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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Vico Magistretti
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5150, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s.  The sofa exudes a simple and elegant style, reminiscent of the classic design elements typically a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six walnut and white fabric dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Seat heigh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of Rush & Beech Carimate Armchairs Italy, 1963
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of Carimate lounge chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for the ‘Carimate Golf Club’ and produced by Cassina in the 1963. Made of beech, w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Vico Magistretti Set of Twelve ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs in Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, set of twelve dining chairs model ‘Carimate’, stained beech, straw wicker, Italy, designed circa 1960 The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Regina D’ Africa” (Queen of Africa) chair with matching stool designed by Vico Magistretti, manufactured by Alias in Italy around 1970. The set contains one lounge chair ...
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1970s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Tan Leather loveseat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 72" 2 seater sofa. Very high quality leather upholstery with 2 seat cushions and tufted buttons on seat back and cushions. Beautiful design by Edwar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Saber Leg Dining Chair
Located in Fraser, MI
Rare saber leg dining chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Listing is for 1 chair. Unrestored condition.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Dining Chair Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.2" / W 18" / D 16.4" Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 15.8" Highly desirable original set of 6 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designed...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and green mohair slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s. Seat height: 20.5” .
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Chairs Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 12
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.2" / W 18" / D 16.4" Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 15.8" Highly desirable original set of 12 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designe...
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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Tan Leather Long 3 seat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 84" 3 seater sofa. Very high quality leather upholstery with 2 seat cushions and tufted buttons on seat back and cushions. Beautiful design by Edwar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Space Age Red Plastic Vintage Chair Selene by Vico Magistretti, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red vintage plastic chair model Selene designed by Vico Magistretti 1968 for Artemide Milano, Italy. The chair shows a very good vintag...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

Materials

Plastic

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous c...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Mahogany Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of mahogany framed sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Reupholstered in Holly hunt / Teton / Cliffside fabric. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Dunbar Gondola Sofa
Located in Toledo, OH
Dunbar Gondola sofa, designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar, very good to excellent condition. This sofa has a very solid walnut frame. The ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a. The continuous laminated ash legs wrap around the entire chair and form t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of swiveling lounge chairs on mahogany bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson, side table, teak, Denmark, c. 1940 Striking Scandinavian Modern side table by Danish architect and designer Palle Suenson (1904-1987). This particular table is spec...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ash Club Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Ash frame with original wool upholstery. Brass bars on legs. Tagged.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ash

Dunbar Furniture Mid-Century Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid-Century three seat sofa in a sandy beige and white woven upholstery similar to a boucle. Three down-filled back cushions and three foam seat cushions make this a comfortable and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of two. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for the Cassina factory in the 1970s. The two-seater sofa is entirely upholstered in original fabric of the time in perfect condition, no rips or da...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Plastic

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Iconic Lounge Chairs in Laminated Ash 1954
Located in New York, NY
Pair of masterfully crafted lounge chairs model 5480 in laminated ash with caned back and brass sabots by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1954. These chairs are a tour de force ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Big Texan” Oversized Lounge Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very large scale chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs features large scale design, with rolled arms, complete with stubby legs in the back and casters in the front. Unique si...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Dunbar Edward Wormley Pair of Janus line armchairs mahogany mid century Berne
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carved detailed Dunbar, Berne IN design by Edward Wormley. Needs reupholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4872a Lounge Chair With Solid Aluminum Legs
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s model 4872A lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This chair comes from the recently demolished Edward Mccormick Blair House in Chicago Illinois desig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Gaudi Chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
Plastic frame, Made in Italy. Stackable.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar pair of leather lounge chairs no. 603 Mrs. Chair
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of leather lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar vintage from the 1950s. These chairs are model 603 and were called the Mrs. Chair in the original catalogue. Hig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
Edward Wormley, two armchairs, and four side chairs. Dunbar, USA. Mahogany and leather. Signed with applied gold rectangular metal manufacturer's label to the seat bottom [Dunb...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 495 sofa in gray velvet and mahogany legs
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 495 sofa recently reupholstered in gray velvet and dark mahogany sculpted legs. Dunbar construction is unparalleled and this sofa is ready to ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was reupholstered in a moss colored mohair and sits on 10" solid brass stiletto legs. Ele...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Chair
Located in New York, NY
No. 5482 Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany, brass and fabric. Fantastic model with floating seat and padded armrests.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

1960s Grey Selene Stacking Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s grey Selene chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. These chairs were molded out of grey fiberglass-reinforced plastic as single pieces. Stackable and suitable for both indoor ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of walnut and leather armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished and reupholstered.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare pair of early wingback chairs model no. 1038 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. This set delivers an architectural silhouette - a tall back boasts ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40S Sofa for Cassina, Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 156cm oder 166cm width. The three-seater is available in 228 or 238cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size. In 201...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back and Brass Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar cane back and brass armchair. Circa 1950's.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of x2 Glossy Black Carimate Carver Chairs By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
Set of x2 Glossy Black Carimate Carver Chairs by Vico Magistretti The Carimate chair was born when Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was conceiving d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina, 1973
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 armchairs and 2 seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973. The project won the Compasso d' Oro in 1979 and is one of the most widely sold pieces of Italian design. "With Maralunga...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti three-seater sofa in lacquered wood
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2421 Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) Three-seater sofa in lacquered wood with wavy backrest. Perfect original condition, cushions in progress. Model Carimate, Italy, 1959. 190 x...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
We love these gorgeous chairs by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. A hard to find pair ! They are super comfortable. We have reupholstered these in a Holly Hunt boucle' which is pale gray. ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 10
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 10 “Carimate” chairs designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1963. Initially commissioned for the Carimate Golf club near Milan, they were then produced for ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A small sofa / settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Iconic form with tapered brass legs. Fully restored and upholstered in Designtex / Lambert / Smoke.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Vico Magistretti Set of Ten ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs in Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, set of ten dining chairs model ‘Carimate’, stained beech, straw wicker, Italy, designed circa 1960 The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Palmaria Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Original leather with patina, made in Italy by Cassina.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Dunbar Edward Wormley Deep Blue Alpaca Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Rare Mid-Century Rich Royal Blue Alpaca Three-seat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar sits on square chrome legs. It has one tufted seat cushion and three loose ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Floral Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5125, fabric, stained wood, United States, 1950s This cubic shaped sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The sofa features a cubic-sh...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Party Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
A party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in original buttery soft light tan leather. Matching pair available. Priced individually.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Vigo Magistretti for Cassina 'Veranda' Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 'Veranda' sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Italy, 1983 Beautiful aesthetically balanced three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti fo...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chair in Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Carimate’ lounge chair, model '930', beech, bouclé, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of Vico Magis...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Skokie, IL
A rare pair of "Thebes" stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar of Berne, Indiana. They also work well as ottomans, or used together to form a bench. These stools have been fully restore...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchair in Patterned Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, armchair, model '5762', teak, fabric, Belgium, design 1957 This dining chair is designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Pair of Dunbar Teardrop Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early teardrop slipper chairs with walnut legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Sofa in creamy white fabric. It is possible to open the backrest for more comfort. Height when open: 96 cm. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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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