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Seating For Sale
Creator: Eero Saarinen
Creator: George Nakashima
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Royal Blue Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, set of six 'New' dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, design 1956, production 1961 With regard to its essential form,...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabular...
Category

1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet

2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chai...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eero Saarinen vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Eero Saarinen Knoll International USA 1946 upholstery, painted steel chair: 35 h × 41 w × 35 d inches Vintage Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman for Knoll...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
Located in Wilton, CT
Manufactured by Knoll Furniture, the mid-century classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in its original black leather and chromed steel tubular legs. We have more chairs av...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Armless Saarinen Plastic-Back Side Chair in ZigZag Fabric
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag mutlicolor fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun kitchen - or as a single ch...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Pair of Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabulary o...
Category

1990s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

1977 Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Upholstered Pedestal Tulip Stool 152S
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1977 vintage Eero Saarinen tulip 152 S pedestal stool, produced by Knoll International. This is a gorgeous original example, which came from a Chicago, Illinois ...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Mid-century Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (1950s)
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
The Grasshopper (or model 61) chair was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946, it was actually the first chair designed for the Knoll company, and is now a design icon with the...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Bentwood, Plywood

1963 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Vinyl Armless Executive Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of armless executive dining / side chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in 1963. The chairs retain original labels from Met...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

2023 Eero Saarinen For Knoll Full Size Womb Chair in Two-Tone Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original full-size Womb lounge chair, model 70L, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll in 1946. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in 2023. The piece...
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Blue Mohair Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2021 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive side / dining chair in what appears to be Knoll Velvet textile ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

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

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Tan Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s production executive armchair with metal legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example has tan fabric upholstery. Condition overall is...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Tulip Side Chairs in Brown Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip dining chairs with brown fabric seat pads. These are early armless examples from the 1960s and guaranteed as originals....
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Rare Pair of George Nakashima Conoid lounge chairs, 1983
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of George Nakashima Conoid lounge chairs, 1983. American black walnut. Signed ‘George Nakashima’, Oct 1983. Introduced in 1961, th...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Walnut

1960's Eero Saarinen Tulip dining chairs for Knoll, set of 4 upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs, armless with off-white upholstery. by Knoll, USA Set of 4 chairs Manufacturer "Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions. Please note these do not...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll International Black Fabric Executive Arm Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Executive Armchair with tubular legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This chair was at one point in its life professionally reupholstered in a ...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive armchair in off-white leather with light walnut wood legs. The chair was produced in 2021, acquired directly from a Knoll employee. It ha...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

George Nakashima, American Black Walnut & Hickory Spindle Bench, 1972
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima bench, created 1972, carved from a single slab of American black walnut with freeform front edge, and with turned hickory spin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
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

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2003. The listed price...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chair w/ Rolling Base Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive rolling armchair with black leather upholstery. The chair was produced in in 2004 (a couple of them in 2011, though cond...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 2020 Executive Armchair with Ivory Leather & Wood Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive arm chair with ivory/off-white leather upholstery and ebonized walnut wood legs. The upholstery appears ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s womb chair, designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen. This is one of Saarinen's most iconic works, which was introduce...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later production This rare model 76S office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll belongs to t...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design features chr...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. Thes...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though three are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original exampl...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though two are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Yellow Upholstery
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

1949 Set of Four George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N19 Chairs in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four N19 Straight Chairs, designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. These are early examples, dating to circa 1949. The ‘Straight Chair’ was Nakashi...
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Seating

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Royal Blue Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 6
Located in Wilton, CT
The Mid-Century Classic Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair, manufactured by Knoll Furniture, offered here as a set of 6. Custom upholstered in a deep 100% cotton Italian perfor...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chairs, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some ...
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen armless executive side chairs on pedestal bases, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples are circa 1971 produ...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Knoll 2020 Executive Side Chair w/ Wood Legs & Ivory Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available for sale) 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chair with ivory leather and ebonized walnut wooden legs. This appears...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

4 vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. Executive armchairs with an oak frame base
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A classic set of 4 vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. executive armchairs in the original Knoll blue fabric with an oak frame base. The Eero Saarinen Executive armchair was featured in nearly every Florence Knoll Mid Century interior throughout the 1950s and beyond. Originally introduced in 1950, the chair transformed the notion of what executive seating could be with its fluid, sculptural form and modern finishing. The timeless and versatile design continues to fit seamlessly into work, conference, lounge and dining applications of any décor. The chair remains as one of the most popular Knoll designs ever with new versions of the armchair, as shown here, in fabric with the wooden light oak base retailing at around £2,000 per chair. And it’s the wooden legs that add to their appeal and was ultimately a big improvement on the original tubular steel frame. They are just warmer and more welcoming, as well as being more aesthetically pleasing. As such the chairs are more often used these days as dining chairs rather than in the office. The chairs are also supremely comfortable and are upholstered in a classic Knoll wool fabric that has different subtle colour flecks within the fabric and that also features a slightly darker colour in the seat. This is an intentional design aesthetic as it helps to maintain the condition and look of the seat with heavier use. They date from the 1990s and remain in very good vintage condition with only light signs of use. This item is sold as a set of 4 chairs but the chairs are also available as a complete dining set matched with a Florence Knoll Walnut table...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of five Organic chairs designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part of their submission for the Organic Designs in Home Furnishings exhibition at the ...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
Located in Culver City, CA
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 10 we have available are u...
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Made and sold to IBM during the s...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Excellent condition Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair manufactured by Knoll. Upholstery is clean and foam is soft, ready for use. 25 Available.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Midcentury Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is an absolutely striking Womb chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This iconic lounge chair has been expertly reupholstered in premium Knoll "Cato" fabric. The now ubi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchairs for Knoll, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Early pair of tulip dining arm chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960. Cushions upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet with new foam.         
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Saarinen Executive Armchair with Metal Legs for Knoll
Located in Glendale, CA
Eero Saarinen Executive Chair with metal legs for Knoll. Originally designed in 1946, this late 1990s / early 2000s edition is executed in geometric fabric and metal legs with Knoll ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Eero Saarinen For Knoll Executive Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll feature black nylon seats with contrasting geometric print backs. These iconic chairs are extrememly comfortable and are the ep...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Set of 4 Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

1 Original Knoll Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designer: Saarinen, Eero. Date of design: 1956. Model number: 150A. Made in France. Materials: Base is cast aluminum, lacquer paint finish. The shell is molded fiber glass reinforced plastic. Original Knoll upholstered detachable cushions. Swivel mechanism. Saarinen’s pedestal furniture was designed between 1955-1957 as a part of his "one piece, one material" furniture philosophy. He attempted also to minimize the clutter of feet that most furniture creates. Saarinen’s original...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair For Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Executive side chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll features green print, linen blend upholstery with chrome legs. This iconic chair is extremely comfortable and is the epitome of mid-ce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Colorful Set of Ten Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of ten dining chairs, model 72, brass coated steel, velvet upholstery, United States, design 1948 Set of organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Two Swivel Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Yellow and Purple, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Eero Saarinen Tulip Stools, both with white bases, one purple vinyl seat and one with a yellow vinyl seat. Both appear to have been used very little if any. No visible scratc...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This pair of armchairs was commissioned by the U...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, captain’s chairs or armchairs, cherry, United States, 1982 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this pair of captain’s chairs is a testim...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cherry

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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