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Seating For Sale
Large Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large handsome oak bench in the Arts & Crafts style having squared off frame with back splats, turned legs, and 4 decorative finials. Seat cushion has just been wrapped with new pol...
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1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Leather Large Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of large side chairs from France made with comfortable stretched leather seats and backs. The structure of each chair is made of metal w...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chair, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s. This very sculptural Oase chair was created by Dutch designer Wim ...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Swedish sheepskin lounge chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New sheepskin upholstery with brown leather buttons on the back. Legs and armrests of b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood armchair with velvet seat manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Fabric on the seat is most likely original to the chair. Stamped and with original sticker by the...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Sculptural Bronze Chair by James Vilona
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze chair by American artist James Vilona (b. 1955), exemplifies modern minimalist artistry through its use of patinated bronze and simple yet striking X-form desi...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be used as such, but if you wish,...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Arne Wahl Iverson Lounge Chairs for Komfort in Teak & Leather, 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely appointed pair of vintage Arne Wahl Iverson lounge chairs for Komfort, Denmark-1960s. Frames are in gorgeous vintage condition, cushions have been redone in a full grain ra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans. This great pair of mid century modern mushroom ottomans or poufs with chrome bases have been newly upholstered in plush blue velvet. Be...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair Moroccan Stools
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Beautiful pair of Moroccan stools The top is in leather with moorish design
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1930s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sol Bloom Patio 'Scoop' Chair with Table in Black Steel Mesh
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sol Bloom for New Dimensions Furniture, 'Scoop' patio chair with catch-all table, wrought iron, steel mesh, United States, 1950 This high back patio or garden chair designed by Sol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 3-seater sofa resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural find. This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Thonet Armchair Catalog Number 28
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet armchair walnut stained, shellack polished
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the reign of Napoleon III. Absolutely wonderful condition, seat cushion has been redone in...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Pillow Chair by Ash - Cream Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholst...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Velvet

Set of Two Reclining Chairs
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a fol...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Strap Iron Garden Suite
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Three Strap Iron Garden Suite. Set consists of small love seat and 2 armchairs. All are in old paint and show signs of rust. At your expense we can have the set sand blasted a...
Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1930's Louis XV Style French Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1930's Louis XV style French benches is a charming representation of the period's elegance and artful design. The pistachio green paint on the wood frames adds a fresh,...
Category

1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

Warren McArthur Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Desk Chair, Aluminum frame with upholstrey. Reupholstered Seat height 20"
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Paul Mccobb Lounge Chairs model #1312
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Paul Mccobb Lounge chairs c.1956 Architectural forms featuring tapering Walnut legs. Re-Upholstered in Shearling-Boucle Fabric
Category

1950s North American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Oak Caned Back Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four rattan and oak barstools made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire, San Francisco. The bar height stools feature a solid rattan and oak fram...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholst...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this small upholstered settee dates from the 1950s. The sofa features simple lines with curved armrests and slender, tapered black iron legs and brass-tipped feet. Re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Senoufo stool
Located in PARIS, FR
Senoufo auxiliary stool, African craftsmanship. In perfect condition. LP3136
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Wood

French Carved Wood and Woven Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four carved wood chairs from France, 1940s. Intricate carved wood legs and wood frame with floral detail. Newly replaced woven rush seats. Original wood finish shows...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

SET OF 6 RESTORED CHESTERFIELD LEATHER DINING CHAiRS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Set of Six Vintage Fully Restored Chesterfield Aged Cigar Brown Leather Dining Chairs. A very good looking and well made suite, th...
Category

20th Century British Seating

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958 This pair of Airport chairs are designed by icon Hans Wegner in 1958. The design was n...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of French 1940s Ebonised Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940’s French ebonised side chairs with an open pleated back finished in light pink satin and braid. Dimensions:H 77 cm height D 46cm, W 50cm, Seat Height 45 cm Conditio...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Satin, Wood

Pillow Chair by Ash - Navy Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholst...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Velvet

Scandinavian Slatted Bench in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, Scandinavia, 1960s Tranquil and stunning design made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. This slatted bench displays a natural and serene appearance, mainly due to the solid ...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Black Burnt Wood, Brutalist Bench, Outdoor & Indoor, Natural and Eco Friendly
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique bench/side table with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from wood. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

A late Victorian satinwood wheel back settee in the Chippendale style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian satinwood wheel back settee in the Chippendale style, attributed to Wright and Mansfield, the back comprising two open work wheels on either side of an openwork spl...
Category

19th Century English Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Satinwood

'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Cannaregio' sofa, a vibrant and versatile creation by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. Originally conceived in 1987, this sofa exudes playfulness, adaptability, and a bur...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, sofa, model ‘4118’, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1930, production mid-1960s Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-sea...
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Corduroy and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, corduroy, walnut, beech, metal, France, 1930s These elegantly crafted lounge chairs hail from one of the most significant periods in art history, the Art Deco Mov...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Lady Chair in the style of Marco Zanuso
Located in San Diego, CA
This chair features the iconic upholstered structure and curved armrests that embodies the timeless appeal of mid-century furniture, combining technical excellence, refined craftsman...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Rare vintage Scandinavian leather safari lounge chair, 1970s
Located in Denventer, NL
The sturdy armchair has a solid pine frame between which the black saddle leather seat is stretched. The leather backrest is slid over a frame. The leather straps at the back of the ...
Category

1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Folding Sunbeds, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Relax in style with these striking midcentury modern sunbeds, a charming addition to any outdoor retreat or indoor lounge space. Crafted from durable materials and boasting a vibrant...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Artifort 691 Blue Fabric Sofa, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by the Artifort design group in 1987, the 691 sofa has been in production ever since making it a true classic of the collection. Fully upholstered in a blue-grey...
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Metal wire stool KM05 by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1950s
Located in Denventer, NL
Metal wire stool KM05 designed by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1950s. The metal wires have a black plastic coating. The wire stool was designed in collaboration with ...
Category

1950s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Utrecht “637” lounge chair in leopard velvet by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Lounge chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, 1980s. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while ...
Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Rustic Iron and Leather Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Authentic dining chairs from 1940s France, exuding rustic elegance and enduring charm. Each chair boasts a sturdy wrought iron frame and luxurious leather seating, embodying the esse...
Category

1940s French Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Slopeback Light Caramel Leather Club Chairs c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original French slopeback club chairs in light caramel leather with black piping throughout and burnished rivets in the back. Carved square wooden feet and rolled arms. All or...
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

French Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Leather and Pink Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, silk, leather, brass, birch, France, circa 1930. These beautifully designed lounge chairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely t...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Silk, Birch

Octagonal Modular Side Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chairs, fabric, wood, Europe, 1980s. Incredible side chairs in unusual shape. Their octagonal shape contributes to the strikingly rare appearance. The backrest follows the geom...
Category

1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Dramatic Oversized Regency Lounge Chairs attributed to Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Dramatic 'STATELY" Oversized Regency Lounge Chairs attributed to Grosfeld House.. Upholstered in a wonderful decorator fabric, damask, silk ? down filled,Quality mahogany frame...
Category

1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany

Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Rustic distressed maple cockfighting, betting, or sporting chair with tri-leg base & twisted rope wrapped details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is v...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Seating

Materials

Rope, Maple

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs Set of 10
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All chairs are in good vintage condition. The braided canework has been replaced. These ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sei Sedie 'Nonaro' di Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Anni 80
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di 6 sedie, metallo smaltato con cuscini in espanso con rivestimento in tessuto. Buone condizioni.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

African Senufo Stool / Side Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Mid 20thC African Senufo Stool / Side Table sku 1805 W55 x D49 x H33 cm Weight 8 kg
Category

Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Teak

Interior Crafts Modern Sofas in Olive Gold, Pair
Located in Littleton, CO
A modern and timeless pair of matching 3-seat sofas in high-chatoyancy olive gold chenille by Interior Crafts, Inc. USA, 2000s. Extremely well crafted. Extremely comfortable. Add pi...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage
Located in London, GB
This stunning and amazingly comfortable armchair from Jacques Charpentier, for Roche Bobois, is a beautiful example of 1970s French design. Currently upholstered in the original oran...
Category

1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s Stunning easy chair in cognac brown leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro....
Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

A set of 3 post modern bar stools by Mart Stam, circa 1980s. Chromed tubular
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 3 post modern bar stools by Mart Stam, circa 1980s. Chromed tubular steel structure, black leather seat and backrest. There is some minor wear on the leather but no rips or ...
Category

1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

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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