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Seating For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
MidCentury Cesca Armchair in Chrome and Straw by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century Cesca armchair in chromed metal and woven wicker chairs. These beautiful chair was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy during the 1960s. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Metal Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Whitstable, GB
Joaquim Tenreiro, leve armchairs (light) - 1960s. Metal version. Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações. Metal frame, armrests in Jacarandá. Metal ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Sofa and Settee by Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous rattan sofa and loveseat settee pair handcrafted in Italy by wicker works. Made in the organic modern California coastal style and manner of Michael Taylor. Known as the cla...
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Elegant Pair Hollywood Regency Scoop Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elegant pair of scoop back upholstered chairs made by Lewittes Furniture. These chairs measure 29.5"t x 24"w x 25"d with a seat height of 17"t.
Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Dutch Bonnin Wooden Armchair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This oak bead-spindle chair, a fine representation of Dutch craftsmanship, merges the simplicity of rural life with the versatility of design. Originating from the Netherlands, it st...
Category

1880s Dutch Country Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 side chair 1 armchair Reupholste...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve...
Category

1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Model Karuselli/ Carousel Armchair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model Karuselli (Carousel) armchair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1970s. Chrome steel and fiberglass frame, original leather upholstery. Good vintage conditi...
Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by A Rudin
Located in New York, NY
This sleek, playful, and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric is by the esteemed furniture company A. Rudin and originates from...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Italian Ruched Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful three-part Mid-Century-Modern modular Italian seating set in ruched cognac leather, consisting of two armchairs and one three-seater sofa. Overall in very good vintage c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Postmodern "Dr Glob" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1990
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of iconic Dr Glob chairs. Post modern design rendered in black molded propylene with a grey powder coated steel frame back and legs. Designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 1990.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

English Porter's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional comfort is the hallmark of this vintage English porter's chair. Such an elegant piece for your entry way or library.
Category

1960s English Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Pala Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Emme, Italy, 1973
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
set of 4 „pala“ dining chairs designed by gigi sabadin for emme, italy, ca. 1973. the circular seat is covered with wickerwork, the sculptural chairs are made of beech. good vintage ...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set Of Six Georgian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Charming Set Of Six Mid 18th Century, Georgian, Chippendale Period, Solid Walnut Country House Type Dining Chairs, Having Very Attractive Pierced Splat Backs With Scroll...
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Modular sofa by G.rossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Modular sofa by G.Rossi From 1970 Dimensions : 266 x 520 x 79 cm. Dimensions of a module : 79 x 75 x 100 cm. Seat height : 45 cm.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

A Superb French, Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model Circa 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
What a beautiful chair. The rich Havana brown leather, with its soft, waxy patina is just in beautiful condition. The chair itself is a very beautiful model and has some very nice de...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

French Chaise Longue by Francois Caruelle
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French 1950s patio fauteuil in tubular chrome metal and wood details. This is armchair can be change to chaise longue. Two are available price individually.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carved Small African Stool by the Ashanti of Ghana
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Ghana, this Ashanti carved stool dates from the 1980s. Hand carved and crafted from a single piece of wood, this stool has white painted and etched detailed design on the se...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Seating

Materials

Wood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood and Goatskin "Egyptian" Stools for AJ Iversen, 1957
Located in Coronado, CA
A seldom seen pair of original rosewood "Egyptian" folding stools designed by Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen in Denmark in 1957. Beautifully sculpted, solid rosewood frames with goatski...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Goatskin, Rosewood

Daybed Bamboo and Black Stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Daybed bamboo and black stitched leather by Jacques Adnet France circa 1950 Very rare example to be found, newly upholstered with a gilded velvet Excellent condition, wear consistent...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped down to frame with new foam and reupholstered. Dimensions: 94" length 34" deep 29"...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' armchair for C&B Italia 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic armchair model 'Le Bambole' designed by Mario Bellini for a C&B Italia production. Foam padding and leather upholstery.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rich patinated DS-47 sofa's in original leather by Team De Sede - De Sede Swiss
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Highly comfortable, indestructible DS-47 sofa in a stunning, thick patinated buffalo neck leather. Designed by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss. Simplistic, clear & modern design. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957 Additional Information: Material: Teak and leather Style: Mid century, Scandi...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak, Leather

Crocus chair by Pierre Guariche for meurop
Located in Bruxelles, BE
crocus chairs edited by Meurop in Belgium during the sixties and designed by Pierre Guariche. Completely reupholstered with quality fabric.
Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s. Quarter-sawn oak frame with two hand-carved monks in the back rest. The rocking cha...
Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sigurd Resell Falcon Chair, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large version "Falcon" lounge chairs by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler, Norway, tuffed chocolate colored leather with detachable armrests, supported by suspended canvas on ...
Category

1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s Mex...
Category

1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Teak Club Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern club chair. Striking Danish design from the 1970s. Original solid teak frame which has been re-upholstered with a high quality multi-colored s...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Sculptural 1970s Bamboo Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1970s bamboo lounge chairs. Modern approach to a timeless and noble material. Sofa also available.
Category

1970s Philippine Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

An Aesthetic Movement low side chair with fretwork to the lower back rest
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement low side chair with fretwork to the lower back rest, this has shrunk and cracked a little but still quite useable. With unusual high, turned stretcher supports ...
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
Children's chair, designed by Eliel Saarinen, Early 20th Century. Painted wood. Storage under the seat. Designed for the Munkkiniemi Pension in Helsinki Finland. Good vintage conditi...
Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Danish Dark Brown Leather Large 2 Seater Sofa Mid Century 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish dark brown leather large 2 seater sofa, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area. The sofa has wide seats and padded armrests for enhanced co...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Mid-Century Chair in Cowhide, in Style of Pierre Jenneret, 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful and rare easy chair designed by the Norwegian designer Thorbjørn Rygh for Gjøvik Møbler in Norway in the 1950s. A Scandinavian version of the Chandigarh easy chair by Pie...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Beech

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Settee by Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern rattan loveseat settee hand-crafted by the Wicker Works in Italy. Made in the California coastal manner and style of Michael Taylor designs. Known as the "Classic Squa...
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Pair of Dutch Beechwood Lounge Chairs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dutch Beechwood Lounge Chairs.
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

Outdoor Italian Finely Carved Large Lime Stone Bench Garden Furniture
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional Italian craftsmanship with stunning motifs of delicious winged Putti figures in limestone, enriched with garland and leaves. Great decoration for Garden and Patio furn...
Category

20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Limestone

A single Utö Dining Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A single beautiful patinated Utö chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden, 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. There's a breach in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Armchair by Anonima Castelli, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid century modern armchair made by Anonima Castelli in the 60s. Armchair in solid beech. It was reupholstored Produced by Anonima Castelli in about 1960, see label in photo. Excel...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Scandinavian Curved Beige & Teak Three Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Danish sofa in the style of Kurt Olsen This organic form curved sofa is upholstered in a gorgeous tan wool mix fabric. Shelved back buttoned sofa with teak legs ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Rosewood by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Newly Reupholstered in Velvet Fabric by Lennart Bender, 1970’s Additional Information: Material: Solid rosewood and newly reupholstered in velvet fa...
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

High Back Italian Chairs in Cream Bouclé - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century Italian chairs newly reupholstered in a high quality wool bouclé. Curved high back silhouette with tapered dark wood legs. Petite in scale. Sourced in Northern,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Artifort Model F156 Swivel Lounge Chair with New Velvet Yellow Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Artifort swivel lounge chair with white Saarinen style tulip base and new yellow velvet upholstery, designed by British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for acclaimed Dutch furnit...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid Century Italian Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of reclining lounge chairs dates from the 1950s. Newly upholstered by the Italian dealer we acquired the chairs from in an olive green low-nap chenille. Bla...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless piece, this MP-97 Percival Lafer sofa has been restored in a beautiful Premium Semi-Aniline European Leather that will age beautifully and compliments the rosewood frame. ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1 Piece Circular Sofa Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin semi-circular sofa. This piece will certainly need to be reupholstered but Oh the possibilities! This is a one piece sofa so it is a whopp...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Post Modern 5 Piece Modular Scoop Chair Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 5 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa. Comprised of 5 identical chair pieces that can be used individually or together. The arrangements are truly endless. Willing to...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

High Wingback Lounge Chair, Germany designed by Ernst Jahn, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A wingback lounge chair designed by German designer Ernst Max Jahn for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau. The frame has a beautiful, design, stands on four elegant tapering teak legs and...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Primitive Milking Stool 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Primitive Milking Stool 1930s
Category

1930s Croatian Primitive Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Mod Pr. of Upholstered Stools Ottomans Benches c 1970/1980's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of upholstered stools, in groovy oval repeat fabric. The stools feature a completely upholstered form with attached top pad cushion, and oriental reference legs. Hard to f...
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Niels Kofoed, 1961
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain (by Tove Kindt Larsen) by Niels Kofoed, 1961 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and reupholstere...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Wool

Mohair modular sofa, 1970s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Mohair modular sofa, 1970s Germany. Designer unfortunally unknown. 6 pieces in beige / champagne color mohair. 2 corners, 3 mid / chairs and 1 ottoman. Place them as you please. Seat...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Vintage Wood "Milking" Stool
Located in Doraville, GA
A small primative stool with a formed seat, four legs and turned stretchers. Not sure of the age of the stool, type of wood or where the stool was made. The top is made of laminated...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood

7 x Chrome Dining Chairs 1970s Hollywood Regency Modernist Vintage Table Italian
Located in London, GB
Italian chrome set of seven dining chairs in mint green satin cotton and chrome steel tubular frame. The back upholstery is covering both sides. Overall in good condition with som...
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P32 lounge chair
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of P32 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and edited by Tecno. Completely reupholstered with bouclette fabric with great craftsmanship the chair is comfortable and working properly as ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Large Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Mahogany Sofa with Leather and Velvet Fabric
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Settee After a Design by William Linnell Firmly Attributed to Maple & Company of London The mahogany settee has the end arm supports carved with recumbent mermaids, ter...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Mahogany

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Sofa by Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern rattan sofa hand-crafted by The Wicker Works in Italy. Made in the California coastal manner and style of Michael Taylor designs. Known as the "Classic Square Back" mo...
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Fireside Chair, Adolf Loos for Thonet, Austria, 1930s
Located in London, GB
A fireside chair with woven leather designed by Adolf Loos and Heinrich Kulka and manufactured by Thonet in Austria during the early 1930s. As one of the leading advocates of Modern...
Category

1930s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, 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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