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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Thonet
De Sede DS-17 Armchair in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Fabric with Wooden Feet by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
RH-306 is a striking appearance that impresses with craftsman like precision and refined details. The body stands on filigree feet, while the square leather panels harmonize elegantl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

KT-221 Bauhaus Three-Seat Sofa in Tufted Natural Leather and Metal by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa KT221/03 by de Sede. Relaunch and update of the design created in 1956. Objectively functional design of an iconographic, architectural construction through the trans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of DS35 Executive Chair by De Sede
Located in Warminster, GB
These Highly sought after vintage De Sede DS35 Executive Chairs make a perfect seating duo, rarely seen as a pair. Produced in the early 1970s...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Red Bauhaus Armchairs Made in 30s Germany, Designed by Anton Lorenz
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of red Bauhaus armchairs made out of high quality leather and Chrome plated steel. Made in´30s Germany by Thonet and Designed by Anton Lorenz. Full...
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 High Back Chair Cognac
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Robert Haussmann RH 305 armchair design of 1957 and manufactured by De Sede. Cognac aniline leather an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and presumed to be designed by Mart Stam. Thonet is a historically important furniture compan...
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Robert Haussmann RH 310 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This model RH 310 leather sofa was designed by Robert Haussmann for Swiss Design/ De Sede produced this design 1960-1964. Originally upholstered in red aniline ...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Robert Haussmann RH 310 Armchairs by De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This model RH 310 leather armchair was designed by Robert Haussmann for Swiss design/ De Sede produced this design 1960-1964. Originally upholstered in red anil...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Sede DS 17 Pair of Blue Leather Ottoman or Pouf
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A pair of De Sede leather ottoman model DS 17. The leather is the DS living semi aniline leather in blue color. Great comfort and a Classic timeless design by ...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305/ 304 UNESCO Softpad Chairs Chair Cognac
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Robert Haussmann RH 305 armchairs design of 1957 and manufactured by De Sede. Brandy cognac leather. The leather was recoloured some years ago from a leather company. This version from 1970s is very rare version with Softpad armrests. The design takes the base of the RH 304 UNESCO chair...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Rare Adolf Loos Thonet B 952 F Armchairs
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare beech wood Windsor-style chairs by Loos Adolf (1870–1933), manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet. Stamped by company trade mark. The authorshi...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Pierre Paulin 442 Fauteuils
Located in Washington, DC
Pierre Paulin very rare pair of 442 fauteuils with two loose cushions. Beautiful and unusual flare with color scheme.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Thonet Bent Beech Rattan Chairs in Pair, ca. 1910 '2 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Bent and steamed beechwood chairs with rattan seat. Manufactured by Thonet around 1910 in Vienna, Austria.  
Category

1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of DS-343 Armchair and Stool by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of DS-343 armchair and stool by De Sede Dimensions: Armchair: W 70 x D 77 x H 120 cm Stool: W 54 x D 44 x H 41 cm Materials: Steel, Leather Prices may change according to...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

DS-161 Armchair by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-161 armchair by De Sede Dimensions: D 54 x W 79 x H 72 cm Materials: aluminium, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. A linear outer conto...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

DS-218 Stool by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 50 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

De Sede KT-221 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition Classic from Swiss design - one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede KT-221 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition Classic from Swiss Design, one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-51 Chair in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without arm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-4 Two-Seat Sofa in Red Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that stylish comfort that is missing from conventional furniture. The elegance perfected by Antonella Scarpitta turns the DS-4 into a feel-good experience. Antonella Scarpitta, a name that stands for clear forms, simple structures and unique design. Anyone who can call a De Sede model, designed by the Italian Grand Dame...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-748 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-51 Stool in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without armrests, this design classic guarantees high comfort and convenience despite its filigree appearance and blends into any interior with its timeless esthetics. The low seat height and generous proportions help create an extravagant lounge effect. That tingling feeling during manu-facture is the same today – especially with DS-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the seat and back are elaborately handstitched with needle and thread...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-144 Stool in Taupe Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-218/15 Stool in Black Upholstery by Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-60/05 Ottoman in Touch Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purist shape of the Boomerang with its bold yet elegant lines inspired Gordon Guillaumier while breathing life into the DS-60 family. The slender, floating shape blends harmoniou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-760 Large Ottoman in Jade Upholstery by Geckeler Michels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
According to the motto “less is more” the DS-760 Pouf presents itself unobtrusively, but nevertheless as an eye-catcher. Not only its two form variations show that the stool can be p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Sabbia Upholstery & Wood Legs by Christian Werner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-748 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Paris Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-31 Stool in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Thonet No 18 Cane & Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Thonet No 18 Cane & Bentwood Dining Chairs- Set of 6
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black upholstery covering the seat and backrest. The chair is supported by four cylindrical legs with spherical elements, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base. Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was specifically created for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna as one of Hoffmann's iconic designs. Representing a significant moment in design history, the chair is featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. With its sleek bentwood frame, swooping armrests, and curved backrests, the chair exudes elegance and sophistication. The Fledermaus chairs embody Hoffmann's renowned Viennese Secessionist style, known for its simple geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. Considered a bold departure from traditional European nightclubs, the design quickly gained popularity for its iconic and innovative aesthetic. This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Daybed DS80 by De Sede in Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS-80 daybed by De Sede, a Swiss design icon from 1970, embodying the elegance and innovation of mid-century modern furniture. It features a sleek black wooden slat frame and luxurio...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Model 255 Thonet Bentwood Chairs "Crocodile" pattern set of 6
Located in Denton, TX
Bentwood Thonet bistro chairs model 255. hard to come by set of six with the embossed Crocodile pattern. The curved back makes these more comfortab...
Category

Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech

Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of six matching 19th century early Thonet No. 14 konsumstuhl bistro or coffee shop chairs crafted from bentwood. Known as the "chair of chairs" with over 50 million produc...
Category

19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Robert & Trix Haussmann RH-301 De Sede Lounge Chair Pair black & white leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Robert & Trix Hausmann RH-301 for DeSede Lounge Chairs. The chairs are in excellent condition and have been newly upholstered in leather.
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Thonet Style Switchboard Operator Bentwood Stool
Located in Denton, TX
Nice combination of bentwood and cast iron that make this stool unusual style very pleasing to the eye.  
Category

20th Century Romanian Seating

Materials

Iron

1970's 6 Piece Modular Leather Sofa by De Sede
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This 6-Piece, modular sectional sofa by De Sede is 1970s, patinated leather perfection. The options for this set are truly endless. Use it as one long sofa, 2 matching 3 seat sofas, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Blue Cantilever Chairs B43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four blue cantilever chairs, two with armrests and two without. Model B43, designed in 1930s by Mart Stam and manufactured by Thonet in G...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel

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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