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Seating For Sale
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Creator: Harvey Probber
French King Sized Emmanuelle Peacock Chair, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
The world famous king sized Emmanuelle peacock chair. The chair was produced around the 1960s in France and is a real household name within the design world and beyond. The peacoc...
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1960s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Modernist Armchairs in Walnut, Austria, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist armchairs made in Austria crafted from walnut and dating back to the 1930s. This unique architectural piece, attributed to an unidentified Austrian designer, showcases a ca...
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1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Wood

19th C Early Windsor Settee from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early hand made New England Windsor settle / bench in fine condition.This surface has such an amazing patina.The Windsor benches are very rare to find. When you see them they a...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

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Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Natural Rattan Backrest
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in ebony finished frame. Ebony finished wood frame. Backrest in natural woven cane. Seat in cognac tan faux leather. Polished brass caps. D...
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2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Neo-Renaissance Antique Armchair from circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Neo-Renaissance antique armchair from circa 1910. The armchair has old, original upholstery in very good condition. Origin: Western Europe D...
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1910s Belgian Renaissance Revival Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Dante Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of exquisite Italian wood "Dante" style chairs from the early 20th century. These feature x-base frames with carved accents and a crest back. Vintage cushions in good condition ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Seating

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Walnut

19thc Original Paint Decorated Pa. Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic York County ,Pennsylvania paint decorated child’s rocking chair is in amazing untouched surface. The painted surface is ama...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Weavers Stool in Natural Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine antique weavers stool is in fine sturdy condition. It was found in New England.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These chairs were found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and are in very good and sturdy condition. Beautiful set of four mauve colored hand painted plank bottom chairs...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Tulipwood

Pair of Catalan Modernist Wooden Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Cataln modernist wooden chairs, Designed for the Palace of Justice in Barcelona. Manufactured circa 1920 in Barcelona (Spain). In o...
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1920s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush seat.The chair has a soft nice patina.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Plank seat Windsor arm chairs in fine condition and with an amazing patina.This arm chair was found in New England estate.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Rosewood, 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining room chairs in rosewood and upholstered with light fabric, in great antique condition from the 1920s.    
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1920s Danish Other Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

19Thc English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface Windsor rocking chair from England in fine sturdy condition. This rocker is in wonderful aged surface.
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair with Brown Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lounge chair features hardwood frame, original brown upholstery, scalloped seat back, removable cushion, broad armrests with walnut accents, and tapered legs ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of Four Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s fully restored with beautifully maintained original finish.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Early 19th C Hoop Back Windsor in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine extended arm hoop back New England Windsor chair is in fine sturdy condition. The black painted surface is all original with a wond...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Exposition "S'asseoir", 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 Posters in DIN A2, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Exposition "S'asseoir" - 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 posters in DIN A2 (420 x 594 mm) as high-quality reprints on cardboard Wonderful hand drawings of several design classics, wh...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Paper

Four Classic Edwardian Antique Chairs
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the turn of the century. The chairs in very good condition, after professional renovation, have been upholstered with new fabric. Dimensions: Height 41 cm, sea...
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Early 1900s Belgian Edwardian Antique Seating

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Cotton, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Groovy Geometric 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern geometric 3 cushion open arm walnut sofa Offered is a restored Mid-Century Modern sofa. The sofa is in excellent condition and has been refinished and reupholster...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Old Hickory Foot Stools with Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century old hickory foot stool in amazing condition with a new suede seat. Its been newly upholstered in suede over the hand made rush seat.
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Rocking Chair, by TON, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Upholstery has signs of use Original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Very Comfortable and Beautiful Leather Armchair from LA Lounge Atelier
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Very comfortable and beautiful leather armchair from LA Lounge Atelier. This is a nice heavy quality leather chair from the LA Lounge Atelier brand. The seating comfort of th...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Fine Leather Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered leather club chair in fine quality thick Italian leather.This super comfortable leather club chair is in fine & like never used condition.
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Early 2000s American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather

19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of natural surface Firehouse Windsor chairs are in good sturdy condition. They are the look of the 18th century Windsor chair rail chairs f...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique 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. Handmade. Oiled. varnished. Desi...
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2010s Belgian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Settee From Berks County, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Hand Made and hand painted Settee three seater. Wonderful peach and leaf design. Found in Berks County Pennsylvania. Wonderful age and patina. Wonderful Green color and gold co...
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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

19thc English Windsor Arm Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arms on the slightly browner chair are 1.5 inches higher at 28 inches.These chairs are super comfortable and have a wonderful aged patina.
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Late 19th Century English Country Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 dining room chairs in sheep leather, 1970 Netherlands.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 2 dining room chairs in sheep leather, 1970 Netherlands. This is a set of leather chairs made of sheep leather. Made in the Netherlands ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

19thc Small Bucket Bench from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc early original small bucket bench in fine condition. This sturdy bench has a worn or aged patina.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Stool or Tabouret, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, fabric Original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20Thc French Small Chairs in Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc French small chairs covered in fine plaid linen.The finish is original white washed painted surface.The chairs are very sturdy and strong.Great...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Pine

19th C Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Red Woven Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C green ladder back rocking chair w/ red woven rush seat. Shaker Style.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

LED Light White Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
LED Light White Cubo Pouf Stool by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 4 kg. Available in different color options. This product is suit...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Other

Renaissance Double Side Seat, France, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Renaissance seat for 2 persons, double side Made in France in circa 1860s Very good condition. New Italian leather upholstery Wood: oak Measures:...
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1860s French Renaissance Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Set of Cowhide Armchairs, 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful set of armchairs made of cowhide with use it has acquired even more appearance. These robust chairs are covered with cowhide. The armchairs have a very strong framework and...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship; 1940s; Mid-Century Modern; Rustic chair with comfortable cord seating and an imperfec...
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Cord, Wood

Easy Chair in Teak and with Green Upholstery of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Easy chair in teak and with green upholstery of Danish design from the 1960s. The chair can be reupholstered if wished.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of Two King Sized Emmanuelle Peacock Chairs with Side Table
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of two King Sized Emmanuelle Peacock Chairs with side table A beautiful set of two king sized Emmanuelle peacock chairs with a matching side table. The set is made by the famous furniture company Kok...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather. Crafted of solid black wood frame for either casual or formal dining room or kitchen. This chair is ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Midcentury Italian Sofa in Striped Velvet and Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian sofa. Newly reupholstered in striped velvet with black leather details. Curved back silhouette and tapered wood feet. Sourced in Northern Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Shaker style collection of three ladder back chairs are with black leather seats and very comfortable. The chairs are copies from the original Shaker chairs from New En...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Original Surface Pueblo Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original old surface child's chair from the Pueblo in New Mexico. The construction is mortised on all sides.
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1910, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic armchair from the beginning of the 20th century XX century. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: Mahogany Dimensions:...
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1910s Scandinavian Louis Philippe Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Plank Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Ranch House or farm house plank seat bench found on a porch in Texas.This bench is thick and very sturdy.
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1880s American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Armchair in Dark Wood and Upholstered with Light Elegance Leather, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in dark wood and upholstered with light elegance leather of Danish design from the 1960s.The chair is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Mission Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century oak Mission side table is in fine condition and is very sturdy. Notice the sides or ends or all mortised together.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style 1571 club chairs with black painted sleigh bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. They have been professionally shampooed and are in wonderful condition. There is a slight sun fading to the fabric that cannot be detected unless you remove the cushions, and we did some slight touch up to the legs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Are oranges named oranges because oranges are orange OR is orange called orange because oranges are orange??? Hmmmmmmm???? We may never know… BUT we DO know that this pair of orange club chairs by Harvey Probber is PHENOMENAL!!! Double your seating pleasure with this dynamic duo comprised of fully upholstered tuxedo style frames, deep seats hosting loose zippered foam filled seat and back cushions, fabulous black painted sleigh bases, PLUS they are wearing their original orange large weave hopsacking fabric. WOW!! They are stunning in their simplicity, extremely comfortable, and ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! They will be fabulous in the corner of your bedroom, in the living room across from your sofa, in the sitting room with a wonderful accent table in between, or in the den facing the fireplace. They are mid-century modern with a modern feel and will blend in beautifully with many styles of décor. This pair of club chairs is ready to be your new favorite vintage pieces and make a bold statement in any room you choose! Harvey Probber was born on September 17, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York. He began his love for furniture early and while attending high school he took a part-time job in a used furniture store and was inspired to try his hand at drawing ideas for furniture. Probber sold his first sofa design when he was just 16, for $10. After high school graduation, he accepted a job as designer for Trade Upholstery which was a small manufacturing facility. The 1940’s was the beginning of American modernism, a time characterized by young designers with talent, initiative, and a willingness to take risks with new ideas. Probber was one of an early band of pioneer designers in a field that included iconic names such as D.J. DePree of Herman Miller, Hans Knoll, Georg Tanier, and Jack Lenor Larsen. Probber established Harvey Probber, Inc., in 1945 and in the mid years of the twentieth century, Harvey Probber became one of America's leading designers. He favored exotic woods, highly polished lacquer, hand-rubbed finishes, and extravagant upholstery fabrics. In little over a decade, Harvey Probber, Inc. became one of the country’s leading contemporary furniture firms. His most significant design breakthrough was his modular seating concept. It was the first of its kind. He also introduced the “sling chair” and “nuclear furniture” which could be clustered and had interchangeable pieces. By the 1970s, Harvey Probber, Inc. had opened trade showrooms in major design centers across the country. His work was awarded two "Best of Neocon" Gold Awards from the Resources Council of the Institute of Business Designers for the Houston Chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Louis XV Style Armchair Set, France, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis XV style armchair set, France, circa 1890. Very good condition. Wood: oak Dimensions: height 108 cm, seat height 45 cm, width 67 cm, depth 70 cm.
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating

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Velvet, Oak

19thc Ball & Claw Ottoman / Bench Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early 19thc Ottoman with leather seat & fine condition. This looks like a period piece but from the late 19thc. Fine condition & very sturdy. Largest measurements from foot to foot measure - 14 x 24...
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20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Industrial Leather Armchair with a Footstool, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Comfortable armchair with a footstool, Denmark, 1960s Industrial / American style The set has original leather. Dimensions: Armchair height 90 cm, seat height 47 cm, depth 95...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, inaugurated on the first official anniver...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Linen, Hardwood

White Painted Rococo Dining Chair with Striped Upholstery from the 1760s
Located in Lejre, DK
White painted Rococo dining chair with striped upholstery from the 1760s. The chair is in great vintage condition.
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18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Seating

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Wood

19th Century Buggy Seat / Settee Handmade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original salmon painted & hand woven rush seat. This Children's settee is in fine condition and very sturdy.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

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Wood

19Thc Original Painted & Decorated NE Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four paint decorated chairs have a Rufus Potter top rail all hand painted, Amazing !!! The mustard paint is secondary coat over the 19thc original blue base. All in very ...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating

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Wood

Midcentury Yellow Retro Armchair
Located in Chorzów, PL
A Classic of the Polish, 1960s. The chair has been renovated and upholstered with new fabric. Measures: Seat height 42 cm.
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Cotton, Walnut

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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