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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Aesthetic Movement
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Teak-Frame Sofa in Original Wool Blend 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the fine Swedish manufacturer DUX, this sofa was designed by Folke Ohlsson, renowned for his sophisticated, modern, and approchable style. Well-built, with strong lines and arms...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained and carved oak and yellow fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 33” H x 31.375” W x 36.4” D ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality fabric with the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Tiger Velvet Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Samson Berman Floating seating arrangement
Located in South Charleston, WV
Samson Berman studio, NY, USA, circa 1955. Integrated illuminated tandem chair platform. One of a kind encapsulating the Modernist era fully and unlike an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand. wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered metal and fabric. In good original c...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Original Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud sofa for Directional. This sofa was originally manufactured during the 90s and has been recovered at some point. Fabric is still in very goo...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Cassina Longue Chaior 829 By Gio Ponti for Hotel Parco Dei Principi Sorento 1960
Located in Čelinac, BA
Gio Ponti Longue Chair for Cassina Made for Hotel Parco Dei Principi Sorrento 1960.Chair is in original condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Eames Seafoam Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare seafoam green molded fiberglass rocking chair with black metal wire base mounted on birch runners . This iconic piece was designed by the husband and wife team of Ray and Char...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wire

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Webbing, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, webbing and green mohair fabric lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Reupholstered in br...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vintage Spanish Wood Stool Handmade Circa 1960, Elegant Patina & Timeless Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Spanish Wood Stool – Handmade Circa 1960, Elegant Patina & Timeless Design Step into the charm of mid-20th century Spain with this ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Modern Dining Chairs Armchairs by Gunlocke
Located in Lafayette, IN
These awesome chairs feature spectacular 1960s style and, despite their solid walnut construction, are surprisingly comfortable! The chairs themselves are in very nice, re-finished c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Walnut

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chrome K700 Paperclip Bar Stools by Haworth
Located in Lafayette, IN
Set of 4 chrome Paperclip bar stools by Haworth. Designed by Phillip Salmon, Hugh Hamilton and Rein Soosalu, the K700 stool was first produced in 1...
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Early 2000s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Set of 3 Prototype Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 3 Elephant Stools attributed to Sori Yanagi, 1950s Probably Prototypes. They are made of a plastic mixture and appear to be prototypes or molds.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of Exposed Walnut Framework Barrel Lounge Chairs, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of sculptural chairs by Kodawood, circa 1960s, fully restored by Stamford Modern. Featuring exposed frames in medium walnut and reupholstered in natural velvet, these...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Le Corbusier LC1402 Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed in 1952 for the Cabanon, a hut built by Le Corbusier on the French Riviera,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Highly Carved Stool / Side Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Solid Ash stool or side table with carved layers.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam. A simple and timeless Bauhaus design, originally from the 20s. Due t...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Restored Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored 1960s Herman Miller Eames chair. Vintage fiberglass shell on later base of steel and wood runners. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Embossed with Herman Miller emblem undern...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Eames Style Lounge Chair w/Ottoman, Color Blocked, 41″H
Located in Oakwood, GA
Vintage Eames Style Lounge Chair w/Ottoman, Color Blocked, 41"H Statement piece In the style of the popular Eames chair Armchair Matching ottoman Upholstered in primary colors Wood b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Rattan Longue Chair By Egon Eiermann Model E10 1940s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Egon Eiermann Longue Chair Model E10 Germany 1949
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Original Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Wingback Armchair In cream boucle
Located in Saint Louis, US
This exquisite Adrian Pearsall wingback armchair has been thoughtfully restored to honor its iconic mid-century roots while introducing a fresh sense of modern luxury. Reupholstered ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Set of Two Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of Four Mid Century Modern Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, set of 4 dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34, in mahogany and red velvet ribcord upholstery, Denmark, 1960s. Marked with PJ silver medallion. Th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Luxe Taupe Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1958
Located in Tilburg, NL
Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex, designed in 1958. Italy. New, current production. We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting series of armchairs and sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Danish pine lounge chair, gracefully aged with a natural patina. The robust wood features a well-maintained varnish, ensuring enduring stability. Its weight anchors a subtle sense of...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1950s Jindrich Halabala Pair of Refurbished Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished - The seat height is 43cm - Heigh of seat cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Blonde Dining Chairs from a Dutch Church
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner inspired Danish dining chairs with woven synthetic rope seats and blonde wood frames from a Dutch church. Chairs are in original condition with visible wear and patina to...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome Wave Chaise Lounge in kiwi green Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Indulge in the perfect blend of style and comfort with the original Milo Baughman Wave Chaise, reupholstered in luxurious kiwi green Italian calfskin leather. Its sleek, contoured de...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Ray and Charles Eames White Lounge Chair With Ottoman For Herman Miller
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Authentic Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman – White/Ivory Leather with Blonde Wood Upgrade your space with a true icon of modern design! We are offering an authentic Eames Loun...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Modern "Teve" Chair in Sheepskin/Shearling Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1955
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The "TeVe-chair" by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier made in Sweden 1955. The chair given that typical Scandinavian minimalistic design and are very comfortable. This one with all ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

A rare Original Pierre Jeanneret Teak Swinging Lounge Chair, circa 1955, India
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An extremely rare Pierre Jeanneret swinging lounge chair, circa1955. From Chandigarh.  Similar examples illustrated p 278, 323, 557    « Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, l’aventure i...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare Mogens Kold "Boomerang" Rocking Chair in Teak #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Mogens Kold Manufacturer: Mogens Kold Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: 24″ wide x 35″ deep x 39.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Mushroom Ottoman in Pink Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a pink colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Gio Ponti Style Black Ladder Back Dining Pair of Chairs
Located in South Charleston, WV
Signed Made in Italy to both examples. Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Elevate your dining experience with these elegant, Italian-made w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush

De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s Directly from the first owner, this is an early 1970s De Sede DS-101 lounge chair in wonderfully patinated cognac leath...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s. Light scratching and discoloration on top. Dimensions: 12.75” H x 78” W x 22.65” D 10...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Brutalists Stools, France circa 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A charming pair of mountain stools with a brutalist spirit, originating from the French Alps. Crafted from solid pine, these stools feature a triangular seat resting on three slight...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen circa 1970, Set of 6
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Timeless in their simplicity and elegance, these six 3107 chairs, also known as the Series 7, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of thermoforme...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Twins Day Bed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Razorblade Highback Chairs in Rich Patina Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of six carved light oak ladder-back chairs, known as the "Razorblade" model, was designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Oak

Pair Of Mid Century Folding Chairs Papercord, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in München, BY
Pair of mid-century folding chairs made of walnut and woven papercord. Manufactured around 1970 in Yugoslavia. A fantastic set of two vintage folding chairs in the style of Hans J. ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Portola Round Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola Ottoman - Round has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion. Pairs with the Portola Lounge Chair. Also available in a square design. The Lawson-Fenning C...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of small bedroom armchairs Paolo Buffa Style striped fabric
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of low armchairs with colorful striped fabric wooden cone feet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

1960s vintage cinema chair in green velvet Italian design
Located in None, IT
Cinema chair with wooden frame and green velvet upholstery, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 87 cm; Width 58 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful curved conversation sofa with 4 seats with warm white chenille, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood. It's possible to customise the fabric; in the p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Chenille, Wood

Rare Z-Stools by Gilbert Rohde with Leather Seats, 1933
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gilbert Rohde, Mid-Century Modern design The iconic piano stool is designed by Gilbert Rohde and manufactured in the 1930s. The stool can be used traditionally or as a bedside tabl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded wood and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 30.2” H x 24.65” W x 32.3” D Seat H...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gestural Dining Chairs by International Furniture Corp
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Pair of gestural dining chairs by International Furniture Corp. Great sculptural form and graphic style. DIMENSIONS: 19.5" W x 18.5" D x 29" H; Arm Height, 28 7/8" H; Seat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Lounge Chairs by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Portland, OR
Fantastic pair of sculptural bleached walnut lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. These are fully restored with ultra luxe mohair cushions. Dowel back with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Ash

Vintage Studio Made Solid Oak and Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
This striking studio-crafted cantilever chair from the 1970s channels the bold spirit of Mexican and Brazilian modernism mixed with American craftsmanship, Crafted from solid oak, ...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, rattan and wood lounge chair designed by John Risley, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.4” H x 33.75” W x 41” D Seat Height: 12.75” 
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Iron

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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