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Seating For Sale
Item Ships From: England
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese. The sofa is forme...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar stool Chrome and rattan Model S32, 1970s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A stylish mid century Cesca bar stool originally designed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International. Model S32 made in Italy 70s The Cesca was originally designed in 1928, after Breu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960s Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is called the ‘Adam’ chair, designed by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for No...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Matching Pair of 20th Century William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space. Height to a...
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20th Century British William IV Seating

Materials

Damask

1960’s mid century Pieff Eleganza chairs by Tim Bates
Located in London, GB
SET OF FOUR DINING CHAIRS IN AN AMAZING CHOCOLATE BROWN LEATHER BY ENGLISH FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS PIEFF. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE CHAIRS, PERFECT AS DINING CHAIRS AND INCREDIBLY COMF...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of Empire Style Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The Bergères each having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms. French, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 4 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molenti
Located in London, GB
We love this neutral set of chairs in steel and canvas by the giants of 1970's Italian design, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The Mastro chairs have a light black steel frame in black and th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

A Rare set of 12 Carved Mahogany Neo-Classical Revival Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A rare set of beautifully drawn proportions with two larger armchairs and ten of smaller scale, all carved from mahogany, rising from tapering and fluted ring turned front legs, with...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Seating

Materials

Mahogany

6 x Edvin Helseth Trybo Fureka 313 Pine Brutalist Dining Chairs Stange Bruk
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 6 x Edvin Helseth Trybo Fureka 313 Pine Brutalist Dining Chairs by Stange Bruk Six 313 dining chairs by Norwegian interior designer Edvin Helseth (1925-2007), from the ...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Armchair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Armchair with marquetry laureate fan paterae and with gros and petit-point tapestry seat cover - reupholstered with original cover to verso - 26"w x 21"d ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 1940s Danish Sheepskin Vintage Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Tub Chairs, c1940s A pair of classic tub chairs produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The low, wide legs are m...
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

1 OF 2 TIMOTHY OULTON HERiTAGE BROWN VINTAGE LEATHER CHESTERFIELD HALO SOFAS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Designed, over sized Heritage brown leather Chesterfield sofa that is...
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20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

Danish 2 Seater Sofa Illum Wikkelsø For Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Danish Two Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM Illum Wikkelso has a legacy for creating some of the fi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Walnut Open Arm Chair. This Arm Chair is Raised upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Toes and Carved Knees and Retain the Original Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Swept Arms Ha...
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1860s Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

9 Ft Long 18th Century Welsh Oak Bench.
Located in Skipton, GB
A wonderful bench with a good original finish and rich patina. Having a thick single piece top and four tapered legs. A good solid bench with a seat width of 25 cm. Wales 18th centur...
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Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Floral LoveSeat
Located in London, GB
Black and white sofa with black velvet seat and back in embroidered cotton. The back is decorated with opaque black and white beads shaped like f...
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2010s British Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Beads

The Montague Armchair eight-way hand tied and upholstered in stripe silk
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from a multitude of classical references, the Montague Armchair is endlessly comfortable and has been used again and again in Samantha Todhunter Design projects, ...
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2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers, Silk

Four 17th Century Yorkshire Chairs/ Backstools.
Located in Skipton, GB
A good set of four Yorkshire backstools consisting of three and one similar. Having turned legs and front stretchers. The shaped back crests with carved scrolls, central flower heads...
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Late 17th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Georgian period Bergere library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous quality Georgian period bergere library chair with wonderful reeded details to the frame. Standing on tall turned legs with elegant arm supports. Lovely proportion...
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18th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Finnish Three-Seater Sofa Model “Susanna” by Oiva Parviainen
Located in London, GB
This comfortable three-seater sofa “Susanna model” was designed in the 1950s by Oiva Parviainen and manufactured by Lahti Lepokaulusto. The sofa is presented on a minimalistic elegan...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair Chippendale Arm Chairs Mahogany Antique 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs. Raised upon square legs with an "H" frame. 1800 Swept Arms with a very pretty pierced back splat and a shaped cresting rail.
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Early 1800s Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

His and Hers Pair of Easy Chairs Newly Upholstered, 1950s Swedish
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century elegant His and Hers pair of easy chairs with a large comfortable backrest and a smooth birch wood frame with elegant curves, “His” chair is 3 cm higher than “Hers”. The ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

English Modern Large Wingback Armchair with its Matching Stool
Located in London, GB
A very large contemporary wingback armchair, a generously proportioned model with a modern look but incorporating classic comforts with its matching stool. The chair and the stools a...
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1990s English Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Chippendale Style Piano Stool
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Chippendale Style piano stool. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period. It is of fine quality, the frame has beau...
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1890s British Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
These comfortable tub square armchairs are a classic Swedish design from the 1960s. They have been reupholstered in a light cream bouclé fabric and the walnut frames have been lacque...
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1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Period William IV Chaise Longue Chair Day Bed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Rather Impressive Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Wonderful Carved and Turned Feet with Brass Castors. The Scroll End Having Typical William IV Carved Detail. 19th Century The Back of the Chaise Longue Being of a Carved and Shaped Form. The Chaise Is Covered in a Quality Fabric and comes Complete with Bolster Cushion. Presented in Good Condition. A chaise longue, often spelled "chaise lounge" in English, is a type of long chair...
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1980s William IV Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs. These Chairs are in the Style of Giles Grendey. Circa 1920 The Chairs are Raised Upon Cabriole Legs with Pad Fe...
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1920s Queen Anne Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

17th Century, James I Joined Oak Bench, England, Circa 1603 - 1625
Located in Leominster, GB
The one-piece seat with ovolo-moulded edge, the rails with lower broad run-moulding, on inverted-baluster legs, joined by plain stretchers all round.
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Early 17th Century British Elizabethan Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Italian Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very interesting and stylish pair of vintage Italian side chairs. They were made in Italy and date from the 1970-80’s. They are of superb quality, with a quirky and quite unusual ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair Hepplewhite style arm chairs.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A pair of good quality Georgian Hepplewhite style Mahogany arm chairs, each with upholstered backrest, seat and arm rests, carved gadrooned pattern decoration, raised on elegant cabr...
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of George IV Irish Library Armchairs
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine pair of George IV Irish library armchairs, the well shaped backs with scroll shaped profile, acanthus carved arms, resting on turned fluted legs, with lotus leaf carving and b...
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1830s Irish George IV Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Suite of 8 Poltrona Frau "Fitzgerald" Dining Armchairs - In "Pelle Frau" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
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2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic pair of French antique arm chairs in the Louis XVI manner Hand crafted from gilt with upholstered arms Freshly re-upholstered with wov...
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1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century, Danish Occasional Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautifully minimalist Danish occasional chair with a welcoming curved back that contrasts wonderfully with the clean, straight lines of the rosewood armrests and legs. Newly uphol...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Patchwork Velvet Panels With Moveable Arms
Located in Dorchester, GB
Make a statement with these bold Art Deco modular armchairs. Featuring unique patchwork velvet upholstery, this pair of armchairs will give your space a real pop of colour. They're e...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet

Knoll Studio "Saarinen Executive" Armchair - In "Volo" Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, original "Saarinen Executive Arm Chair" Armchair from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile "American G...
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2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare first edition post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in white by Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Dr Sonderbar steel chair in the rare pearlescent white, by Philippe Starck. With a simple oversized curved form and perforated base, this iconic chair is one of the first 50 manufact...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Poltrona Frau "Intervista" Armchairs - In "Nest" Ivory Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, identical pair of "Intervista" Armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house, Poltrona Frau. As you will no doubt be aware by your int...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Sir John Soane Chairs
Located in Banbury, GB
Taken from a design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The chair is made of Sono wood similar to rosewood. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Wood

Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs. 19th Century These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs. The Chairs Having a ...
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Early 1900s William IV Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage armchair / desk chair. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960-70’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully designed and comfortable too. It is a perfect size for use as a desk chair or as an occasional side chair. It actually sits perfectly underneath the Norwegian desk...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly Denmark, or somewhere close and they are quite...
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1790s Danish Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Colonial Settee Arm Chairs Antique India 3 Piece Suite Padauk Wood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sought after antique three piece suite from India We date this to circa 1840 and it's hand carved from padauk wood This type of colonial furn...
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1840s Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Dutch dining chairs 1960's by De Star Gelderland
Located in London, Lambeth
wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from Dutch Manufacturer, De Ster Gelderland from the centre-east of the Netherland produced many of the most well -known Dutch chairs of the mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved frame, with leaves head carved cresting rail, with upholstered back and set in a qu...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
A Fine Pair of George II Mahogany Chair Back Settees With curved top rails above a tapering vertical splat, joined by carved tassels, the scr...
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1750s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Sublime Ralph Lauren “Polo” Square Armchair in Tan Suede & Chrome
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a handsome, rare Ralph Lauren “Polo” Chrome-Framed Square Armchair, dressed in a peerless top-grade Tan Suede. As you w...
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2010s Seating

Materials

Suede

Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair Constructed from solid carved mahogany, the chair standing on confidently lobed baluster front legs, with splayed legs to the rear, all with porcelain castors; the horseshoe-shaped back with pierced scrolls and a buttoned red leather upholstery matching the seat. English, circa 1850 This chair is nearly identical to the so-called "Charles Dickens Chair" (A9979) at the Museum of London, sharing many carved features. The famous author...
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19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Duresta “Gabrielle” 2.5-Seat Sofa – In Gold Stripe Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a superb, majestic Duresta...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Stackable Model A 1250 Montana Chairs, by Thonet, 1930
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Thonet’s Montana Chair, model number A 1250 fabricated from solid birch and plywood. Light and stackable design. Sold as a pair. The label on both cha...
Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Period Carved Mahogany Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of George IV Hall Chairs By William Latham Huxley Constructed in mahogany, having beautifully turned and reeded front legs and elegant sabre legs to the rear, the back rest of a most unusual waisted shape and adorned with carved garlands, ribbons, laurel wreaths and English roses. Each stamped "W. Huxley" to the underside. English, circa 1825 Dimensions: H: 42 in / 107 cm | W: 18 in / 46 cm | D: 18 in / 46 cm William Latham Huxley (fl. 1822-1845) is a recorded cabinetmaker from Liverpool, having been apprenticed there to Thomas Croft Huxley of 52 Park...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mint “Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum” Ottoman Footstool in Mulberry Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, unused Bespoke "Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum" Ottoman/Footstool, dressed in a breathtaking, peerless, top-grade, Mulberry Woven-Wool Fab...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Wool

Set of 16, 19th Century Mahogany Dining / Boardroom Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality set of sixteen Victorian mahogany dining / boardroom chairs each with show wood frames, leather button upholstered backs and seats, raised on elegant cabriole legs, te...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Woven Italian Chair
Located in London, England
Vintage cantilever chair with hand woven seat and sheet caned back. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s. Made from a singular tube which curves geometrically to create an incredibly strikin...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vitra “Park” 2 Sofa & Armchair Suite, in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an ultra-rare, superb “Park” suite of seating, consisting of an identical pair of 2-Seat Sofas and a swivel-base armchair, all dressed in a peerless, high-grade dark-brown “Premium” leather, from the world renown Swiss furniture house of Vitra. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in these Jasper Morrison masterpieces, Vitra “Park...
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2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique British Elbow Office Chairs circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique British Elbow desk chairs in solid Wood dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. This office chairs are beautifully proportioned, featuring a rounded fan-shaped backre...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Chippendale Armchair
Located in London, GB
An excellent Georgian period armchair in the Chippendale style. This very fine example was made in England, it dates from around 1760-80’s period. It is of absolutely fabulous quali...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu Armchair in 'Sahara' shearling with fumed oak legs. This pair of armchairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled oak, fumed oak or walnut. The chairs are upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric...
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2010s British Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

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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