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Seating For Sale
Set of 2 original Italian armchairs Model "Lady" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex 1951
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of “Lady” Armchairs, Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950s This Italian pair of armchairs was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex. They are still covered i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
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1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s, reupholstered with new sheepskin and new rubber girths. The fram...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Stainless Steel & Suede "X" Stool by François Monnet for Kappa, France ca. 1970s
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Stainless Steel & Suede "X" Stool by François Monnet for Kappa, France ca. 1970s
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A fine stoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5
Located in Bensalem, PA
Nice set of 5 modern Knoll Saarinen armchairs please feel free to reach out with any questions
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich chocolate velvet that adds depth and warmth to any setting. The tailored silhouette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.875"H x 29.25"W x 24.5"D Seat Height (inches): ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Rare Original Chair By Syrie Maugham ca' 1940's
By Syrie Maugham
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare hand painted chair designed by Syrie Maugham and custom made for John Gerald, NYC ca' 1940's. What is rare is that the chair appears to have original upholstery and label unde...
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1930s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Papaia Lounge Chair by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Papaia Lounge Chair designed by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s . Step into the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with the striking Papaia Lounge Chair, an...
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1970s European Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 27.375"W x 30.0"D Seat...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Daybed with Original Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern daybed. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid beech frame with its original seat with the original fabric. The original back rest cushio...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1967 Designed in 1967 by acclaimed British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, the F588 swivel chair is a cele...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Ollie Brown Leather Armchair with Quilted Nubuck Cushion by Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
Blending comfort and refinement, this armchair features a fully padded structure upholstered in rich brown leather. The seat and backrest are finished with a removable, quilted cushi...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Fly Agaric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric to resemble a fly agaric mushroom. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfo...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Nikos Beige wood and leather modular outdoor sofa by CPRN Homood
Located in Milan, IT
Transform the space with the modular sofa, featuring a painted iroko structure. It includes a closed-end side and a chaise longue, offering versatile seating. The seat and the cushio...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

Swiss alp folk art pine armchair from Bulle village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp pine armchair from Bulle village near Gruyere village
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1850s Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

Swedish Designer, Armchairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and off-white fabric armchairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1900s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 25.5"W x 23.25"D Seat Height (inches): 19.0" Arm...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Alcove Linear Sofa With Fringe Detail In Chocolate Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Arnold Madsen Attribution, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige floral-embroidered fabric and wood settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Design attributed to Arnold Madsen. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 49.7...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerard van den Berg Natural Leather High Back Loveseat with Tufting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual Gerard van den Berg natural leather high back loveseat with light tufting details throughout the piece creating a subtle pattern. The expression of this piece is in it's...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare Napoleon III pair of Buttoned back and seat armchairs with matching stool
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality and rare pair of chairs with matching stool. What sets this apart is the stool can attach to one of the chairs with metal hooks. The fact everything is st...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid Century Wooden Daybed in Oak, Canvas & Leather by Tage Poulsen, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century wooden daybed in stained oak with a canvas upholstery, a dark brown leather cushion and white sheepskin designed and produced by Tage Poulsen in Denmark, 1950...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Balic Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich chocolate velvet that adds depth and warmth to any setting. The tailored silhouette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Frank Lloyd Wright Robie 3 Sofa in Walnut Stained Cherry by Cassina, 1989
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright designed wooden Robie 3 sofa in Walnut stained Cherry. The highly influential Wright created this sofa in 1902 for his Frederick C. Robie House in Hyde Park, Illin...
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1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Mogens Koch Wingback Chair
Located in Bantam, CT
Rare Wingback Lounge Chair designed by Danish architect Mogens Koch. Upholstered in linen with leather piping. Designer – Mogens Koch Materials – Oak, linen, leather Origin – Denmar...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Linen, Oak

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Egg Garden Chair for a draft of Peter Ghyczy from the 60s. A design classic of the 60s. The egg-shaped folding armchair, also known as Senftenberg egg. The name refers to the basic ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Ekornes Stressless Burgundy Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Condition Materials: Burgundy Leather, Wood Dimensions: Chair: 39”H x 30”W x 27.50”D Seat Height: 16" Ottoman: 16"H x 21.50"W x 17"D Crafted by Ekornes Stressl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Napoleon III Style Settee With Skirted Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Compact upholstered settee in the Napoleon III style, featuring a rounded back, flared arms, and tailored silhouette. Upholstered in a geometric patterned fabric with a full fringe s...
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1920s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Frank Loyd Wright Robie 3 Sofa in Walnut Stained Cherry by Cassina, 1989
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Loyd Wright designed wooden Robie 3 sofa in Walnut stained Cherry. The highly influential Wright created this sofa in 1902 for his Frederick C. Robie House in Hyde Park, Illino...
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1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair of Danish 1940's Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime mid-scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the 1930-40s. The chairs are very similar to Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669 but exhibits a more rounded armrest. We lo...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair c...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush side chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 17.875"W x 16.75"D Seat Height (inches): 16.625" All upholstered furnit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Contemporary Outdoor Fringes Stool Made With Rattan Weaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by a key fashion trend, Fringes features a delightful double fringe that adds a lively and flirtatious touch to outdoor spaces. This continuous fringe detail completes its c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dining Chair In Wooly Boucle & Leather-Frame In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...
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2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé

136" Wide - L-Shape Modular Sofa
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious fabrics. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring suspension. The seat and back cushions f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker Oakwood Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of lounge chairs by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The chairs are executed in solid patinated oak with an amazing patina. The chairs retain the original dark blue ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Swedish Grace, A Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Elm & Lambswool, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming pair of Art Deco lounge chairs crafted in elm and reupholstered in luxurious shearling lambswool. Made in the 1930s by a Swedish cabinetmaker, these chairs embody the refi...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm

GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Green and Sand 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

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
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

Alabaster

20th Century Primitive Farmhouse Pine Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique American primitive farmhouse pine bench. Handcrafted in Shaker style with a pine plank top, grooved front apron, cross supports along the back and having both mortise/tenon j...
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Early 20th Century American Shaker Seating

Materials

Pine

GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick & Camel 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

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

Nottambula 3-Seater Wrought Iron Brown Outdoor Sofa by Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
An impeccable addition to terraces or patios for a dash of chromatic warmth, this outdoor sofa boasts a generous design suggesting to be enjoyed in good company. Spherical finials an...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Iron

Sweet Green Armchair by Stefano Giovannoni by Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
The Sweet armchair features a sculptural, rounded design inspired by a spherical form with a carved-out seat reminiscent of a soft, risen pastry. Its classic bergère-style interior c...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Pair of Vintage Minimalist Cerused Oak Stools, USA 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage minimalist cuved and cerused oak stools, USA 1980s A sculptural and minimalist pair of stools crafted in the United States, circa 1980. Made from solid oak, each pie...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Cube Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our zebra hides. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide

Pair of Shearling Sorgue Stools, Gold bronze legs by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Sorgue Stools, a luxurious fusion of sophistication and comfort. This model features gold bronze legs, exquisitely cast to embody timeless elegance, and a natural shearling cushi...
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2010s American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Deep Bordeaux & Nude 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

First Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, 1983
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Designed in 1983 by Michele de Lucchi, the ‘First Chair’ is a landmark piece in the Memphis Milano collection as the only original Memphis design to be mass-produced, with an estimat...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Modern White Fiberglass Armchair Designed by Lloyd Schwan Italy 90s ca
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair made from a single piece of reinforced fiberglass, bent and shaped to create the desired structure, giving it a sculptural appearance. The shell is white high gloss lacquered. Base in gray powder-coated metal in a circular shape. Designed by Lloyd Schwan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English set of eight antique  William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in date. The set comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs with drop in seats...
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1830s William IV Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 2 Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair & Table Set by Gerd Lange, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair & Table Set by Gerd Lange, 1960s - Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program - Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s - Dismantl...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

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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