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Seating For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 2
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Lounge chair and ottoman by Mel Smilow made in the 1950s, natural finish walnut wood, it was a delight to work them. The measure of the stool is: Measures: D 58 W 58 H 39.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Zebrano Wood Crocodile Alligator Patina Brown Leather Swivel Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of exquisite, fully restored, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, whisky brown leather armchairs with rare Zebrano wood frames. Th...
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Zebra Wood, Alligator

Pair of Antique Benches
Located in Lymington, GB
A pair of antique benches, or forms - one 18th century, the other later. Of rich, golden color and well-figured. N.b. 2" thick solid planks. Both are sturdy and ready-to-use. Measures: L 7’6" (230 cm) W 10" (25.5 cm) H 1’7" (48 cm). These look great en suite with an antique refectory or farmhouse table, for which they would have been originally designed. This type of bench or form would harmonise well in any interior, whether modern or traditional. During the 16th and 17th centuries refectory...
Category

1790s Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Bambino Wingback Armchair by Howard Keith, 1950s, England
Located in London, GB
A pair of highly collectible midcentury Bambino wingback armchairs designed by Howard Keith for HK furniture. England, circa mid-1950s. These stunning armchairs feature a beautifu...
Category

1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Modern Club Chairs, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs in Light Beige Velours
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s An Italian voluptuous and bold set of lounge chairs that show a play of volumes with soft, fluid and rounded lines. These chair...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Stunning Pair of Rattan Club Chairs in Parchment Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Hardwood

Tress in Light Beige Fabric Upholstered Dining Chair in Teak Wood, set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Legendary Uultis designer Mr. Sergio Batista has created the Tress dining chair in a light fabric upholstered and a teak wood finish. His creations are synonymous with style, elegance, comfort, and quality. With the Tress chair...
Category

2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Teak

Pair of Iron Garden Benches England, 19th Century European White
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of iron garden benches England, 19th century European white Pair of English strap iron garden seats, white painted, benches are very decorative and comfortable.  
Category

1890s English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Iron

1980s Vintage Overscale Leather Club Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1980s vintage overscale leather club lounge chairs, a pair Offered is a pair of 1980s overscaled leather lounge or club chairs The cha...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Benches, Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical benches / stools in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The pieces are in a classic curile form in gilt wrought iron with the seats...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro Cane and Rosewood Armchair, circa 1958
Located in Braga, 03
Pair of Brazilian Modern lounge chairs designed by Joachim Tenreiro. The chairs structures are made of solid Rosewood with seats and backrests in cane...
Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Pair of Restored, Leather Lounge Chairs by 'Raphael', 1973, France Published
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely pair of leather lounge chairs by French designer Raphael. These chairs have been freshly reupholstered in brown leather, with a snake skin impression, specially commissioned by us. The chairs have also had their foam and expensive, authentic 'Pirelli' strapping renewed as part of the upholstery process. Photos of the restoration process available on request. This model was originally designed for the office of the President of the French postal...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1970s Pair of "Cheval" Armchairs by Moscatelli for Formanova
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Elegant and very rare pair of lounge chairs in original leather by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova. circa 1970, Italy.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called Emma chair got its name in 1821 after a reddish-brown colour in Sweden, called the “Emma colour”. Since 1830 it has been a term for upholst...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model JH54 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model JH54 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Vienna Succession Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vienna succession dining chairs with a grid back in ebonized beechwood by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1925. Property from esteemed interior design...
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Wood

Excellent Pair of Kidney Shaped Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of kidney shaped sofas-Vladimir Kagan style. This pair is super clean and in excellent condition.
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Frantisek Jirak Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - Wooden parts have been repolished.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs Model Bm-2254 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model BM-2254 / Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark. 2 adjustable positions.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Lounge Chairs 1950s in Black and Gold
Located in London, GB
French Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs are elegant and compact, reupholstered luxurious in black and gold striped fabric and standing on fine brass spider legs. These stylish chairs...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

1950's Pair of Cream & Oak Veneer Leather Art Deco Style Club Chairs
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A pair of handsome Art Deco style club chairs in cream leather and oak veneer. They are in fabulous vintage condition and have been professionally cleaned and are ready to use. Made ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Finely Detailed Portuguese Cerused Mahogany Benches
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of finely details Portuguese cerused mahogany benches upholstered in a faux leopard fabric.
Category

1920s Portuguese Vintage Seating

Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of slipper chairs. Made with elm. Reupholstered. Solid, sturdy and comfortable Circa 1960, France. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

Poul Volther Easy Chairs Model Goliat Produced by Gemla in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model Goliat designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden.
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Two Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, synthetic sheep skin - Wooden legs have been repolished - Very good condition.
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Friso Kramer Repose chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important pair of modernist easy chairs model Repose, designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. The chairs have a very nice v shaped black painted ...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Exquisite Set of Molinari Foldable Easy Chairs Designed by Teun van Zanten 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Fantastic set of midcentury easy chairs produced by Molinari and designed by Teun van Zanten in the 1970s. The chairs feature a stabile tubular black frame with very comfortable red ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Monumental Woven Armchairs in Rattan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Mid-Century monumental woven armchairs in rattan.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Two Tables or Benches, Ecart International, France, circa 2000
Located in Paris, FR
Table in natural varnished oak, top in marquetry, Clogs in tinted resin.  
Category

Early 20th Century French Seating

Materials

Resin, Wood

Set of 2 Mustard Marshmallow Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mustard marshmallow dining chairs, Royal Stranger. Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass. Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green a...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

1960s Pair of Swivel Club Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-Rare model -Newly upholstered -Chrome plated central legs -Height of seat 40cm.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Extremely Sought After Spaghetti Set of Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1960s extremely sought after Spaghetti set of chairs in mint vintage condition. Seat height: 35cm, height: 66cm, depth: 66cm, width: 66cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Whimsical pair of Chinese Elephant Benches
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical pair of painted and gilt, Chinese carved wood elephant benches fitted with glass eyes.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Seating

Materials

Paint, Wood

Two Yang Sofa Design Sofas by Francoi Boucher Cinna, Corner Sofa
By François Bauchet, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Lyon, FR
Two Yang day beds by Francois Bauchet (creation 2001) Cinna edition very rare no longer edited to date. Composed of two modules of meridians that we c...
Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Synthetic

Set of 2, Laakso Dining Chairs, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Laakso dining chairs, black by Made By Choice with Saku Sysiö Dimensions: 56 x 50 x 69 cm Materials: solid ash Finishes: natural ash / painted black Also available in...
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Pair of Napoleon III tub chairs with cabriole legs
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like these chairs upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. These would require 8 metres of material (4m per chair). You can supply your own or plea...
Category

19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Two Danish BO-561 Chairs in Leather by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Two Danish BO-561 chairs in steel and leather by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for BO-EX. Of 1960s vintage, these architectural design classics a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Black Metal Framed Pair Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970's French pair black metal framed chairs with curved polished palissndre back support. Decorative brass accents. X base stretcher. Seat rec...
Category

1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood No 42 Dining Chairs with Paul Smith Fabric, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, the No 42 chair is one of the most well known designs in mid century Danish furniture...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools Priced and sold by the pair.
Category

1950s French Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of bergere chairs with Napoleonic bee upholstery and beautiful French carved frame with nailhead trim.
Category

19th Century French Antique Seating

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. These striking armchairs have been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a sumptuous clover green Loro Piana velvet. The Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian Modern era. Literature reference: Domus No. 274, October 1952, page 4. Additional note: The designer of the Perla model has been credited as G. Veronesi in the ISA advertisement in Domus. Previously, Guglielmo Veronesi was assumed to be the full name. However recent research has indicated it was in fact Giulia Veronesi who designed the Perla chair...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery

1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Imbuia Wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These two chairs have an amazing Italian style, with sexy curves contrasting with the boxy shell. Two-tone fabrics enhance the dynamics of the shell, creating a very exciting piece. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Italian Modern Black Velvet Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This pair of Italian modern black velvet accent chairs is the perfect addition to any home. With their rounded curved backs and seats, these ...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen Easy Chairs Model FH-7 Produced by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model FH-7 designed by Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Danish Cantilevered Chrome Sling Lounge Chairs
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of chromed steel sculptural tubed framed cantilevered lounge chairs with brown canvas styled sling and padded cushions . To each arm side there is a pouch for reading material...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair Of Vintage Togo Lounge Chairs With Ottomans From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare Pair Of Vintage Togo Lounge Chairs With Ottomans From France, Circa 1970. Superb original black leather upholstery with great patina. Ottomans measure 35" x 35"
Category

1970s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. We have 12 chairs in total available.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

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

Pair of Nucci Valsecchi cane brass upholstered armchairs 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of cane and brass armchairs from the mid-century modern French Riviera era is bursting with glamour. The pair was designed by Nucci Valsecchi and produced in Italy in the early 1970s, and it almost looks as though it hasn’t been touched since then. The cubic design and chic materials will lend the room a curated feel. A light brown and golden cane...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back. Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

2 Gunlocke After Risom Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut & Leather Arms Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century Gunlocke Jens Risom Style Danish Arm Chairs. Made of walnut with black leather seat and back. The Gunlocke Company's history in Wayland, New York begins in 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Stunning Pair Blue Velvet Flat Bar Nicos Zorophos Swivel Chairs w.Steel X-Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of deep blue velvet armchairs. The steel x base frames are absolutely stunning. Solid, lovely chairs in good condition. Ready for use.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Reclining Chairs
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a fol...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Bent Plywood, Chrome and Navy Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare and unidentified chair and ottoman in the style of Herman Miller's Eames chair and Richard Hersberger Pace Collection chair and ottoman. Crafted in plywood much like the Ea...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

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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