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Seating For Sale
Item Ships From: Dallas
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Pink Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight beautifully patinated original brown leather MR10 chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leo Armchair Lounge Chair Jacquard Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair. The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton

Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex
Located in Dallas, TX
A collection of uniquely soft but sophisticated modular pieces that can be created as a sofa or a robust sofa sectional. Each piece has a loose back knife edge pillow...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptional set of 6 French Empire Marquetry chairs. Made in France circa 1815-20. Set consists of 2 Captains/Carvers and 4 side c...
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in a green velvet and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

6 Milo Baughman Chrome & Cane Back Black Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The simplistic high back chrome frame is softened by the original inset panel of caning. The set consists of four ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Modern Asian-Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Mid-Century Modern Chinese inspired 3-legged armchairs. The low profile armchairs have wood frames in dark black finish and upholstered in off-white vinyl. The upholstered form ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Six armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has black patent leather upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames, labeled underneath. Mid-C...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Four Black and Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hungarian designer Anton Lorenz is famous for his timeless steel tube furniture. The original cantilevered chrome base and professionally uphols...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Pagoda Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six Classic chinoiserie inspired dining chairs. The set has 2-arm and 4 side chairs, feature a pagoda detail to the top rail with elegant fretwork on backs with armrests raise...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in camel color and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Interna...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Category

1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Cab Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of patinated reddish brown leather Cab chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Eric O'Leary Ceramic Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Eric O'Leary Slab rolled and hand constructed with Asiatic aesthetic and form finished in a vibrant glaze. A similar bench can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of F...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Eric O'Leary Ceramic Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Eric O'Leary Slab rolled and hand constructed with Asiatic aesthetic and form. Matching table also available separately. A similar bench can be found in the permanent collection of ...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Mel Armchair, Beige Linen Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona chair with stool. Stamped Knoll.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by nig...
Category

1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Galventized Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Galvanized, zinc, metal, distressed, cube Industrial pedestal made from patinated zinc. Each pedestal will vary in patina finish. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-cent...
Category

20th Century Industrial Seating

Materials

Zinc

Set/2 Modern Thea Armchair Natural and Blue Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Thea Armchair Natural and Blue Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi Your beautifully designed outdoors call for equally sophisticated seating arrangements. The Thea colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi Plaza Versailles Materials Frame: Wood padded with Polyurethane and Fiberfill Seat: In...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Nubuck Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, White Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary bar stool transcen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Minho Day Bed, DEDAR Bouclé, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric

Modern Anjos Dining Chairs, Light-Brown Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Anjos Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Anjos ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech, Oak

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair with foot rest, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Capelinhos lea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chair for Cassina in Hazelnut Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Mario Bellini for Cassina model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, designed in 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold and modern, iconic set of four Marcel Breuer's revolutionary Cesca (B32) dining armchairs. The simple design combines an Industrial Age aesthetic of tubular steel inspired by a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Ekrones "Mayfair" Stressless Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
Ekornes "Mayfair" stressless leather recliner chair and ottoman. Camel colored leather on a teak Classic base. Good condition with some dis...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armchair is upholstered in dark blue velvet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long b...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pierre Chareau '1883-1950', Two Armchairs, Early 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare and beautiful paire de fauteuils, modèle 'MF 208/217' by Pierre Chareau. He is often cited as one of France’s first truly modern architects. Featuring minimalist conto...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Upholstered Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of upholsered art deco chairs, featuring sloped arms and columned straight wood legs. Black and white patterened upholstery. Previously reupholstered and refinished; Bo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

McGuire Rattan Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic 3 seat rattan sofa by McGuire. Solid construction, rawhide corner wraps, bullseye back, great quality and form, circa mid-late 20th century.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Six Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Awesome set of six vintage chrome “Thin Line” dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The 1188 chair by Milo Baughman is to...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Costantini Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic set of post modern dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini in San Vito al Torre Italy. The iconic chairs feature sculptural style piano black lacquered frames with conformin...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of 10 Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful set of of 10 iconic Milo Baughman Model #1187 thin line polished stainless steel dining chairs for Thayer Coggin. Upholstered in charcoal and gray flamestitch fabric circa ...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Custom Greek Key Stools
By Again & Again
Located in Dallas, TX
Greek key stools with gold leaf finish and blue velvet cushions.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Four Studio Craft Chairs by Victor DiNovi
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four beautifully crafted walnut armchairs by Victor DiNovi.
Category

1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Eames LAX Armshell Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Original zinc base, original screws, Original boot glides. Early transitional parchment fiberglass shell with large sh...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

19th Century Spanish Catalan Painted Oak and Rush Seat Low Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This comfortable carved chair was crafted in Spain circa 1860. Built in oak and beech wood, the chair sits on round turned legs and features an intricate back rest with floral and fo...
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Club Chairs by Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful vintage chrome “Barrel” lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. The chairs are seated on a chrome base that wraps around the chair, giving an illusion that ...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Early 20th Century French Club Armchairs with Original Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or office with these Classic, antique club chairs. Crafted in France, circa 1930, the stately chairs stand on square wooden feet supports. Each armchair features wide ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs with brass handles and brass feet.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Paul McCobb Cane Back Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut and cane lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb. Fully restored.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs are perfect choices for any room, especially Southern climates where the caned seats really show their advantage of keeping cool. Fra...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Barrel Leather Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of tufted leather upholstered with tasseled apron side chairs. Rich red sienna patina. No obvious markings on the bottom of the base or piece. In good condition. G...
Category

20th Century Unknown Seating

Materials

Leather

Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional has a slightly curved back and seat which tilts and swivels on an upholstered round base. About Vladimir Kagan A German bor...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Hall Bench is a truly definitive example of the revival of the Renaissance that occurred in Europe around the time of Napoleon III in France. This e...
Category

1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Karuselli Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Karuselli tilt and swivel lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi of Finland in original terracotta leather with a chocolate brown fiberglass frame. This model 418 easy chair is con...
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

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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