Orsay" Armchairs for Knoll International, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Nice set of 3 "Orsay" armchairs designed by Gae Aulenti produced by Knoll International in Italy. Circa 1970s. New upholstery. Dark brown lacquered metal feet. Good vintage conditio...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Club Lounge Chairs Black Leather
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern Pre Owned Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Club Lounge Chair in Black Leather. Clean lines and exceptional comfort characterize the Divina Lounge Cha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner, Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Knoll Intl, original 1972 example
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and matching Ottoman, designed 1966 and manufactured by Knoll International, this set dated 1972. This iconic chair is made of moulded fibreglass co...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing DS-85 sofa or daybed in white (cream) leather. This DS 85 daybed was designed and manufactured in the 1970s by De Sede in Switzerland. This extremely comfortable sofa or l...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Restored Set of (8) Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs with Wood Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of eight vintage Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. These chairs come in variety of iterations, but I think we have a winning combo here. Our group of Saarinen chairs features ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in 2006. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs, Matching Set of Two
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather. Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair with Bamboo Armrests for Knoll Int.
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin chairs, rare bamboo arms. Rare blue leather. Very good condition, near mint condition. Additional two chairs wi...
Category

1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs Set of 8
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of (8) RH-304 Suede/ Leather chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This set was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in Ligh...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive Beige Ivory Ultra Suede Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll. The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in th...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Frank Gehry Cross Check Bent Maple Chairs For Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frank Gehry Cross Check Chairs. The chairs are made of Maple Bentwood Ribbon-like pieces, crossed and bent to work together to form, not onl...
Category

20th Century Modern Seating

Materials

Maple, Bentwood, Plywood

Warren Platner for Knoll Easy High Back Lounge Chair w/Ottoman, Model 1725
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Production of the Warren Platner Easy Chair for Knoll High back Lounge Chair w/Ottoman, Model 1725. Newly reupholstered in gr...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

De Sede Sofa DS 600 Snake Ueli Berger & Riva 1972 Brown Leather 12 Elements
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede DS 600. Design by Ueli bergere, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt, 1972. Modulable endless high class leather sofa. 12 elements in brown leather. Good vintage ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Felt

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, set of four DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather b...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century De Sede Ds 76 Modular Sofa Bed, 2-piece Brown Leather Modules, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage De Sede 2-piece modular sofa bed, model 'DS-76', leather, fabric, foam, wooden frame, Switzerland 1970s. Important: The item offered for sale...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Marcel Breuer Knoll “Wassily” Brown Leather and Chrome Chair
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A vintage brown leather and chrome Wassily chair designed by Hungarian architect and furniture designer Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) for Knoll. Composed of a tubular chrome frame with b...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full leather 'Touch', color Cigarro. New, current production. Price mentioned is for a chair with both the outer shell in high quality 'Touch' leather + the c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production. The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Snake' is arguably the most famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it currently has the record 'longest sofa in the world'. This listing is for a DS 600 with 14 elements - creating a visually pleasing and very comfortable colorful seating...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new. Generation by Knoll is an award-winning office chair that offers a new standard of comfort and unrestr...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Re-Upholstered in Knoll Rivington Fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely complete re-upholstered vintage Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa or 2 seat settee. The fabric we chose to use is a sophisticated all-over multi...
Category

20th Century American Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural ...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

BERTOIA Chairs, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt cover in grey. The offer includes 4 chair...
Category

1940s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Exposition "S'asseoir", 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 Posters in DIN A2, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Exposition "S'asseoir" - 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 posters in DIN A2 (420 x 594 mm) as high-quality reprints on cardboard Wonderful hand drawings of several design classics, wh...
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Paper

Four Vintage 1970 Made in Italy Stamped Marcel Breuer Cesca Knoll Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, Mid Century Modern circa 1970's, made in Italy stamped, Marcel Breuer, Cesca armchairs with ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

BASTIANO Sofa in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather and solid walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962 Designer: Afra and Tobia Scarpa Manufacturer: KNOLL Country: Italy Model: Bastiano three seat sofa Design period: 1975 Date of manufacturing: circa 1960-70 Material: Leather / Solid walnut Condition: Good / refinished wood / normal signs of age and use / some crackle in the leather / No tears or holes Introducing the Knoll Bastiano...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll 1966 (Old Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair (Model 1705; aka Easy Lounge Chair) It is one of the most iconic and representative models of the famous American architect and designer Warren Pl...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll International. Armless style, padded, with a great base. 3 available. CONDITION ...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pair of Handkerchief Armchairs Designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
A great pair of armchairs designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll, circa 1983, for Knoll studio in great condition, black on black the seats are very clean these chairs are nice and c...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa Neck Leather Brown 1970 Sectional Swiss Mid Century
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede - DS-15 modular sofa in Neck leather, Switzerland, manufactured in the 1970s. This high quality sectional sofa, designed by De Sede in the 1970s, consists of 2 regular ele...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen. It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia Bar Stools for Knoll
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 6 bar stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A beautiful and classic design by one of the most notable Mid Century designer and artist. Each one retains its original white powder ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair on Bentwood Legs
Located in West Chester, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair Model 71 on Bentwood Legs.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

De Sede Emerald Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning emerald green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofas designed by Ubald Klug for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This iconic design with layered cushions makes the DS-1025 both visually stunn...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980. Newly reupholstered green boucle. We have a large quantity of these chairs. You are welcome to send your own COM and we will r...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century Modern Knoll Cesca Armchairs- Set of 2
Located in Hollywood, FL
Add a touch of sophistication to your home or office with these authentic KNOLL Marcel Breuer CESCA Modern Armchairs with the original maker’s mark sticker affixed underneath one of ...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of "Wassily" Armchairs, Breuer (designer) Knoll (Manufacturer), Circa 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of “Wassily” model armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These armchairs are in chrome tubes and black leather. Published by Knoll. Marcel Breuer designed this ...
Category

1980s Hungarian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'. New, current production. Price mentioned is for a chair with the outer shell in high quality 'Select' leather + cushion in sheepskin 'No...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972. An amazing design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerla...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Navy Velvet, Steel Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies v...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Chair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen Executive armchair by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell. It was i...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1958 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa, Model 57 in Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely early Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Sofa, Model 57, designed by Florence Knoll in 1958. It is a rare example of Florence K...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 61 Grasshopper Mid Century Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Grasshoper Chairs designed by Knoll and created by Eero Saarinen. This was Saarinen’s first chair for Knoll in the 40s
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

vintage De Sede DS 85 Sofa daybed in brown leather
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very hard to find a vintage De Sede brown leather sofa in this mint condition. The colour is still vibrant and the is minor patina. This sof...
Category

1960s German Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, patinated leather, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped pair of chairs designed by Eero...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather

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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