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Seating For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1920s
Vintage 1970s leather sofa mod. Soften design Rossi di Albizzate
Located in None, IT
Brown leather sofa, Soften model, Rossi di Albizzate design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. DIMENSIONS: Height 65 cm; width 230 cm; length ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s. Light scratching and discoloration on top. Dimensions: 12.75” H x 78” W x 22.65” D 10...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Chair
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite office chair fashioned from solid oak wood dating back to the 1920s. The chair's seat was masterfully reupholstered in a rich, dark red vegetable-tanned leather. The pie...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

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Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Suede, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice addition ...
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1970s Spanish Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Thonet Rocking chair, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rocking chair circa 1920 with cherub images on the backrest and seat panel. Made by the influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. This rocking chair originates from Bohemia...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Beech

Set of 6 Outdoor Sunburst Spring Iron Garden Dining Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous elegant and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use these Francous Carre sunburst spring garden dining chairs are ready to be set around youre tabl...
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1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Hoop Armchair by PALANGE & TOFFOLONI
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Armchair designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffolon. Italy, Germa, 1972. Black lacquered wooden frame with the original leather upholstery. This is model G23. Seat height: 35 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris Large Croissant Sofa in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris 'Croissant' sofa, leather, France, 1970s An iconic and sculptural sofa designed by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris during the 1970s. This particular...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

Brown Leather Lounge Chair 'Model Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell. 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rare lounge chair model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg Mobler in Denmark. These models were made in a limited edition. Also famous under the name "...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 33.5 wide x 35 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm hei...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

"Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s. Adjustable headrests. Cassina label and mark on the internal upholstery. An ico...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Marcello Cuneo, Model "Luisa", 1970s Set of 2 Dining Chairs
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer: Marcello Cuneo Manufacturer: Mobel Italia Design Period: 1970 to 1979 Country of Manufacture: Italy Style: Italian, Italian Modern Detailed Condition: Very Good Original Vi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome, Sheet Metal

Mid Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chair, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage lounge chair designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970's. The chair has beautiful curved Lucite frames/legs that are affixed to the wooden frame with oversi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Lucite, Wood

Gorgeous De Sede 20 Piece DS600 "Non-Stop" Sectional Sofa, Burnt Orange Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic De Sede DS600 "Nonstop" or "Snake" sectional sofa by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva and Heinz Ulrich. This excellent example consists of 20 pieces of burnt orange leat...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Executive Desk Chair, Terni series, Designed by Ico & Louisa Parisi for MIM
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and very comfortable executive desk chair from the Terni series designed by Ico e Louisa Parisi and manufactured by MIM Roma, Italy 1970s. This chair has an aluminium star ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maralunga Leather Three-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Maralunga Leather Three-Seater Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s. Original cognac leather upholstery, in excellent condition. Adjustable backrests. An...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It was designed by Daisaku Cho to compose the Japan booth at the Milan Triennale held in 1960. At that time, he belonged to the architectural research institute of Mr. Junzo Sakakura...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Rare Set of Four Kaare Klint Armchairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather, 1920’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and highly collectible set of four Kaare Klint armchairs, crafted from solid mahogany and upholstered in Niger leather. These chairs are a unique variation of the original des...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Fine Carved French Louis XV Louis XV Club Style Sofa Settee Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a part of a two-piece set with a club chair listed separately. The sofa is extremely well carved and in good condition with older red upholstery and the frame being an even-a...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

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Walnut

Set of Four Brutalist Wrought Iron & Wood Barstools vintage Germany 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous set of Brutalist barstools. Set of four 'Brutalist' bar stools, in wood and wrought iron, Germany, 1970s. A curved seat with iron frame and handles. The curved form makes ...
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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition is not in production any more. It has soft cognac colored leather cushions and frame...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

A three legged pine sling chair - France - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This rare tripod sling chair from the 1970s is a striking example of architectural minimalism and refined craftsmanship. Constructed entirely from solid pine wood, the frame features...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and cream-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 62.0"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Heigh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

1920s Art Deco Three Seater Sofa with Upholstered Body and Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful C. De Jong Art Deco 3 seater sofa with original light patterned velvety fabric and oak frame with gently angled armrests for J.A. Boskamp En Zonen. Boskamp & zonen was a fu...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

COR Swing Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
Located in Vienna, AT
COR Swing Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976 Original Swing chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed aniline ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Slatted Wood & Iron Swivel Bar Stools MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful set of four slatted wood and iron bar stools. Attributed to Arthur Umanoff, circa 1970s. Feature a swivel seat. Dimensions: 20" x 17" x 41.5"h, seat 30"
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats. Measures: 22"W...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Dining Chairs After Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning vintage set of six dining chairs after Verner Panton. These chairs feature a sculptural design with brass base. Chairs will need to recovered. Upholstery is original and i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Brass

Mies Van Der Rohe Set of Two Weissenhof MR20 Armchair Bauhaus
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mies van der Rohe Set of Two armchair mr20., circa 1928, for Tecta. Frame tubular steel chromed. In good original condition, preserving a beautifull patina, with minor wear consiste...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Chair model "Jano" design Kazuide Takahama For Simon Gavina, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Rare chair model jano design kazuide takahama for Simon gavina , 1970s Structure in tubular steel and seat and back upholstery in fabric Height 81 cm, width 53 cm, depth 54 cm...
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1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1970s Brass Tabouret Stool or Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s brass tabouret stool or side table. Overall as found, unpolished patina.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Mid Century F598 Groovy 'M' Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin, 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
The Groovy chair, or F598, was designed in 1973 by France’s top designer Pierre Paulin for Holland’s most Avant-Garde furniture maker Artifort. Their compactness combined with great ...
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s
By Karl Johan
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A fine-looking desk chair in Karl Johan style made in Sweden during the 1920s ca. This one with brown mahogany looking lacquer to make the birch look even more exclusive. The seat ha...
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1920s Swedish Karl Johan Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Set of 4 Vintage Italian Cherry Wood Dining Chairs by Antonio Sibau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Cherry Wood, Original Fabric Designer: Antonio Sibau Manufacturer: Antonio Sibau
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Pair MCM Dining Chairs Prague No.811 Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
These Chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann, model no. 811 and produced by Drevounia in '60s. Chairs are in mint condition They are made of black wooden fr...
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

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Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Dutch Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel by Walter Antonis for Spectrum
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Minimalistic modernist low lounge chair designed by the Dutch designer Walter Antonis for the well known 't Spectrum. They had it in collection from 1971-1974.Hideleather and chromed...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of four Cesca chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer and made in Italy in the 80s. It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home. ............................................ Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32 Cesca chair...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Guarnacci Padovano & Vagnoni Coppia Di Poltrone 1P Mod.Ionica Space Age Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Pair Of 1P Armchairs Mod. Ionica Space Age Design 1970's. Polyurethane frame, original fabric of the time, Orange camouflage. The item is in excellent conservative condition , ther...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue with ottoman is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sought after pair of easy chairs by Danish Designer, Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in a brutalist style inspired to art & craf...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern finely detailed studio carved hand chair, circa 1970s, in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, that brings both a meditative element and a unique functional sculpture into your home with the artisan crafted wood Carved Hand Accent Piece. Promising to be a conversation piece, this accent provides a calm resting spot for mindful accessories, plants, and books as the shape is a representation of the hand of Buddha...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

1st edition Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, France
Located in Lyon, FR
Mah Jong sectional sofa, first edition, a famous design by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, from the 1970s. Made in France, it is composed of 6 elements : 4 seats and 2 backrests. Enti...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

1970s Guido Faleschini Brass Rocking Chair in Dedar Fabric
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An Italian brass rocking chair by mid-century Italian designer, Guido Faleschini reupholstered in reclaimed vintage cream silk Dedar fabric with red swirl motif. Beautifully comforta...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll International, 1978 Two available, price is per chair. With original blue upholstery. Manufacturer's label dated 1978. New internal foam...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970 Very well preserved convertible double-seat sofa by K...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Giancarlo Piretti Two Mid-Century Modern Alky Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century Modern Alky lounge chairs. Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort or Castelli. Striking Italian design from the 1970s. Original aluminum frame and r...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale White Lacquer Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale White Lacquer Arm Chair. Beautifully upholstered with tufted blue & white striped designer fabric.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Faux Bamboo dining chairs Jonathan Adler style 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful set of 13 Faux Bamboo dining chairs . Timeless design fits in almost every interior . Wicker seat . Bright White color . 1970s Please ask for better chipping solutions .
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1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Marenco Sofas
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian Mario Marenco two-seater sofas, newly upholstered in linen. Exceptionally comfortable design, produced by Arflex, Italy, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Byron Botker Sofa c. 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
for Landes, USA. This piece has been fully reupholstered in mohair but has age appropriate wear to the chrome and significant wear to the canvas sling (pictured)
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

'Camaleonda' Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Emerald Green Corduroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, four Piece 'Camaleonda' sofa in emerald green corduroy fabric. Originally designed in 1970 and commercially released in 1972, Bellini combined two terms that accurately dep...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1970s Percival Lafer Style Two Seater Sofa Senator by Ipoly Hungary
Located in Debrecen, HU
This unique and rare sofa, in good vintage condition for over 50 years, was manufactured in Hungary by Ipoly Furniture Factory. It was marketed in a very limited quantity under the n...
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1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wood

Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974 When Bobby Cadwallader, the former president of Knoll, encountered the German des...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Chairs in the Japandi Brutalist Style
Located in Beerse, VAN
Set of six chairs in the minimalist Japandi style. Simplicity, natural materials and traditional techniques are the main components here. The chairs are made of solid oak with a dar...
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1970s Dutch Japonisme Vintage Seating

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Oak

Vigo Magistetti for Cassina “Marlalunga” Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
This is the Maralunga three seat sofa by Vico Magistetti for Cassina in its original blue and gray striped velvet upholstery. The backrests can each be adjusted by folding it up or d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Midcentury Amanta Velvet Armchairs Set of Two 1973
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian armchair model Amanta designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia from 1966, with corduroy upholstery and fibreglass frame, original manufacturer’s label and relief ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

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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