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Seating For Sale
Folded Stool in Wood, Brown Color, by Adrian Reed, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage Folding Stool "Suzy" by Adrian Reed, Light Wood, 1970s This vintage folding stool, known as "Suzy," is a quintessential example of 1970s design by Adrian Reed. Crafted from ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped top with a carved solid rosewood splat to the back, newly reupholstered drop in seats in ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

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Other

Saporiti Italia "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi, "Wave" three seat sofa. Since 1950 Saporiti has produced some of the most sophisticated and advanced pieces of furniture in the history of Itali...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Bunny Williams Home Crofter's Outdoor Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the form a of traditional crofter’s chair, our new all-weather wicker group has a fantastic, indoor-outdoor finish with a textured hand. A curved back, with canted suppor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Seating

Materials

Wicker, Resin

Modernist Donald Judd Inspired Blonde Wood Side Chairs from Dutch Church
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century MOD Donald Judd inspired side chairs from a Dutch church. Straight lines and sharp edges make these attractive dining or accent chairs that truly stand out. They are in o...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wood

Mario Bellini Style Sofa Modular 3 Piece Camaleonda Sofa Designer Sofa Style
Located in Rochester, NY
This Mario Bellini style sofa offers the advantage of being modular. Multiple high-quality density polyether foam layers provide the ultimate comfort. Modular pieces provide flexible...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Illum Wikkelsø Danish Modern Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Illum Wikkelsø three seater sofa with sculpted Teak legs. Upholstered with green wool. Manufactured by Mikael Laursen
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Chinese Export Porcelain Hexagonal Garden Seats, A Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Hexagonal Garden Seats, A Pair, Circa 1850-60 The Chinese Export porcelain Rose Medallion Garden Seats are of a hexagonal barrel form with gilded studs repr...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of “Little Adam” Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of “Little Adam” Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet From the iconic Paradiset collection, this pair of “Little Adam” lounge chairs was designed by...
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Gustavian Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the original colours and beautiful carved deta...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

A fabulous pair of Italian curved walnut armchairs in lambswool fur
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary pair of hand made Italian armchairs beautifully made from walnut wood & newly upholstered in lush lambswool fur . Limited edition RKade studio
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Fur, Walnut

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish folk art chair. Rustic and made by hand in solid pine, around the mid 1800s in northern Sweden. The chair has never been painted but is covered in 19th century grafit...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

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Pine

Pair of chairs Mito Carlo Bartoli Tisettanta modern design
Located in Taranto, IT
Pair of chairs Mito Carlo Bartoli Tisettanta modern design. Black lacquered wood frame, burgundy-colored leather seat and back. The item is in good conservative condition, only sl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs with beautiful carving and beautifully vintage upholstery. The frames are in good condition and the upholstery is in g...
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

5 Vintage Windsor Country Farmhouse Black Oak Bentwood Slat Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A set of six Windsor farmhouse dining chairs. Made of oak featuring black painted finish with a bentwood slatted sheaf back, turned legs and formed seat. 20" x 22" x 39.5"h, seat 18"
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Late 20th Century Country Seating

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Brass

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and quickly deemed a design icon, th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Bertu Side Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Side Chair, Knotty Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern Side Chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is the perfect chair for any space, indoor or outdoor. The Suelo Collection...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair By Johnson Chair Company C. 1950’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair By Johnson Chair Company C. 1950’s. Finished in a beautiful bleach walnut with a burnt brown leather seat. Some wear to the lea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Belgian Greige Linen Slip Covered Square Arm Sofa with Down Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
FLOOR MODEL / LIKE NEW Bench-made by master craftsmen in Los Angeles CA. Kiln-dried, precision-cut, FSC-certified wood frames. Seat cushions are wrapped in RDS-certified, responsibl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Down

Set of Four green Kilta Chairs by Olli Mannermaa for Martela Oy Finland
Located in Vienna, AT
The Mini Kilta chair is a Finnish design classic and was designed by Finnish designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela Finland 1955. Kilta's timeless design and comfortable fit ensure its...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Bentwood No. 18, 1960s 1 of 20
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina Period: 1960s Materials: Bentwood, Cane Condition: solid, signs of use, undamaged Colour: Clear Wood
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

1970s Herman Miller Eames Red Time Life Executive Office Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1970s Herman Miller Eames Red Time Life Executive Office Chair Label present Preowned vintage condition Patina and rust pr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of beautiful ladder high-back chairs by Chiavari in 1950s Italy. Ebonized hard wood with slim cane seat. Chairs are extremly light and firm. Patina and condition is due to the ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of 8 Antique Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique quality burr walnut inlaid marquetry dining chairs having quality upholstered shaped backs and seats and boasting a fantastic burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid fri...
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Early 20th Century English Seating

Materials

Walnut

Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Down

GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Blue and Brown Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Rare Madison Furniture Three Seat Chromed Steel & White Leather Bench or Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Probably designed by Arthur Umanoff, this bench was made in the 1960s by relatively unknown company Madison Furniture. Despite the prestige of the company, they were very well known ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Probber, Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century swivel lounge chair, having a fully upholstered bucket style seat and back, mounted on four spayed tapered pole legs. The frame features an exaggerated and dr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Bentwood rocking chair attr. Thonet, late 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A bentwood rocker attributed to Thonet, late 19th or early 20th century. Featuring art nouveau whiplash curves and real wicker caning. Made in Poland (possibly at the Radomsk Thonet ...
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Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Starboy Boucle Pouf by Merve Kahraman, Matte Brass & Beige Boucle Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Starboy Pouf Boucle by Merve Kahraman Matte brass with beige boucle fabric. 23.6" W x 23.6" D x 16.5" H “Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical ob...
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2010s Turkish Seating

Materials

Brass

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Deep Teal Faux Mohair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...
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2010s Cambodian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

c.1900 Curved back English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this sofa upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 10 metres of material or 12m if you add seat cushions. You can supply yo...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy '800
Located in Taranto, IT
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy 19th century. Mahogany frame, upholstery in Capitonné fabric . Item is in excellent conservative condition , only sl...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1 of 2 Thonet No. 15 chairs was manufactured 1960. The chair was designed by Michael Thonet in 1859. It features a beech bentwood frame with cane. Clear wood finish. Wood and ca...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Sculptural Chair Zero by Marco Baldanello, Glass and Steel, Italy 1990's
Located in Zagreb, HR
Unique statement piece, a high-back chair made of glass and steel. The chair was designed in 1998 by Italian architect Marco Baldanello and produced by Zeritalia The chair is very ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of B6 Gruppen sofas, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of B6 Gruppen sofas, 1980s Product Details In black eco-leather with chrome metal legs. Dimensions: 220 W × 66 H x 79 D cm The item may show slight signs of wear. Can be sold as...
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1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Duse Cityscape-Embroidered Beige Fabric Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Minute manual embroideries depicting Milan's symbols lend this contemporary sofa its unmistakable and refined sartorial allure. Sculptural in its clean-lined curved silhouette covere...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vico Magistretti For Cassina Italian Six Red Dining Chairs Carimate Serie, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs, of which 2 with armrests, Carimate serie designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina from 1960s with an analine-st...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

19th Century Empire Bench, Vienna
Located in New York, NY
Elegant two-seater bench, the outstanding quality of the Empire bench can be seen in the design of the backrest with floral bouquets and the finest brass inlays.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Provincial French Oak and Rush back Chairs C1920s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming Pair of Provincial French oak and rush back and chairs C1920       All original carved oak frames, with cabriolet legs, pawed feet, woven rush work backs and seats and dais...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Mid-Century Carved Fruitwood French Louis XIV Style Bergere Chairs -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XIV style carved fruitwood bergere chairs in a vintage flame stitch upholstery. The chairs are believed to be Italian. They are unmarked. The upholster...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cassina Dimensions: 26"w x 30"d x 34.5"h Material: Upholstery with Beech Frame Italy, c1940s Pair of 2 VNT1551
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Ten wooden Dinning Chairs out of Ratibor Castle City of Roth, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set consisting of 10 chairs from the Castle Ratibor in the city of Roth, Bavaria. These chairs were used in the castles dining room and other rooms for events many years. Purchased...
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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Bellato with solid oak frame legs, tubular steel seat upholstered in wicker,I...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Erik Magnussen Pair of Z Down Lounge Chairs for Torben Ørskov Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Z Down lounge chairs. Design by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov Denmark. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Original chrome tubul...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Nordic Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Walnut and Velvet by Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, velvet, walnut, brass, Denmark, 1940s This large set of twelve dining chairs, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s, presents a careful balance be...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Set of Six 'Elisa' Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova, set of six armchairs, model 'Elisa', velvet, lacquered beech, Italy, 1960s These wonderfully constructed chairs are based on a solid constru...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Large Set of Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, Europe, 1960s This kind of chair design was not meant to impress through extravagance, but through clarity. It is a humble piece, but in its shape, you see th...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Brutalist Solid Oak Bar Stools, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Six Brutalist Solid Oak Bar Stools, France, 1960s Bold, sculptural, and unapologetically architectural, this set of six Brutalist bar stools from 1960s France is a striking e...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Large Set of Modernist Dining Chairs in Wood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, coated steel, Europe, 1980s The design of these 1980s chairs avoid sharp edges or overly angular forms, leaning instead into cylindrical legs and rounded corne...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Goppion 'Bisante S1' Chair in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Goppion, 'Bisante S1' chair, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s The Bisante S1 chair, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Goppion, made in Italy in the 1980s. This...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Sofa in oak & wool style of Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A Henning Kjærnulf sofa would be perfect for a modern apartment, Ranch, or classic home. Made from white oak and inspired by Spanish Mission design, it features sculpted legs, a scal...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

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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