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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Georgian
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury Balance Variable Knee Chair, Peter Opsvik, Norway, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian functionalist lounge chair, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A functionalist lounge chair designed in the manner of Florence Knoll, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1960s. Crafted from square chrome plate metal bars held...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Caned Oak Settee Bench with Bentwood Arms
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century beautifully grained oak settee, bench or loveseat with bentwood arms and caned back and seat. Seat, 18"H. Minimal wear to the wood frame from gentle use, no breaks in can...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of 'Parallel Bar' Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1954
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice pair of lounge chairs from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1954. Probably manufactured around 1960 by De Coene in Kortrijk under license for K...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

2-Seater 'Parallel Bar' Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1954
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A 2-seater sofa with armrests from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1954. Early version from 1960 probably manufactured by De Coene in Kortrijk unde...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

“Fiorenza” Chair by Franco Albini or Arflex, Italy 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The “Fiorenza” chair is an iconic design by Franco Albini, manufactured by Arflex in Italy around 1970. The elegant curves of the wooden frame contrast nicely to the light fabric of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Red mid-century modern lounge chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Red mid-century modern lounge chair in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Audoux Minet Tripod Rope Chair, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rope and wood chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, circa 1950s, France. The modernist design has a simple frame clad in woven abaca. This special piece is in great condition, th...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Rope, Wood

Magnus Olesen blue chair, probably by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Denmark
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Eye-catching blue chair, from Denmark, mid=century Attribution mark: Magnus Olesen Probably by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Beautiful wooden curves Original fabric, in a fabul...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of armchairs and ottomans designed by Antonio Citterio, Italy 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exclusive set of two armchairs with ottomans of incredible design attributed to Antonio Citterio. These armchairs and ottomans are a beautiful and rare variant of the Scissor chair t...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Green Armchair Designer Piero Gilardi Production Gugliermetto Experience
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Green armchair designed by Piero Gilardi in 2012 and produced by Gugliermetto Experience. Piero Gilardi brings the natural element inside homes: a green Malachite rock, emerges from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Other

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

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Aluminum

Amanta by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1966
Located in Budapest, HU
The Amanta set was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966 and was one of his most iconic designs. This modular sofa set consists of 4 items and is dressed in blue-colourful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Armonia Chair. This listing and pricing is for single chair. Use drop down menu to create your set. The chairs are made from Italian solid walnut wood, which is kno...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Walnut

Set of Four Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Frederick Weinberg Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four swivel bar stools circa 1950s, attributed to Frederick Weinberg. Seat diameter is 15.5", overall diameter at footrest is 21".
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ward Bennett Landmark Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
"Landmark" arm chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. The outwardly simple construction has a frame of solid wood, impeccably joined, with an arched back...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Cassina Cab chairs in burundy, design 1977 by Mario Bellini
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Set of 6 of the famous Cassina cab 412 chairs in Burgundy by Mario Bellini. The leather is in on very good condition, with normal traces of use. The plastic caps under the seat are...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - the wood will be restored before shipping
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Pair of Lc1 armchairs by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Lc1 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Original chromed structure with steel round tube and tilting back, and original leather armrests wi...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of armchairs mod. San Luca by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Gavina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs mod. San Luca designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Gavina, original structure and fabric. Sanluca is the first fruit of a deep collaboration and frie...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Model 9513 by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, U.K. 1960's
Located in London, GB
These chairs were designed by Tom Robertson for McIntosh in the 1960's. The chairs have a minimalist Japanese style frame with organic rounded edges. Made of solid teak wood. The sur...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Teak, Leather

Chrome and Velvet Dining Set
Located in Budapest, HU
Crafted with precision, this stunning combination of chrome, velvet, and smoked glass radiates elegance and class. The sleek design features soft curves and flowing lines that create...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

El Cap Counterstool by Levi Christiansen x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Cap Barstool has a sturdy, detail-rich, hardwood frame topped with a channel tufted seat that resembles an ocean swell. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Set of 2 Amsterdam Chairs in Green Velour, by Pierre Guariche, France 1950's
Located in London, GB
A set of 2 Amsterdam Chairs in Green Velvet in a timeless style. Designed by renowned French designer Pierre Guariche in the 1950's, these chairs exude mid-century modern sophisticat...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Augusto Romano stools, wood and woven rope, Italy 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of stools designed by Augusto Romano in the 1940s. The stools have a woven rope seat, alternating with guinea cane, and 4 tapered triangle-shaped legs, typical of Romano's design.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

String, Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Amsterdam Chairs by Pierre Guariche in Honey Mustard, France 1950's
Located in London, GB
This set of 4 Amsterdam Chairs by Pierre Guariche, in Honey Mustard Velvet upholstery, created in France in the 1950's, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The clean ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century De Sede Style Seven Piece Moss Green Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style green leather 7 piece modular sectional sofa with three corner pieces. Has bottom clips to attach sections together. Corner pieces measure 33" x 33", single...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Dirk Van Sliedregt Model 514C High Back Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Sled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dirk Van Sliedregt designed, high back, "Model 514C" woven rattan lounge chair with tubular metal frame. Manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in the 1970's. In original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

George Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The George Chair is a low profile, but wide-scale lounge chair that rests on top of a ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

1970s Dirk Van Sliedregt Model 514C Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Sled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dirk Van Sliedregt designed, high back, "Model 514C" woven rattan lounge chair with tubular metal frame. Manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in the 1970's. In original conditi...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Dirk Van Sliedregt Model 514C High Back Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Sled Leg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dirk Van Sliedregt designed, high back, "Model 514C" woven rattan lounge chair with tubular metal frame. Manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in the 1970's. In good original co...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dirk Van Sliedregt Model 514C High Back Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Chrome Sled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dirk Van Sliedregt designed, high back, "Model 514C" woven rattan lounge chair with tubular metal frame. Manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in the 1970's. In original conditi...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Black 'Camaleonda' Five Section Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 5 Section 'Camaleonda' modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for renowned manufacturer B&B Italia in original black leather. Originally created in 1970 this famous sofa w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Dutch Nanna Ditzel Inspired Hanging Rattan Basket Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Dutch hand bent and woven rattan free-hanging scooping basket chair. Inspired by the classic 'Egg' chair by iconic Danish designer Nanna Ditzel this piece is a ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Denmark 1960's
Located in London, GB
The Niels Moller chair model 78 was designed in 1962 and exemplifies the quality of design and construction. The frame is a reduced form, turned and carved to meet the user, providin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Wool, Rosewood

Mid Century Cushman Chairs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Maple Cushman Chairs. Timeless styling and quality craftsmanship. Rounded back with fanned supports. Nicely detailed arm and legs. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Maple

Saarinen Style Black Faux Leather Rolling Office Chair w/ Newly Upholstered Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black faux leather rolling office chair with chrome base and wheels. The seat cushion is new vintage vinyl. Height adjustable. Just spin baby, spin! In original condition wit...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Teak & Velvet Dining Chairs, by Dyrlund Model 141, Denmark 1960's
Located in London, GB
A touch of mid-century modern cool to your dining room with this set of 4 Teak and Velvet dining chairs by Dyrlund Model 141, Denmark 1960's. The sleek and sophisticated design featu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Velvet, Teak

Set of Ten Modern Dining Chairs with Barrel Backs and Multicolor Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unique charm and style of our set of ten modern dining chairs, beautifully crafted from wood and meticulously restored by our professional in-house team of craftsmen. Th...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

MCM Gunlocke Wood Side Chairs with South West Print Stitched Leather Backs - 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite pair of black and brown mid-century modern wood side chairs by Gunlocke. This set is in fabulous condition. Each chair features a wide seat and stitched leather backrest...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed. Knoll International Germany, c. 1986. Chrome-plated stainless steel, walnut, and white leather. A-1 condition.
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair Ottoman with black base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair Ottoman with Black base. Chair is probably 10-15 years old. Good overall shape.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Osca Niemeyer pair of Aran armchairs for Aran Line, Firenze Italy, 1975
Located in Padova, IT
Oscar Niemeyer pair of "Aran" armchairs for Aran Line, Florence, 1975. Mirror polished stainless steel structure, brown leather, manufacturer's mark embossed on the frame. Literature...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1970's Space age armchair by Raphael Rafael
Located in London, Lambeth
Ivory plastic club chair designed by Rachel Raffel produced in France in 1970's in tulip style rounded seat
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Italian mid-century DSC chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s DSC model chair, padded and covered in brown leather with rectangular seat and back with rounded...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 FK711 office chairs by Preben Fabricius/Jørgen Kastholm for Walter Knol
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This beautiful pair of FK 711 office chairs, in black leather, is in very good condition. The stainless steel armrests are covered with leather and give these chairs a very high-qual...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Karl Springer Pouf Ottomans, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Karl Springer pouf ottomans from the 1980s. Feature a polished stainless steel plinth base on four casters. They have been reupholstered in a creamy off white boucle fabric. ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Green Sprung Rocking Chairs, Italy, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century modern rocking high back armchairs with wool button-tufted upholstery. Internal mechanism provides a subtle rocking motion for exceptional comfort and the support of a l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Woodline Chair by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Woodline black calf leather lounge chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Supple original black leather upholstery sits within a bent plywood matte black frame. Very comfortable. Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of Four Paul Evans Collection 77 Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs, USA 1977
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning set of 4 cantilevered Collection 77 dining chairs rendered in chrome plated steel cantilevered base with a high end black and white fleck weathered woven wool tweed button t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Swivel Chairs in Deep Blue Mohair, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
An exceptionally rare pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. These chairs feature the original swivel/tilt mechanism, which remai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Iconic Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge for Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden 1978
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Original MidCentury Scandinavian Pernilla chaise lounge with arms, rendered in a bent beech wood frame with handwoven hemp burlap webbing strapping and an upholstered natural ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Burlap, Upholstery, Hemp, Beech

Pair of rare Delfino armchairs by Erberto Carboni for Arflex, Italy, 1954.
Located in Milano, IT
Delfino armchairs by Erberto Carboni, Arflex production, 1954. Pair of very rare armchairs designed by Erberto Carboni for Arflex in 1954. Blue fabric upholstery, black painted met...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut, Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of cane-back dining chairs designed by the influential Milo Baughman for Directional made in the early 1960's. Constructed from a frame of solid America...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Walnut

Mid-Century Czech Republic Armchairs w/ Original Fabric
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-century Czechoslovakian designed bent wood armchairs. We have left the original vintage mid-mod fabric which is very cool and with no tears, minor fading from age and use. The ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, 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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