Seating
4
1,331
728
169
to
144
1,275
938
2,228
1,524
1,540
1,037
861
14
5
2
1
1
2
1,328
897
5
615
627
3
1
51
108
230
366
124
64
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
1,655
1,142
776
863
735
792
711
743
689
712
685
728
1,362
1,339
863
724
374
1,314
1,088
822
790
103
1,355
1,169
1,141
1,087
933
Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Knoll
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Spoke Base Ottoman Pouf "Mushroom" Stool. Item features a chrome metal base, red velvet upholstered "mushroo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
The MR10 chairs produced for Knoll represent an original furniture design conceptualized by Mies van der Rohe. These vintage chairs are iconic, with frames that draw inspiration from...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s vintage Barcelona chair in distressed black leather with a polished stainless frame by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. This example came directly from Gratz Industries and was in their private collection. Gratz Industries produced the Barcelona chair frames...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Early Bird Chair & Ottoman Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Bouclé wool edition Bird chair & ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll.
The groundbreaking Bird chair was designed in the 50s by Harry Bertoia and made by Knoll.
This mid-century classic supports countless positions and offers a comforting oasis of calm.
This edition is a very nice fully restored Bouclé...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Seating
Materials
Steel
Fritz Hansen Kasper Salto Runner Armchairs for Knoll Studios, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Fritz Hansen Kasper Salto Runner Arm Chairs for Knoll Studios, 2 Pairs Available
Offered for sale as pairs with 2 pairs available are Kasper Salto- 1997 designed "Runner" armchairs....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ubald Klug for De Sede Pair of 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Dark Brown Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa element, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Waterfall shaped sofas in a dark brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous tan leather patchwork bean bag manufactured by Swiss company De Sede in the 1970s. Wonderful coloring and patina to leather. Recently restored by Los Angeles-based leather a...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful mid-century slat bench or coffee table by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1950s. Stained ash. Early original Bowtie Label (Knoll Associates) that predates Knoll International. Has...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Black Leather, Contemporary Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Gorgeous Knoll Saarinen office chair on a contemporary swivel base. These classic chairs come in their original supple black leather and the bases have received a thorough polish. Th...
Category
1990s American Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Category
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede "DS-31" 3-seater Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede "DS-31" 3-seater Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland 1970s
This is a De Sede "DS-31" 3-seater sofa made in Switzerland in the 1970s. The sofa has a deep seat and...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House
Produced by Knoll
USA, Late 20th ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs model 'DS-201', chrome-plated metal, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957
A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shape...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. This chair features a red factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wire
Custom Modernist KNOLL Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. Custom Ordered “Puff” Mocha color upholstery "Nick Cave" and Manufactured by Knoll Textiles. Literally Brand new!! Woman ordered new f...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Divano in pelle mod.Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Milan, IT
Divano mod. brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri e prodotto da Knoll nel 1976, struttura laccata bianca, un solo divano disponibile della coppia. Buone condiz...
Category
1970s International Style Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede Tan Patchwork Leather Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tan colored leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Wonderful faded patina of varying degrees of tan, beige and brown. Perfect accent piece. G...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chair, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some wear from...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottoman in Red Leather restored
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1960s production Barcelona stool or ottoman, produced by Knoll, with a leather seat and polished stainless steel frame. This came from the private collection of Gratz...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original timeless classic pair of black leather and hand polished stainless steel Barcelona chairs. Designed by Mies van de Rohe in 1929, this pair was produced in the 1970s. Ver...
Category
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining chair. Beechwood and blue wool fabric.
Mid Century Dining chairs.
This early condition is made from the 50ties.
Beautiful patina on the wood.
Set of 4
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
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 oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 25 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 25 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Sna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black 30 Available
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master architect in 1930. These icons of Bauhaus design e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic Krefeld brown leather lounge chair.
Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany.
One of the most popular designs of the 20th century a masterpiece that fits seamlessly into any environment.
Classic detailing, clean lines and exceptional comfort make the Krefeld lounge appropriate for residential and commercial use.
Specifications:
Upholstery: Leather, color brown saddle.
Cushions are high-density foam with a Dacron top layer.
The seat uses coil-spring suspension for enhanced comfort.
The back uses dynamic suspension for added flexibility and support.
The inner frame is constructed in engineered hardwood and plywood.
Legs are ash hardwood in a medium cherry finish.
The seat cushion is reversible.
Model: 751 Krefeld lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Midcentury Post Modern De Sede Gray Leather Loveseat 2 Seat Curved Sofa
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury post modern De Sede gray leather loveseat 2 seat curved back sofa. Very unique half moon shaped designer loveseat with very high end ...
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance 25 inche...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Charles Pollock Armchair "Sling Chair" Model 657
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charles Pollock "Sling Chair" or Model 657, designed in 1960 and produced from 1964 to 1979 by Knoll. Created out of a leather sling, seat cushion, cast aluminum and chromed stee...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of model 72 chairs, in wood and yellow fabric, United States, design 1948
Pair of organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' easy chair with ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States, design 1952, later production
This Bird armchair with ottoman is a design by Harry Be...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six Chairs in Grey Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model 72, chrome-plated steel, velvet, United States, design 1948, later production
Set of six organic shaped chairs...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Florence Knoll, Sofa "Parallel Bar" for Knoll, 1954 / 1960. Newly upholstered.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Two seat sofa model 52 also known as ‘Parallel Bar’ designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 and produced by Knoll International from 1955 to 1973 This sofa is an edition from the v...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Metal
2020 Charles Pollock for Knoll Sling Arm Chair in Brown Leather and Chrome # 657
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Charles Pollock for Knoll 657 Sling Arm Chair featuring a brown leather sling support and removable brown leather pad. This item was sou...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll three seat sofa by Knoll Associates. Model 2577. Original Naugahyde brown upholstery with chrome-plated steel base.
Unsigned.
USA, circa 1960-1970.
Dimensions:...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
De Sede DS-31 lounge chair in Patinated Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-31 lounge chair in Patinated Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland 1970s
The DS-31 lounge chair by De Sede is a high-quality piece of furniture made from fine leather and chr...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic pair of Krefeld lounge chairs.
Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 192...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
De Sede DS-47 Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Nubuck Leather, c. 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Dimensions provided refer to the armchair. The ottoman measures H 14.5" x W 23" x D 25".
Introducing a rare and exceptional find from the iconic 1970's: a De Sede DS-47 lounge...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Seating
Materials
Leather
2021 Richard Schultz 1966 Two Seat Outdoor Lounge Chairs / Loveseat for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) 1966 series two seat lounge chair / loveseat designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed for Knoll by Eero Saarinen in 1948, the Womb chair with ottoman has become a modernist classic. The contoured frame of fiberglass and polished ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair Jens Risom Armless Lounge Chairs. Maple with Red Webbing. Signed.
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Jens Risom lounge chairs from his original 1941 design collection for Knoll. These are more recent production, signed with the Knoll Studio medallion. These have been used ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nylon, Maple
Original Warren Platner Bronze Stool by Knoll 1960s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
An original 1960s production Warren Platner bronze stool for Knoll. Early and rare bronze finish. Newly upholstered seat in a Kvadrat / Davina wool felt fabric. The fabric is ston...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bronze
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
We have another model of the butterfly chair with light brown leather listed.
The butterfly chair, also known as the BKF chair or the Hardoy chair, is a folding chair with a simple yet elegant design. The chair consists of a metal frame with a sling seat and backrest made from leather. The frame is typically made of tubular steel and has two curved legs that are connected by a crossbar at the bottom, as well as two more angled legs that support the seat and backrest.
The butterfly chair was designed by Argentine architects Juan Kurchan...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Pair of Wire Frame Lounge Chairs for Knoll, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warren Platner Model No. 1715 Nickel Plated Wire Frame Lounge Chairs designed for Knoll, 1960's/1970's
These iconic chairs have been reupholstered in this blue floral pattern at som...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Barstool in Chrome & Black Leatherette
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Deisgned in the early 1950s by genius up-and-coming designer Harry Bertoia, this chair stands today as part of an entire line produced by Knoll. Accompanied by Bertoia's Diamond chai...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Wassily B3 Armchair By Marcel Breuer For Gavina 1960
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ntroducing the Knoll Wassily B3 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - A Modern Classic from 1960
The Knoll Wassily B3 Armchair, designed by the visiona...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Ds 11 Modular Sofa in Brown Patchwork Leather by De Sede Team for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede ‘DS-11’ Modular Patchwork sofa in beige leather.
Still 100% original.
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one regular elements & ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa In Dark Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing De Sede DS 11 modular sofa in dark brown patchwork leather, 1970s. This set consists of six elements, of which two with an armrest. De Sede is famous for its high quality, fo...
Category
1960s Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
2021 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Upgraded Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2021 production Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. It has a chromed steel frame, though notably has an upgraded black leather, whi...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage DS-85 DS85 sofa in original leather by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great DS-85 daybed in original, natural leather.
Designed by Team De Sede for The Sede Swiss
This DS 85 daybed was manufactured in the 1960s by de Sede in Switzerland. This versatil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Icons. Released by Knoll, Platner’s lounge chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The famous lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circular fra...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia, 1950
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia.
Production: Knoll, 1950s
Dimensions: 90 W x 70 H x 74 D cm
Sold as set of 2.
Category
1950s Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable swivel base with weight-adjusted tilt.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achiev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This early Risom model 37 sofa for Knoll is classic mid-century. Designed in 1946, the dynamic, but restrained form speaks to Risom's Scandinavian heritage. The upholstered body is s...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
1990s De Sede Ds 151 by Jane Worthington Swivel Chaise
Located in Waxahachie, TX
De Sede.
Jane Worthington.
A DS 151 Recliner manufactered by De Sede in Sweden.
As the chair is a reproduction of the human form the ergonomic aspects are a pur...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Mid-Century Brown Leather De Sede Ds-76 Modular Sofa Daybed, Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in DE MEERN, NL
When it comes to iconic Mid-Century design, the DE SEDE DS76 2-Seater Sofa stands as a true masterpiece. Crafted by the renowned DE SEDE design team in 1972, this sofa effortlessly blends form and function. Not only does it exude the classic charm of Mid-Century style, but it also boasts a revolutionary design that transforms it into a comfortable bed. With its dimensions of 185 cm in width, 96 cm in depth, and 70 cm in height (seat height at 38 cm), this sofa is the epitome of sophistication and versatility. Read on to discover why the DE SEDE DS76 is the perfect addition to your home and get styling advice to make the most of this remarkable piece.
Timeless Elegance: The DE SEDE DS76 sofa...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Model 245 Chrome and Leather Armchair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
245 armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Early edition with original leather and stainless steel frame.
Category
1960s Italian 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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Poul Jensen Selig Z Chair
Thayer Coggin Swivel Tub Chair
Deco Club Chair Leather Pair
Vitra Verner Panton Cone Chair
Pair Of Louis Xv Armchairs
Italian Mid Century Dining Chair
Leather Midcentury Modern Swivel Chair
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Armchairs
Mid Century Wood Slat Bench
Mid Century Modern Arm Chairs
Togo Sofa By Ligne Roset
Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
Set Of 8 Black Chair
Pair Of Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Antique Wood Roses
4 Arm Side Chairs
8 Dining Arm Chairs
White Leather Desk