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Seating For Sale
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1967. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair. The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Angular postmodern vintage pink / mauve leather armchair by Brayton, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Angular postmodern pink/mauve leather armchair by Brayton International, USA 1980s. The leather is beautifully soft and in great condition. Colour is a little bit pinker in reality. ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
Located in Durham, NC
A simple, sturdy daybed that works well as seating in a living space and as a guest bed. A mix of construction techniques both seen and hidden create a sturdy yet sleek focal point t...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina A design chair by Patricia Urquiola with a soft, enveloping shape that offers contemporary comfort with a well-developed sense of envir...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
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Baker Furniture Modern Upholstered Armless Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice pair of Modern upholstered armless lounge chairs or slipper chairs with ottoman By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: Chairs: 27"W x 34"D x 30"H. Seat height ...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ferguson Copeland Stately Dining Armchairs Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1990s Seating

Materials

Cotton, Damask

Walnut Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs designed by Jindrich Halabala with a walnut backrest.
Category

2010s Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Spruce

Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light reddish Brown Faded Leather sofa in by Stouby. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage cond...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Warren McArthur Folding Chair for Mayfair Industries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's art deco folding chair by Warren McArthur. The chair features a tubular aluminum frame with green fabric upholstered seat and seat back. The armrests are wrapped in a green na...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Eva Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic pair of Eva lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1934 made of bent laminated beechwood frames and seats in woven natural hemp webbing, offering both lightness and er...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Kandy Brown Lounge Chair by Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning lounge chair was designed by the internal design team of Pacini & Cappellini. Its unique piece will make a statement in a modern entryway, a rustic living room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of 2 Mid-Century Panton Side Chairs by Verner Panton, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early Panton Chairs by Herman Miller or Vitra from the 80s. These two models are a former version of glossy painted Baydur. Of the form and materiality in no way to compare with tod...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Zitan

Odd Knutsen Luna Lounge Chairs by Hjellegjerde Mobler Norway 1970's 6 available
Located in New York, NY
Incredible lot of six vintage mid century Luna chairs designed by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Mobler circa 1970's, made in Norway. The chairs feature a leather sling seat, which is ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti Attr. - Bench 1950
Located in Palermo, PA
Fascinating bench attributed to Gio Ponti, made in Italy in the 1950s, a symbol of mid-century modern design. Wooden frame with elegant lines and upholstered seat with original fabri...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fine French 1950s Solid Elm "Godot" daybed by Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Original Mid-Century Solid Elm Bed / Daybed by Pierre Chapo with removable headboard. Model L01G
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Adrian Pearsall Cocoon Chaise Lounge
Located in Wichita, KS
Adrian Pearsall style mid- century modern Cocoon chaise lounge in new ivory Sherpa fabric. So comfortable you will never want to leave - and such an iconic shape. To view all of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Papyri Stool in Walnut with Handwoven Danish Cord
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring a mortice and tenon frame and handwoven seat, the Papyri Stool is artisan-crafted from recyclable paper cord, and sustainably harvested walnut. The seat features a continu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Deep' 3-Seater by Friends&Founders in White Linen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary and minimalist sofa named 'FEMME' signed by Danish design studio Friends&Founders Model shown on main image: - 3 seater: 255cm - depth: 85 cm - fabric: Chalet by Astri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood

Set of 8 Pink Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" pink lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and pl...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Spectacular Christian Liaigre “Augustin” Sofa in Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in navy blue cotton blend fabric and luxurious back pillows. The mismatching pillows are intentional and part of the desig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Post Modern De Sede Gray Leather Loveseat 2 Seat Curved Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury post modern De Sede gray leather loveseat 2 seat curved back sofa. Very unique half moon shaped designer loveseat with very high end thic...
Category

1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

King Pouf by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The King Pouf is an easily mobile pouf divided into four sections with matching upholstered base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Katavolos, Littell and Kelley New York Chairs for Laverne Originals
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of New York lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne Originals. These have the original leather slings. The leather has some dark...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stool/Side Table in Carbon Dyed Cedar by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. Named Little Gem, the natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece where nature informs design. Each Little Gem is hand-shaped and faceted based on the different characteristics of the log used, and variations in wood grain. Top surface and finish further ensure that no two are alike. Left to weather outdoors, this piece will acquire a natural silver finish. Stool is sold as an individual piece. Shown in main image is carbon dyed Western red cedar...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Cedar

6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's a...
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair

Art Nouveau, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak, Reupholstered in Style Fabric, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of sculptural lounge chairs / armchairs in solid oak, reupholstered in royal style fabric. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. These beautiful vintage chairs ...
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Lounge Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this great hard to find chair made by Adrian Pearsall. The chair was purchased from the original owner. Everything is original
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Resin

Antique English Hall Bench, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-6001 English upholstered hall bench with inlayed fruitwood design Has original fabric Measures: Seat height 22".
Category

1920s Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Bruno Mathsson extremely rare original 1936 stool collector in mint condition
Located in Forest, BE
Tabouret dans son état d'origine. Daté de 1936 et produit en 1941 dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson. Ce tabouret est unique et invite au repos. Les sangles sont en bon état...
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chair Italy 1980s
Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Glossy Orange Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett, 10ft Long
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Sofa 120” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (6 over 3) mix of loose back and seat cushions. Sold as C.O.M....
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Tribal Stool with Brass Details, Southern Ethiopia, Early 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three legged tribal stool from Southern Ethiopia. Light reddish wood the legs are partly covered with brass. Early 1900s / first half of 20th century. Provenance: P. Strand Carl ...
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern Harrison Tufted 84" Sofa with Curved Frame Detail by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Tufted Sofa 84” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (3 over 3) mix of loose tufted back and seat cushions. O...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs By Heywood Wakefield USA, 1950s Solid sculpted maple frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 16.75"W x 19....
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

11 Fine 1960s Lucite 'Champagne' Chairs by Estelle & Erwin Laverne
Located in Long Island City, NY
Estelle & Erwin Laverne - Eleven mid-century clear Lucite "Champagne" chairs with a polished cast aluminum base. Designed in 1957 Different provenances: 1 set of 6 - 1 set of 3 and...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three ClassiCon Cork Side Tables Designed by Herzog & de Meuron
Located in New York, NY
Stool or side table. Dark cork with impregnation, milled from one block. Sustainably produced and flexible in use – a design object that works in any living environment. Warm, grou...
Category

2010s German Seating

Materials

Cork

Bohemian Wicker Fan Back Peacock Emmanuelle Style Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970/80's woven wicker peacock style arm chair. Unusual to see the smaller back version of this classic form, this example is in very good, clean, original condition, showing...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating

Materials

Wicker

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Category

1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft black leather. Chair sits above a four star base, with chrome and black plastic acc...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Libellula Eco Pink Pastel Velvet Bench
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a ver...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on plastic: this is how the plia chair...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Betty Green Armchair by Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Milan, IT
An appealing interplay of solids and voids defines the silhouette of this armchair, showcasing a pearly black-lacquered metal base comprised of cylindrical elements arranged in a bra...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Mid-Century Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, thick black leather sofa by Italian acclaimed manufacturer Molinari. The family owned company has been in business since 1960 and is highly regarded for their...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Danish Modern 3 Seat 205 Sofa by Børge Mogensen Sofa Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 3 seat sofa by børge mogensen sofa. Great Scandinavian Modern Borge Mogensen model 205 low slung three-seat sofa. Manufactured by Frederica Stolefabrik in 1...
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful yellow pattern high quality spanish gull lamadrid velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs n...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Velvet, Beech, Walnut

Portola Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola ottoman has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion. It can be perfectly paired with our Portola Lounge Chair. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 19th century French carved walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French carved walnut large armchairs, circa 1880. Elegant pair of 19th century armchairs which are generous in the seat dimensions. Beautifully carved scrolling arms wi...
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Italian Tobia Scarpa Style Cognac Faux Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of super comfortable Tobia Scarpa style faux leather Italian lounge chairs. These chairs have a high split pillow back and cushioned armrests. The beautiful cognac faux leather ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather

Amtra Iron Chair With Armrests by Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
The Amtra Iron Chair epitomizes elegance and charm, making it an exquisite addition to any garden or terrace. Crafted with graceful, wavy lines that form an open backrest, this chair...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Iron

19th Century 'Sussex Chair' designed by Philip Webb for William Morris & co.
Located in London, GB
Rush-seated armchair in turned, ebonised wood frame and rush seat. In lovely original condition, the ebonised frame rubbed back to reveal the richly patinated wooden frame. Retains ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Ash

Danish Modern, Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Elm, Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and decorative Scandinavian stool in solid elm, handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece reflects the rustic elegance of Nordic folk design, with its ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

Hello accent Sofa - Contemporary design seating in Dedar Tiger Beat by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The HELLO Sofa is a bold fusion of sculptural geometry and inviting softness — a true statement piece that brings playful elegance to any interior. With its rounded, organic lines an...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Faux Fur, Velvet, Jacquard, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool

Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs are made of very rar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifully restored vintage sofa, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden, is a standout example of Scandinavian mid-century design. With its sleek lines, sculptural hardwo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Walnut & Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French carved walnut fauteuil from the 1800’s is in wonderful antique condition. The frame is tight and has recently been upholstered in a calming patterned fabric surrounded with na...
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Werner Langenfeld Model 802 Esa Møbelværk Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Berlin, BE
ESA Moebelwerk Denmark Model 802 lounge chair plus ottoman. The design is from Werner Langenfeld during the 1960s. This armchair and ottoman ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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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