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Seating For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique Regency quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality shaped carved reeded top displaying a shell and a leaf carved to the centre splat, newly reupholstered drop ...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Other

pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood side chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and highly detailed pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood side chairs. Each elaborate and unusually shaped chair is raised by two cabriole legs in the fron...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Large English Country House Stool
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An incredibly large early 19th Century English country house footstool or coffee table. Dry oak legs terminating on the original brass caster’s. Recovered in calico with jute detailing.
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19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

French Antique Directoire Cherry Sofa, Rush Seat
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rush seated French antique bench with Directoire era design elements, specifically the shaped back supports and the carved detial just below the curved arms. The cherry is a warm ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Minimalist Pinewood Stools, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
In the style of Pierre Gautier Delaye Four legs. Both stools are sturdy. These stools will ship from France Price does not include shipping nor possible customs related charges.
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Pierre Folie, Dining Chairs, Chrome Metal, Velvet, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 6 beige velvet and chrome-plated steel dining or side chairs designed by Pierre Folie, France, 1970s. Seat height: 17.5”
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

De Sede ds 76 Modularsofas Designersofa Vintage Hocker Schlafsofa Daybed
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede Ds 76 Echtleder Zweisitzer Garnitur mit Hocker, in der Farbe olivgrün. Modularsofa, gut erhaltenes Leder. Altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren in Form von welligem Leder. Ein M...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gainsborough Library Armchairs English, Circa 1890
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Pair of George III style Gainsborough library chairs. Vintage brown leather upholstery. with solid walnut arms and legs.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Two seat brown leather sofa from Mogens Hansen, Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Two-seat brown leather Mogens Hansen sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Scandinavian classic in the style of Danish master Borge Mogensen. Condition Good, usage marks and ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-88 Leather Patchwork Modular Sofa 1970s
Located in BAARLO, LI
Very complete 1970s model DS-88 sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The black leather modular sofa can be arranged in various configurations due to all seamlessly fitting elements. The sofa...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of French armchairs / fauteuils
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great pair of 19th century gilt and painted armchairs Nice large proportions , need reupholstering but the frames are solid / firm Height 39 inches or 99 cms Width 27 inches or 69 cm...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Paint

19th Century Biedermeier gyogyoru sofa
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy nagyon különleges forma Biedermeier stílusban , korabeli, sofa. Nagyon mutatás es ennyire kényelmes is. Díszítő es hasznos egyaránt bútor darab nappali, haló , előtér vagy ...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Large and beautiful yew wood Windsor chair c1850
Located in Bakewell, GB
Large and beautiful yew wood Windsor chair c1850 extremely good colour and condition with burr wood splats etc Dimensions 116 cms high 76 wide and 70 deep
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Yew

French 19th Century Ebonized Piano Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming upholstered and ebonized piano stool made in France. The top cushion is upholstered in a worn floral-print velvet that compliments the ebonized wooden frame. The center of...
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19th Century French Other Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois Three Seater 1970s Leather And Chrome Sofa
Located in London, GB
This stunning and amazingly comfortable leather and chrome three-seater sofa from Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois, is a beautiful example of 1970s French design. Currently uphol...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s yellow corduroy armchair, restored
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with foam padding, corduroy upholstery and chrome-plated metal base. Restaurata. A convenient armchair with a typical 1970s shape ideal for a room with a relaxation area, w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

4 Brutalist Wabi Sabi Dutch Hammerhead Barstools Solid Oak
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Crafted from solid oak in the 1970s, these four barstools are a testament to the enduring quality of vintage furniture. Featuring a distinctive hammerhead back design, these barstools exude a sense of sophistication and charm. The gently curved top rail, reminiscent of a hammerhead shark's distinctive shape, adds a unique touch to their overall aesthetic. Each barstool has been meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring durability and longevity. The solid oak construction provides exceptional strength, making these barstools both reliable and robust for daily use. The rich, warm tones of the oak wood add a touch of natural beauty to any space, enhancing the overall ambiance of your home, bar, or kitchen. The ergonomic design of the barstools offers optimal comfort, allowing you and your guests to sit back and relax for extended periods. Whether you are creating a cozy corner in your home or setting up a stylish bar area, these vintage oak barstools...
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair with Cushion.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A royal chair in Asante society It is a sign of power and prestige used exclusively by chiefs. The chair is made of a hand carved wood frame covered with hammered brass tacks and stu...
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19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Tufted Silk Damask Louis XV Style Bergere Chair
Located in Mckinney, TX
This French Louis XV Bergère style armchair is a masterpiece of craftsmanship from the early 19th century. The hand-molded frame and barrel back exhibit meticulous attention to detai...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood

Frau Italian leather sofa by Tito Agnoli, Poppy model
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine entering a living room adorned with the epitome of sophistication and style. At the center of this refined environment is the exclusive Poppy seating set, a masterpiece designed by Tito Agnoli and made by Poltrona Frau. With its classic design and vintage charm, the Poppy sofa...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1970’s Danish Modern cognac leather Wing sofa
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern three-seat cognac leather sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Scandinavian classic style. Condition Fair, age related wear and patina. Dimensions width: 200 ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1970’s Danish Modern cognac leather sofa
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern three-seat cognac leather sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Condition Good, age related wear and patina. Dimensions width: 180 cm depth: 82 cm height: 78 c...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique Set of 6 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Harlequin set of six solid mahogany Chippendale Revival dining chairs, mid 19th century in date. They have been crafted from hand carved solid mahogany, each with a pie...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown/creamy leather with nice patina. Bent wood legs in beech. Manufactured by Dani...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage
Located in London, GB
This stunning and amazingly comfortable armchair from Jacques Charpentier, for Roche Bobois, is a beautiful example of 1970s French design. Currently upholstered in the original oran...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

French Carved Oak Lyre-Back Fauteuils Needlepoint Seat Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French oak lyre-back armchairs, late 19th c. The armchairs have carved frame with interlocking ring ornamentation, gently curving arms, centering padded seat, upholstered in ...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs feature yellow tweed continuous seats and backs, with dark gray plastic shells, on chro...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa and Couch Cognac Leather and Mahogany Frame, 1970s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage 3-seat Chesterfield sofa made in the 1970s. It's upholstered with delicate and good quality cognac colored leather. The frame is made of mahogany. The sofa is in good vintag...
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1970s Danish Chesterfield Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XIV Baroque Style Upholstery Fauteuil & Ottoman
Located in Sheridan, CO
French upholstered armchair and ottoman, 19th c. Baroque style armchair, back and seat in flame stitch style upholstery. The armchair features detailed carved lion's head handholds, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique French Louis Philippe Upholstered Walnut Sofa
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis Philippe period walnut sofa, mid to late 19th c. The sofa features a curved crest, open scrolled armrests, rising on volute supports. This sofa was upholstered later. U...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Pair of Napoleon III buttoned back and seat armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very elegant pair of French Napoleon III armchairs. The design is a classic square back shape with deep buttoned seat and back. Standing on tall cabriole legs and a gener...
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Late 19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Norwegian Viking Lounge Chair Jim Myrstad Brunstad Møbelfabrikk 1973
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Norwegian Viking Lounge Chair Jim Myrstad Brunstad Møbelfabrikk 1973 Vintage Retro MCM 1 supplied, 2 available Manufactured in 1973 by the Norwegian compan...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Foam, Beech

1800's Antique French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Flanking Crest Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Sofa, French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Cabochon Flanking Crest, 1800s, 19th Century! This antique French Louis XIII sofa is a true masterpiece, carved from...
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

William Birch Stamped Upholstered English Armchair, circa 1890
Located in Sherborne, GB
A large scale country house English armchair, by William Birch. The back leg is stamped W.B and numbered 3599, there is also a signature on the rear seat calico. This comfortable arm...
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1890s English Country Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Soccer Ball Leather Bean Bag Chair & Lounger Poof Made of Genuine Leather, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful leather footrest poof ottoman. The leather poof is in a very good used condition, wood with a nice patina, gives your living room a beautiful style. Found at an estate sa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Danish Rocking Chair in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf Solid Oak + Wool 1970s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage rocking chair in the style of designer Henning Kjærnulf. The frame and armrests are made of turned solid oak upholstered with the original striped wool with brass nai...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Parlor Settee Loveseat 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian Neo-Renaissance parlor settee / loveseat / bench, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, N...
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1870s Renaissance Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage eames desk chairs EA108 for herman miller, 1970s - set of 2
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage eames swivel/desk chair ea108 in brown fabric upholstery on an aluminum base. Good condition Labelled 'Herman Miller' 1970s - USA Dimensions: Height: 85cm Width: 52cm De...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Gilles Bouchez French architect leather daybed for Airborne 1970
Located in Grenoble, FR
Gilles Bouchez ( 1930) , famous French architect, has designed a limited series of furniture with a chrome steel structure and leather strap. This is the chaise longue or daybed, the...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Leather "Solo" Lounge Chairs by John Follis for Fortress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage leather and chrome lounge chairs designed by John Follis for Fortress in the United States, circa 1970s. They are known as the "Solo" chairs, feature a sol...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid 19th Century turned legged stool
Located in Oakville, ON
Lovely turned tool with solid sturdy stance in excellent contain and ready to use .
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Seating

Materials

Maple, Pine

Pair George III style upholstered leather brass nailed armchairs
Located in Oakville, ON
Lovely blind fret mahogany armchairs with later brown brass nailed leather. Excellent quality and very comfy to sit in .
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Armchairs represent an interesting era and reflect the tastes of an ambitious monarch. Many are not aware that during his rei...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Gerald McCabe Oak Trestle Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak bench from American designer Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture, c.1970s. The solid wood bench has a long seat with seat back perfect for a dining table, living room or entry way. P...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Extra Long Contract Bench with Planter Box
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Extra Long Contract Bench with Planter Box This bench measures: 101 wide x 20.5 deep x 16.75 high All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of vintage "Flowers" stools.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage "Flower" stool with brass base and "Tapestry" fabric by Pierre Frey. Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern "Falcon" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original "Falcon" lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Russell made in chromed steel, canvas and beautiful reddish brown leather. The chair and ottoman is in really good original ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Armchairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage leather Kengu armchairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken. They were made in Norway, they date from the 1970’s. The quality ...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Antique Official’s Arm Chair Wooden Huanghuali Style Spindle Back.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Antique Chinese Chair features wood wood carved detailing , matted wood, and walnut tone. The aging of the wood is beautiful, evident throughout the Piece. Vintage Condition Con...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

1970s Restored Italian Armchairs reupholstered in Dedar Boucle Fabric
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of 1970s armchairs with wooden frame, reupholstered in exceptional Dedar cream Boucle fabric. The chairs have been restored and reupholstered by Giorgio and Paolo here in Umbr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1970s Orange Leather Loveseat Sofa by Ekornes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s mid century modern Burnt Orange leather loveseat by Ekornes. This two seaters sofa was designed and manufactured by Ekornes in Norway in the early 70s. This incredibly comforta...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

1970s Arkana Safari Sling Teak Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in Black Leather
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Classic and iconic Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture in Scotland. The original black leather contrasts perfectly with the reddish teak patina frame...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pace Collection Lucite Armchairs by Leon Rosen
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of chairs by Pace. Thick Lucite arms and mohair upholstered seats. The design is clean and to the point. The chairs are well proportioned and comfortable, and work as a great...
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1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Thinline Chrome Dining Chairs - Set 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thinline Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 23 wide x 23 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm heig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms. They have fully webbed seats for maximum comfort and the gently curved front sabre legs are topped with unusual rounded arms with a lower orb embellishment . The seat backs are the classic napoleon hat shape with ornate back panels shape and show off the grain of the carver chairs really well. Very rare inlaid marquetry...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Le Corbusier Set of 2 White Leather Armchairs Model, LC1 for Cassina, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier and manufactured for Cassina, famous Italian furniture manufacture in 1970s period. Both chairs are original signed, low number early edit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Classic Pair of Antique Georgian Style Newly Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of vintage Georgian style wing back chairs in a smaller size than many of the larger ones. Chairs are newly upholstered in an updated white cottom duck with down cushio...
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Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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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