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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Herman Miller
Modular Sofa by Peter Ghyczy for Herman Miller, Germany, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Peter Ghyczy's exceptional 2-seater sofa from the 1970s is an incredibly rare and truly unique piece. Also referred to as the "Fehlbaum sofa". Finding this particular sofa is a rar...
Category

1970s German Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Fiberglass

Black Office chair by Charles &Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Office chair in black fabric. Aluminium base. Stamped Herman Miller. Small wear marks due to time and age of the chair.
Category

1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Dunbar Wingback Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Dunbar Wingback Model 6016 lounge chairs in sculpted mahogany and woven cane designed by Edward Wormley. An updated take on the classic wingback design, delivering an ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and white bouclé fabric slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. 17" seat height
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1950 and launched as one of the o...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

1 of 5 Original Vintage 'EA 107' Aluminium Desk Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of five original Aluminium EA107 chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958. Chromed-plated aluminium base and white leather. Non-swivel. Herman Miller edition, signed. Ex...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

4 blue leather rope edge Dax armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Four blue leather classic rope edge dax armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These chairs were designed in the 1950s by the legendary American couple, who experiment...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs Additional information: Material: Wood Featured at Kensington: Beautiful pair of armless slipper chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Solid...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

DSS-TA dining height side chair stacking base tablet arm by Ray & Charles Eames
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a favourite from the very beginning are the so-called bachelor chairs by ray & charles eames, the correct product name is: dss-ta = dining height side chair stacking base tablet arm)...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames 'Aluminum Group' lounge chair model EA124 and ottoman model EA125. This is an early production one-owner example that has been very well ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
A gutter back armless sofa on aluminum legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt, Lush, Foggy velvet.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Dunbar Single Arm Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful example of a period sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Circa 1960s, it is a single left arm sofa and sits on two wood runne...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Heart Stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and early heart stool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1940s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Matched Pair Space Age Modernist Lounge Chairs, Peter Protzmann/ Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair low slung slipper lounge chairs attributed to Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller.. Amazing original condition. Superior quality and construction. Retains its original Kno...
Category

1970s American Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Channel Back Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early channel back sofa with brass legs and covered in blue fabric by Edward Wormley. Model #4757 designed in 1947. The fabric is tired and should...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Elephant Rope Chair Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Elephant Gray Rope Edge Chair – Pair Each chair measures: 25 wide x 23 deep ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley "Listen to Me" Chaise by Dunbar
Located in Highland, IN
A sublime design by the brilliant Ed Wormley expertly crafted by Dunbar Furniture, the model 4873 sofa/ chaise was nicknamed the "Listen to Me". A frame of maple with walnut inset in...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Red and Pink Upholstered Chrome 'Sofa Compact'
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Sofa Compact' folding sofa / settee with red, pink, and orange vertically striped fabric upholstered cushions, resting on four curved chrome legs. (Charles Eame...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

6 Teak Dining Chairs by Svegards Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great set of 6 solid teak ladder back dining chairs by Svegards Markaryd. Chairs are burnt marked Svegards Markaryd made in Sweden. Priced per chair. Multiples of 2 may be purchased. These items are located at our Los Angeles Arts District gallery...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous early Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass chair LAX (Low Armchair on X Base) having large shock mounts and flat edge shell. All origina...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage LCM Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950s
Located in Bristol, GB
Mid-Century Lounge Chair An iconic design by the legendary American husband and wife team. An early Herman Miller example. Ebonised ply on a chrome base. In original condition, i...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller White Swag Chair, One Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely stunning gorgeous and iconic George Nelson Herman Miller Swag chair in white. Originally c.1950s. This chair is an authentic Herman Miller stampe...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Daybed Sofa in Blue Checker Reupholstery by Alexander Girard
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson daybed for Herman Miller in newly upholstered Alexander Girard Maharam "Checker" fabric. George Nelson and Alexander Girard were both A...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is 72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

1950s Herman Miller Parchment Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Parchment Fiberglass Chair Set of Two 31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat 18 Arm rest 26 Original vintage unrestored preowned condition. Wear visible. Refer to all...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Bench by Dunbar, Model 5429
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design bench for Dunbar, Model 5429. Classic design by Wormley in brass square frame on capped feet. Newer Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery that presents very well, ready ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Eames for Herman Miller Stacking Brown Naugahyde DSS Shell Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a group of 10. We have 20 chairs available. Contact us if you need a custom quantity. Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous Charles and Ray Eames fiberglass shell chairs are outfitted with their original brown seat pads (cushions). We’ve never found a group of naugahyde Eames chairs in such outstanding condition! That is not to say that they are perfect, but you will be hard pressed to find flaws. The seams are all intact and no rips or holes. The black fiberglass shells are perfectly sound as well. This lot is being sold as a group of ten. That is one money for ten chairs. However, we have twenty chairs in total. Contact us if you want a custom quantity. Each chair bears the Herman Miller insignia, embossed in the fiberglass beneath the seat. The chairs feature the “DSS” base which allows the chairs to conveniently stack. This Eames stacking chair...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar
Located in Highland, IN
n our opinion, this Ed Wormely design for Dunbar is one of the most spectacular sofas ever made. Modern, classic, and timeless... this form transcends styles, genres and eras. Nine f...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
Located in Toledo, OH
Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & ottoman in Rosewood. Eames chair and Ottoman. Original finish Rosewood and Brown Leather. Great condition. Built in 1980s as per tag. Marked with H...
Category

Late 20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair, a timeless piece of design history. We are pleased to off...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model PSCC, with swivel base and casters. In good workin...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
An early swivel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with oak base and plush mohair upholstery.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Mirra 2 Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller, Made in the Usa in 2015
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mirra 2 Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller, the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. Made in the USA in 2015, this gray office chair...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage large-scale pair of Dunbar club chairs with the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric, 1970s. Tuxedo style design with loose cushions and bronze platform base. Both chairs are in...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

1950s Herman Miller Gray Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Gray Fiberglass Shell Armchair Set of Two 31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat 18 Arm rest 26 Preowned Original vintage condition Refer to all images.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs on "contract bases" (PSC chairs) with casters, two armchairs and four side chairs, c...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool
Located in Decatur, GA
"Quinn" chair, Model no. 1170 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Sculpted walnut arms transition seamlessly to the upholstered back creating a wonderful silhouette. Frame is so...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Original Herman Miller Fully Adjustable Classic Aeron Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
The original Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chair Fully Adjustable in great vintage condition. Measures 24 to 30" in width with swinging arms, 24" in depth and stands 42" max. height. A...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century wire chairs made by Herman Miller for Eames. Comes with leather bikini covers. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Wire

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
This set is absolutely divine! Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950's this set was manufactured to be of the absolute highest quality, and to last forever... which it ki...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" Chair, ca. 1955
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" chair, ca. 1955. Professionally restored walnut frame with new back caning and new upholstered seat with super soft and luxurious ivory wool f...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Millerr Midcentury Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
American Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller with original fiberglass frame and fabric upholstered seat, refurbished...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Cane and Mahogany Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1946, these four dining chairs, model 4632, feature elegantly tapered frames in a light mahogany with solid seats and curved backrests inset ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Eames for Herman Miller Rare Fiberglass Upholstered Blue and Orange Dining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The color combination on this single DSW blue upholstered shell chair with neon orange stretchers is simple amazing! Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in the 1950s ...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames for Miller Black Shell Side Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Eames for Herman Miller pair of Mid-Century Modern shell side or dining chairs on Eiffel bases, black seats, makers mark on bottom. Dimensions: 31.5" H x 18" W x 18" D. Seat 18" H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Geiger for Herman Miller Collegeville Guest Chair New, 4 Available
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Collegeville wood side chair by Geiger is elegant with a melding of past and present. This fabulous clean-lined chair is appropriate for residential and commercial use. Very ver...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Maple

Edward Wormley Antler Chairs for Dunbar, Model 5580
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design antler dining chairs for Dunbar, Model 5580. Rare and attractive design chair by Wormley in the height of his design career. Frames are bleached mahogany with...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the fiberglass chair series developed by Charles and Ray Eames immediately after WW2. Widely distributed by Herman Miller. This low arm rod (LAR) chair has zinc finished base wi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re-upholstery in a Chinoiserie fabric. Upholstery is ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar’s Janus Collection in the 1950s. This sculptural sofa features angled arms and a floating back attached to the base with walnut s...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Vanity Stool Model 4672 for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
George Nelson vanity bench stool model N° 4672 for Herman Miller, designed 1946. Aluminum rods, foam, original fabric covering. Original Herman Miller label present. Produced by Herman Miller from 1946 to 1956. One owner. Cushion dimensions ~3 inches high by 19 inches wide by 15 inches deep.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Four Swivel Stools / Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar swiveling stools / chairs with mahogany legs and chrome sabots. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hun...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Leather and Walnut Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome pair of armchairs features solid walnut frames whose curvaceous armrests contrast well with the strong lines of the legs. The sea...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 ‘Setu' Dining / Conference Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 6 ‘Setu' Dining / Conference Chairs by Herman Miller Additional information: Featured at Kensington: These chairs ever-so-comfortably-recline - ...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Eames RAR Parchment Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parchment fiberglass RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean shell with no cracks or holes. Signed Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic....
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Pair of Outstanding Armchairs for Dunbar in Velvet Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs. Dark African mahogany frames with intersecting brushed steel cross stretchers. Newly upholstered in a white textured velvet.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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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