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Seating For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1920s
Three Seats Leather Sofa by Brazilian Manufacture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Three Seats Leather Sofa realized by Brazilian Manufacture in 1970s. Fully original and in very good condition.
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chair & Ottoman for Thayer Coggin. Priced for Redo..
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare original Milo Baughman high back tilt swivel chair with ottoman. The mechanism on the chair is perfect, the chair is structurally sound and th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hanging Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio. Acrylic / Lucite, Chrome, White Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eero Aarnio bubble.chair with white leather cushions. Very good condition with minor scuffs and scratches but no distractions. The white leather c...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

DS125 Sofas by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, 1978
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of DS125 sofas designed in 1978 by German designer Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland. Sculptural design in a thick top quality buffalo leather in dark brown.
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti Mid Century
Located in Munster, NRW
“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, without markings, attributed to Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s The set consists of 6 seats and a corner side table Each element measures approximately 8...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Sculptural vintage 70s iron and fabric chair Italian design
Located in None, IT
Sculptural chair with iron frame, upholstered seat and back covered in red and light blue fabric, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear and tear g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

1970s Pair of Bentwood & Buffalo Leather Lounge Chairs by Giske Carlsen for Klep
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Patinated leather - heigh of seat 42 cm
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchair, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century armchair in bamboo and rattan. This stunnig armchair was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 1970s. The structure is fully made in curved bamboo with perfect proportions. The beauty of this armchair is due to the armrest and the back of the chair which are a combination of curved bamboo canes...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Corner Casement Sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Located in Oakville, CA
Design care of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Italy, 1970s. Wood casement frame with horizontal metal inlays wrapping the entire perimeter. Makers marks visible on interior of frame....
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Camaleonda armchairs and pouf by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Set of 3 modular elements of the world-famous "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini, for B&B Italia, a timeless iconic piece that revolutionized the design of the 1970s, in this version, con...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This is an early edition Wassily from Berlin based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel. It exhibits the original army green Eisengarn canvas. A truly iconic design, deserving to be in a museum. The model for this chair is the traditional overstuffed club chair...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ralph Rye Pair Chrome Cantilevered Sling Chairs for Dunbar/ 3 pairs Available!
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rye Cantilevered Sling Chairs. Camel Slings hanging on Chrome Tubular Frame. 6 chairs total available! Were sold through Dunbar Furniture and Krueger Furniture. Can be used a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pink D120 Sofa by Borsani and Bonetti in bouclé
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the sophisticated and timeless elegance of the "D120" sofa, designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno. This iconic piece, born from the creativity of the 197...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Style Directional Mid Century Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Directional Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 91.5 wide x 34 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height of 26 inches All pieces of furn...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fausto stool manufactured by Simon International edition Ultramobile, 1973
Located in Ravenna, IT
Fausto armless chair, produced by Simon International edition Ultramobile in 1973. Composed of polished bronze, the seat has a humanoid structure, with the addition of the soft lamb ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Maralunga Blue Leather Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Leather Armchar model "Maralunga", realized by Vico Magistretti in 1970s for Cassina. Indigo blue indigo leather uphostery, in excellent condition. Adjustabe backrest.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Tubular Chrome Lounge Chair Chaise Lounge Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
High Post Modern tubular chrome lounge chair, chaise lounge, having a sculptural tubular frame, with upholstered seat and back support. The chair is in good, original condition, it s...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Boxy Modular Parsons Style L Shaped Sofa with Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage five piece modular sofa in need of recovering. Design lines for days. Measurements below. Single chair W33 D35.5 Corner piece W 34 D35.5 Ottoman W33 D35
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Thonet Style Curved Bentwood Rocking Chair With Caning
Located in Chattanooga, TN
1970's rocking chair ideal for a nursery, family room or home office. The frame is beautifully contoured wood, designed similarly to Thonet’s No. 21 chair. Th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Henredon Heritage Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Heritage Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 26 deep x 40.5 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches Each captains chair measures: 22 wi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in green fabric. There are 4 large pieces and an ottoman. Seat height: 35 cm. Dimensions of one piece: H: 65 cm W: 93 cm D: 93 cm Dimensions of the ottoman : H : 35 cm W : 93 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Giovanni Carini for Planula Set of Four "Libellula" Chairs. Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs Mod. Libellula, design by Giovanni Carini made for Planula,1970 stackable with chromed metal rod frame and leather seat and back. Fair condition, some signs of tim...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of six Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome dining chairs
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful set of six mid century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin thin line chrome chairs with rare round art deco style arms. Chocolate brown Velvet upholstery in good condition, no...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of 12 Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Design by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Striking Danish design from the 1970s. Solid oak frame...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

1970's Mid Century Modern Selig of Monroe 3-Piece Modular Sectional
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern 3-piece modular lounge couch for sale. Was professionally reupholstered in new vintage old stock velvet. The velvet has an off-white backdrop with ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Bauhaus Spoleto Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
This iconic Chair, model Spoleto, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll Italy in '70s. Chair is in perfect vintage condition. It is made of very thick genui...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

A set of 10 waterfall cantilever brass plated dining chairs circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 10 stylish waterfall cantilever brass plated dining chairs recently recovered in a sage velvet upholstery. Attributed to Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. Amazing lines make up th...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE, Tugendhat armchairs, pair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE, Tugendhat armchairs, pair
Category

1970s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Anfibio Sofa + Bed Alessandro Becchi 1971 by Giovannetti Vintage Cognac Leather
Located in Munster, NRW
The foldable bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. We are offering you the extremely rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Anfibio sofa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of armchairs designed by Milo Baughman circa 1970's. The chairs feature a thin frame construction with white naugahyde upholstery. Very clean all original condition.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Richard Hersberger Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Such a cool chair. Comfortable and heavy in a cool mustard yellow leather.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa after Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa in a hexagonal form circa 1970's. It features a two section design with low profile feet. Fabric is original and needs recovering...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
6 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa The price indicated is for the single chair . Offered for sale is a rare set of six "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia Sca...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Leather Maralunga Vico Magistretti sofa for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful puffy vintage maralunga sofa in black leather by Vico Magistretti, produced in the late 1980s and designed in the 1970s and produced by Cassina. These versions are to be re...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Convair swivel armchair was designed in the 1970s by Norwegian designer Oddmund Vad. The design of this armchair stands out for its spherical shape, which gives it a futuristic a...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional armchair was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Northern France in the late 1920s. The chair was designed for a private residence in the Roubaix region. The diffe...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972
Located in Argelato, BO
One of the most iconic projects by the great Italian architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini for the Cassina company, this three seter sofa presented here in its first edition (19...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 97 wide x 33 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches All pieces of furnitu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s Design
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s Design, 1970s Production, Fully Restored and Upholstered in Locally Crafted, High-Quality Ribbed Cream Fabric This exceptional pair of Ital...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Silk, Cotton, Fabric, Wood

Rare Set of 8 Leather French Cameo Back Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 chairs that have fine time-worn appeal and character. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames and gorgeous gold leaf embossed leather seats and wil...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 Brass "Willy Rizzo" Dining Chairs in Original Leather, Italy
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 6 Brass "Willy Rizzo" Dining Chairs in Original Leather, Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Design COROLLA Leather Sectional Sofa by I.P.E. Italy 1970's
By IPE
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'COROLLA' Leather Sectional Sofa by I.P.E. Italy 1970's. Marked on the bottom. Cognac leather on chrome metal frame with detachable arm rests...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen egg chair and ottoman by Fritz Hansen recovered about 5 years ago in a red Fabric. Chair is in great condition, showing no real wear! Chair retains Original label. Ch...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1977 Alexander Begge Red Casalina Stool
Located in London, GB
The Casalina Stool, designed by Alexander Begge for Casala in 1977, is a striking example of 1970s German design. Made entirely from molded plastic, this piece embodies the sleek, sc...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 matched tulip chairs. Knoll label Custom upholstery seats.   
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1970s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

1920s Antique Vintage Georgian Sofa Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa is stunning. The scale and beautiful Burled wood takes my breath away. Since it’s not deep, using this as formal seating or as a bench makes sense. Either way, it’s so bea...
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1920s American Georgian Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Brown DS80 patchwork daybed sofas by De Sede. The arm and back supports made in lacquer wood can be moved to left to right and back and ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s This beautiful modular sofa, made in Europe in the 1970s, exudes comfort and charm. Wrapped in soft, rich green fabric, it invites you to sink in...
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Rino Maturi, Large Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large blue fabric modular sectional sofa designed by Rino Maturi and produced by MIMO Padova, Italy, c. 1970s. Seat height 16” Dimensions variable.
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern daybed in the manner of Alvar Aalto with bent beech bentwood legs and blue woven upholstery. unsigned, c. 1970. Good vintage condition easy to reuphol...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood Stackable Chair 109 Available
Located in Esperance, NY
The 1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood stackable chair is a classic design that showcases the elegance and functionality of bentwood furniture. ...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

CAB—412 Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs in the iconic Cab-412 design by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Originally designed in 1977, this chair features saddle leather upholstery that undergoes hand-pro...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black, 1973, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducar...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970's Canada Kinetics
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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