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Seating For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Gio Ponti
Desk Sculptural Chair, Superleggera by Gio Ponti, 1960s, Iconic
Located in Milano, IT
Giò Ponti probably needs no introduction: he's been arguably the most influential personality in italian design and architecture for almost three decades, from the Fifties throughout...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Restored 1960's Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale extremely rare and important lightly restored, original, Herman Miller No1 1960's black leather and Rosewood lounge armchair and ottoman This is...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Expertly Restored - Vintage Charles & Ray Eames LCM Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Gio Ponti light pink velvet and wooden feet armchairs
Located in Monaco, MC
Wonderful pair of armchair designed by Gio Ponti. Light pink velvet, good condition. Feet need to be redone. More info on request.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eames Aluminium Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration up to 18 aluminum group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing minimal wear. With manual tilt...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

EA124 Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful lounge chair, model EA 124, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller in the USA around 1960. This eye-catching chair is a highly recognizable ...
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1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Armchairs by Gio Ponti and Giulio Minoletti for the Settebello Train
Located in Milano, IT
During the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s, Italy set on a difficult yet fast-paced recover from the horror and destruction of WW2. The conflict had completely devastated a count...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

AMazing Set of 4 SuperLeggera chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina - 1950
Located in Uccle, BE
Superb set of 4 SuperLeggera chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina in the 1950s. They are in very good vintage condition, with no defects. The seats were redone because the original seats ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 8 Available
Located in Detroit, MI
These Aluminum Group Management height office chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller are from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features. One of Herman Miller most po...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Side Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller - Felhbaum, 1971
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side chair designed by Verner Panton in 1967 for Herman Miller - Fehlbaum production, Germany. This one is stamped in 1971 in black glossy thermoplastic.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Herman Miller Eames 2011 Executive Aluminum Group Desk Chair 3x Available Ivory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of (sold separately) Eames Herman Miller aluminum group executive high back desk chairs with ivory/creme leather (off-w...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

15 Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office conference chair in dark olive green upholstery, five-star base, adjust t...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Billy Wilder Eames Chaise w/ New Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1970s Eames ES106 chaise lounge chairs, also known as the Billy Wilder chaise (the chair was designed for the famous film director). It was designed by Ray and Charle...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller, United States, 1957
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames lounge chair with ottoman, designed by the iconic duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This timeless icon has been carefully restored to its first-generation glory, born March 5, 1957, in the United States. It features the signature 5-ply plywood construction, down-filled cushions, and coveted Rio walnut veneer sourced from the highly sought-after Dalbergia nigra in Brazil, renowned as the most valuable wood in the world. This particular chair was directly acquired in Saint-Louis, Missouri, USA. The restoration process of the veneer included stripping, bleaching, washing, scraping, sanding, and multi-layered oiling. A tension test was conducted on the shock mounts, which proved to be very stable. The rubber components of the vertical supports were replaced. All leather parts were washed, recolored, and nourished. The down filling was fluffed, tufting was reattached, and 2 back panels with zippers were replaced. All hardware underwent electrolytic cleaning and steaming, and the threads of the hardware were purified. All exposed aluminum parts were manually polished, and the bush in sintered bronze was replaced. The result is a breathtaking revival of the Eames lounge chair, with every detail lovingly restored to its original splendor. The Eames lounge chair made its debut on March 14, 1956, on the renowned NBC program 'Home,' hosted by Arlene Francis. Notably, it was the first piece of furniture ever launched on national television and remains the only one to have stayed in continuous production to this day. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, along with their close friend, the renowned film director Billy Wilder, the chair was envisioned with Wilder in mind. Interestingly, upon its initial presentation to Wilder, he simply fell asleep in the chair. Charles Eames consistently described his vision for the chair as wanting to impart the receptive appearance of a well-used baseball...
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1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Mark Goetz Three Seat Sofa for Herman Miller Sage Green
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This sofa color muted sage green/tan upholstery with a vertical texture and lighter wood shell that sits on (4) solid Aluminum legs. This unique 'Goetz Sofa' by Mark Goetz for Herman...
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Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Cassina Pair of Italian White Velvet Armchairs, of Transatlantic Ship "Augustus"
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs with white velvet cover and walnut legs. Design for the transatlantic ship "Augustus". Production Cassina, Italy, 1950. Literature: Paolo Piccione, Gio Ponti Le Nav...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Brown Leather Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design classic and contemporary with innovative comfort features. One of Herman Miller most po...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Model No. 807A Distex Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Walnut, fabric. A rare & iconic model. The Distex chair was first presented at the X Triennale in Milan in 1954.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group Soft Pad
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height gray leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactur...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2006 Herman Miller by Ray and Charles Eames Sofa Compact Blue Fabric Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact designed by Ray and Charles Eames. The sofa compact was designed to be as eff...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gio ponti armchairs for Cassina, certificate
Located in Milano, IT
Enter a world where the essence of 1940s Italian design takes center stage, embodied by a rare pair of armchairs designed by the legendary Giò Ponti for a naval project. These except...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Mid Century White Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted from the E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Mid-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fibreglass Shell Chair, a timeless piece of design history. Each chair carries its own unique character, showcasing ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm heig...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Up to 30 Eames for Herman Miller High Back Leather Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Sold individual. 30 available ! Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. We have many sets that had been used as dining chairs w...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Contemporary Eames Orange Red Molded Plastic Side Chair
Located in San Gabriel, CA
31¼" high x 18" wide x 21½" deep x 17¼" seat height Manufacturers details: Charles and Ray Eames adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to produce their classic shell chair’s simple, gracious form. In 2001, continuing the Eames’ design ethos of continual, iterative advancements, Herman Miller reintroduced the original Eames Molded Shell Chair...
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2010s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Giovanni Ponti - Superleggera chair - Cassina edition
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Giovanni Ponti Superleggera chair Cassina edition Black lacquered ash / removable leather cover In a perfect state H83 x W41 x D45 cms
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) Herman Miller Eames aluminum group management desk chair in tan naugahyde, the fav...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Vintage Eames Chairs Contractor Swivel Base for Herman Miller
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Set of four Eames chairs contractor swivel base for Herman Miller in their original condition, the fabric is a little discolored in some but it is the original, one chair is missing ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom New Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredibly vibrant and elegant edition of the classic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman, circa 1960s-70s chair with original Herman Miller label. Custom leather cushions i...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Wire Chairs with Dowel Legs and Bikini Pad by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
Charles and Ray Eames designed their classic wire dining chairs for Herman Miller in 1951. This early set of six chairs features black powder-coated wire frames on wooden dowel legs ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair This swivel office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm hei...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm hei...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Early LCW Lounge Chair in Birch by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1950s
Located in Vorst, BE
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Birch. Produced by Herman Miller between 1952 and 1958 (the production of the LCW has been stopped in 1958 until its re-introduction in 1994). ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood, Birch

Gio Ponti for Cassina Pair of "Superleggera" Black Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Superleggera chair with black-stained beechwood frame, triangular-section legs, and hand-woven straw seat. Designed by Gio Ponti in 1951 and produced by Cassina.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Eames Aluminium Group Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Eames aluminum group lounge chair EA 124 two-tone dark brown Hopsak fabric, manufactured by Herman Miller. The chair is executed in c...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Rara poltrona di Gio Ponti e Giulio Minoletti per la prima classe del treno Roma
Located in Rivoli, IT
Comunemente noto come Settebello, secondo il nome coniato dagli operai che lo costruirono, l’automotore a sette vagoni Elettrotreno rapido 300 (ETR 300) è stato in esercizio presso le Ferrovie dello Stato dal 1952 al 1992. Un mezzo davvero unico, prodotto solo in 3 esemplari dalla ditta Ernesto Breda di Sesto San Giovanni (MI) con l’idea di dotare la flotta delle ferrovie statali di un prodotto che unisse nuova tecnologia e design avveniristico. Con una potenza di 2600 kW, più che doppia rispetto al suo predecessore ETR 200, L’ETR 300 poteva raggiungere agevolmente i 200 km/h, percorrendo l’intera tratta Milano-Roma in sole 5 ore e 45 minuti, ad una media di oltre 110 km/h quando ancora la direttissima Roma-Firenze non esisteva. Il progetto, caratterizzato da sagome aeronavali all’esterno, venne firmato da Giò Ponti, da Giulio Minoletti ed altri architetti e designers di grido dell’epoca, e prevedeva per l’arredamento interno innovative pareti vetrate, finestrini panoramici, salotti con poltrone mobili, sala ristorante ed ampio bar, servizio bagagli registrati. Forse l'elemento più distintivo erano le due carrozze bombate di testa che vennero progettate con cabine di guida sopraelevate per lasciare spazio in basso a confortevoli salotti belvedere per gli 11 posti di prima classe.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of 6 Rare Gio Ponti "Leggera" Dining Chairs 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple chair with a refined, clear, cultured form, an icon of design. In 1952 the Leggera chair marked the beginning of a path that encapsulated the entire design and executive par...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm heigh...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti for Cassina set of four Leggera dining chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four 1st edition Ash and upholstery Gio Ponti Model 646/3 LEGGERA dining chairs for Cassina. Italy 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Eames "Billy Wilder" ES106 Chaise Longue for Herman Miller
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A handsome example of the Billy Wilder chaise lounge by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. In softpad and high-quality black leather on a eggplant color base. Six cushions conn...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm heigh...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm hei...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Leggera Black Ebonized Wooden Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Gio Ponti Model 646 "Leggera" chair for Cassina in 1957. Black ebonized wooden frames with an unusual plastic finished papercord woven seat in remarkable good condition V...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Papercord, Plastic, Wood

Pair of aluminium chairs EA 108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller- 60s
Located in Padova, IT
True icons of twentieth century design, the seats of the Aluminum Group series were designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s and were first created in 1958, defining what is still the standard for meeting chairs today. A clean and visible structure, which combines the stability and lightness of aluminum with the comfort of a covering - in leather, fabric or mesh - which, being kept taut only by fixing to the sides, becomes an integral part of the joint. Herman Miller, Inc. based in Zeeland (Michigan), is an American office furniture and furnishings company. Some products that have entered the history of industrial design are the Equa chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Gio Ponti Armchair 820 for Hotel Royal Napoli in Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1953
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Famous armchair mod. 820 by Gio Ponti for Cassina for Grand Hotel Royal Continental in Naples. In desperate need for reupholstery as you can see but you can still choose what fabric ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair, Cassina, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
The "699 Superleggera" chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. Designed in 1957, this chair is celebrated for its lightweight (j...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Ash

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Signed 1950s Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair in Ash
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful early Herman Miller production DCM in Ash. In original unrestored condition. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Circa 1950s with all glides and screws intact. Beautiful aged ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo, c. 1950's, Italy H 41.25" x W 29" x D 28" / Seat Ht 16.25" FDV11582 *Wear consistent with age and use.
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina in Black, White or Ash
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen material. Gio Ponti 699 Superleggera by Cassina. Available in ASHWOOD LACQUERED BLACK or ASHWOOD LACQUERED WHITE or NATURAL ASHWOOD. Manufactured since 1957, the Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the cutting-edge experimentation by the Meda-based company, becoming the indisputable icon and masterpiece of modernity and extreme artisanal elegance. A highlight of Cassina’s catalogue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Ash

Armchair Bamboo Rattan Gio Ponti Lio Carminati for Bonacina Midcentury 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair designed by the well-known Italian designers Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti and produced in the 1950s by Vittorio Bonacina. The high-backed armchair with curvilinear shapes was...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

RARE ORIGINAL HERMAN MILLER BLUE LINEN EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIr
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare and highly collectable original Herman Miller Eames EA217 demi blue Linen upholstered soft pa...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti Leggera Armchair or Side Chair by Cassina in different colors
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen material and model. Available with or without armrests. Frame, Seat and Coating and upholstery of the chair can be customized, please get in touch....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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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