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Seating For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
Seating group with rope covering, Italy 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Seating group consisting of two armchairs, a stool and a side table. The group is made of bentwood and covered with hemp ropes. Unrestored original condition. Dimensions: Armchairs:...
Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac leather seat. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ch...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul McCobb shaped back sofa model 3137. Manufactured by Custom Craft, USA. 7” Wood splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in JB Martin pink velvet. Arm height 23.5” Seat depth 25” Off th...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 1 of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...
Category

1960s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of rattan armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rattan armchairs with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + sofa also available.
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, 1960s, Set of two
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs or armchairs, designed by Gastone Rinaldi in the 50-60s. Made in the 70s, Italy. Both chairs have been completely refurbished and are newly upholster...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of PK20 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm, Denmark, 1980's
Located in Austin, TX
Highly collectible pair of rust leather and chrome PK20 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm. Originally designed in 1968, these examples were manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Fine exampl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Louis XV Style French Ottoman
Located in Austin, TX
Ottoman from France in the Louis XV style. This piece features a hand-carved wood frame with original white paint and patina. The carving includes floral detailing. The upholstery is...
Category

1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 12 Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A hard to find set of twelve dining chairs from the South of France. Natural washed oak finish on trestle based chairs with inset rush seats, sometimes referred to as the Brutalist ...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Midcentury dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six elegant dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model called “Razorblade” from the cool sculpted design of the backs. Made from oak in a rustic design, seats in dusty pink velv...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of yellow armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1944
Located in Milan, IT
Armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni around 1944 for a private residence in Milan; the fabric has been replaced and the wooden part of the feet, polished.
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detache...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Italian Wingback Chair in Mint Green Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, velvet, beech, Italy, 1940s Made in Italy, this lounge chair embraces a robust structure adorned with elegant ears and accentuated pointed corners. The inclined backrest...
Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, American 1950's.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Campanula Arm Chair by Pagani Partner of Gio Ponti & Lina Bo Bardi, 1952, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing restored 'Campanula' Carver Chair with beautiful tapered form brass legs by Italian architect Carlo Pagani (architectural partner of both Gio Ponti and Lina Bo Bardi) for Arf...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

French bobbin stool - Brutalist
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Brutalist, French 20th century bobbin stool
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Slat Back Adjustable Armchairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brutalist pair of oak slat high back adjustable armchairs with rush seats, France circa 1950's.
Category

1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

A solid oak stool from the 1940s - French manufacture
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Exceptional Solid Oak Stool from the 1940s - French Manufacture This stool is a superb illustration of mid-century modern design, inspired by the iconic works of Jean Prouvé, Pierre...
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Model 116 Side Chairs by Wim Rietveld for Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs. Design by Wim Rietveld for Gispen. Original grey lacquered metal frames with original plywood backs and seats. Marked und...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stools for Tendo Mokko, Japan 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of iconic midcentury butterfly stools rendered in steam bent plywood wrapped in a Japanese rosewood paper veneer with black painted edges and underside, attached with metal hard...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Restored Baumritter Lounge Chair With New Upholstery
Located in Charleston, SC
Classic mid century modern easy chair in a walnut finish that makes an incredible accent piece in the living room. Gorgeous lines with a spindle frame and sculpted arms give a delica...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Model WB3838 Armchair, Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1965
Located in London, GB
A black lounge chair designed by the Danish design duo Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, and produced by master cabinet-maker, Willy Beck, in Denmark during the 1950s. Larsen and...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Blade Arm" Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true Danish Modern masterpiece: an ultra-rare "Blade Arm" chair and ottoman set designed by the incomparable Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This architecturally stunning se...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Slatted Wooden Benches, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of benches on conical legs with smooth connecting struts and seats made of square slats.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

rare original giovanni potrini sofa
Located in Medesano, IT
John PATRINI is an artist who was born in 1931 and died in 1993. His works have gone to auction 14 times, mainly in the Objects category. this chairs are the unique around and probla...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Circular Round Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circular swivel lounge chair. Although we do like the added skirt we feel it would be more modern with it removed. This chair will need to...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Sculptural Italian Dining Chairs in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, fabric, coated steel, wood, Italy, 1960s These Italian-designed armchairs are characterized by their striking sculptural silhouette, featuring sculpted li...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Ash & White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of eight dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s. A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wonder...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Ilamari Tapiovaara Swiveling Stool / Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A swiveling stool / chair with patinated base and original leather upholstery. Designed by Ilamari Tapiovaara.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, set of four 'Conoid' chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1962 This stunning set of four Conoid dining chairs are designed by woodwork mast...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Set of 6 Original Mid-Century Pamplona Chairs by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 1965
Located in Zagreb, HR
An absolute Mid-Century design classic - the original Pamplona chairs designed by the Italian architect and designer Augusto Savini for Pozzi. In an original and rare Memphis colour ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of twelve dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s. A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wond...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Elsie Crawford for Sintoform 'Carousel' Sofa in Fiberglass
By Elsie Crawford, Sintoform
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Elsie Crawford for Sintoform, 'Carousel' sofa, fiberglass, United States, 1969 The Carousel sofa bench, designed by American artist Elsie Crawford for Sintoform, is a distinctive si...
Category

1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

UP1 armchair Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia 1969
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The UP1 Armchair, designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for B&B Italia, represents one of the most significant design icons of the 20th century. This armchair is part of the celebrated U...
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Early Pkw-1 Pivoting K-Wire Dowel Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large shaped wooden bench
Located in Milano, IT
Large shaped wooden bench with eight turned brass feet and velvet-covered cushions. Italian manufacture from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Handsome Tomlinson style X-Long Sofa Pecan Wood Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Tomlinson Sophisticate style sofa. This piece retains its original textured stiped fabric in presentable condition. The cushions are still soft and the sofa is very...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Recovered in Holly Hunt / Esposito / Greige.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

1960s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - Set of 8
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning mid-century dining chairs were designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States during the 1960s. This set includes eight chairs, each ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 6)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Premium leather with beautiful stitching wrapped around aluminum frame. Unique brown leather chairs for home or office. Adjustable height and tilt. Arm height 24.75 lowest position
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Paolo Buffa Attribured Benches
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Paolo Buffa attributed benches in chestnut wood with signature scalloped edge Reupoholstered in camel shearling and leather button tufting Seat hinges open to reveal storag...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Chestnut, Oak

Set of Four De Puydt Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Brutalist dining chairs attributed to Belgium furniture maker Kunstmeubelen De Puydt circa 1960. Some visible wear on wood and finish that is consistent with age and use.
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Italian Plywood Dining Chairs with New Mohair Wool Upholstery 1960's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 Italian dining chairs with beautiful plywood curved detailing from the 1960's The chairs have been newly reupholstered with Top Quality Cradle to Cradle® Bronze-certif...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Pair of Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Pair of Jacques Adnet Armchairs with fantstic original green leather and signature contrast stitching. Leather bamboo legs with brass accents. France 1940's.
Category

1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Henry Rosengren Hansen Set of Eight Bar Stools in Oak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Møbelindustri, set of eight barstools, oak, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s A sophisticated set of high bar stools, designed by the Dane Henry Rosengr...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Maison Regain Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 6 Maison Regain leather and elm wood chairs. Wonderful rich patina to leather and solid construction in the style of Pierre Chapo. France 1960's.
Category

1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Twisted Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate, elaborately twisted hand forged hourglass frame with a decorative central stretcher and beautifully scrolled fe...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Maison Regain Dining Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Maison Regain leather and elm wood chairs with cushioned seats. Great patina to leather and solid construction in the style of Pierre Chapo. France 1960's. Sold as a set of 8.
Category

1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Franz Sartori for Flexform Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Sartori for Flexform, lounge chair, leather, stained wood, metal, Italy, circa 1965. This robust easy chair, designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori, stands as a testament ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Set of (6) Os de Mouton Dining Chairs Horsehair and Coil Springs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Dining Chairs in the style of Os De Mouton, which translate to sheeps horn. Our Old Plank upholstery department disassembled the chairs and re-tied the coil springs 8-...
Category

1930s French Louis XIII Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Giuseppe De Vivo Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Perforated Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe De Vivo, set of four dining chairs, model ‘55136’, coated steel, iron, reupholstered in Pierre Frey Georges Vieux Rose fabric, Italy, design circa 1933, production 1950s. T...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid Century Modern Vintage Cherry Foot Stool 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rectangular like footstool from cherrywood with pastel blue velvet upholstery, Josef Frank style, 1950s Austria. A stunning footstool new covered with past...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather pouf/ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede with patchwork leather and wonderful selection of colors. Original soft leather with beautiful patina ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1950's. Restored and also have new black leather. The Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese is a classic p...
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Faux Bamboo Chair Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four faux bamboo chairs painted in a dark forest green and newly upholstered in Pierre Frey’s “Honolulu” outdoor fabric. Chairs are in good condition with some wear that is co...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Giulio Moscatelli Armchair in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, armchair, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950 This armchair by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave car...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

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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