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Seating For Sale
Gerard van den Berg Style Tufted Leather Sofa, Natural Cognac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playfully curved three-seater sofa in the distinctive style of renowned Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg, embodying the spirited essence of Mid-Century Modern design. Hand-selected...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Maralunga 3-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Beerse, VAN
The Maralunga, an icon of Italian design, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, is one of the most beloved pieces in modern furniture history. Its soft, organic lines an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Walnut Slat Bench / Coffee Table Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s slatted bench (or coffee table) in solid walnut by the American designer Mel Smilow.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Funky Red Framed Stacking Chairs with Fritz Hansen Style Plywood Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spirited postmodern stacking chairs showcase the playful geometry and joyful color that defined the hip era of postmodernism. Each chair features a single-shell molded plywood seat t...
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1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian 1950s Tigre Shearling Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian 1950s Mahogany bench newly upholstered in a handsome tiger-printed shearling.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Armchair, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and off-white fabric armchair or side chair designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in the most beautiful original glowing dark honey colored surface. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to to...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood

Czech Bentwood Lounge Armchair by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody, 1950s
Located in Żory, PL
Czech bentwood armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1940s–1950s. With its iconic curved arms and refined proportions, it beautifully illustrates the transition from ...
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Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully aged 19th-century Swedish Gustavian wooden sofa bench, showcasing the handcrafted character and rustic charm typical of rural furniture of the period. The frame is cons...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four classic Thonet bent wood bistro chairs manufactured by Radomsko, a distinguished former Thonet factory located in Poland. These chairs represent the enduring legacy of Mi...
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Poltrona a onde rarissima Design Modernariato curved armchair 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Poltrona originale anni ’70-’80, recentemente ritappezzata con un tessuto moderno di alta qualità che esalta la sua silhouette scultorea. Il design richiama l’iconico Modello San Luc...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bedroom armchair Paolo Buffa Italy 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool. Direct from France, a beautiful little antique English oak barley twist kettle stand or footstool, load...
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Early 1900s British Jacobean Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs By D-Scan, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six solid teak dining chairs in the manner of Niels Moller, by D-Scan, circa 1970s. D-Scan was a Danish based company that operaed from 1968 unti 2006, which manufactured Dani...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Modern Camel Leather and Walnut Lounge Club Chairs Set of Two
By Klaus Wettergren
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of two club chairs features a beautiful a fine warm quality camel leather upholstery with accent of walnut arms, adding character and authenticity to any living...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Art Nouveau Nautilus Spiral Iron Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of art nouveau style nautilus spiral back wrought iron armchairs in the manner of Luigi Serafini's Suspiral design. The frames are finished in a burgundy brown powder ...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sizable and very elegant Danish 1930-40s curved 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 model is...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Oak Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Oak, Original Vinyl , Steel Vase This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with ottoman, c.1970’s, embodies the iconic Eames-inspired de...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Art Deco Mahogany Stools, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Milanese mahogany stools with elegant sabre legs and seats with delicate scroll carving. Of very high quality. Milan, Italy, circa 1930 Size: 18" side height x 16" seat h...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

2 Henredon Celerie Kemble French Empire Curule Cowhide Stools Ottomans Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Henredon Celerie Kemble French Empire Curule Style Stools / Ottomans / Footrests or Benches. Features an X frame "s" scrolled design,...
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Late 20th Century American Empire Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

Contemporary Voluminous 2-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular 2-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it a symmetric...
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2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Caesar Lacquer Curved Sofa 1950s wooden cone feet Mid-century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofa Italian Cesare Lacca curved Italy 1950s wooden feet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless banquette (or small occasional sofa) in the Louis XVI taste dating from the 19th century. Its carved and painted wood frame shelters the upholstered interior of single ben...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Swivel Dining Chair w/ Architectural Silhouette—Sotiris Lazou Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This iconic fully upholstered chair is a masterful exercise in minimalist design, combining sleek volume with unparalleled comfort. Every detail has been precisely chosen to ensure t...
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2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine set of eight French mahogany dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The set features rich, radiant mahogany frames with hand-caned oval balloon backs and seats. The ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Bronze

Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Armchair in Ocre Wool Bouclé, SM Wincrantz, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Folke Jansson in 1956. The model, named Tellus, was produced by S.M. Wincrantz Möbelindustri in Skövde, Sweden. It retains its original manufacture...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Beech

Art Deco Style Modular Sofa Handmade in Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish. Its sculptural si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Trimming

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Tan Leather long loveseat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Tan leather long loveseat sofa with light wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful light beige cream tan leather is soft and shows little sig...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Mutton Leg Chairs, Green Leather Upholstery
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French oak mutton leg side chairs or dining chairs from the mid twentieth century are of hand pegged construction. These tall dining chairs with arched backs are upho...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Móveis Cimo, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown beige velvet and wood lounge chairs or slipper chairs produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1960s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29....
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Exceptional set of six high back chairs, special commissioned model, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced in Sweden, 1938. Oak, recently upholstered in brown velvet with me...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Swedish Grace, Freestanding Adjustable Art Deco Daybed in Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully minimalist Art Deco daybed combining clean lines with tactile richness. The freestanding frame is crafted from beech with rounded wooden panels on the sides/armrests, c...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair 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 f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brown fabric and marble sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Vintage fabric in fair condition, reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75"H x 9...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Marble

'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Located in La xara, VC
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Metagramma B2-F2 Modular Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Metagramma B2-F2 modular upholstered sofa by Debonademeo studio offers versatile seating with modular elements that can be combined or used independently to create dynamic config...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Little Big Pouf, Moonlight Sheepskin by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little Big Pouf Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (Moonlight) Made in Italy Dimensions: - Little big pou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli
Located in Lafayette, IN
The iconic "DSC 106" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Chair features plastic-sheathed legs, contoured Oak plywood seat & back, and stylish cast...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches)...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Period Kohn Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Shell Motif
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Designed by Jacob and Josef Kohn, these Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs feature pressed wood seats and seat backs detailed with a classic symmetrical shell motif. The seats...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular set of 6 "W199" bentwood armchairs designed by Bauhaus co-founder Walter Gropius. Set features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (4) of the even-more-rare arm-less chai...
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1940s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Cassina chaise longue LC4 sign" Le Corbusier ", 1988
Located in La xara, VC
The LC4 chaise longue armchair by Cassina, created in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, is an icon of modern design, produced by Cassina since 1965 unde...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pine and Leather Safari Chairs by Karin Mobring, A Pair
By IKEA
Located in Portland, OR
“Diana” model safari-style lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring and manufactured in 1972 for IKEA, Sweden. Frames of solid pine with stitched saddle leather seats and backrests, a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were manuf...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Ebanista “Vienna” Angled Sofa Upholstered in Linen Fabric, Made in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and architecturally sculpted “Vienna” angled sofa designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by the renowned luxury furniture house Ebanista. This American-made ...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Set 8 Art Deco Burr Walnut Cream Leather Cloud Back Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Set of 8 Art Deco coud back dining chairs, attributed to the world renowned cabinet makers, Harry & Lou Epstein, Circa 1930 in date. The set of eight chairs are the highly desirable...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hank Lowenstein Padova Wood Dowel Counter Height Bar Stools, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Iconic pair of Lowenstein stools.
Category

Late 20th Century Seating

Materials

Wood

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet
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, Foam, Wood, Trimming

Set of FOUR Vtg Cognac natural Brown Leather Cassina Cab 413 Armchair Bellini
Located in Basel, BS
Fabulous Cognac, natural leather Color, original Mario Bellini for Cassina 413 Cab Armchair / Captain Chair Model, Set of 4 chairs. all with Stunning Patina and VERY COMFORTABLE! Sa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

19th Century Nobilis Leopard Velvet Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th-Century wood footstool featuring bronze ball and claw footing with new Nobilis leopard velvet upholstery.
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Release to lamination and traces of glue as illustrated Overall Dimensions (inches): 29...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Czech Bentwood Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
Pair of Czech armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1940s–1950s. With their curved bentwood arms and elegant proportions, they reflect the transiti...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

20th Century Art Nouveau Black Armchair, School Of Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute stunning black early 20th century armchair from the famous "Vienna secession" period around 1910 in Austria. This rare, architectural Art Nouveau armchair - attributed to th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Set 8 Louis XIV Revival Upholstered Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English made vintage set of eight Louis XIV Revival upholstered back dining chairs, mid-20th Century in date.   These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beau...
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Mid-20th Century English Seating

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

"Aulanko" Sheepskin Armchair/Lounge Chair by Märta Blomstedt, Finland, 1939
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing lounge chair by Märta Blomstedt, designed for the interior of the “Aulanko” hotel in 1939. Märta Blomstedt was the architecht behind the hotel. Oversized, voluptuous design w...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, 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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