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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Stacking Counter Stool, Wire Stool in Black
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods wire furniture Another twist on the Lucy chair by Bend Goods, the Stacking Lucy Counter stool is a wire stool with a unique shape that makes it easy to move and rearrange. This modern wire...
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron, Metal

Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova Modular Sofa Nuvolone in Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large modular sofa Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova model ´Nuvolone´ in leather, Italy, 1970s Large modular sofa / landscape sofa by Italian designer Rimo Matu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out Armchair' Teak, Rope by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. With its refined details and welcoming forms, the stackable Dine Out armchair has a solid teak fram...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate, ‘Break’ folding lounge chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional set of portable folding lounge chairs is designed by the Italian designer Aldo Barberi for his series called ‘Break’. This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time named fiberglass in combination with a striped fabric executed in the colors orange, different shades of brown, and off-white. The chairs embrace a thought through design where both functionality and aesthetics are present. The chairs fold by pulling the seat and backrest towards each other, resulting in a cubic shaped case with a handle for easy carrying. Therefore, this portable chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Benches by Ton in Bentwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, benches, bentwood, faux leather, Czech Republic, 1960s These benches are manufactured by TON in the 1960s. The benches have a circular bentwood frame with striking round forms....
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Faux Leather

Midcentury Giò Ponti Mahogany Ashwood 699 Leggera Italian Chair for Cassina 1957
Located in Sacile, PN
Single 699 model Leggera chair designed by Giò Ponti for Cassina, dated 1957. Mahogany ashwood and white cotton upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Italian Armchairs in Bright Red
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, beech, faux leather, Italy, 1950s Easy chairs designed in Italy. The influence of Ponti’s philosophy and the Italian modern movement is very noticeable in this chair. Thi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Martin Borenstein Elegant Daybed/Bench with Sculptural Legs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Daybed/bench with walnut base, upholstered cushion seat and sculptural chrome legs by Martin Borenstein for MB Designs, Challenge Series, American 1960's. Bo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Lucy Chair in Orange by Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
This new Classic chair, inspired by midcentury designs has revolutionized the wire furniture industry with its sleek, edgy, and fresh design. The Lucy side chair is durable for comme...
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Stacking Side Chair in Black
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods Wire Furniture A classic wire dining chair, The Stacking Lucy chair combines versatility with Mid-Century Modern wire design. Great for outdoor commercial seating with th...
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Osvaldo Borsani L77 Daybed for Tecno - Rare Slim Version
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Italian Osvaldo Borsani L77 Daybed for Tecno - Rare Slim Version This exemplary rendition of the iconic Borsani sofa design boasts a sleek profile, measuring a mere 28 inches (71 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Stacking Side Chair in Peacock Blue
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods wire furniture A Classic wire dining chair, the stacking Lucy chair combines versatility with Mid-Century Modern wire design. Great for outdoor commercial seating with th...
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, in original black and white fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s. This sofa is an iconic example of an Artifort sofa designed by Theo Ruth in the 1950s...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Counter Stool, in Copper by Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods Wire Furniture The Lucy counter stool can be found in commercial projects around the world, from Los Angeles to Paris. With the contemporary wire design of Bend Goods' si...
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

3-Seater Black Leather Horst Brüning Sofa for Kill International, Germany 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seater sofa in black leather by Horst Brüning for Kill International, Germany, 1960s Very good original condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, The Lucy Chair in White by Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
This new classic chair, inspired by midcentury designs has revolutionized the wire furniture industry with its sleek, edgy, and fresh design. The Lucy side chair is durable for comme...
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Upholstered Easy Armchair
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional pair of authentic vintage Pierre Jeanneret upholstered easy chairs. These chairs have untouched frames in solid teak...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Stacking Counter Stool, Wire Stool in White
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods wire furniture Another twist on the Lucy chair by Bend Goods, the Stacking Lucy Counter stool is a wire stool with a unique shape that makes it easy to move and rearrange. This modern wire...
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Pair of Gio Ponti Arm Stools 687 for Cassina, Italy, 1953
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Gio Ponti arm stools 687 for Cassina, Italy, 1953 Upholstered in white fabric and in very good condition.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, the Lucy Chair in Peacock Blue
Located in Ontario, CA
This new Classic chair, inspired by midcentury designs has revolutionized the wire furniture industry with its sleek, edgy, and fresh design. The Lucy side chair is durable for comme...
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Briarwood by Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Chaise, lounge chair of wrought iron, and metal mesh, by Meadowcraft, from the Dogwood series, circa 1950/1960's. The chair is solid, stable and fully functional, the finish shows co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Metal and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, metal, wood, fabric, brass, Italy, 1960s These Italian armchairs feature a sleek black metal frame with wooden armrests. The lightweight frame, combined with the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Stacking Side Chair in White
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods Wire Furniture A classic wire dining chair, The Stacking Lucy chair combines versatility with Mid-Century Modern wire design. Great for outdoor commercial seating with th...
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Yellow Lounge Chairs in New Cotton Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of lounge chairs in new cotton velvet, Italy, 1950s Two lounge chairs in new Lelievre cotton velvet, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Set of Four Carl Auböck Chairs A7, Walnut Wood Velvet, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four dining room or side chairs model A7 by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. The chairs are made of warm toned walnut wood. The seats a...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Walnut

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chairs In Yarn Collective bouclé *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a 'Parchment' colored Yarn Collective bouclé fabric. Parchment is a light, neutral, sepia, off-white colour, we have...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Canvas Safari Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Belmont, MA
Canvas safari easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen with loose cushion.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Paul McCobb Sectional Corner Sofa Custom Craft/ Planner Group Newly Upholstered
Located in Berlin, DE
Sectional corner sofa by Paul McCobb for Custom craft or Planner Group, US. Newly upholstered with fabric by Chase Erwin.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Cognac Leather Office Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather office chair designed by the renowned Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani. This swivel desk chair, part of The Pace Collection, captures the essence of th...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Clarence Teed Collection of a Chair, one Platter a Sculpture and a Sketch Book
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique 1960s Clarence Teed collection with four pieces. The chair is also sketched in the book. Really nice to complete any Studio collection. Measure: The platter is H 4.5cm/1.77'...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Rare Solid Walnut Arden Riddle White Four-Seat Sofa, USA, 1967
Located in Berlin, DE
Hard to find four-seat by Arden Riddle made in 1967 with new high quality Mark Alexander fabric in excellent condition.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique French farm bench in solid oak (1950s)
Located in LYON, FR
We offer you this fully restored and varnished farm bench. From the 50s, it has a pretty veining and will fit perfectly into many interior decorations. Perfectly stable. Dimensions...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1950s three-legged stool made of solid wood in black-brown with cowhide seat
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century tripod stool with backrest made of solid pine wood in black-brown. Seat is covered with cowhide and riveted. High-quality hand carved workmanship with lots of d...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Pine

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

French Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Gio Ponti curved sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful curved sofa with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. In Gio Ponti's ideal hom...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

2 Cantilever Armchairs in the Manner of Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of 2 chairs was made in the style of Gae Aulenti. The light linen upholstery contrasts with the orange tubular steel frame. The chairs are in good condition. Do not hesitate...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gio Ponti Midcentury Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino", 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", 1940. Shell in beech and upholstery in vintage velvet. The upholstery, as shown in the photo, is faded and in some parts worn.
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1640s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chairs, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. The chairs have a black tubular metal frame and beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge armchairs and ottomans These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited countless times, displayed in the V&A, Metropolitan Museum of Art, winners of countless awards these are the simply put the finest suite around They have been on a journey, I’ve had all pieces stripped to the bare shells, the frames have been washed back and traditionally French polished, the leather all restored and hand dyed the original nero black, they are the finest example pair anywhere in the world today One suite has the black Herman Miller No1 label, the other, the earlier redish Herman Miller Hillie label Condition wise, the restoration has been done in such a way to keep all the original charm and patina but make them gallery ready, they will have age and use related patina marks here and there but mostly they are in very fine order Dimensions armchairs Height:- 80.5cm Width:- 85cm Depth:- 86.5cm Seat height:- 41cm Dimensions ottomans Height:- 42cm Width:- 65.5cm Depth:- 53.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, MUST READ! The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge ( 670 ) and Ottoman ( 671 ) and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art. Design Charles and Ray Eames sought to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English club chair. The Eames Lounge Chair is an icon of Modern style design, although when it was first made, Ray Eames remarked in a letter to Charles that the chair looked "comfortable and un-designy". Charles's vision was for a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells covered with veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially of the same shape, and composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the ottoman. The products have changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were covered by a veneer of Brazilian rosewood. The use of Brazilian rosewood was discontinued in the early 1990s, and current production since then consists of seven layers of plywood covered by finishing veneers of cherry, walnut, palisander rosewood (a sustainably grown wood with similar grain patterns to the original Brazilian versions), and other finishes. Small changes include the sets of spacers between the aluminum spines and the wood panels, originally of rubber, later hard plastic washers, and the number of screws securing the armrests, originally three, changed to two in second-series models, while the "domes of silence" (glides/feet) on the chair base originally had thinner screws attaching them to the aluminum base than those on later chairs, and the zipper around the cushions, either brown or black on early models, was later black only. Further, early ottomans had removable rubber slide-on feet with metal glides, and early labels are of oblong foil. History The Eames Lounge Chair first...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Midcentury Folding Sofabed by Tatra nabytok, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury sofa bed made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. It was made by Tatra nábytok company. The sofa has a wooden structure with ash wood veneer, overall it´s in good V...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash

Divano mod. 920 di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Divano modello "920" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964. Il modello è quello di un divano a due posti comodi. Cuscini e rivestimento rinnovato con tessuto lavabile e antimacc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are a set of 6 Eames side chairs upholstered in gorgeous fabric. Elegance and comfort separates this iconic chair from the rest. The upholstery is in wonderful...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eastern Bloc Vintage armchairs by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs was a part of a living room set made by JITONA company in the 1970´s. They represent a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980s years of the 20th Centur...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

3-Piece 'Gilda' Sofa with Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1972
Located in Chicago, IL
A French ‘Gilda’ sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1972. This piece is modular; when the curved units are aligned, it creates a circle. This ‘Gilda’ sofa includes th...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic

Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Lounge Chair in Brown Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Amanta' lounge chair, fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1966. Grand and bulky lounge chair created for comfort. The "Amanta" lounge chairs or modular sofa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Red Alcantara Three-Seater Togo Sofa with Arms by Ligne Roset, 2006
Located in Malibu, US
Gorgeous three-seater red Alcantara Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from 2006. Designer Michel Ducaroy drew inspiration for the Togo's design from an aluminum t...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Leather

1970s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful mid-century teak dining chair set was designed and manufactured in Denmark circa 1970s. Each chair features a strong, solid teak frame with an excellent color tone and...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 12
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of twelve. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of 4 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine with a fine carved heart in the backrest. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. These dining chairs have a stron...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Sergio Rodrigues, Moleca Sofa - Brazilian, Mid-Century Modern - 1963
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the elegance of the "Moleca" series, a creation by the internationally renowned Brazilian architect. This series is an exportation version of the celebrated Mole series, e...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Hardwood

De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Jack Lenor Larsen ~Primavera~ Velvet Playpen Sofa and Ottomans
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous down filled sofa upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera velvet with a pair of oversize matching ottomans. This is a huge livi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” Dining Chairs for Giovannetti, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Rovereta, SM
Alessandro Becchi "Toscanolla" for Giovannetti, 1970, set of six. If desired, 12 are available This rare "Toscanolla" dining chair was designed by Becchi for Giovannetti in 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

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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