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Seating For Sale
Custom Elm Wood Counter Stool with Upholstered Seat
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Jasper Counter Stool Made from reclaimed elm wood timbers, this counter stool has a unique vintage feel. Upholstered in 100% lambs sheep, we also offer C.O.M. & our Libeco Linen colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

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

Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sofa Signed 20thC. Measures - ...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Painted Regency 'Bamboo' Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of eight rare Regency 'bamboo' motif dining chairs in carved beech as faux bamboo, retaining much original paint including decorative highlights, and having design details incl...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Early 20Thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing condition signed Old Hickory Furniture Company rocking chair is a barrel back style with original hand woven seat and backing.This rocking chair is super comfortable ...
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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs 1960's With "Stendig" manufacturer labels. Breuer first designed this chair in 1928. Originally known as the B32, the chair’s revelatory use of material and simple form made it an international sensation—nothing like it existed at the time. In the early-1960s, the Modern Italian furniture manufacturer Gavina Group acquired the rights to the design. The company’s founder and owner, Dino Gavina, decided to rename the chair “the Cesca...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane

Modern leather sling iron frame counter height Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern counter height Trace stools in brown leather with black iron frame by Mark Daniel Design. Great leather sling minimalist design with black lacquer steel frames good pre owned ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Iron, Steel

Outdoor Designer Chairs In Solid Iroko By Mario Ruiz For Capdell- 6 Stacking
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This indoor/outdoor chair features a sturdy structure crafted from solid wood, providing a durable and reliable foundation. The seat and back are made of plywood, offering a lightwei...
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2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

B&B Italia Baia Leather Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare B&B Italia Baia Leather Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, 1970. Brown leather upholstery over plastic steel and foam frame modular sectional sofa. Leather shows we...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Lula Chair, Stripe Silk & Black Lacquer by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order silk and lacquer accent chair designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Black/grey stripe silk (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in cust...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Maple, Silk

Plissé Square Cognac and Brown Velvet Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
Located in Milan, IT
The Plissé Square Cognac and Brown Velvet Pouf brings a sophisticated, three-dimensional expression to the signature Plissé pattern. Measuring 95 x 95 cm (37.4 x 37.4 inches) with a ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair with Bold Contours
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair is a striking piece that blends futuristic aesthetics with a focus on luxurious comfort. Its most notable feature is the bold, sculpted contouring that forms a vis...
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2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Velvet

Maralunga 2-seater in gold/brown velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Maralunga sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973. The intention with Maralunga was to design an object that represented a whole range of interior architecture with a familiar feel....
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Vintage Large Brown Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very handsome large buttoned leather coffee table/ottoman /footstool, dating from the late 20th Century. The square shaped ottoman features decorative turned legs that ter...
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1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Customizable Walnut Finish Counter Stool with Beige Upholstery, Sotto Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish, upholstered in beige fabric. The Sotto counter stool is a refined addition to your kitchen island or high-top dining area, bringing a balance of comfort and elegance. Designed by Uultis Studio, this stool features a walnut-finished teak frame that radiates warmth and sophistication. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a wheat-beige fabric with a subtle plain weave, offering a neutral yet textured appeal that complements a wide variety of interior styles. The medium-density foam cushioning provides support for extended use, making it ideal for both casual meals and social gatherings. Its sleek design includes clean lines and a thoughtfully positioned footrest, ensuring both style and practicality. With its counter height, the Sotto stool...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Vintage Thonet Style Bentwood Chair With Cane Seating
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring Old-World Class to Your Home with this Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair! This beautiful and classic bentwood chair is reminiscent of the iconic designs by Michael Thonet. The chai...
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1960s Romanian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Clear Blue KANZ, available
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è stato realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita dai maestri vetr...
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2010s Italian Other Seating

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 12 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. An extraordinary set of twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profil...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 26.3” H x 84.25” W x 30.5” D Seat height: 14.5”
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1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Daybed in the Style of Donald Judd, Pine wood and Linen, c. 1970s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Vintage Daybed in the Style of Donald Judd, c. 1970s. Constructed from solid pine with a new linen cushion. Wear consistent with age and use, including marks, scratches, and minor de...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Pine

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18:  
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Seating

Materials

Oak

Wendy Wright Vintage Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1986
Located in Barcelona, ES
Acquire the exclusive vintage Wendy Wright chair designed by Philippe Starck in the 1980s for Disform. This coveted design, influenced by Philip ...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Norell ‘Ari’ chair pair
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Iconic and the most coveted of any chrome flat bar chairs, showing labor intensive thick leather straps on back that rival any Louis Vuitton luggage. Sleek, visually small profile, k...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

The Moreton Footstool, a bespoke English Howard-Style footstool
Located in London, GB
The Moreton Footstool, modelled on the design of late 19th Century stools by Howard & Sons, is traditionally hand made in England to the highest standard. The beech frame is raised o...
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2010s English Victorian Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand created by Ola Szewczul, designer of vintage interior architecture and photographer. Designed in 2023, produced from 2024 at the Vintola Studio Factory in Poland. Well crafted hand made product. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality wool. Very beautiful and comfortable item! All options of fabrics and wood colors are possible to prepare. Change of dimensions are also possible. Please ask for more informations. About the fabric used in this option: A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use. Dedar...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples. This is vintage chair after professional renovation. Designed in 1960s in Poland. About the fabric used in this option: A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use. Dedar Schwarzwald...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Double Arch Dining Chair, Textured, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Cotton

Swedish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and red fabric chaise longue designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 23.65” W x 73” Seat Height: 15” ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand created by Ola Szewczul, designer of vintage interior architecture and photographer. Designed in 2023, produced from 2024 at the Vintola Studio Factory in Poland. Well crafted hand made product. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality wool. Very beautiful and comfortable item! Here set of 10 chairs is available. All options of fabrics and wood colors are possible to prepare. Change of dimensions are also possible. Please ask for more informations. About the fabric used in this option: A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use. Dedar Schwarzwald...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Louis XV Walnut Bergère Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French bergère armchair was crafted in the late 19th century in the Louis XV style, showcasing the timeless elegance of French decorative arts. Made from solid French ...
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19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Twist & Knot Stool Small in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Stool Small in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to the heart of craftsmans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating

Materials

Brass

Klaus Grabe Attribution, Chaise Longue, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige red fabric webbing chaise longue attributed to Klaus Grabe, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5"H x 29.0"W x 65.0"D Seat Height (inches): 14.0" Arm H...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...
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Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin/Shearling and Stained Wood, Sweden, 1962
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderfully crafted chairs were made in Sweden 1962 and design by Erik Wörts. The chairs made in stained birch and sheepskin has been redone both in the wooden part as well...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Vintage Beech Wood B-751 Thonet Style Folding Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage Thonet B-751 Style Folding Chair For sale, we have a very cool piece of design history – a Thonet B-751 style folding chair crafted fro...
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1970s Polish Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech

Pair of sculptural large wicker armchairs in rattan 20th century
Located in Leicester, GB
A sculptural pair of 20th-century wicker armchairs in rattan. The vintage chairs have gorgeous large open armrests that are beautifully woven. The wicker armchairs are made with an a...
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20th Century British Bohemian Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Japanese old wood bench chair /wabi-sabi chair / primitive bench / exhibition st
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This bench is made by combining old wooden logs and antique Japanese tools. The log is cut in half and the top surface is flat, making it comfortable to sit on. As the logs age, the...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

Materials

Wood

Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
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The Laziness Armchair. Rocking sofa in solid wood, upholstered in linen.
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Dedar 'Schwarzwald'
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding color and a bit of whimsy. The perfe...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Velvet

Armchair in Velvet with Tassel Details on the Arms
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair merges the glamour of vintage Hollywood with modern design sensibilities. Its graceful curves and meticulously tailored upholstery exude classic sophistication, while p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Bucket Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex in New Fuschia Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered fuschia pink bucket chair by Miroslav Navratil. Frame is in good original condition. Other similar styles available in assorted colors and listed separately.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Rustic Early American Shaker Woven Rush Milking Foot Stool Jute Seat 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century rustic early American / country farmhouse / Shaker style milking stool / foot rest featuring Adirondack log form carved legs, bowed top and a simple jute rope seat...
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Early 20th Century Shaker Seating

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Early 20th Century Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Patinated Tan Brown Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely fantastic and beautiful authentic club chair early 20th century made in Sweden. True the years this Chesterfield has become a great patina what makes this chair an absolut...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Grasscloth, Beech

English 18th Century Oak Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A circa 1780 English settle or hall bench in solid oak with paneled back and removable bench cushion. After nearly three centuries the wood appears ebonized with dark patina that enh...
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18th Century English Other Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Oak

6 original Harry Østergaard dining chairs, Denmark 1960´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six Model 58 dining chairs, designed by acclaimed Danish furniture designer Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. A standout example of Danish modern design, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Armchair Mod.P3, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Chaise longue/armchair made entirely of rattan mod. P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s. The structure is composed of a single component that "bends" to form the inclined backres...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

20th Century Pair of White Lounge Chairs by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This pair of lounge chairs by Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi dates back to the 1970s. The chairs feature a soft, cloud-like design and have been reupholstered in white bouclé fabr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored pair of Osvaldo Borsani office chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new tan-brown Italian leather. Height adjustable and rotatabl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Other

Hello accent Sofa - Contemporary design seating in Dedar Tiger Beat by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The HELLO Sofa is a bold fusion of sculptural geometry and inviting softness — a true statement piece that brings playful elegance to any interior. With its rounded, organic lines an...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Faux Fur, Velvet, Jacquard, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool

Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, & Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of mid-century Aino Aalto club chairs from the 1930s-40s manufactured by Huonekalu- and Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The chairs are made of oak and feature a beautiful br...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Fabricius and Kastholm FK87 "Grasshopper" for Alfred Kill, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Fabricius and Kastholm FK87 "Grasshopper" for Alfred Kill, Denmark, 1960's This is a classic “Grasshopper” lounge chair, model FK87, designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, 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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