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Seating For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 17th Century
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star height adjustable bases on casters, and are extremely comfortable. *Note, 6 are available at the time of this listing, priced individually. We also have a 7th highback chair available as well in another listing. The black on black color combination of this set makes it perfect for Post-Modern interiors which are on-trend with upcoming design projects led by many of the worlds top interior designers. These design masterpieces are rare and hard to find, especially here in the United States, so interior designers: get this before your competition does! These Mario Bellini for Vitra leather...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Sloane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990
Located in Chicago, IL
Sloane sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990. Original upholstery
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 17th century Louis XIII barley twist armchairs are perfect for adding an Old World touch to any decor. handcrafted from solid old-growth French...
Category

1690s French Louis XIII Antique Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Chaise longue chair Amaca inspired by Le Corbusiers LC4
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Finnish leather lounge chair named Amaca displayed in 1993 Stemma catalogue. Inspired by Le Courbisier LC4. Chrome plated tubular steel frame with leather upholstery. In very good or...
Category

1990s Finnish Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Stately, minimal but certainly not understated. This 90's produced pair of LCW chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller has been reimaged in matte black; offered for your consideration as a limited custom release from ABT Modern. From the first of the plywood series, the abbreviated Eames LCW Chair was the Lounge Height (L) Side Chair (C) on Wood (W) Base. Designed by Charles Eames and first manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Division, the chair has long gained classic status. The techniques used to make these unique chairs had been developed during the war years and was evident in the Eames Splint, made for and utilized by the US Navy. The Eames LCW Plywood Chair...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Paolo Pallucco "Sedia No.24" Chair, 1990 Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Chair number 24 "Sedia sarcastica sulla propria sorte" is part of the series "100 Sedie in una Notte". Designed by Paolo Pallucco and produced by Galleria d'Arte Contemporanea Emilio...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Faux Crocodile Leather Club Chair With Ottoman, 1990s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Art Deco leather club chair with ottoman made of original leather, burlap and wood legs. From the 1990’s. Both chair and ott...
Category

1990s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Burlap

Farnese sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1992
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Farnese sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, with wooden frame, rubber padding and original velvet upholstery. Bibliography Accademia delle Belle Arti di Brera, “Dino Gavina Ult...
Category

1990s Italian Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Paola Navone by Baxter Italy Gognac Color Sofa Model Budapest
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Sofa Cognac color Model Budapest design by Paola Navone by Baxter. Has your eye fallen on this unique vintage design beautiful sleek lounge sofa. Material: beautiful supple...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Chair in Black Molded Polypropylene
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc Newson for W & LT (Wild & Lethal Trash) retail stores, chair, part of the 'Kiss the Future' series, rotation molded polypropylene, Australia / Belgium, 1996-1997 Marc Newson (...
Category

1990s Belgian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Luxury: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Italian Two-Seater Black Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau Experience the epitome of sophistication with this Italian two-seater black l...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Bergeres with a Pink and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of carved wood French Louis XV style armchairs, bergeres with a painted pink and gilded finish. These large chairs are hand carved with wings and raised floral carving. They ...
Category

1990s French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Wood

"Zoe" Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Iconic addition to any living space - brand new upholstery in a mauve velvet. Dimensions are taken at the longest, deepest and highest points.
Category

1990s Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

A Sculptural Armchair by François Liguori Sète France 1990s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A sculpural armchair by François Liguori Sète France 1990s. Nice drawing and comfortable. Quality work.
Category

1990s French Seating

Materials

Metal

Mini 'Formula Chair' in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1990s Finland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique fiberglass chair in the style of Eero Aarnio's Formula chair. Handmade and finished in candy apple red. Smooth lines and curves that shoot up form...
Category

1990s Finnish Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

1990 Donghia Versailles Black Mohair Blonde Wood Stool Bench Ottoman John Hutton
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by John Hutton Versailles Blonde Wood Bench, Ottoman, Stool, with black Mohair Fabric for Donghia Italy and made in USA circa 1990. A signature Donghia design, upholstered i...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Mohair

Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK15 Dining Office Chairs in Ash & Leather by PP Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Poul Kjærholm "PK15" dining office chairs in ash and brown leather upholstered seats. In good condition with light patina from age and use. Both chairs were produced by ...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs...
Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Louis Durot Pouffesses Chair, Signed, 1990
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed and crafted by French Pop Artist, Luois Durot, this piece is sure going to be a conversation piece. Is it a tongue? Is it a bum? It's called the Pouffesses chair and it's definitely a fun piece that makes a bold statement in any room! While the chair is certainly a bold piece of functional pop art, it looks fantastic in the gallery, flanked with a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa, and Paul Evans cube table (as photographed). We also have this piece among Olivier Mourgue, Pierre Paulin and Verner Panton pieces and not only does this piece hold its own, it makes a statement. This piece would look incredible in any modern, mid century modern, or contemporary environment. Louis Durot's pieces have sharply increased in popularity in recent years-- being currently styled by top interior designers. A quick search online will yield a treasure trove of these pieces being used in a number of absolutely stunning contemporary environments. Louis Durot, born 1939, is a French pop artist who narrowly escaped deportation in 1943 by missing the train to Auschwitz. Gathered in Magagnosque ( Alpes-Maritimes ), it is there that he discovered the pleasure of sculpting the earth and making objects from it. In 1960, he enrolled at the Faculty of Science, where he obtained a diploma in “propaedeutics – Maths 1 Mécagène”. In 1963, he became a "gluer" for two months and then an engineer at Equipiel, where he was responsible for calculations and resistance measurements to develop prototypes of nuclear power plants. When the French branch was abandoned and became a research company, Equipiel offered him a one-year training in organic chemistry. Between 1966 and 1972, Louis Durot was at the head of a dozen research contracts. In 1964, Louis Durot founded the Freelane Studio which aims to bring together artists from various disciplines with common artistic expectations. The Freelane Studio thus brought together the jazz journalist Gilles Brinon, the painter Jean Ihallero, Maxime Defert... It was thanks to them that Louis Durot met the painter François Arnal , who introduced him to the French sculptor César in 1966. Louis Durot becomes César's assistant for a year, in order to put his qualities as a chemical engineer at his service. In César's studio, he improves his knowledge of polyurethane foam and the artist's foam creations, his expansions. Thanks to César, Louis Durot met Pierre Restany (founder and mentor of the New Realists group founded in 1960), Arman and Robert Malaval...
Category

1990s Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Latex

Stunning Restored Pair of Custom Teak and Cane Captains Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert custom...
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minton Spidel Louis XVI Style Grisaille Painted Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XVI style grisaille painted armchairs, made by Minton Spidel, circa 2000. With oval shaped and molded backs, comfortable seats, down swept arms, turned tapered fluted l...
Category

1990s North American Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Unforgettable Set of of 4 Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert cust...
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather Office chair for Knoll Inc/Knoll International, France 1992. Original leather in excellent condition.
Category

1990s French Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Ebonized Knoll Ricchio Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 ebonized Knoll Ricchio chairs 1990 Winner of the 1991 Roscoe award for furniture design. Set of four ebonized dining chairs with upholstered seat bottoms, downward tapere...
Category

1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Set of 6 French Art Deco Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Walnut frames. Upholstered back, seat and arm rests. Chrome foot caps. 39 1/2" h x 23" w x 26 1/2" d. Seat height 19 1/2". Condition Scratches. Minor stains to upholstery.
Category

1990s European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage chairs .Metal and brass legs wood sturdy base .We suggest reupholstery. Chairs are very commifortable . USA continental shipping in home delivery $475 2-4 weeks
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France. Arman "Cello" chair editions Hugues Chevalier n°9/50. Signed and numbered under the seat on a brass plate. Made with ebonized beech. Circ...
Category

1990s French Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

English Style Armchair upholstered with fabric By Fornasetti “Library" series
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a retro armchair inspired by the English style reupholstered between the 90s and early 2000s with a splendid original fabric by Fornasetti series the "Library". Sta...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton

Set of 6 Hand-Carved Art Nouveau Revival Dining Chairs with Floral Seats
Located in Manzano, IT
Immerse your dining room in unparalleled elegance with this set of six chairs, crafted in the 1990s-2000s as a stunning organic, sculptural interpretation of Art Nouveau. Each seat s...
Category

1990s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Danish Modern Beech Stools or End Tables Model 60
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Bentwood Beech Stools or End Tables, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1990s. They are constructed of beech with low maintenance white laminate ...
Category

1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Laminate, Beech

Sculptural Wood Rocker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural Wood Rocker. Rocker has been professionally refinished and measures 26.5" wide, 36" deep and 40" high. Seat height is 17". Incredibly comfortable.
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

17th Hand Carved Antique Italian Wood Chair with Inlaid Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
17th Hand Carved Antique Italian Wood Chair with Inlaid Inlays
Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Spanish walnut throne chair with a large wide seat made circa 1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on a leather covered seat and back with large antique nail heads...
Category

17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Antique 17th-Century French Chairs--Simple, functional beauty, Louis XIV
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Three hundred years of history, rich wood, simple beauty, and rare transitional form! This is a near pair of early French chairs. They are dated circa 1690; imagine more than 300 years of history! They are made of two prized hardwoods--walnut and oak. The chairs are a rich, dark chocolate color with a wonderful patina. The chairs are similar in size, color, and construction, but they are not perfectly matched pairs. The chairs have a simple, utilitarian beauty. Their open backrests have small curves decorating the top rail. The front legs and front crossbars have easy turnings. The legs are reinforced with classic H-stretchers. There are simple cylindrical feet in front and block feet in back. They are of the period and representative of an early, rustic, provincial Louis XIV style. Each chair includes a custom hand-tied cushion made from a Scalamandre textile. The design features deep foliage in faded greens, yellows, and browns, with a few red speckles. The fabric is contemporary yet finished to look wonderfully old, faded, and worn. The chair's historical interest will inspire the collector in you. Early on, most people sat on stools. During the 1600s, chairs--an innovation at the time--became popular. Early chairs were often backstools--more stools with backrests than our modern seats. This pair captures this unique moment of the evolution from stool to chair. The chairs are smaller in size. Their backs are about 32 and 1/2 inches tall, and their seats are about 15 and 1/2 inches high. They are bigger than a child's chair but smaller than a dining chair. The size is part of the historical context. For sure, people were smaller back in the 17th century—maybe 6 inches shorter or more on average. Most importantly, the small size meant these rare, highly valued items could be easily carried where needed—to a guest relaxing, a servant doing light chores, or a devotee praying. (Before we purchased these chairs, they had been in a family chapel at a manor house in the South of France for 100+ years.) Today, you might use these chairs to provide a striking contrast with the rest of your home. The smaller size means they might accessorize your living room, study, hallway, or nook. As the chairs come as a pair, you might sit on them around a fireplace, use them to bookend a side table, or corner them around a coffee table. Wherever placed, these chairs communicate a beauty that's timeless, simple, and functional. Email us to learn more about and to view more pictures of this pair of antique 17th-century French chairs.
Category

17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing pair of Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s when he was at the head of the Bauhaus. This armchair was revolutionary for its time, as it was made of curve...
Category

1990s American Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
At the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Pair of Chesterfield Style Dark Green Leather Club Chairs and Ottoman- 3 Pieces
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in ultimate comfort with this handsome set of two substantial club chairs and a matching ottoman. Upholstered in rich, dark green leather with deep button tufting, rolled arm...
Category

1990s American Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Armchair, Walnut, Carved, Upholstered, Daniel Marot, Flemish, 17 Century Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine, large, late 17th century, Flemish, open armchair in the style of Daniel Marot with an upholstered seat This fine, armchair is an, unusually, large size and the carving is of exceptional quality reflecting the status of the owner it was made for. It is sturdy and in usable condition. Chairs of this type, with tall, intricately carved backs, were placed in rows against a wall forming part of the decoration of a room. The carving of the back of this chair is French in style and was based on decorative prints by Daniël Marot The cresting carved with a profusion of acanthus leaf scrolls. The back with fine, pierced carving. The mid-section with a central flowerhead with scrolled shields above and below ornamented with flowerheads acanthus leaf crestings. Two pairs of carved ‘S’ scrolls ornamented with acanthus leaves either side. The tapering turned sections surmounted by ionic capitals and supporting back of the scroll arms carved with acanthus leaf ornament. The front arms supported by baluster and tapering turned sections ornamented with acanthus leaf carving. The legs joined by a shaped ‘H’ stretcher with central finial, on bun feet. The upholstered seat reupholstered in a bargello woven in tones of blue, green, red and gold faced with braid and brass studwork. The back of the chair has an incredible, 19th century, oak support from the cresting to halfway down the back, which has been beautifully carved to conform with the open sections of the back, and two braces down the length of the back. There are also two oak supports behind seat blocks at the top of the legs. These repairs are sensitive to the model of chair and have become part of its character and features in their own right and they are very interesting from a conservation history perspective. There are two old repairs to a small break in the cresting on the right hand side and the hairline cracks are visible, an old repair to a small break in the top right of the central splat with a small piece added and a visible hairline crack. The right side of the back has noticeable worm damage on the right seat block which is probably the root cause of the break on the block on this side from impact as the chair probably fell backwards at some point and either onto its right side or it hit something on that side and the block weakened by worm gave way as the damage to the chair is localised on the far right side. Because the backs are high on these Daniel Marot chairs they are top heavy and invariably do have damage to the backs and crestings from impact damage so this is not unusual. The right block has been repaired thoroughly and is stable and there is no live worm in the chair. It would be possible to disguise these repairs but I have left them as they are consistent with the 19th century date of the supports and conform with museum standards. A full set of photographs...
Category

1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...
Category

17th Century European Gothic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maxie Lane Artist-made Tall Sculptural Bar Stools
Located in Sherborne, GB
A pair of sculptural stools made by the artist Maxie Lane. Carved out of one piece of wood, they are unique and rustic. The stools are tall perching seats. The raw and open wood fini...
Category

1990s English Folk Art Seating

Materials

Driftwood

ICf Italian Post Modern Chairs Set of 8
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 8 per chair UNA office chairs by ICF armless and swivel with return (spring back to front). Shiny chromed aluminum in wonderful shape with very comfortable mesh upholstery tha...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1990s Pair of Sant'elia Arm Chairs by Giuseppe Terragni for Zanotta Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of gorgeous black leatherSant'elia armchairs by Giuseppe Terragni for Zanotta. These chairs are very difficult to come by. They are constructed from tubular...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
Located in PARIS, FR
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993 Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini with four rubber-capped feet standing on springs. Mode...
Category

1990s Italian Seating

Materials

Metal

Exceptionally Rare Original 17th Century Wainscot Armchair Northern England Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 17th century Northern English hand carved from solid oak Wainscot armchair ...
Category

17th Century English Charles II Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Rolf Sachs Lounge Chair Limited Edition 1/11, Germany, 1990
By Rolf Sachs
Located in Munich, DE
Rolf Sachs lounge chair was made in black painted steel, padded cushions with pear violet upholstery in Germany 1990, it is a limited edition of 11 pieces, and this is the model Nr.1. Rolf Sachs (born 1955) - Swiss artist and stage designer and son of the famous Playboy Gunter Sachs...
Category

1990s German Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

17th Century Carved Chair - English Ca 1660s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Original English 17th century walnut armchair dating from the 1660s .Exquisitely carved with cherubs / eagles/ foliage .This chair is o...
Category

17th Century British Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Pair of Carolean Style Upholstered High Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic English made vintage pair of padded highback chairs, late 20th century in date. These chairs have been masterfully hand crafted from solid mahogany, and th...
Category

1990s English Seating

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pippa Folding Bench by Rena Dumas for Hermès Paris
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rena Dumas (1937-2009) was a French architect and designer. Together with Peter Coles, she designed the Pippa collection in 1987, which started with a folding desk, stool and lounger...
Category

1990s French Seating

Materials

Brass

1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are '40/4' chairs, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been praised as one of the most ingenious modern designs of the 20th century, and is credited as the first truly stackable chair. The listed price includes one chair, and we have 8 on-hand for individual purchase. The design features a solid steel sled base, and has a steam-bent oak seat and back. These particular examples were manufactured by GF Business Equipment...
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Postmodern italian dining chairs by Lexis, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage post modern stackable dining chairs labelled with Lexis 'System' - an italian furniture manufacturer. Cool minimalist/post modern design with black metal frames and black f...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Blue Leather 'ISU' Sofa by Shigeru Uchida, 1995
Located in Dronten, NL
Architectural sofa designed by renown Japanese architect Shigeru Uchida. This spectacular minimalist but very comfortable sofa with black anodized cast aluminum legs was in productio...
Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delightful 17th century Arte Populaire Bench from the Cevennes region of France. Wonderfully constructed from chestnut with the back and seat being a single piece carved from a tr...
Category

17th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Long Vintage Italian Style Carved Wood Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well made carved wood bench from Italy. Fabric is original and very clean. Ready to use condition.
Category

1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mats Theselius Sven lounge chairs Sweden 1998
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This pair of 'Sven' armchairs, designed by Mats Theselius in 1998 and produced by Källemo in Sweden, epitomizes the seamless blend of modern industrial design and classic Scandinavia...
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Laredo Armchair, 3-Legged Contemporary Ergonomic Design w/Traditional Joinery
Located in San Antonio, TX
Influences from Mexico, Japan and Stickley are rendered in solid wood using traditional tongue and groove joinery. This sculptural 3-legged contemporary armchair is comfortable because the high arms ergonomically support the body above a 14-high seat. First made by the designer in Laredo, Texas studio in 1994, they are now made to order in Guadalajara, Mexico as signed editions. These chairs are made from Rosa Morada wood and finished with several coats of matte lacquer and wax. The finish will withstand covered outdoor conditions, avoiding direct sunlight and water. Rosa Morada trees grow from central Mexico down through tropical Central America and are sustainably harvested by permit and then kiln dried to 10%. Bio: Peter Glassford was born in Texas where he graduated with a degree in Sculpture from the University of Texas at Austin. Currently he lives in Guadalajara, Mexico with his wife Isabel Moncada, a lighting designer. Together, they founded Glassford Moncada...
Category

1990s Mexican Brutalist Seating

Materials

Hardwood

1999 Vanguard Furniture Armchair with Carved Details and Plaid Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
This elegant armchair by Vanguard Furniture (Hickory, North Carolina) is a beautiful blend of classic design and modern comfort. The chair features a solid wood frame with intricate ...
Category

1990s American Country Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Sculpture Chair "Reggenza" by Toni Cordero for Morphos, 1991
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the "Reggenza" Chair, an exquisite piece by the renowned designer Toni Cordero for Morphos. Crafted in 1991, this Italian masterpiece embodies sop...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Sleek and Sinuous Dark Maple and Woven Raffia Art Deco Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sleek and sinuous Art Deco revival dark stained maple arm chairs. Covered in woven raffia upholstery and with incredible carved maple arms reminiscent of Halabala.
Category

1990s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Raffia, Wood, Maple

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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