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Seating For Sale
Creator: Emeco
Creator: Karl Springer
Emeco Navy Barstool in Polished Aluminum by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Barstool in Brushed Aluminum & Cherry by Us Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco 20-06 Small Round Bar Table in Brushed Aluminum by Norman Foster
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco’s collaboration with Norman Foster resulted in the “20-06” collection. Foster envisioned a “neutral” table - visually and physically lightweight. ”I appreciate the anonymous ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Barstool in Brushed Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco 20-06 Medium Round Cafe Table in Brushed Aluminum by Norman Foster
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco’s collaboration with Norman Foster resulted in the “20-06” collection. Foster envisioned a “neutral” table - visually and physically lightweight. ”I appreciate the anonymous ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Run 4-Seat Bench in Aluminum and Walnut by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Run 4-Seat Bench in Clear Adonized Aluminum by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Barstool in Brushed Aluminum and Ash by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Armchair in Brushed Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Su Barstool in Wood w/ Reclaimed Oak Seat by Nendo
Located in Hanover, PA
With the invisible values of design, engineering and strength, the Emeco SU Collection follows the Japanese aesthetic of ‘su‘ — meaning plain or unadorned — the idea that simplicity ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Emeco Navy Counter Stool with Arms in Polished Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Barstool with Arms in Polished Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Counter Stool with Arms in Polished Aluminum and Cherry by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Barstool with Arms in Polished Aluminum and Ash by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Counter Stool with Arms in Polished Aluminum and Ash by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Counter Stool in Polished Aluminum by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Karl Springer Mahogany Club Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Upholstered in orange velvet, signs of normal wear on the velvet. Mahogany has been recently polished and is in excellent condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Eight "Regency" Armchairs by Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful set of eight "Regency" armchairs designed by Karl Springer in original lacquered lacewood.
Category
1980s Vintage Seating
Materials
Lacquer
Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Bench
Located in New York, NY
Original circa 1970s Karl Springer polished stainless steel X-frame bench, with brass details and new black kid glove leather upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Karl Springer JMF Armchair (Gilt) by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Vintage Karl Springer style Chair by Jimeco. Designed by Enrique Garcel.
Applied Gold Leaf shows some loss as it stands right now.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Python Skin Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This can be used as either a bench or a table.
A classic Franc 1940s design reimagined by Karl Springer,
Label below
Category
Late 20th Century American Seating
Karl Springer "Regency Arm Chair" in Lacewood Veneer, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
"Regency armchair" in lacewood veneer with leather seat and back by Karl Springer, American, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Souffle Ottoman or Pouf Double Size
Located in New York, NY
Custom created for a home filled with Karl Springer is this rare double length "souffle" ottoman pouf. A unique piece for it's size. Original fabric is in great condition but would a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Large-Scale Leather and Brass Ottoman by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large-scale leather and heavy brass ottoman designed by Karl Springer.
Newly reupholster in a distressed gray leather.
The round heavy brass bottom has hidden wheels, making movi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 American Post-War Geometric Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Post-War Design (1980s) all parchment veneer side chairs with a simple geometric form (att: KARL SPRINGER)
Category
1980s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Parchment Paper, Wood
Karl Springer Pewter Gunmetal Ponyhair Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Pewter Finish Bench
Simplicity and detail
Clean original surface on metal
Zebra patterned ponyhair
An identical Stool is pictured in a Karl Springer Showroom Catalog
Category
1970s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Maitland Smith Shagreen Chair by Karl Springer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This curved chair shows the detailed work of the manufacture Maitland Smith, especially the work of shagreen on the wood structure is unique and shows the design of Karl Springer. Th...
Category
20th Century American Seating
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of Sumptuous Leather Swivel Chairs 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautifully crafted swivel chairs with channeled solid mahogany bases by Karl Springer, American late-1980s. These chairs were recently reupholstered in taupe lambskin. They...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Mahogany
Karl Springer Chair in Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Chair, beautifully crafted in polished brass and chrome with upholstered seat and back, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered and c...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Philippe Starck Bar Stools Hudson Aluminum 2000
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Vienna, AT
Philippe Starck stackable Hudson bar-stools (4 pieces)
Dimensions 43" (height) 29.5" (seat height). 21.25" x 17.75"
Philippe Starck created and named them for Ian Schrager's Hudson ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Karl Springer JMF Mid Century Modern Raffia Side Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Karl Springer Jmf Mid Century Modern Raffia Side Chairs
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Karl Springer X Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer X Form Bench
Original Fur seat.
Category
1970s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Bronze Base 1980s
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman" newly reupholstered with bronze base and hidden castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Bronze has...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Rare "Cobra Stool" in Wrought Iron and Bronze, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Cobra Stool" in hand forged wrought iron and bronze with handstitched leather seat by Karl Springer, American, 1980s. Very few of these were made. The craftsmanship of this pie...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Chic Pair of Original Karl Springer JMF Chairs in Goatskin
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An original design by Karl Springer for Tura, this freeform chair exemplifies the modernist contemporary style of this designer with a sleek silhouette...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer LTD, Onassis Chair, USA
Located in New York, NY
An iconic form by Karl Springer, the Onassis chairs, originally commission by Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis, feature a barrel back and semi–circular arm res...
Category
2010s American Seating
Materials
Maple, Goatskin
Rare Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Sheepskin Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This is a fabulous example of Karl Springer's acclaimed and rare cerused oak "Dowelwood" line. An extra large lounge seat and a huge matching ottoman make for the perfect place to sp...
Category
1970s North American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Karl Springer LTD, Onassis Barstools, USA
Located in New York, NY
An iconic form by Karl Springer, the Onassis barstools are now available through Karl Springer LTD exclusively at Todd Merrill Studio. The stools f...
Category
2010s American Seating
Materials
Maple, Goatskin
Pair of Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Bar Stools, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Onassis bar stools in lacquered goatskin with hand-stitched black leather seats and brass foot rails by Karl Springer, American, 1980s.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer, JMF “C” Benches
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Jean-Michel Frank inspired “C” benches designed and made by Karl Springer feature elegant curved polished stainless steel legs and newly...
Category
Late 20th Century American Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless 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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