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Seating For Sale
Creator: Emeco
Creator: Noah Spencer
Emeco Alfi 3-Seat Bench in Sand and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Emeco Su Counter Stool 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 Su Barstool in Wood w/ Cork 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 — t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Cork

Emeco Su Barstool in Natural Aluminum with Cork 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

Cork

Emeco Su Counter Stool in Natural Aluminum with Eco Concrete 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 is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete

Emeco Hudson Counter Stool with Arms in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the N...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 20-06 Large Round Bar Table w/ Black Laminate Top 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 20-06 Large Round Bar Table with Gray Laminate Top 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 20-06 Large Round Bar Table w/ White Laminate Top 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 Alfi Three-Seat Bench in Sand & Dark Ash with Low Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Emeco Hudson Swivel Armchair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Alfi 3-Seat Bench in Red and Dark Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi 3-Seat Bench in Red and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Emeco Su Counter Stool in Wood with Eco Concrete 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 is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete

Emeco Su Counter Stool in Wood with Cork 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

Cork

Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Clear Anodized 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 Counter Stool W/ Arms in Brushed Aluminum & Cherry by US Navy
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 Square Café 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 Su Small Stool in Black Aluminum 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 Run 4-Seat Bench in Black Powder-Coat 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 3-Seat Bench in Black Powder-Coat 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 Navy Barstool with Arms in Polished Aluminum and Ash by US Navy
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 Large Square Café Table with White Laminate Top 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 20-06 Large Square Bar Table w/ White Laminate Top 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 Armchair in Polished Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
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 Alfi 3-Seat Bench in Gray and Ash with Low Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi 3-Seat Bench in Red and Ash with Low Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Emeco Alfi 3-Seat Bench in Gray and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

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 20-06 Large 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 Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
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 and Walnut by US Navy
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 Chair in Polished Aluminum & Walnut by US Navy
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 Large Square Bar Table with Black Laminate Top 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 20-06 Small Square Café 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 Polished Aluminum by US Navy
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 Run 3-Seat Bench in Black Powder-Coat and Ash by Sam & 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 & Cherry by Us Navy
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 Polished Aluminum and Cherry by US Navy
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 Black Aluminum 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 Barstool with Arms in Brushed Aluminum and Cherry by US Navy
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 by US Navy
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 Brushed Aluminum and Walnut by Us Navy
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 Brushed Aluminum and Ash by US Navy
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 and Ash by US Navy
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 Brushed Aluminum and Ash by US Navy
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 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 Su Barstool in Natural Aluminum with 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

Stuffed Burnt Orange Leather Off Circle Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Stuffed E, Stuffed Triangle and Stuffed Off Circle are a punchy gathering of whimsical sculptures inspired by Joan Miro paintings. Whether shown...
Category

2010s American Other Seating

Materials

Leather

Emeco Navy Barstool with Arms in Polished Aluminum and Cherry by US Navy
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 Run 4-Seat Bench in Aluminum and Ash by Sam Hecht and 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 Counter Stool with Arms in Polished Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
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
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 Polished Aluminum and Ash by US Navy
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
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
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 Polished Aluminum & Walnut by US Navy
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

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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