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Seating For Sale
Maralunga Leather Three-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Maralunga Leather Three-Seater Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s. Original cognac leather upholstery, in excellent condition. Adjustable backrests. An...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Doric Stool or Ottoman in Natural Walnut and White Velvet Corduroy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric stool is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient columns...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak

Pair of Scandinavian Armchairs in Long Haired Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning pair of Scandinavian armchairs, crafted in the 20th century, 1950s, goat hide, sheepskin, modernism; These chairs are truly eye-catching, combining a simple, understated sh...
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1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak, Sheepskin

Pair Of Art Deco Ocean Liner Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable and spacious open arm Art Deco style club chair pair. Sleek in appearance. With loose upholstered seat cushions. Dimensions: 25.75” wide by 32” deep by 31” high. Seat h...
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20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Modern Dining Archipen Chair in Various Fabrics by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The concept behind our latest creation, the "Archipen" chair, celebrates movement and dynamism through its distinctive design. With its minimalist aesthetic, characterised by clean l...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Art Deco Cognac Velvet Pirouette Cleo Swivel Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by its geometric elegance and Art Deco flair, the Pirouette swivel armchair from the Treasure Collection epitomizes refined craftsmanship. Luxurious bronze seating cont...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN MODERNIST "T" CHAIRS, by ARANJOU, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 "T" chairs of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free-Form, carved brown solid wood structure, to be attributed, Aranjou edition, France 1950-1960. Th...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Robert Venturi chair for knoll Model: Sheraton Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.  
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood

Salvati and Tresoldi set of 12 walnut and leather dining chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A set of twelve chairs designed by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, crafted in lacquered walnut and leather, Italian manufa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Sofa and Matching Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive woven rattan sofa and two matching ottomans made in the manner and style of Michael Taylor. The large sofa features a graceful waisted form with dramatic flared arms havi...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric. Dimensions: 96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. One of the best-known lounge chair models by the renowned Cz...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wood Vintage Chair, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chair made by unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. Wood. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Spirale Chair in Ocema 'Black' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Ocema' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organic des...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Slatted Wood & Iron Swivel Bar Stools MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful set of four slatted wood and iron bar stools. Attributed to Arthur Umanoff, circa 1970s. Feature a swivel seat. Dimensions: 20" x 17" x 41.5"h, seat 30"
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

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

Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with curved back and scrolled arms. The chair is finishe...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lovely and charming settee or loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1950. The style is similar to Kurt Olsen but the Designer and maker of this settee is unknown. Light but still sturdy an...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

19th century primitive antique Welsh dairy stool
Located in Bristol, GB
Primitive Welsh vernacular tripod dairy stool dating from the 19th century. A simple jointed tripod stool, typical of rustic Welsh furniture from the 18th-19th century. A beautiful...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Sycamore

NEW! Dooq! Modern Colin Armchair in Red Velvet and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Drawing from the essence of organic modernism of the 1970s, the Colin armchair is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance. Its sculptural design features soft, rounded solid wood legs th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Green Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Hickorycraft
Located in West Chester, PA
High quality vintage Green Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman set with brass tack trim and bun feet by Hickorycraft. Ottoman measures approximately 30.5ʺW × 21.25ʺD × 16.5ʺH. Matching ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Seating

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Grey Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat. Frame of oak. With armrests. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Wicker Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of European wicker barrel chairs with braided edge, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s. 1970s, Yugoslavia. Use pair indoors or outdoors (porch, covered patio/garden/pool ar...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Seating

Materials

Wicker

Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech, Wool

George Nelson Slatted Bench Model #4690
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Birch slatted Bench An early example C.1950 Original Finish
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Flemming Lassen My Own Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight Walnut for Audo
Located in New York, NY
Flemming Lassen’s iconic armchair, originally designed in 1938, was first produced as a one-off piece. It was introduced at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition, where its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Lee and Bunnell, Westport Lounge Chair, Wood, USA, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
An early production painted wood "Westport" lounge chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home in Westport, NY and produced by carpenter Harry Bunnell c. 1905. With make...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Italian Carved Walnut Chairs 19th Century Velvet to Replace
Located in Milano, MI
Six Italian Carved Walnut Chairs from the late 1800s with seat to be renewed in green velvet. The six chairs are in good joinery condition, the walnut frame is solid and you can use...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Large 8 Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage COR Trio Modular Sofa in Brown – Exceptional Condition This original Trio sofa by COR is a timeless design classic, offering both versatility and comfort. It consists of eig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

HOLLYHOCKS Velvet Vesper Bottoman - Spring
Located in New York, NY
In a beautiful, rounded shape harking back to times passed, this handcrafted ottoman is swathed in the meadow of wildflowers that is HOLLYHOCKS. In the vibrant ‘Spring’ cotton velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Seating

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistrett...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of oak English made joint stools
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of oak English made joint stools circa 1990. Good quality pair of joint stools made from solid oak, over sailing top each supported by 4 turned legs, united by a near floor lev...
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Seating

Materials

Oak

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
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

Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi 'Piumino' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Dell'Oca, 'Piumino' sofa, leather, foam, Italy, 1970s Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi formed an innovativ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

A Rare & Exceptional Deep-Buttoned Chesterfield Porter’s Chair Circa 1920’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Rare & Exceptional Deep-Buttoned Chesterfield Porter’s Chair Circa 1920’s This genuine porter’s chair is exceptionally rare and simply ma...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Leather

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of craved oak and light-grey fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32” H x 38” W x 34” D Seat Height (inches): 15” Ar...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Erich Dieckmann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erich Dieckmann style woven rattan lounge chair with beautifully curved thick oak armrests and curved exposed supports. Elegant and comfortable, the chair is also very similar to som...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Old Vintage Oak Wood Desk Chair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted vintage wooden rolling desk chair with adjustable back and seat height . The metal hardware mixed with the wood grains make this a superb quality example of the i...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Pine Armchair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture maker Axel Einar Hjorth worked as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. While combining the simple, ho...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated desi...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 12” H x 11.375” W x 11.375” D
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1970s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Angel Pazmiño "Butterfly" Folding Chair, Tooled Leather and Mahogany, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
Let’s get one thing straight—Angel Pazmiño deserves way more hype in the mid-century design world. This Ecuadorian design genius created furniture that’s not only structurally brilli...
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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Set of 12 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Vintage set of twelve solid mahogany Chippendale Revival dining chairs, comprising ten sidechairs and two armchairs, dating from the mid 20th Century. They have been cra...
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1950s British Chippendale Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Portland, OR
Classic pair of Edward Wormley slipper chairs reupholstered in the DEDAR Milano textile “Tiger Beat.” Mahogany frames are in excellent condition. USA 1950s made by Dunbar Furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

5pc Lucite Bar Stools by Lion in Frost, 1970s, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional set of five bar stools reflects Mid-Century Modern-inspired design, dating to the 1970s, by Lion in Frost, a celebrated name in Lucite furniture. Each stool features...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Lucite

Set of Four Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chairs in a set of four. There are three matching chairs and one chair added to make four. The single chair has a slightly tighter weave and is slightly darker. All look gr...
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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Seating

Materials

Hickory

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Boucle Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous Widdicomb Furniture company in the United States during the 1950s. These Mid-Century ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Walnut

French Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, fabric, birch, France, circa 1930. These beautifully designed lounge chairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely the Art Deco Mo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: no...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Spanish Bamboo Rattan Stools, Small Benches or Side Tables, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching Pair of handcrafted bamboo and rattan stools, Spain, 1960s These Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and rattan rectangular stools or small benches were handcrafted in Spain nea...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Outdoor Basket Style Day Bed with Solid Teak Frame and Rope Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Bring natural charm and relaxation to your outdoor space with this basket-inspired day bed. Featuring a solid teak frame with a water-based finish, this piece combines durability wit...
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2010s Asian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Rope, Rattan, Synthetic

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair For Cassina A timeless style that has written its own chapter in design history, becoming an icon of global fame. Perfect ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Nichols & Stone Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Nichols & Stone Birdcage Windsor dining chairs featuring split wedge mortise and tenon joinery with faux bamboo turned spindles, legs & H stretchers. No longer in productio...
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Late 20th Century American Colonial Seating

Materials

Maple

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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