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Seating For Sale
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mushroom Ottoman in Olive Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an olive green colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A great sculptural accent...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Small Round Rattan Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with high-quality rattan, this round stool features a charming natural finish that adds a warm and inviting vibe to your decor and has a round arctic white upholstered cushio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Victorian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia
Located in London, GB
Svend Skipper's wing armchair design features boucle fabric upholstery and teak wood arm endings and feet, capturing the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design. Fully restored, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 beige Cesca chairs was made in Italy in '80s. It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home. ............................................ Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Customizable Swivel Chair with Beige Bouclé and Brown Faux Leather, Mule Series
Located in Miami, FL
A Mule Swivel chair designed by Uultis Studio with brown faux leather, beige bouclé fabric and black metallic base. With its sculptural form and seamless blend of textures, the Mule swivel chair brings modern refinement to any living space. Inspired by the timeless elegance of the mule loafer, this chair pairs sleek lines with a thoughtfully designed silhouette. A curved back wraps around the generously cushioned seat, creating an inviting embrace. The combination of soft beige bouclé and smooth brown faux leather accentuates its sophisticated aesthetic, while the black metallic base offers a sturdy yet understated foundation. Designed for both style and comfort, the Mule chair...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Luciano Frigerio in Wood and Leather, Italy, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Luciano Frigerio in Wood and Leather, Italy, 1970's Set of six sculptural dining chairs by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970's. Made of solid wood with flared ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs New Blue Silk Blend & Tulip Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Model 83 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller for Moller, Denmark 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful seat of four armchairs, model 83, designed by Niels Otto Moller and manufactured by Moller in Denmark around 1960. These elegant dining chairs are made of high quality...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Dapha Custom Club Chairs in “Orientalist” Persian Procession Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Dapha Custom Club Chairs in “Orientalist” Persian Procession Upholstery, 20th Century A distinctive pair of custom-upholstered club chairs by Dapha, High Point, North Caroli...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Zebra Wood, Trimming

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. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 16 Solid Wood Chairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen 16 solid wood chairs sold individually. Price includes reupholstery in aniline leather to be selected by purchaser. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Double Thebes stool by Liberty of London, c. 1870-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Rare double Thebes stool/bench produced for Liberty of London. The hard wood seat frame is dished and fitted with the signature Liberty hand woven four strand linen cord strung seat ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Seating

Materials

Cord, Mahogany

Illum Wikkelsø ‘Apollo’ Lounge Chair & Ottoman in White Leather, Denmark 1970's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced in small quantities by Ryesberg Møbler, this rare “Apollo” set pairs a deep, contoured seat with a crisp black lacquered wooden base. This exa...
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1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2019. Ready to ship. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Wood, backrest and seat in Indian cane, upholstered...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane

4 Antique Oak Press Back Carved Dining Chairs Cane Seat Spindled
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique oak chairs with neoclassical pressbacks. Features ribbed spindle backs, cane seat and slender legs connected by matching stretchers. Pressback chairs...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Beautiful Mid-Century Navy Leather Bench Chrome Frame Style of Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern navy blue leather bench chrome frame style of Florence Knoll. Very clean 1960s bench. Made in USA. Very High Quality construction leather upholstery and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

H.W. Klein for Bramin Møbler Black Leather Swivel Rocking Egg Chair, 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A stunning black leather swivel rocking chair, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Møbler in the 1970s. This iconic wingback "Egg" chair features plush tufted leather upholstery and a ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Adirondack folk art Stick chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a lovely Adirondack stick chair. Made from steam bent twigs and solid timber. The originality is fabulous and is perfectly useable but while not in use its sculptural constru...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Mexican Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Rush, Mexico, 1950s.
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush rocking lounge chair likely designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s. Touch ups carried out to wood and rush seat.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.1” H x 27.75” W...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Morphologica Nebraska Armchair in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia. The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Wool

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Painted Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century side chairs from the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Painted in a ockra yellow, very classic model with feet ending with the claw and ball. Slip seat upholstered in ...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England
Located in London, GB
Pair of Arts and Crafts Ladderback Chairs with Rush Seats English 19th Century Design This pair of English Arts and Crafts ladderback chairs, dating from the late 19th century, bea...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Faux Bamboo Chippendale Two seat Sofa 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Two seat sofa .Faux Bamboo wooden frame ,comes with a Wicker seat .protected by a special cover ,custom made for this chair . Top quality upholstery .Blue with Birds and F...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Tabei lounge chair by Crump and Kwash in Corduroy
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Tabei Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash Graded or COM upholstery / plywood construction / premium cushioning / down envelope 37”w x 34”d x 31”h (17” seat height) (27" arm height) ...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs Maroon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs in Maroon by Drexel. These modern chairs feature a unique Design with soft leather and comfortable seat. Made Circa...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Ernesto Valabrega Sofa - Italy, 1940 Dark wood frame with organic shapes and zoomorphic legs. 3-seater sofa reupholstered in a tan/leopard fabric from Lelièvre Paris.
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1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vico Magistretti For Cassina Italian Red Dining Chairs Carimate Ser, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two dining chairs with armrests Carimate serie designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina from 1960s with an analine-stained beech w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Low Vintage Bay Window Bench, Oriental Elm, Hallway Pew, Side Table, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a low vintage bay window bench. An Oriental, Asian Elm hallway pew, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A charming and versatile seating solution, perfectly proportioned for use beneath a window or in a grand reception hall. Delightful vintage window bench with distinctive Art Deco appeal Crafted from Asian Elm, showcasing warm caramel hues and striking grain pattern Features a trio of useful drawers across the lower fascia, ideal for storage Each drawer dressed with original brass drop handles, adding tactile charm Flared ends create a strong silhouette, with shaped bracket supports beneath Equally suited to use as a hallway pew, window seat or low side bench Presents in superb vintage order, lightly timeworn with desirable aged patina A tasteful fusion of Eastern craftsmanship and Art Deco sensibility, this vintage Asian Elm bench...
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1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Rosewood & Beech Art Deco Stool w. Pierre Frey Mohair Upholstery - France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco cubic stool in rosewood veneer. Stained beech veneer band. New "Teddy" mohair upholstery in Bambi color by Pierre Frey. Scratches on the wooden surfaces. This stool will shi...
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1930s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Rosewood

Pedestal Armchair with Swiveling Chrome Base by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Located in Dorchester, MA
In this whimsical armchair, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, a low, rounded cushioned puff of a seat floats above a polished chrome pedestal base and swivels 360 deg...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Modern Low Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Mountain fauve jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Seating

Materials

Iron

Confidential Cordovan Leather Lounge Chair, Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Confidential Lounge Chair, Cordovan Leather, Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italy, 1972. Original leather appears to have the shine, feel and variation in deep oxblood color that is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Charlotte Perriand 7 Fauteuil Tournant, Durable Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand 7 Fauteuil Tournant, Durable Chair For Cassina An icon with an aptitude for versatility and functionality designed in 1927 by Charlotte Perriand for her Paris at...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Armchairs Vicar Vico MAGISTRETTI Artemide 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Pair Of Vicar Armchairs Vico MAGISTRETTI Artemide 1970's. Structure to be restored and repainted, no breaks. Width 67 cm, Depth 60 cm, Height 68 cm, Seat height 39 cm Shipping i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Twist & Knot Bench in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Bench in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating

Materials

Brass

Antique Streit Mission Craftsman Quartersawn Oak Morris Library Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Edwardian Mission / Arts & Crafts Morris Slumber chair by Streit Mfg Co, circa 1908. Made of quartersawn oak featuring slide out footstool and wide flat armrests that open t...
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Pair of Shagreen Inlaid Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brown Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and brown leather cushion. Lounge comfort...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Walnut Finish Dining Chair in Beige Fabric - Nowe Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Nowe customizable dining chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with walnut finish and beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Nowe dining chair exud...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Walnut Settee by Jens Risom
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the late 1950s by Jens Risom, this rarely seen settee is not only eye-catching, but also deeply comfortable. The solid walnut frame features Risom’s signature slender, up...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench
Located in London, GB
Solid Scottish Elm contemporary refectory bench. Handcrafted with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet. Based on traditional con...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

Fantastic Pair of Olive Green Leather Library Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Olive Green Buttoned Back Library Chair Standing on a Ebonized Hardwood Base Made by Wade of Long Eaton C1960s
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

27-Inch Trina 3-Legged Stool in Cherry with Wedged Through-Dowels
Located in Goshen, IN
Trina is a classic stool for your kitchen counter. It's offered in oak or cherry and stands 27 inches high. Through-tenons are secured with wedges. The contoured seat offers comfo...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Rocking armchair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive Adirondack style with flared arms and rattan seat. History In the 1800's as pioneers traveled West across America, they discovered the useful and remarkable hickory tree. This small diameter tree grew throughout the Midwest in groups of twenty to thirty, surrounded by much larger trees. As the saplings struggled towards the sunlight above, they grew straight and tall - yet the diameter did not exceed two to three inches - even after twenty to thirty years of growth. The hardwood saplings were used for many different things (e.g. wagon wheel spokes, tool handles and furniture). The hickory saplings could be bent to fit the contours of the body, so the furniture was incredibly comfortable and strong. The inner bark strips could be woven together in a herringbone pattern to make soft yet durable chair seats and backs. In the 1890s Billy Richardson started selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays on the town square in Martinsville, Indiana. Legend has it that Richardson and his father had made hickory chairs and rockers for the President Andrew Jackson's home, The Hermitage many years earlier. Others in the Martinsville area studied Richardson's products and banded together in 1892 in an abandoned church, producing hickory sapling furniture as a full-time business. They chose the name ""Old Hickory"" for the new company, the same nickname as the late President Jackson. When the company incorporated in 1899, a full line of products were available for shipping across the country to homes and resorts. Old Hickory furniture became so poplar that it was going to the new National Park Lodges in the West as well as Great Camps and resorts in the Adirondack Park. The most famous installation was the Old Faithful...
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Seating

Materials

Rattan, Hickory

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality fabric with the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist handcrafted stool, Rattan, Bamboo. Spain, 1960s-1970s. Rare find. This cool rattan round stool features a conical structure made of rattan rings topped by a woven r...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Cane

Set Of 8 Dining Chairs With Semi Upholstered Seat & Back In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish chair combines the warmth and durability of solid ash wood with the comfort of upholstery. The seat and backrest are half upholstered, creating a unique and visually app...
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2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Counter Chair Flock CS2/65 cm with Wooden Legs in Various fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Faux Fur

Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Shaker Webbed Seat and Ladder Back Side Chair Measures 20" in width x 41" in height x 18" in depth . Seat height is 17"
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Seating

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Verner Panton, Sectional Sofa, Metal, Fabric, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and brown fabric "Pantonova" sofa designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 104” W x 38” D Seat Heig...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Modern Sofa Hello in Dedar Tiger Mountain jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur

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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