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Seating For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Eames Time Life Stool Model A
Located in Oakland, CA
Times Life stool model A designed by Ray and Charles Eames for the Time Life Building during the 1950s, crafted from turned solid walnut. These are newer production pieces, rich colo...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine and New Paper Cord, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rainer Daumiller, pinewood, paper cord, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful, organic and natural set of 4 armchairs or dining chairs in solid darkened pine. Gorgeous natural expression and gra...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Pine

Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist armchair. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original bla...
Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Six Cane Back Playboy Dining Chairs By Jens Risom
Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs By Jens Risom Walnut frames More desirable cane back in good order Playboy chair name orignates from 1961 photoshoot in said magazine. Sculptural frame ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Ingmar Relling Siesta Easy Chair: Vintage Norwegian Elegance
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Ingmar Relling Siesta Easy Chairs: Vintage Norwegian Elegance" Designer: Ingmar Relling Manufacturer: Westnofa Furniture, Norway Model: Siesta Year of Manufacture: ...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, American 1950's.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Four Chrome and Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Barstools, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern barstools. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Original chrome-plated metal base with original black faux leather seat. This won...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair Italian Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, 1960s, Set of two
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs or armchairs, designed by Gastone Rinaldi in the 50-60s. Made in the 70s, Italy. Both chairs have been completely refurbished and are newly upholster...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell 1970s, Set of 8
Located in Padova, IT
Oustanding and rare set of 8 yellow plastic chairs 4875 model, designed by Carlo Bartoli and produced by Kartell 1970s. In Good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Modern Galvanized Metal Sculptural Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A very unique, galvanized metal chair with a sculptural appeal. This will become a conversation piece. As the unexpected charm and character draws the attention of everyone who enco...
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four French Painted Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of chairs are beautifully crafted in a Louis XV style, featuring a distinctive painted frame in a soft green hue with subtle gilt accents. The chairs are adorned with eleg...
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint

Stack of 4 1950s Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stools
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four Alvar Aalto stool model 60, crafted out birch with lamented and steam bent legs. Nice patina with a golden color to the wood and lacquer, each marked on the bottom. A nic...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Vintage De Sede DS80 Patchwork Daybed in cognac leather and ash, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS80 cognac leather patchwork daybed, Switzerland, 1970. Upholstered in its beautiful and soft original aniline leather with amazing wear. The DS-80 sofa unites all of the c...
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Midcentury pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti and Fede Cheti, Italy 1938
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very charming midcentury pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti with original velvet upholstery by Fede Cheti. Fabulous silk fringe. Perfect vintage condition , light wear on vel...
Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Milano, Lombardia
H269 Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala Copy URL Jindřich Halabala's H269 Armchairs are iconic masterpieces of European modernist design, originating in the 1930s and 1940s. Designed by r...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Gerhard Berg Teak "Mama Bear" Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sexy, quintessential Mid-Century Scandinavian design, reminiscent of Hans Wegner's Mama Bear chair. Beautiful old-growth teak arm rests and legs, with fully padded seat upholstered i...
Category

1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1975 This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) f...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Set of 6 Bakker “Strip” Armless Dining Chairs, NL, 1970’s
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six armless dining chairs. Hard to find in the US, Dutch designed “Strip” chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn. Great Scandinavian Modern styling with bentwood construction i...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ash

Early Eames Alu Group Recliner Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Alu Group Recliner Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Extremely cool and comfortable piece despite the wear. We're selling this piece in its original...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Hollywood Regency Curved Sofa Beige Velvet Button Tufted Lee Harvey for Maddox
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency curved sofa by Lee Harvey for Maddox with beige or camel colored velvet fabric, rolled arms, button tufted & channeled back, three loose, zi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Brutalist Slat Back Adjustable Armchairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brutalist pair of oak slat high back adjustable armchairs with rush seats, France circa 1950's.
Category

1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac leather seat. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ch...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul McCobb shaped back sofa model 3137. Manufactured by Custom Craft, USA. 7” Wood splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in JB Martin pink velvet. Arm height 23.5” Seat depth 25” Off th...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage weathered dark brown leather classical style club chair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage dark brown leather classical style club chair. This chair stands on a walnut Chippendale style frame and has dark brown weathered comfortable leather. The chair fea...
Category

1990s American American Classical Seating

Materials

Leather

Pr Lane Rolling Cube Storage Ottoman End Tables Game Board Black Vinyl Flip Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lane Style No. 997-87 rolling cube storage ottoman walnut veneered cedar lined end tables with flip tabletop game board on one side black vinyl or ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar, Walnut

Beaufitul Lounge Chair Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful armchair Mod. "Eva" in beech and brown-cognac leather, once designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden. The chair is marked with the original l...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker with Upholstered Seat,...
Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 1950s Red Silk and Linen Blend Custom Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of custom upholstered red silk and linen blend slipper chairs with oak ball feet, lacquered black and additional lumbar pillow. The underside has the custom upholster’s label th...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer

Midcentury Modern Set of Four Chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of four chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s, with rounded seat and back, in black plastic. The round section chair legs are removable. The...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Cassina CAB-414 set of 4 chairs and a 2-seater sofa by Mario Bellini, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 5 Cassina "Cab" 414 armchairs and 2-seater sofa in elephant grey saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina Italy. These chairs are 1980s edition. ...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs and Footstool, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of lounge chairs and footstool embodies the essence of mid-century modern design, seamlessly blending elegance with functional comfort. The construction of these stunning ch...
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Josef Frank, rare stool model B313, Thonet, 1928
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood stool, model B 313, designed by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus in 1928. This example have an (for this model) unusual rattan seat. Possibly a later addition since the holes o...
Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Early Production Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool Finsven Late 1940s
Located in Oakland, CA
Swedish production Finsven late 1940s Alvar Aalto stool, a pre Artek production piece. The stool has developed a patina over the years which adds to its character.
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Pair of Swedish Lounge Chairs Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of "Eva" easy chairs in beech and brown-cognac leather, once designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden. The chairs are signed with the or...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bench with terracotta legs by Dini e Cellai Signa, Italy, early 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Bench with natural spruce seat and terracotta legs in the shape of winged chimeras. Stamped "Dini & Cellai Signa" and numbered 339.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Terracotta, Spruce

Seating group with rope covering, Italy 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Seating group consisting of two armchairs, a stool and a side table. The group is made of bentwood and covered with hemp ropes. Unrestored original condition. Dimensions: Armchairs:...
Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 French Art Deco Chairs With White Leather Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of four Art Deco dining chairs date from the early 1930s. Frames are made of a darker stained oak with curved and tapered legs and curved top rail on back r...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of PK20 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm, Denmark, 1980's
Located in Austin, TX
Highly collectible pair of rust leather and chrome PK20 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm. Originally designed in 1968, these examples were manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Fine exampl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 1 of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...
Category

1960s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"Blade Arm" Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true Danish Modern masterpiece: an ultra-rare "Blade Arm" chair and ottoman set designed by the incomparable Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This architecturally stunning se...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 2 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable set of two 975 Lounge Chairs. These popular chairs are designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. The immaculate brown bucket seat ...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of rattan armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rattan armchairs with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + sofa also available.
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Knoll Pfister Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Knoll Pfister club chairs are cubist in form set atop a seemingly floating base. Taking inspiration from chairs geometric shape, the cushions have been replaced and reup...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1970s California Studio Stools
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s walnut and leather studio wood stools with a V shaped frame with flowing down to a four legged asymmetrical base. The influences of the design can be found in nature with blend...
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six elegant dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model called “Razorblade” from the cool sculpted design of the backs. Made from oak in a rustic design, seats in dusty pink velv...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Swedish Bench In Pine, Early 20th century
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful, Swedish bench in pine, early 20th century. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Colour loss, marks, scratches and blemishes.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Seating

Materials

Pine

Set of 12 Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A hard to find set of twelve dining chairs from the South of France. Natural washed oak finish on trestle based chairs with inset rush seats, sometimes referred to as the Brutalist ...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

1970s Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - Set o
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States circa 1970s. The sleek chrome frames elegantly support the vibrant o...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of yellow armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1944
Located in Milan, IT
Armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni around 1944 for a private residence in Milan; the fabric has been replaced and the wooden part of the feet, polished.
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Wingback Chair in Mint Green Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, velvet, beech, Italy, 1940s Made in Italy, this lounge chair embraces a robust structure adorned with elegant ears and accentuated pointed corners. The inclined backrest...
Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Louis XV Style French Ottoman
Located in Austin, TX
Ottoman from France in the Louis XV style. This piece features a hand-carved wood frame with original white paint and patina. The carving includes floral detailing. The upholstery is...
Category

1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

'Gran Visir' Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio Italy 1971 Choose Your Own Fabric
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Incredible and important 'Gran Visir' modular sofa by Luciano Frigerio Italy 1971 with the unique opportunity to choose your own upholstery colour and type of fabric!! The modules c...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Plywood

Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Stools in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, pair of stools, oak, Italy, 1970s This remarkable pair of stools, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, is a testament to the artistry and...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian 1970's Walnut and White Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique and superb pair of Italian 1970's lounge chairs. Hand-crafted with a nod toward the Brazilian iconic designers of the period, Jean Gillon and Sergio Rodrigues. The ro...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti ‘Anfibio’ Sofa in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, leather, steel, Italy, 1971 The Anfibio sofa, a rare and innovative creation by Italian designer Alessandro Becchi for...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede

Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detache...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN ARAN ISLES CUSTOM MADE BROWN LEATHER SOFAs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of custom made to order, Ralph Lauren Aran Isles, hand dyed brown leather club sofas RRP ...
Category

20th Century Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

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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