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Seating For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1980s
A Pair of Knoll Pfister Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Knoll Pfister club chairs are cubist in form set atop a seemingly floating base. Taking inspiration from chairs geometric shape, the cushions have been replaced and reup...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Vintage weathered dark brown leather classical style club chair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage dark brown leather classical style club chair. This chair stands on a walnut Chippendale style frame and has dark brown weathered comfortable leather. The chair fea...
Category

1990s American American Classical Seating

Materials

Leather

Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni Set of Four 'Monk' Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1974. Set of four 'Monk' chairs by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The red brown leath...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Easy Chair designed by Finnish Designer Simo Heikillä
Located in Beerse, VAN
Simo Heikillä, winner of many design prices, designed this beautiful easy chair for IKEA in the 1990s. As you can see, a lot of effort has been done to realise it. All the bended wo...
Category

1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Bulky Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Fiberglass and Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fiberglass, faux leather, Italy, 1970s A pair of very enjoyable bulky easy chairs in leatherette. These chairs are the ideal fit for anyone looking for comfor...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Fiberglass

Cini Boeri, Bengodi, A Velvet Sofa, Arflex, 1974
Located in Paris, FR
Cini Boeri (1924-2020) Bengodi A rectangular three-seater sofa covered with velvet upholstery, the seat with one large cushion, the back with two cushions, on six feet. Original ed...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century i...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Velvet

Coastal Island Style Cerused Reeded Rattan Rolling & Swivel Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Coastal Tropical Island style cerused or whitewashed reeded rattan rolling & swivel chairs, a pair by Classic Rattan. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this...
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Seating

Materials

Metal

Sensational Pair Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Ultra-suede Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair Vladimir Kagan sculptural Elephant Chairs. This pair retains their original purple ultra-suede with some signs of wear-cleaning recommended. They measure 31"t x 31...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural Lounge Jaymar Chair 1980s
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in black leather. This bold and modern chair was made in Quebec in the 1980s. It’s cantilevered with an angular back and high arms. The sculptural ch...
Category

1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Daybed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful De Sede daybed DS 80 in rich caramel brown leather. Signature patchwork leather has wonderful patina and sits on a black slatted wood frame.
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, Northern-Europe, 1980s The design of this lounge chair is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant enclosed feeling. The tu...
Category

1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Polo Stool Model 4822 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Post Modern bar or counter stool, rendered in black and white powder coated metal and injection molded plastic designed by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 1984
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Very rare set Nuvola chairs by Gerard van de Berg for Artifort 1990s Netherlands
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Very rare set Nuvola chairs by Gerard van de Berg for Artifort, 1990s The Netherlands. This chair is also known as the F410. Gerard Van den Berg was the son of a furniture maker but ...
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

8 Marcel Breuer Black Leather Cesca Side/Dining Chairs for Knoll, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Side/Dining Chairs for Knoll, 1980. Dyes hemp and woven leather upholstered backs in the style of Bottega Veneta with black suede seat cushions. Newly upholster...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Suede

STOOL red 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Red STOOL 1970s Produced by LUCHESSE METALPLASTICA (labeled). Material: Plastic and metal. Three-legged stool is from durable plastic vibrant red colour that will instantly boost ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Early Pierre Chapo Set of Four 'S45' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of four 'S45' or 'Chlacc' dining chairs, solid elm, France, 1979 These S45 chairs, also known as Chlacc, are one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, kn...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Glass "Ghost" Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Italy, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Ghost chair designed by Cini Boeri and Tomu Katayanagi and manufactured by Fiam, Italy, 1980s. This fantastic transparent 12mm glass chair is made of thick curved & hardened glass an...
Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Glass

Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features azure velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as s...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

2 Maralunga sofas by Vico Magistretti Cassina production Black leather two-seater
Located in Lucca, IT
2 Maralunga sofas by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978s Pair of Maralunga sofas in black leather with two seats. Iconic sofa the Maralunga is confirmed as one of the most appr...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Danish Dining Chairs in Teak Plywood and Green Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba, dining chairs, teak plywood, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1970s Pair of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba. The design features a striking combination of materials an...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970's Italian Leather Sofa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Italian leather sofa with wonderful shape and patina
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Benetton' Stools in Mixed Wood and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, stools, oak, walnut, wenge, ash, Italy, 1970s We present exquisitely crafted stools designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton shop. These ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Wenge

Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, cypress wood, Italy, 1970s This pair of large armchairs embraces an impressive architectural design with rounded contours and substantial lines. While it draws inspir...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Cypress

Set Carlo Bartoli “Blop” Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Napoli, NA
Set completo divano con due poltrone Con tavolino Misure poltrone : 66 altezza 71 larghezza profondità 82 Tavolino misure : altezza 23 larghezza 73 profondità 73 Il prezzo è per t...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. The j...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 4 Strip chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, The Netherlands 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
An iconic chair, the 'Strip chair', designed by famous Dutch designer Gijs Bakker for Castelijn. It was released in 1974. The chair is made out of 6 bended strips of llacquered lamin...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Pierre Cardin Lounge Chair in Champagne Gold Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, easy chair, beige velvet, plastic, chrome, France, 1970s This lounge chair is designed by the groundbreaking fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1922 - 2020). Pierre Car...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vittorio Varo for Plan 'Zinzolo' Lounge Chairs in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for Plan Design Interior, 'Zinzolo' lounge chairs, fabric, Italy, 1970s These superb Zinzola lounge chairs are designed by the Italian Vittorio Varo. This design refle...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs by Verner Panton
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of high back 1-2-3 swiveling lounge chairs designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Teddy / Warm Silver.
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut and vinyl sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970s. This magnificent piece of furniture boasts sleek black vinyl upholstery, and w...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of Chairs with Beautiful Patinated Leather. Italy, 1970s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful set of chairs in the Brazilian brutalist style from the 1970s. The chairs have beautiful patinated leather with signs of wear corresponding with age and use. They are made...
Category

1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Franco Poli for Bernini 'Dueacca' Armchair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Poli for Bernini, armchair, model 'Dueacca', walnut, metal, brass, leather, Italy, circa 1985. This elegant armchair is designed in 1985 by Franco Poli and manufactured by Be...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

First Edition Mario Marenco 2-seater sofa in light brown suede, Arflex, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marenco' 2-seater sofa, suede, Italy, 1970 Early edition Marenco sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. It features a system that makes the armrest an...
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede

Deconstructivist Angled Square Chair in Wood, Netherlands 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
At first glance, the deconstructivist chair stands as a bold departure from convention. Angular defiance characterizes its form, with a square base set at an 60-degree angle, challen...
Category

1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 C&B Italia Amanta lounge chairs by Mario Bellini
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 4 Amanta modular armchairs comes in a fantastic, heavy, cobalt blue/white boucle fabric and light fiberglass shells. The armchairs have been newly upholstered and covered ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Large Venetian Walnut Armchairs by Therien Studio Workshops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of elegant walnut armchairs by Therien Studio Workshops stands out for the impressive proportions and fine craftsmanship. The carving on the woodwork and fine leather uphol...
Category

1990s American Baroque Revival Seating

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Upholstery

"Artona 8551" armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning and very rare Artona 8551 armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto in the early 1980s. The armchair is made entirely of very soft biscuit-colored l...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Animal Skin

Pair of Italian 1970's Walnut and White Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique and superb pair of Italian 1970's lounge chairs. Hand-crafted with a nod toward the Brazilian iconic designers of the period, Jean Gillon and Sergio Rodrigues. The ro...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Guido Faleschini Golden Metal and Gray Velvet Arm Chair / Rocking Chair, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic rocking armchair by Guido Faleschini from the 70s, all curves and elegance, simple and linear. The rocking armchair has a fully curved golden metal structure, armrests and le...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. Th...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

Set of Four Oxford Swivel Chairs in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen, design 1965
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of four 'Oxford Chairs' swivel dining chairs with brown leather upholstery and a metal frame. These chairs, with model 3171, are designed in 1965 and executed at a later date by ...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Tripod Bar Stools in Spanish Oak, Spain, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spanish oak tripod bar stools designed with the distinctive influence of Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. These stools feature ergonomic curved T-shaped seats with handles on all...
Category

1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Phillipe Starck Bench from The Clift Hotel San Fransisco C.A.
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillipe Starck Bench from The Clift Hotel San Fransisco C.A. Dimensions: 17.50" High 61" wide 13.50" deep
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Theodore Alexander Regency Caned Mahogany Settee With Down Cushion
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant, Regency style vintage Theodore Alexander caned settee bench with luxurious champagne velveteen and silk down seat cushion. Bench can be used with or without the cushion. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Vietnamese Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Modern Chairs With Metal Frame. Set of 4.
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of four metal frame chairs with curved wood seats and back. No Makers mark. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured. Dimensions. 16 W ; 16 D ; 32 H
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arnold Madsen Chairs in Shearling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Shearling Oak Origin: Norway Dimensions: 25” W X 32.5“D X 31“H, SH 14.5” AH 22” Quantity: 1 pair Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960 At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique col...
Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Seating

Materials

Oak

Late 20th century hand wrought iron newly upholstered bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century hand wrought iron newly upholstered bench. This wrought iron bench has a gray steel finish to the surface of the metal. The newly upholstery bench is done...
Category

1990s American American Classical Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hendrixsons Regency style leather wing chairs/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of vintage regency style leather wing back chairs. This pair of leather chairs have brass hobnails around the edges with a clean regency style tapered leg. These vinta...
Category

1990s American Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Super Roy Sofa By Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Schagen, NL
Great Post-Modern Super Roy Sofa with warm Mediterranean colours and soft fabric, designed by Giorgio Saporiti in Ca. The 1980s. The sofa features a Steel frame, padded with resilien...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Norwegian Sofa by LH HIELLE
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century sofa designed by LH HIELLE, Norway. This sofa is unique in design with a traditionally mid-century boxy front profile, yet has subtle curves and soft lines along the armr...
Category

1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Teak, Down

Set Of 2 Vintage Swivel Armchairs By Albert Jacob For Grosfillex 1980s
By Albert Jacob, Grosfillex
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Vintage swivel armchairs by Albert Jacob for Grosfillex 1980s Intact and in good condition, small signs of wear as per descriptive photographs. ABS shells and metal feet. ...
Category

1980s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Mala" Style Swivel Chairs, after Franco Fraschini, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Mala" Style Swivel Chairs, after Franco Fraschini, Italy 1970. Chrome plinth bases. Original upholstery. Measure 31" wide, 26.5" tall, 30" deep, seat height 17" seat width 3...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

70's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
1970's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Chair reclines and has been newly reupholstered Measures 34" tall 36" deep in upright position extends to 44" when reclined, ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Armchairs Alessandra, Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova, 1980
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The "Alessandra" armchairs designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in the 1980s are true icons of Italian design of that period. Characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, a...
Category

1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Set of Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This set has the classic chrome structure with the original flat bar design. The upholstery is all black leather. These chairs...
Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th century hand carved teak decorator bench.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century handcrafted teak decorator bench. This bench has a hand carved X design to the back with a soft curved arm. This long bench has a highly polished Amber to...
Category

1980s Indonesian Anglo Raj Vintage Seating

Materials

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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