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Seating For Sale
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4
Located in Montréal, QC
4 Arthur Umanoff bar stools in remarkable condition. Varnish is mostly intact and steel only has a few spots of rust. Ball bearing swivels need lubrication but are all functional. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Siesta Outdoor Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
A medium-sized outdoor armchair with a solid wooden frame in a glossy mahogany finish. It features wide, flat armrests and a generously sized fabric-upholstered seat, paired with a p...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Eight Mid Century Chairs, Promenade Kafkaïenne Jacquard, by Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is covered in Promenade Kafkaïenne...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs, Norway 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1930s Scandinavia, Art Deco took on a quieter, more grounded character in comparison to its popular French or American counterparts. While the movement is often associated with gl...
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1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench, England, c19th
Located in Hitchin, England
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench, England, c19th Century. A rustic, primitive bench. Sitting on four slightly splayed chamfered legs and the top formed o...
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

French Brutalist Carved Wood Tripod Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood Brutalist tripod chair from France, 1950s. Three thick chiseled wood legs with wide seat and slender wood back. Lovely decorative hole carved on back. Perfect as a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of danish Modern Chairs mod.197 in Teak by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of dining chairs, model 197 in solid teak and green buckle fabric by Finn Juhl for France & Son Denmark 1950s. freshly upholstered and restored the frames solid and sturdy a rar...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Modern Norwegian Leather and Wood Safari Style Loveseat
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Scandinavian Loveseat styled after the Inca by Arne Norell. Outfitted in the original dark brown leather on beechwood frames with canvas back. High back with headrest ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Large Custom Mid-Century Modern 2 Piece Sectional Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
A fabulous mid-century modern sectional attributed to Harvey Probber likely from the Nuclear Sert series. It is a pioneering example of modular furniture. This unit is in 2 pieces....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gorgeous set of four mid-century Italian dining chairs by Vittorio Dassi, recently reupholstered in ivory satin velvet, restored and polished with shellac.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Danish Baroque Style Solid Oak + Cognac Leather 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a stunning set of 10 Danish vintage dinning room chairs in great baroque style from the 1930s. Most likely handcrafted by cabimetmaker Lars Møller in Denmark according to the book: 40 years of Danish Furniture Design 1927-1936 All chairs are made of stained solid oak. The frame and turned legs are decorated with hand carved details All seats are upholstered for about 25 years ago by a skilled well-trained furniture...
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1930s Danish Baroque Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Eames Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair Metal Calico Ash
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Early Lounge Chair Metal LCM. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Made by Herman Miller. Patent sticker on bot...
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1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Danish Modern Dining Chairs By Erik Buch for Funder Schmidt & Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed by Erik Buch for Funder-Schmidt & Madsen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The set consists of six side chairs, con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin and Wood, Finland, 1935
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman at Boman Oy in Finland. The chairs are newly reupholstered in our own upholstery workshop with moonlight sheepskin. The chair com...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Set of 4 High Back Thonet Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four model 17 'Cardinal' bentwood dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet showcase the revolutionary steam-bent construction that made the Austrian company legendary. Manufactured in...
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Ploum Sofa by Ligne Roset, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. Ultra Comfy epitome of comfort! Form and Function United! Companion Loveseat available in a separate listing.
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2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Louis XVI Style Ebonized Bergères with Green Striped Silk, Early 20th C.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Elegant pair of Louis XVI–style ebonized bergères dating to the first half of the 20th century. Each chair features a finely channeled wooden frame, finished in a deep ebonized surfa...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Large Bench by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italian Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and versatile large bench designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, made in Italy. A superb example of refined Italian craftsmanship, this piece reflects Citterio’s signat...
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2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century black lacquered dining chairs featuring Ming styling with reticulated floral bird design and gold accents. Made in Taiwan, ROC Republic of China. Dimensions: 19" x 22" ...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Art Deco H-214 Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for Up Závody, 1950, Set of 4
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four walnut dining chairs, mod. H-214, designed by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody. Manufactured in the 1950s in Czechoslovakia.
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Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Walnut

Original Pouffe Stool by Jindrich Halabala from 1958 - Made in Czech
Located in München, DE
Original pouf by the renowned Czech furniture designer Jindřich Halabala. Manufactured in 1958. Made in the Czech Republic. Recently professionally reupholstered in an elegant chenil...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Regency Style Carved Walnut And Gilt Dining Chairs Att. Grosfeld House - S/10
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of ten regency style chairs attributed to Grosfeld House. The fabric is in very good condition, but the upholstery work has some sloppiness here and there. There are tw...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood

Art Deco French black lacquer stool
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Art deco stool with black lacquer and resin
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1930s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Resin, Wood

1950s French Woven Cord Audoux-Minet Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of four chairs only. On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare dining chairs you could hope to find. A set of 4 rope cord and wood dining chairs in the style of...
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1950s French Bohemian Vintage Seating

Materials

Cord, Wood, Paint, Rush

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Set of Four Larkin No. 1 Oak Pressed Back Chairs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of Four Larkin No. 1 Oak Pressed Back Chairs C1920 Measures - 42.25"H x 18.75"W x 22.5"D A set of four Larkin No. 1 oak pressed back chairs feat...
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20th Century Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The classic siesta chair according to the design of ingmar relling from the 1960s. Here in a newer version of the norwegian manufacturer ekornes. the name of this design is reflecte...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fabric Finish Samples, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Samples of choosen fabric finishes. You can order our products in every of that fabrics. If you have any questions please send us a message and let us know what type of fabric do you...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite version. This fantastic chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arts and Crafts Upholstered Bentwood Bench or Trunk
Located in Southampton, NJ
An Arts and Crafts period bench of steam bent oak construction with exposed framework, turned ball feet and curved brass accented support stretchers. Custom upholstered in William ...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Seating

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige brown-striped fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Minor to moderate wear to fabric (one has fraying on armrest). Minor scuffing...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa, America 1980
Located in Culver City, CA
America, 1980 Serpentine cloud sofa by the Vladimir Kagan for Directional, newly upholstered in chocolate velvet by Holland & Sherry. "Directional" tag located underneath. 95” x ...
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1980s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs. Crafted from pine with elegant, shaped back panels and plywood seats, the ch...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine, Plywood

Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1960s three-seater sofa by OPE Möbler, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1960s three-seater sofa in rich brown leather, produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden. This elegant piece exemplifies Scandinavian modern design, where refined craftsmanship meets...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Antique Hungarian pine bench, ca. 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A piece with character and history! This authentic Hungarian pine bench from around 1900 exudes rustic charm. The bench still features its original, soft blue paint, with a beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Seating

Materials

Pine

1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Göperts Möbler, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and green fabric "Åre" lounge chair designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina to armrests; wear of wood frame consistent with age and use. R...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Brown FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Swedish Rococo Chairs with Traces of Original Paint, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A genuine pair of period Rococo chairs dating to circa 1770, retaining traces of their original painted surfaces. The frames have been carefully scraped back, revealing a softly worn...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet Brass Legs.
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery. This signature piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Collection embraces a bold silhouette — rectangular and linear — that gently r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Morris & Co. Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Armchairs, Designed in Shaw’s Offices
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Possibly designed by W. Lethaby and designed in the offices of Richard Norman Shaw. Pair of Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs. The armchairs are extremely rare to com...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Susi & Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic sculptural seating object / chair / bean bag in the shape of an oversized boxing glove, designed in the 1970s by Swiss artists Susi and Ueli Berger. This remarkable piece w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Fine Carved Gold Upholstery Country French c1920s Down Filled Cushion Sofa MINT
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved Gold Upholstery Country French c1920s Down Filled Cushion Sofa MINT
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20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Adoni Sofa in Dark Blue Wool with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge. This design is superb upholstered in a v...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1920s French Art Deco Walnut Gondola Dining Chairs in Olive Green - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Paris, this set of eight French Art Deco dining chairs dates to the late 1920s and reflects the refined craftsmanship and material richness of the period. The chairs are d...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Burl

Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Two contemporary armchairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange velvet & orange faux leather. The armchairs have a distinctive, modern design with thick, curved backs that wrap aro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Green Leather - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of eight French Louis XVI style restored dining chairs, consisting of six side chairs and two armchairs, sourced in Paris, France. This elegant set features classic ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Paint

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart circa 1960's. Beautiful sleek Mid Century Design. Rare extra long size...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Dining Chair in Red Velvet With Custom Lacquer Finish-Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern dining chair is a study in sleek, minimalist design. Its lacquered wooden frame offers a smooth, clean finish, while the gently curved backrest provides ergonomic support...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a set of armchairs manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chairs feature their original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifu...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Oak

Spanish Long Bench or Coffee Table in Rattan and Woven Cane
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Woven Bamboo Rattan Bench with Cane Seat This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular long bench was handcrafted in Spain near 1960s. Design with hand...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial day bed handcrafted in mahogany with an adjustable, mechanical caned back and seat, having c...
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced by Salvatore Dinucci, Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo.  Overall D...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs with Blue Klein Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style armchair with medallion backrest. Elegantly carved and hand finished in a two tone patina, gilded or ecru, slightly aged. Made using traditional methods and materia...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1940s. In all original condition with lively wear and patina. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.2"H x 98.625"W x 19.85"D All...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Wood Finish Samples, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Samples of 54 color of wood finishes. You can order our products in every of that finishes. If you have any questions please send us a message.
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

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.