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Seating For Sale
19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, of grand scale, having a frame of elaborately carved giltwood. Its arched crestrail carved with combing and scrollwork, centered with a leafy cartouche. Its framed, padded ba...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Cini Boeri Strips armchair for Arflex
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex. The Strips model was designed by Cini Boeri in the late 1960s and was a revolution in the furniture industry. The seating elements were immed...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Asko 'Classio' Leather Chairs, Model 8283
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of 'Classio, model 8283' chrome and black leather chairs by Asko, Finland, designed in 1982, cubic design similar to Le Corbusier's LC2 lounge chairs, marked.
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1980s Finnish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sleigh-Base Lounge Chair by Hans Juergens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Wingback Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Set of vintage wingback lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950–1959. These iconic chairs feature sculpted walnut bases and dramatic arm details, refinished...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Walnut

19th Century French Concrete Faux Bois Garden Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Faux Bois Garden Bench was handcrafted from concrete in the 1800's. The piece features a curved design and has been meticulousl...
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19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Concrete

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Cane Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Two Eileen Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the elegant designs of the 1930s and 1940s, this chair is in iron with a brass finish, whose back three-rod structure continues till the top. The striking velvet covering...
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2010s Italian Other Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern finely detailed studio carved hand chair, circa 1970s, in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, that brings both a meditative element and a unique functional sculpture into your home with the artisan crafted wood Carved Hand Accent Piece. Promising to be a conversation piece, this accent provides a calm resting spot for mindful accessories, plants, and books as the shape is a representation of the hand of Buddha...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s. Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Leo Bench, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric for seat/back cushion: Ivory Bouclé Base: Black lacquered maple.  
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

20th Century Vintage Ochre Yellow Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin/Poland at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ev...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Piet Hein, bar stools, 3 available. Scandinavian / Danish Modern, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar stools designed by Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen,. Base in stainless steel and seat with original leather. Denmark, this set is produced in 1999. One stool with origina...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Twins Day Bed, Velvet, Walnut, 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

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

Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
The MR10 chairs produced for Knoll represent an original furniture design conceptualized by Mies van der Rohe. These vintage chairs are iconic, with frames that draw inspiration from...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Upholstered Metal Accent chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Iron open arm accent chair 21”w x 22”d x 28”h Seat: 18”h x 17”d. Arm: 25”
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Iron

Upholstered Metal Accent chair
Upholstered Metal Accent chair
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5407 Mid Century Black Leather Party Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5407 Mid Century Black Leather Party Sofa This sofa measures: 100 wide x 36 deep x 23.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height of 23....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brando Brown Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
A harmonious combination of sophistication and comfort, this sofa embodies elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The poplar structure is equipped with an elastic belt spring system...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Metal, Other

Brando Brown Sofa
Brando Brown Sofa
$12,190 / item
Swedish Modern, Set of 4 Chairs in Solid Pine, Axel Einar Hjorth Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 4 brutalist dining chairs in solid pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, made in the 1950s. Made in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth´s iconic chairs, model "Utö" for Nordiska Kompa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Pine

Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. Seat height: 15.5” Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 black wrought iron chairs with antique gold details - c. 1970
Located in Madrid, España
Set of 6 black wrought iron chairs with antique gold details - c. 1970
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1970s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Eight Antique Country French Ladder Back Maple Farm Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
A rustic set of eight late 19th-century Country French Provincial ladder-back farm chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Hand-carved from solid maple, the chairs feature elegant lad...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Maple

Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Located in Oakville, CA
Design care of Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Made in Italy, 1970s. Reupholstered in a tan mohair fabric from French, Pierre Frey. Tubular chrome in good condition with age appropr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare T.H. Robs John Gibbing Wing Lounge Chair for Widdicomb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very rare and hard to find wing lounge chair names because of the unique and stunning arm rests . This very well crafted solid mahogany framed chair has upholstered fixed charcoal ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Original hand-carved Oromo stool from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Crafted from a single piece of wood, it features a beautifully curved, bowl-shaped seat supported by three sturdy ...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Seating

Materials

Wood

Chair 15074/II Design Elmar Flototto for Pagholz, 1960
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful 15074/II chair by elmar flototto for pagholz, late 1960, made in curved wood wit aluminum base, in very good vintage conditions.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Ligne Roset TV Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin
Located in Debrecen, HU
This exquisite set of six dining chairs was designed by Pierre Paulin. In January 2009, Ligne Roset decided to reproduce this original chair from the career of Pierre Paulin (1953),...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Cognac Velvet Pirouette Cleo Swivel Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by its geometric elegance and Art Deco flair, the Pirouette swivel armchair from the Treasure Collection epitomizes refined craftsmanship. Luxurious bronze seating cont...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Vintage three part leather sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century leather sofa consisting of three parts. Beautiful thick and comfy segmented leather sofa with a very nice stitching, especially on the backside. 1970s - Germany Good c...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair
Located in Skokie, IL
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair The iconic "Hat Trick" chair was designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll International. Constructed of hard white maple veneers in 5cm wide, 1mm...
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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Maple, Plywood

Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, 1959
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, wood and velvet, France, 1959 Designed in 1959 by Pierre Chapo, the L01 “Godot” daybed exemplifies the French designer’s distinctive fusion of ratio...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Antique Howard & Sons 'Pickwell' Country House Armchairs, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A beautifully proportioned pair of 'Pickwell' armchairs by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1920 Square tapered legs, the rear legs numerically stamped '35775559' & '182...
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Early 20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood 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...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s. 13.5" seat height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Louis XV Needlepoint Fauteuil Armchairs - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large elegant pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Needlepoint Carved Fauteuil Armchairs. These chairs capture the charm and refinement of the Louis XV era and feature hand-carved wo...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Black full leather. Has flat caps on the e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Mahogany

Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lee and Bunnell, Westport Lounge Chair, Wood, USA, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
An early production painted wood "Westport" lounge chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home in Westport, NY and produced by carpenter Harry Bunnell c. 1905. With make...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

19th C. Italian Baroque Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Italian Baroque style bench with a wooden frame and upholstered seat. The frame is finely carved with decorative acanthus leaf details, especially on the legs and the arms. ...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Rare Midcentury Tony Paul Chairs Set of Six
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare set of six mid-century Tony Paul chairs, model No. 701. The iron frames are strong and sturdy. The chairs have been reupholstered at some point, though we recommend having the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Early French Gothic Carved Oak Tabouret Stool End Table Plant Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and remarkable authentic nearly 300 year old early French Gothic hand carved oak tabouret (today use as a stool, end table or plant stand) Crafted in France in the 17th/18th ...
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18th Century French Gothic Antique Seating

Materials

Iron

Marcello Cuneo, Model "Luisa", 1970s Set of 2 Dining Chairs
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer: Marcello Cuneo Manufacturer: Mobel Italia Design Period: 1970 to 1979 Country of Manufacture: Italy Style: Italian, Italian Modern Detailed Condition: Very Good Original Vi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Sheet Metal

Restored Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel 5-Seat Sectional
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan sofa seamlessly blends style, vintage charm, and modern comfort, featuring a 5-seater sectional with five-strand square pretzel arms and stacked ratt...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

8 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. The listed price is per chair and we have 8 chairs i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Cini Boeri 'Botolo' High Chair in Natural Fur for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Botolo' High Chair in Fur for Arflex. Designed in 1973, current production. Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood 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...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style Antique chair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A rare antique primitive chair of unusual design from the 1820s. The seat and back are made from one piece of Walnut timber. The legs are tenoned through the solid seat and wedged ...
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Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi UTOPIA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DUPLEX presents UTOPIA: an exhibition that celebrates the spirit of the second postwar Italian Design Revolution. “The fantastic achievement of Italian Design is the incredibly rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Two Art Nouveau Brabant Club Chairs or Easy Chairs by Willem Penaat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Art Nouveau Brabant club chairs or easy chairs Design by Willem Penaat. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid elm frames with original rush seats. Thi...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Elm

Westnova - Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair
Located in Bern, CH
Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair. Bent plywood frame with sling black leather seat pads. Designed by Ingmar Relling, 1965. Produced by Westnova, Norwa...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Oak

Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney-shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in fair condition, they need new upholstery. They measure 30"...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Footstool Schumacher Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
A footstool with rich brown bun feet, upholstered in (possibly) a Schumacher flame-stitch fabric, with brass nail-head design around, circa mid-20th century. Great as a footstool or low bench seat...
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Mid-20th Century English Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of '920' Sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of fully restored '920' sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960. Refinished rosewood frames reupholstered in green velvet.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Pattern Velvet Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful mid century armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Made from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best Polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery fabric of the highest quality - velvet in dalmatian print...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech

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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