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Seating For Sale
Creator: Unknown
Creator: Knoll
Early Production Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this authentic, very early production set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, signed and dated 1960. The chairs feature upholstered blue wool blend sea...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Early Midcentury Florence Knoll Bench 36''
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this exceptional midcentury bench featuring leather tufted cushions on a chrome frame. The height is 17 inches and the depth is 18 inches. The total length ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs With Sunbrella Fabric Cushions -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing black painted wicker chairs are in a Bar Harbor style and have been sprayed with a all weather protector spray. These chairs also have custom made cushions for all weat...
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wicker

Set of 2 chairs, Danish design, with new upholstery
Located in Oostende, BE
Elegant pair of Danish chairs ( period and designer unknown) with beautifully shaped backrest. The seat was re-covered with new off-white upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home—a true Classic....
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Heavy Weave Knoll Upholstery Blue
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Have original labels as well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. These chairs are all in very good o...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Strelitzia Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Strelitzia dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L x 70 D x 90 H cm Materials: solid cast brass, handmade wool upholstery, Castors Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Medium Pausa Oak Stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium Pausa oak stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte Dimensions: D 27 x W 35 x H 65 cm Materials: oak wood Available in burnt oak version and in 3 sizes. Pausa is a se...
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Moss 1800 Sofa by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss 1800 sofa by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 180 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Wood, Upholstery Other colors and materials available. Soft, flowin...
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Technique: Carved wood. Handm...
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2010s Belgian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

High Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 40cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Stained Designer...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Technique: Carved wood. Handm...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Chess Piece Stool and Side Table by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of chess piece stool and side table by Panorammma Materials: wood, resin. Dimensions: 45 x 30 cm Panorammma is a furniture design atelier...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Resin, Wood

Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame. Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in ...
Category

2010s German Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather is great condition.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Leather Dining Armchair Made to Order in Walnut Finish
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary chair with armrests, solid beech structure in walnut finish. Expertly stitched with a modern channel design, this striking arm chair invites comfort with its supple lea...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 10 vintage Charles Pollock executive desk chair for Knoll. The ultimate ergonomic, office desk chair designed by this George Nelson apprentice, Charles Pollock. Sold separately.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Contemporary Barstools in Natural Caning
Located in New York, NY
Handmade barstools with a strong craftsmanship presence in the application of cane embracing the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat and back, and HD foam. Materials: darkened Sikomoro wood, natural...
Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Armchair Upholstered In Bouclé Fabric, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
With its curved lines and unique shapes, this armchair shows a Classic and timeless design that makes it ideal as an imposing complement to the decor of your living room. Dimensions...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious mustard yellow velvet fabric. Supported by walnut base. Standard dimensions: 293 cm x 157 cm x 84 cm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Brno Armchair with Chrome Frame, Knoll Style A Midcentury Masterpiece
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll Brno armchair was designed by Meis van der Rohe in 1930 and is celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. These chair are a faithful homag...
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Rattan Armchair Set in White Washed Solid Oak
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary rattan armchair set of two. The seat is upholstered in white Bouclé and the back in woven natural cane. The solid oakwood structure provides strength and lightness to th...
Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Rattan, Oak

Contemporary Rattan/Cane Dining Chair Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in walnut finished frame. Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather. Dimensions: 23.2" W x 22.8" D x 29.1" H ...
Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather

Contemporary Velvet and Bronze Bench
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. The design is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal lines and stability that the stripes and open structure provides. This bench is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather. Crafted of solid heavy full grain hardwood with walnut finish. Perfect for either casual or formal di...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Italian Couture Velvet Barstool in Silk Fringes, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered seat and back with fringed back detail. Designed and produced by specialist contract furniture manufacturer in Italy specialized in producing chairs and furniture f...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Moroccan Oversized Floor Pillow Cushion
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized silk square plum and gold color floor seat pillow. Moroccan square floor pillow cushion, handcrafted from silk velvet cut fabric, these floor seat cushions are great to use in kids room or around your Bohemian or Moroccan room or for your pet. Great to use as an Ottoman or floor pillow for a modern or Moorish decor. A meditation pillow...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating

Materials

Silk

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Beautiful Sofa Frame Made of Solid Timber and Wood Silk Velvet
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Ottoman, Frame Made of Solid Timber and Wood Bronze / Silver Finish Skirting
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Moroccan Hand Tooled Leather Pouf in Baby Pink Color
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan baby pink color round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical designs are hand-stitched on this Moroccan stool by expert Artisan. Use these ...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti 'in the Style of' Set of 6 Blackened Wood Chairs, Edition Roset
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gio Ponti (in the style of) set of blackened wood chairs. Edition Roset, 1959. To be reupholstered. ONLY SIX ARE AVAILABLE
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. This chair features a red factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wire

Antique Paddle Arm British Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
An original antique Anglo-Indian long paddle arm plantation lounge chair in solid teak circa late 19th century. Retains its underarm extensions for reclining with legs up. Depth ...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hand-Tooled Moroccan Lavender Color Leather Pouf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted leather ottoman, with embroideries. Could be used a foot stool or side table or ottoman. The Moroccan leather poufs are hand-tooled by artisans and embroidered...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating

Materials

Leather

Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Modern Club Chairs, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Painted Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine red painted 19thc Windsor arm chair is in fine and sturdy condition.The later painted surface has been on there for many years and is a fun red color. This chair is very co...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Lollipop Dining Chairs by Honderich
Located in Montréal, QC
Set of Lollipop Dining Chairs by Honderich Furniture Co., 1940s. Solid walnut frame and legs with a newly reupholstered backrest and seat in a luxurious lambswool and merino wool vel...
Category

1940s Canadian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair in White Chenille
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair, model '1705', steel, reupholstered in chenille "Per Inciso" Perla by Dedar, United States, design ca. 1962, production later. This iconic white...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 leather executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Buttery set of 3 executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll in 1956, in a rustic red leather upholstery with black arms on a 5 star swivel base with casters, tags stil...
Category

1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Barcelona Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Barcelona chair and ottoman by Mies van der Rohe, fabricated in the 70's by Knoll. Produced in black leather with a very solid polished stainless frame. The black leather...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Upholstered Mohair Long Bench
Located in New York, NY
Custom integrated leg mohair midcentury style bench, in rich dark charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. With chrome legs. This bench was made custom for local designer, was ord...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Nickel

Pair Industrial Modern Barstools
Located in Trenton, NJ
Check out this pair of Industrial Modern Stools – a dynamic duo that effortlessly merges sleek contemporary design with rugged industrial charm. Crafted with precision and style in m...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian folk art chair circa 1830-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Scandinavian folk art chair circa 1830-50s Most likely from Norway. Beautiful patina with an amazing form and glow. Made out of birch wood. Heigth: 66 cm/25.9 inch Depth: 38 cm/14...
Category

1830s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Large butcher table/bench dated 1879 from Dalarna, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Large butcher table/bench dated 1879 from Dalarna, Sweden. My heart truly feels for this kind of furniture, where aesthetics are driven by practicality. The gray patina and wear mak...
Category

1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Fantastic pair of vintage swivel Tulip armchairs model 150 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Designed in 1956. These are from the 1970s. Design Classic from the Pedestal coll...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c Beautiful pearl grey patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Made out of pine and birch wood. Height: 4...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa d...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1 Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Saarinen design for Knoll executive arm chairs, circa 1970s. This chair is in good, original condition, showing some cosmetic wear to fabric, usable as is, or can be reuphols...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and straps with a stainless steel frame. Featuring precise tufting, individual panels ...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Mandarin Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Mandarin Armchairs, Italy, 1990s Set of five mid-century modern arm chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in Italy, 1986. Having b...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Norwegian Stump Chair 1860-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair circa 1860-80s Smooth patina. Made out of birch tree. Height: 79 cm/31.1 inch Depth: 32 cm/12.5 inch Width: 39 cm/15.3 inch Seat Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch
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1860s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Side Chairs Tan Leather Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll wire side chairs. A wonderful set of clean, chic Bertoia wire side chairs featuring lovely beige leather seat ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury 3-Seat Sofa, German, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Germany - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Good, original condition.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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