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Seating For Sale
Set of 2 MidCentury Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Safari Chair of the Danish manufacturer Niels Eilersen after a draft by Erik Wørts. This version impresses with its coloring. The frame is carried out black and forms a ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton

Set of 6 Sculptural Danish Modern Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A neat set of 6 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, upholstered in a fine quality shearling lambswool. Made by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 1970s. These chairs have a really stron...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Pine

Art Deco, Daybed Reupholstered in Lambswool, Swedish Grace, Otto Schulz, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite example of Swedish Grace design, this freestanding Art Deco daybed— crafted in the style of Otto Schulz circa 1930s—combines sculptural elegance with tactile richness. T...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech, Pine

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bench by Daniêl van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bench or sofa. Design by Daniël van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam. Solid macassar ebony and original macassar ebony venee...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Macassar

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from walnut with a striking pediment featuring a quiver, arrows and torch amongst roses ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Sided Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810. The rectangular bow fronted upholstered seat is raised on the faux bamboo frame with 6 t...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Early German SE 68 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde+Spieth
Located in Hamburg, DE
E 68 multi-purpose chair by wilde+spieth after a design by egon eiermann from the 50s. Here an early and rare … Read more E 68 multi-purpose chair by wilde+spieth after a design by e...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

1940's Danish Lounge Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940's high back lounge chair. Denmark, Elegant and classic Danish design. Please contact about delivery to NYC area.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Italian Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush side chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 17.875"W x 16.75"D Seat Height (inches): 16.625" All upholstered furnit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Paul Evans Set of Twelve Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs, USA 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans set of twelve brutalist sculpted bronze dining chairs, USA 1970 This extremely rare to find set is comprised of two armchairs (Model PE 105) and ten side chairs (Model PE ...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Bronze

A Rare Original Chair By Syrie Maugham ca' 1940's
By Syrie Maugham
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare hand painted chair designed by Syrie Maugham and custom made for John Gerald, NYC ca' 1940's. What is rare is that the chair appears to have original upholstery and label unde...
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1930s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair 19th Century Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century diminutive Italian Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère chairs composed of mahogany and gilded accents. and newly upholstered in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet.
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Art Deco Style Modular Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sectional sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Style Leather Dining Chair In Green Ash Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An exercise in sculptural restraint, this armchair features a solid wood frame with softly contoured edges and a curved backrest that cradles the sitter. The architectural silhouette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Papaia Lounge Chair by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Papaia Lounge Chair designed by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s . Step into the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with the striking Papaia Lounge Chair, an...
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1970s European Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Rattan and bent bamboo daybed, Italian manufacture, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful and well preserved rattan and bent bamboo daybed, Italian manufacture, 1960s Dreams of distant lands, coastal landscapes, and summer beaches are gently evoked by the cha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Post Modern Modular Caramel Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Original Carmel Leather This plush Post Modern modular sofa, made in the U.S. during the 1980s, features three individual sections u...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Angular Club Chair w/ Tapered Supports in Velvet Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This subtle and thoughtfully designed Mid-Century Modernist Angular Club Chair W/ Tapered Supports in moss Green Velvet Holly Hunt Upholstery originates from the United States, Circa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Tall Back Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautifully constructed French settee from the 19th century incorporating Louis XVI decorative motifs and proportions that would also fit with Empire or Directoire tastes as well. ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and leather upholstered seats. Dimensions: Side chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Walnut

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1967 Designed in 1967 by acclaimed British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, the F588 swivel chair is a cele...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair with Pressed Cane Seat Signed...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s
Located in Bensalem, PA
Truly amazing modular sofa you will not find another one like it circa 1980s can be arranged in numerous settings. Feel free to reach out with any questions. corner pieces are 32 inc...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

Nuvola Beige Modular Sofa by Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
The Nuvola Modular Curved Sofa stands as a captivating centerpiece for contemporary living spaces, marked by its softly contoured volumes that invite relaxation and conversation. Cra...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Antique Captain's Chair, English Beech, Home Office, Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, solid beech office desk or elbow seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Of classic bow form and traditional craftsmanship, ...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

RUUD EKSTRAND & CHRISTER NORMAN Green Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Sculptural lounge chair designed by Ruud Ekstrand and Christer Norman in Sweden during the 1970s, featuring a tubular chrome cantilever frame and a suspended seat with flowing, wave-...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Piera Upholstered Pink Velvet Armchair by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the exquisite charm of the Piera Upholstered Pink Velvet Armchair, a statement piece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Featuring solid wood leg...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5
Located in Bensalem, PA
Nice set of 5 modern Knoll Saarinen armchairs please feel free to reach out with any questions
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

In Stock Tabei lounge chair by Crump and Kwash in Charcoal Leather
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Tabei Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash This piece is in stock and ready to ship. Charcoal Leather upholstery / plywood construction / premium Marigold leather cushioning / down en...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Down

Vintage Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage camel saddle stool with etched pyrography designs and newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category

Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Overall Dime...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Leisure 4-Seater White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli by Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Each of the four plump modules of this modular sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli is a concrete promise of long-lasting comfort. Rich, plush padding lends the seat its distinctive generous appe...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Old Hickory, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and blue velvet lounge chair produced by Old Hickory, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 44.0"W x 34.0"D Seat Height (inches): 18.5" Arm Height (inches): ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Clorophilla Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by plants' pigment chlorophyll, this magnificent dining chair will imbue an eclectic or rustic-chic interior with exclusive sophistication. Deftly handcrafted of solid walnu...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 original Italian armchairs Model "Lady" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex 1951
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of “Lady” Armchairs, Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950s This Italian pair of armchairs was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex. They are still covered i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Stainless Steel & Suede "X" Stool by François Monnet for Kappa, France ca. 1970s
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Stainless Steel & Suede "X" Stool by François Monnet for Kappa, France ca. 1970s
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A fine stoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Nefelibata White Bi-Elastic Jacquard Sofa by Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The Nefelibata White Bi-Elastic Jacquard Sofa transcends the ordinary concept of seating with its unique design that embodies the essence of dreaming amidst the clouds. Its sinuous f...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Cane

Stella 818 Lime Stool by Matteo Ragni
Located in Milan, IT
This solid and reassuring stool designed by Matteo Ragni features an embracing backrest with two sharp cuts inspired by star points. The backrest has a wood rear panel that enhances ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Arnold Madsen Attribution, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige floral-embroidered fabric and wood settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Design attributed to Arnold Madsen. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 49.7...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerard van den Berg Natural Leather High Back Loveseat with Tufting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual Gerard van den Berg natural leather high back loveseat with light tufting details throughout the piece creating a subtle pattern. The expression of this piece is in it's...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 27.375"W x 30.0"D Seat...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s, reupholstered with new sheepskin and new rubber girths. The fram...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
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1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, wood and black-lacquered metal lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.25"H x 25.25"W x 25.0"D Seat Height (inches):...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage Mid-Century English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~upholste...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant bugholz armrest chair by jacob & josef kohn after a design by otto wagner from the turn of the century. A design piece of early modernity. A functional design with special m...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

Sweet Green Armchair by Stefano Giovannoni by Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
The Sweet armchair features a sculptural, rounded design inspired by a spherical form with a carved-out seat reminiscent of a soft, risen pastry. Its classic bergère-style interior c...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Art Deco Hamburger Kontorstuhl Armchair, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant account chair made of solid wood. A functional design of high quality of manual quality. The front legs are straight. The rear legs are elegantly swung. The armrests turn in...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

Rare Napoleon III pair of Buttoned back and seat armchairs with matching stool
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality and rare pair of chairs with matching stool. What sets this apart is the stool can attach to one of the chairs with metal hooks. The fact everything is st...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Daybed with Original Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern daybed. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid beech frame with its original seat with the original fabric. The original back rest cushio...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Mid Century Wooden Daybed in Oak, Canvas & Leather by Tage Poulsen, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century wooden daybed in stained oak with a canvas upholstery, a dark brown leather cushion and white sheepskin designed and produced by Tage Poulsen in Denmark, 1950...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak

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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