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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis XV
STOOL red 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Red STOOL 1970s Produced by LUCHESSE METALPLASTICA (labeled). Material: Plastic and metal. Three-legged stool is from durable plastic vibrant red colour that will instantly boost ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - Set of 8
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning mid-century dining chairs were designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States during the 1960s. This set includes eight chairs, each ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Stua Malena Pair of Armchairs: Contemporary Spanish Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Stua Malena Armchairs: Contemporary Spanish Design" Designer: Jon Gasca Manufacturer: Stua, Spain Model: Malena Year of Manufacture: Circa 2002 Material: Wood s...
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Early Pierre Chapo Set of Four 'S45' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of four 'S45' or 'Chlacc' dining chairs, solid elm, France, 1979 These S45 chairs, also known as Chlacc, are one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, kn...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. Th...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

Very rare set Nuvola chairs by Gerard van de Berg for Artifort 1990s Netherlands
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Very rare set Nuvola chairs by Gerard van de Berg for Artifort, 1990s The Netherlands. This chair is also known as the F410. Gerard Van den Berg was the son of a furniture maker but ...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of 6 Italian Plywood Dining Chairs with New Mohair Wool Upholstery 1960's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 Italian dining chairs with beautiful plywood curved detailing from the 1960's The chairs have been newly reupholstered with Top Quality Cradle to Cradle® Bronze-certif...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Twisted Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate, elaborately twisted hand forged hourglass frame with a decorative central stretcher and beautifully scrolled fe...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

2 Maralunga sofas by Vico Magistretti Cassina production Black leather two-seater
Located in Lucca, IT
2 Maralunga sofas by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978s Pair of Maralunga sofas in black leather with two seats. Iconic sofa the Maralunga is confirmed as one of the most appr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut and vinyl sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970s. This magnificent piece of furniture boasts sleek black vinyl upholstery, and w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Franz Sartori for Flexform Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Sartori for Flexform, lounge chair, leather, stained wood, metal, Italy, circa 1965. This robust easy chair, designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori, stands as a testament ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Rare Giuseppe De Vivo Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Perforated Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe De Vivo, set of four dining chairs, model ‘55136’, coated steel, iron, reupholstered in Pierre Frey Georges Vieux Rose fabric, Italy, design circa 1933, production 1950s. T...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid Century Modern Vintage Cherry Foot Stool 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rectangular like footstool from cherrywood with pastel blue velvet upholstery, Josef Frank style, 1950s Austria. A stunning footstool new covered with past...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1950's. Restored and also have new black leather. The Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese is a classic p...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Giulio Moscatelli Armchair in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, armchair, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950 This armchair by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave car...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Asko Bonanza brown high-back leather armchair by Esko Pajamies
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Bonanza armchair from the 1960s comes in the rare high-back version and in dark brown leather with an oak frame. The armchair shows hardly any signs of wear on the leather, the ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Eugenio Gerli S83 chairs by Tecno Italy 1962
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant set of 4 model S83 chairs designed by Eugenio Gerli and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1962. Made from black painted plywood these chairs have a robust metal structure for stre...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of 4 Strip chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, The Netherlands 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
An iconic chair, the 'Strip chair', designed by famous Dutch designer Gijs Bakker for Castelijn. It was released in 1974. The chair is made out of 6 bended strips of llacquered lamin...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chair in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chair, model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968. The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vibrant all...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set Carlo Bartoli “Blop” Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Napoli, NA
Set completo divano con due poltrone Con tavolino Misure poltrone : 66 altezza 71 larghezza profondità 82 Tavolino misure : altezza 23 larghezza 73 profondità 73 Il prezzo è per t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Møbelindustri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig and manufactured by Brande Møbelindustri in Denmark circa the 1960s. These dining chairs feature a black leather upholstery...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. The j...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pierre Cardin Lounge Chair in Champagne Gold Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, easy chair, beige velvet, plastic, chrome, France, 1970s This lounge chair is designed by the groundbreaking fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1922 - 2020). Pierre Car...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Spanish Iron Bench in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled European artisans and features gracefully scrolled legs and a stretcher with a decorative center twist. The hand f...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 C&B Italia Amanta lounge chairs by Mario Bellini
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 4 Amanta modular armchairs comes in a fantastic, heavy, cobalt blue/white boucle fabric and light fiberglass shells. The armchairs have been newly upholstered and covered ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Norwegian Sofa by LH HIELLE
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century sofa designed by LH HIELLE, Norway. This sofa is unique in design with a traditionally mid-century boxy front profile, yet has subtle curves and soft lines along the armr...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Teak, Down

John Risley Sculpture Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Part of John Risley's People Chair collection from the early 1960's. Hand welded from thin steel rods and painted black, this chair makes a great addition to any room.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Spanish Iron Bench with Scrolled Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled European artisans and features gracefully scrolled legs and a stretcher with a decorative center twist. Handmade b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Stylish Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut wing back chair. The original tangerine orange wool upholstery looks presentable with only some light wear-cleaning recommended. The rubbe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Audoux Minnet - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Sleek pair of high back rattan lounge chairs. In the style of Audoux Minnet. In fair vintage condition. Some of the ligatures have been professionally restored. These chairs will sh...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Guido Faleschini Golden Metal and Gray Velvet Arm Chair / Rocking Chair, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic rocking armchair by Guido Faleschini from the 70s, all curves and elegance, simple and linear. The rocking armchair has a fully curved golden metal structure, armrests and le...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Teak & Leather Armchair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The armchair made of teak wood in Denmark in the 1960s. An armchair with an interesting form, characterized by profiled armrests. The piece of furniture has undergone comprehensive c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Stools attributed to Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern Organic Form Stools / Benches / Ottomans / Poofs in the style of Marco Zanuso circa 1953. The pieces feature a delicate organic curved fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, 1960s, Set of 4
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Chairs set 4''Compass'', designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler and manufactured in Denmark. Ergonomic form, characterized by high comfort. Completely restored. Teak wood...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, Italy 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of 12 black-stained ash wood chairs with hand-woven rattan cane, designed by Gio Ponti, model 646 Leggera, in 1951 and manufactured by Figli di Amedeo Cassina during the late 195...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Ash

Vintage Danish Modern Chairs With Metal Frame. Set of 4.
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of four metal frame chairs with curved wood seats and back. No Makers mark. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured. Dimensions. 16 W ; 16 D ; 32 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

A Set of 4 Black Ercol Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage English Ercol chairs painted black. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Two armchairs and two side chairs with handsome profiles, good and heavy. Perfe...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Openwork Steel Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to enhance any room with its elegant presence, this chair perfectly balances artistic form with functional style. Crafted with precision from stainless steel, ensuring dura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Solid Pine Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand. Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Set of Four 1960s Beech and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Four dining chairs Beech Rush seats Ladderbacks Ball finials Seat height 45cm Netherlands 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Teak, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, teak and brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat height 16.5”
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features an ornate hand forged twisted hourglass frame with central stretcher and beautifully scrolled feet. The rich gilt finish is...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of "Mala" Style Swivel Chairs, after Franco Fraschini, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Mala" Style Swivel Chairs, after Franco Fraschini, Italy 1970. Chrome plinth bases. Original upholstery. Measure 31" wide, 26.5" tall, 30" deep, seat height 17" seat width 3...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1954 Vintage Sonett armchair by Alf Svensson with teak armrests
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare if not unique vintage edition of the Sonett armchair by Alf Svensson with teak armrests. Date of manufacture: 1954 Manufacturer: Ljungs Industrier, Malmö. Wooden construc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood, Teak

Pair of Edmond Spence Ottomans
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of woven leather and teak wood ottomans by Edmond J. Spence. Original leather and dark stained teak.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Italian Wicker Dining Chairs by Gian Franco Legler, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four (4) midcentury Italian wicker and iron dining chairs by Gian Franco Legler, 1960s. Minimalist silhouette, full wicker seat and back on thin iron splayed legs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

70's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
1970's Teal Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Chair reclines and has been newly reupholstered Measures 34" tall 36" deep in upright position extends to 44" when reclined, ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Early Production Herman Miller designed by Charles Eames.. Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs.Nice original condition, minor blemishes to naugahyde (see pho...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Iron, Aluminum, Metal

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

ORCHID Modular Sofa & Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design "ORCHID" Modular Sofa & Armchair set by Michel Cadestin for Airborne. Made in France, 1970's period. Sectional sofa with 3 seperate seats that...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Fiberglass, Polyester

Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa upholstered in an new white boucle. Ca 1960s Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Sofa Sectional with Tables and Storage, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sofa Sectional, custom-made for a Miami Beach House, consisting of six pieces that connect to each other, light gray fabric with black tapered wood legs. Two sofa tables covere...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand. Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Sculptural Ebonized Walnut & Holly Hunt Upholstery Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This thoughtfully formed and elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Arm Chairs in Ebonized Walnut and Holly Hunt Upholstery originate from the United States, Circa 1960. Fe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces
Located in Basel, BS
Original Verner Panton Cone Chair and Ottoman, produced by Vitra. Beautiful set. This is the iconic Verner Panton chair in the shape of a cone, upholstered in blue wool and featuri...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel

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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