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Seating For Sale
Pair of Poltrona Frau "Intervista" Armchairs - In "Nest" Ivory Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, identical pair of "Intervista" Armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house, Poltrona Frau. As you will no doubt be aware by your int...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Square Ottoman in style of Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury square ottoman with wood base. This ottoman was made in style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. New upholstery. Two ottomans are available.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sir John Soane Chairs
Located in Banbury, GB
Taken from a design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The chair is made of Sono wood similar to rosewood. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Wood

Knoll Studio "Saarinen Executive" Armchair - In "Volo" Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, original "Saarinen Executive Arm Chair" Armchair from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile "American G...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs. 19th Century These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs. The Chairs Having a ...
Category

Early 1900s William IV Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Set di quattro sedie firmate Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Nocera Inferiore, IT
Set di quattro sedie firmate Enrico Pellizzoni
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

English Chair with Teal Slip-Cover
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
English chair upholster in muslin, slipcovered in deep teal with yellow welt and trim. Legs painted off-white. 31″ height, 24″ depth, 27″ width.
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Muslin

Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic Krefeld brown leather lounge chair. Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany. One of the most popular designs of the 20th century a masterpiece that fits seamlessly into any environment. Classic detailing, clean lines and exceptional comfort make the Krefeld lounge appropriate for residential and commercial use. Specifications: Upholstery: Leather, color brown saddle. Cushions are high-density foam with a Dacron top layer. The seat uses coil-spring suspension for enhanced comfort. The back uses dynamic suspension for added flexibility and support. The inner frame is constructed in engineered hardwood and plywood. Legs are ash hardwood in a medium cherry finish. The seat cushion is reversible. Model: 751 Krefeld lounge chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood

Up to (7) Mid-Century Brown Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in dark brown leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. These authentic examples ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Sabina Braxton Velvet Fabric Mini Blue Bench
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Braxton velvet fabric from Paris.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Wood

Rare mid-century sitting corner by Georges van Rijck, 1960s Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Adorned in a luxurious petrol green upholstery, this unique set by georges van rijk for beaufort exudes a cool, confident vibe that’s both retro and refreshingly contemporary. The vi...
Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wenge

Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage armchair / desk chair. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960-70’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully designed and comfortable too. It is a perfect size for use as a desk chair or as an occasional side chair. It actually sits perfectly underneath the Norwegian desk...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Armchair, Scandinavian Style, 1970s
Located in Lučenec, SK
The two club armchairs are in original comndition. They provide comfortable seating. The unique colour of the upholstery will fit in rooms with period furniture.
Category

1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Ming Keng Lu Tsd Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
By Ming Keng Lu The moment is commemorated in an implicit form with a reverence for the past. In the process of sweeping graves, Ming ken Lu always felt he had to record something f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Bauhaus Style Chairs for Pizzi Arredamenti Upholstered in Yellow Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian Bauhaus style chairs made in the 70s for Pizzi Arredamenti. Tubular structure made in steel with the seat and backrest upholstered in yellow cotton velvet. Pizzi Ind...
Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly Denmark, or somewhere close and they are quite...
Category

1790s Danish Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, early 19th century
Category

19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, Sofa and 3 Armchairs, Italy - New Upholstery
Category

20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Velvet

Lion Feet Ottoman
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Lion feet ottoman upholstered in Antique textile from Katie’s personal collection. Complete with 4200 and green tape trim. 22″d x 32″w cushion, 37″ d x 27″ w including legs. 19″ ov...
Category

19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of low chairs in the Viennese Secession style
Located in Ramillies, BE
Magnificent eclectic-style low chairs in lacquered wood, gilded and carved with spirals, umbilics and stylized leaves, with a high openwork back formed by three bars. Upholstered in ...
Category

Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood

A Pair of Architectural Constructivist Oak Accent Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of architectural constructivist oak accent chairs. These well constructed solid oak chairs feature peg joinery and architectural angels.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of N° 715 Gustav Siegel Armchairs for Kohn, Austria, 1900s
By Seigel
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of N° 715 Gustav Siegel Armchairs for Kohn, Austria, 1900s Wood and Leather
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Black Galaxy Fiberglass Popcorn Bench by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Contemporary, hand sculpted fiberglass seat - Popcorn Bench by Kunaal Kyhaan. The sensual form, is imagined in a Galaxy finish with a unique composition of gloss black, iridescent g...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Danish Cocktail Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Cocktail Chairs 1960s
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set Of 7 Vintage Coquillage Chairs By Pierre Guariche For Meurop, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Set of 6 Coquillage chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium, 1960s. These chairs are also known as “Shell” chairs. These black, red, yellow, blue, and green shells made of propylene have a base of black enamel steel. A fun, bright colored set which will add a fun and colorful addition to your interior or exterior! The chairs are overall in good vintage condition, one blue chair...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Panoplie Iron Double Loop Bench, Green Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron bench with curved and looped base painted in a matte black finish. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a green linen fabric or can be COM. Multiple available, so...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Iron

2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Risom dining chair in ebonized maple with black cotton webbing designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2021 and came di...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Set of 4 Dutch dining chairs 1960's by De Star Gelderland
Located in London, Lambeth
wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from Dutch Manufacturer, De Ster Gelderland from the centre-east of the Netherland produced many of the most well -known Dutch chairs of the mid-20t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

1960s Sigvard Bernadotte Rocking Chair for France and Sons & John Stuart in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rocking chair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, labelled with original tags from France and Sons as well as John Stuart. The chair was produced circa mid 1960s and...
Category

1960s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

19th Century Irish Mahogany Square Footstool
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Irish mahogany square footstool with tapestry top terminating on hairy paw feet. The weight and detail of the wood carving strongly indicates that it is likely a piece p...
Category

19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

2020 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Black Oak and Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black solid oak frame and black paper cord seat. Th...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Bauhaus Steelpipe Livingroom-Set by Willem Hendrik Gispen (Ned, 1935)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Stahlrohr Sitzgruppe Entwurf: Willem Hendrik Gispen, Niederlande um 1935 Modell-Nummer: Tisch: 501 / Sessel: 107 Ausführung: Willem Hendrik Gispen, Niederlande um 1935 Maße i...
Category

1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Paire de chaises vintage métal esprit Braakman ou Bertoia
Located in NANTES, FR
Paire de chaises esprit vintage années 70 Dans l'esprit des chaises wire de Bertoia en bon état, à noter quelques frottement sur les pieds Dimensi...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved frame, with leaves head carved cresting rail, with upholstered back and set in a qu...
Category

19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

Swedish garden chairs, circa 1900.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Pair of charming Swedish garden chairs, circa 1900.
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Low Chair 'Gropius CS2' by NOOM, Wooden Legs
Located in Paris, FR
Low chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category Wool - Calico 29 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Dimensions: Height: 71 cm / 27,95 in Width: 75 cm / 29,53 in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Slat Bench by Walter Antonis
Located in BREDA, NL
Rare slatted bench designed by Walter Antonis for the 't Spectrum in 1969. The slatted bench can be used as a bench or coffee table.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
A Fine Pair of George II Mahogany Chair Back Settees With curved top rails above a tapering vertical splat, joined by carved tassels, the scr...
Category

1750s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair Constructed from solid carved mahogany, the chair standing on confidently lobed baluster front legs, with splayed legs to the rear, all with porcelain castors; the horseshoe-shaped back with pierced scrolls and a buttoned red leather upholstery matching the seat. English, circa 1850 This chair is nearly identical to the so-called "Charles Dickens Chair" (A9979) at the Museum of London, sharing many carved features. The famous author...
Category

19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Oak & Dark Tan Fabric Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production oak and dark tan fabric armchair designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner. This piece was part of a series that Platner designed for CI Designs...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Louis Sognot (1892-1970)- JUEGO DE SEIS SILLAS
Located in MADRID, ES
Juego de 6 sillas diseño de Louis Sognot editadas por arFlex. Marcadas en la base «AR FRANCE». Francia años 50. Biografía: Muebles y decoración, nº 5, junio 1960. Mobilier Et Dècora...
Category

1650s French Antique Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Yellow Mellow Pouf, Postmodern and Neotenic Style Ottoman
Located in Istanbul, Maltepe
Yellow Mellow Pouf Yellow Mellow Pouf, a fun and colorful addition to your living spaces. Its vibrant color adds energy, while the soft details of its form highlight a neotenik style...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paint

1958 Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DKR-2 Wire Bikini Chairs in Yellow Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKR-2 wire dining chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. This particular set of four chairs dates to circa 1958. They have steel wir...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Naugahyde

Eames Aluminium Group Chairs for Herman Miller 3 Available
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are up to 5 Aluminium Group Management chairs in black mesh designed by Eames for Herman Miller. These are the most comfortable of all Eames aluminum Group cha...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2021 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oil Oak with Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oak frame, oiled, with a natural paper cord seat. This c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

1985 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair Museum Quality
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller. This is one of the more unique and later Eames designs, buil...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mint “Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum” Ottoman Footstool in Mulberry Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, unused Bespoke "Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum" Ottoman/Footstool, dressed in a breathtaking, peerless, top-grade, Mulberry Woven-Wool Fab...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Wool

Sublime Ralph Lauren “Polo” Square Armchair in Tan Suede & Chrome
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a handsome, rare Ralph Lauren “Polo” Chrome-Framed Square Armchair, dressed in a peerless top-grade Tan Suede. As you w...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Suede

Duresta “Gabrielle” 2.5-Seat Sofa – In Gold Stripe Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a superb, majestic Duresta...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Fabric

"Wave" bentwood rocking lounge chair by Michal Riabic for TON
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Wave was made for the 150th anniversary of furniture bending in Bystřice pod Hostýnem as a re-design of the Dondolo classic. It is not only a comfortable rocking chair or lounge cha...
Category

2010s Czech Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Italian Design Marzio Cecchi Three-seater Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
An exceptional three seater sofa, executed in thick and very heavy buffalo hide; the aged leather shows a wonderful deep dark-brown patina, it remains in excellent condition, with so...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mahogany Leather Swan Arm Chair Red Leather
Located in Annville, PA
This high end Mahogany Leather Swan Arm Chair with Red Leather with it’s impressive solid mahogany hand carved details could be the focal point of any s...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Viennese Walnut Stool
Located in Long Island City, NY
Viennese Walnut Stool with curved tripod legs.
Category

20th Century Austrian Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige boucle Fabric, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige boucle Fabric, 1960s New Upholstery
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in turquoise color high-end fabric. Strong. Sturdy. Comfortable.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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