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Seating For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Small English Victorian Boudoir Chair, 1880s
Located in Ely, GB
An Unusual Small, Antique Boudoir or Nursing Chair. circa 1880s, Made in the midst of the Victorian Aesthetic Movement, the chair has low proportion...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Post Modern Black Settee in the Style of Sapporo
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage unique black lacquered high gloss wooden frame armchair in the style of Sapporo. This lounge chair features original grey velvet upholst...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Unusual Pair French Mid-Century Maison Jansen Steel, Bronze, and Leather Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unusual Pair of French Mid-Century Maison Jansen Polished Steel and Leather Folding Chairs. Each is hand-made with intricate detail and fantastic craftsmanship. They are m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Calida Lounge Chair by Giudici for Coim, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of Calida armchairs by Giudici for Coim. Pieces attributed to the designer/manufacturer shown above. They have no attribution mark or proof of au...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Victorian Button Back Tub Chair with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Navy Silk
Located in London, GB
Victorian Button Back Tub chair with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Navy Silk Set upon mahogony legs with brass castors, this classic Victorian tub chair...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Silk

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Set of 4 Tubular Armchairs by Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century set of 4 tubular armchairs by Guido Faleschini - Italy 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Drummond Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues OCA, Mid-Century Modern, White Bouclé
Located in Houston, TX
Behold the illustrious Drumond Armchair, a distinguished creation birthed in 1950 under the skilled hands of Oca, a venerable atelier situated in the heart of Brazil. Reverberating w...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Weiman Barrel Lounge Swivel Chair + Swivel Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A stylish Vladimir Kagan-inspired Weiman barrel lounge swivel chair and ottoman from the 1980s, refinished by the Selby House in a resilient Yarn ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1860's Ashanti King's Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
1860's Ashanti King's chair Iron work with trade tracks and studs Bronze finials Kuba cloth.
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1860s Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Armchairs, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI gold leaf armchairs, circa 1890.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Bronze and Rosewood Parlor Chair, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe gold bronze and rosewood parlor chair with red and gold upholstery, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Genuin 1930s Arne Jacobsen “Paris Chair”
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) was one of the most visionary and progressive Danish architects of his time. He was admitted to the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts from 1924 to 1927. In 1929, two years after graduating from the School of Architecture, the only 27-year-old Arne Jacobsen won first prize for his ultra-modern concept "The House of the Future" at an exhibition held by the Academic Association of Architects. The house was built in full size for the exhibition, and was the first example of actual modernist architecture in Denmark. The iconic Paris Armchair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1929 for a competition issued by the Kurvemagerforeningen. When he presented the famous "House of the Future" later that year, the chair was shown as part of the interior design. Until World War II, the Paris lounge chair...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Rustic Folk Art Lounge Chair, UK, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th-century easy chair, a true testament to the principle of form following function. This exquisite piece stands out for its meticulous attention to detail. The intricate pat...
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Possible Eams, Charismatic Set Enclosing Three Lounge Chairs from the 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Movie stars - charismatic set of 3 lounge chairs. Set of 3 lounge chairs in original light brown wool blend fabric. Acquired in Düsseldof from ...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Post Modern 'Preview' Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage set of armchairs by ‘Preview’ in the style of Vladimir Kagan. Recently upholstered in toupe based color with violet checkered cushions . circa ...
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1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of French Hepplewhite Painted Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF FRENCH HEPPLEWHITE PAINTED ARMCHAIRS English, circa 1770 Height: 35 1/2 in. Width: 25 in. Depth: 21 1/2 in. Seat height: 17 in. [2412]
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18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Art Nouveau Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fine antique Art Nouveau armchair with exquisite inlaid designs. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890’s period. This armchair loo...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Armchair In Perobinha Do Campo with Buckles, By Arredamento
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Dining Chairs, Anonymous
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs, Anonymous Sweden, 1990's Lacquered beech and black gallon leather. Measurements: H: 83 cm / 32 ¾’’ SH: 49 cm / 18 ¾’’ W: 40 cm / 15 ¾’’ D: 53 cm / 20 ½’’
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Amsterdam School Unusual Armchair with Purple Velours
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unusual Dutch Art Deco armchair, 1930s, Netherlands Stained oak sculptural armchair on five ebonized conic feet. The sides and the back are...
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1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Restored X Gothic Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This presence demanding piece comes from our exclusive Signature Collection. Lovingly brought back to its full potential with gold gilding, structural reinforcement, reupholsterin...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Set of six sculptural dining chairs, Italy 1960s. Beautiful design executed in Rosewood, very high quality and early production coming from an important villa in the North of Italy. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 12 Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Chairs, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Chairs, Circa 1900. 2 Armchairs and 10 Sidechairs, all newly upholstered.
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Armchair ‘Bridge’ Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nk, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Bridge’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1930s. The model was first exhibited at NK's spring exhibition in 1931 and at Ängby-villan in 1932. Our version, pictured above, was crafted using lacquered...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer

19th Century Sheraton style arm chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Sheraton revival shield back arm chair, with wonderful hand painted classical floral decoration, velvet ...
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs by Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Armchairs by Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908 Made out of Cardboard.
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Seating

Materials

Softwood

10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 10 vintage Charles Pollock executive desk chair for Knoll. The ultimate ergonomic, office desk chair designed by this George Nelson apprentice, Charles Pollock. Sold separately.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet, Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of bentwood armchairs by Thonet, Austria, 1900s Art Nouveau.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...
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1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Faux Bamboo

Pair of Villa Suvera Benches with Coat of Arms of the Lucchesi Palli Family
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Extraordinary pair of benches painted in grisaille technique based on motifs from Greek Antiquity with the coat of arms of the Lucchesi Palli Family. T...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

French Antique Armchair in Walnut with movable back
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful French armchair with movable back, good old patina and warm and worn finish, new upholstered with Jim Thompson Fabric, Cats Pyjamas, nice...
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1890s French Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Italian Seating Set "Zingaro", Original Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian seating set "Zingaro" - original upholstery. Sofa : 160 x 90 x 63 cm Amrchair : 93 x 90 x 63 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Dining Chairs from UDC, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chairs with ace of cups backrest carved with nice marine grotesques. Stiletto legs, on the bottom carry a label with the manufacturer's initials and the model number. Italy 1950.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency in the Style of John Salterini, circa 1950
Located in Asheville, NC
Four-piece iron sofa, chairs, in the style of John Salterini from a Palm Beach Estate. Attractive scrollwork on the arms.  
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Gustavian Milking Stool with Tongue and Groove Detailing
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gustavian Milking stool with tongue and groove detailing and delicate patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Caned Grey Patinated Bench with Entretoise
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style caned grey patinated bench with Entretoise. Lovely versatile model. Four benches in store. Price per one bench. Shell detail, delicate carvings on entretoise ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory Boucle. Corkscrew shape with sloped back and scrolled arm. The Nautilus chairs swivel making them a good choice for open floor plans - you may align your sight with any person or object in the room simply with a gentle swivel. Matching contoured Ottoman is on casters and seamlessly rolls into place like a puzzle piece inviting you to relax and put your feet up with a good book or a glass of your favorite vino. Fabric is highly durable; it's texture provides for ventilation to keep warm in winter and cool in summer. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Nautilus Swivel Chairs: 36” W x 33” D x 29” H (Seat Height 17”) Ottoman: 33” W x 21” D x 17” H Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Post Modern Karl Springer Style ottoman...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia
Located in London, GB
A rare late 17th Century bench from Galicia with nearly 300 years of patination, creating a beautiful and inimitable texture. The construction is rudimentary but incredibly solid, an...
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17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive and unusually wide French 18th century Louis XV period giltwood and Aubusson tapestry eight legged bench. The bench is elegantly raised by elongated 'S' scrolled ca...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s This pair of dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy wh...
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Bergères À Oreilles Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood Bergères À Oreilles armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and finely carved sea...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Modernist Office Armchair, Germany, Chromed Metal, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vintage rotating modernist office chair. German work from the 1960s. Structure in chromed metal and painted black at the base and armrests and u...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Stunning Pair of large 19th Century French Carved Walnut Reupholstered Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A great quality pair of antique 19th century French walnut carved and reupholstered armchairs in the Louis XVI style. Having high padded upholstered back and seat, joined to carved l...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Scandinavian Modern, Series 7, model 3107 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Perfect for dining or office/desk use. 6 stackable chairs ...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Pair of Yellow Silk Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Conversano, IT
Superb pair of Gio Ponti style armchairs. The armchairs are in perfect vintage condition, finely lined in yellow silk, the feet show some signs of aging but in perfect structural co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-46-a Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. It is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing nonchalance. There is something deeply relaxing about this design a...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Eight French 19th Century Directoire St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very unique complete set of eight French 19th century Directoire st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by lovely turned circular legs at the front wit...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Sculptural Bamboo Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bamboo chair in the style of Konstantin Grcic. Mid-Century modern, designed in the 1970s. Measures: H 107 cm, D 85 cm, W 46 cm.
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Italian Walnut Throne Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 19th century Italian finely carved walnut throne chair with mohair fabric.
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19th Century Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Wassily Style Leather Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, comfortable Wassily style lounge chair from France featuring bands of stitched leather attached to a seamless tubular chrome frame, inspired by Marcel Breuer’s original desig...
Category

20th Century French Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala with the catalog no. H214. There are 14-20 pcs. Available but not restored. The Pictures Shows the last ones which were a...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Bench/Table Designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-konst, Sweden. 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench/table designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-Konst, Sweden, 1970s. Elm. Dimensions: L: 137 cm/ 54" D: 70 cm/ 27 1/2" H: 48 cm/ 18 7/8"
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Set of 12 Art Deco Style Chairs, White Wood and Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 12 Art Deco Style chairs, white wood and fabric.
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1970s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bentwood Leather Swivel Bench/Stool
Located in Oakville, ON
The base of this stool/ bench is a Bentwood production made around 1929- 1930. The base has the swivel mechanism. The upholstery has been newly done using a distressed style new lea...
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1920s American American Craftsman Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Erik Buch Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch dining chairs made by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri. The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality materials, solid ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

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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