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Seating For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: 1910s
Danish Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved beech. Nice slim elegant sculptural si...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Wool

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa Blue wool Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beechwood frame is solid and stu...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa has slightly taller legs indicating a production date closer to 1950 when taller leg...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Neoclassical Style occasional arm chairs for Dunbar model No. 116B. As shown in "The Other Face of Modernism" book on Wormley , and in the 1940s...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Danish 1940s Channel Back Low Easy Chairs with Open Armrests by Slagelse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic pair of elegant Danish low back armchairs from the 1940s by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The style of the legs is identical to the style used on most of Viggo Boesen's design so the ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Gio Ponti curved sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful curved sofa with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. In Gio Ponti's ideal hom...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Pair 1940s Spindleback Lounge Chairs by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s model 117 high back open arm lounge chairs made of stained and lacquered beech wood designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. These ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Restored Wing Armchair in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of streamline Paolo Buffa armchairs, Sculpted wood parts. Ref: I mobili di Paolo Buffa p. 23.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Mahogany by Alfred Christensen Denmark 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany raised on Christensen's icon...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Danish 1940s Wingback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish high back lounge chair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech. Nice slim elegant silhouette very c...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Art Deco Tabouret, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use  
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany stained beech. Nice low el...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Danish 1940s Wingback Lounge Chairs with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish pair of very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christensen with open armrests in beautifully carved staine...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wood and fabric armchairs, 1940s, set of 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
Pair of wooden frame armchairs with sprung back and seat, 1940s. Again reitappezzate.
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1940s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A set of four mid-century armchairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Furu, 1940s
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of four mid-century armchairs designed by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Furu in the 1940s Showing signs of age and use. One chair has dry cracks on the armrests. And one h...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Danish 1930s Art Deco Large Club or Lounge Chair with Intricate Carved Oak Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and very cool Danish Large scale club chair from the late Art Deco period of the mid to late 1930s. Very rare find. Fantastic hand carved uprights and armrests in solid oak. The...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Melchiorre Bega, Armchairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1949
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and beige fabric armchairs designed by Melchiorre Bega and produced by Figli Di Amadeo Cassina, Italy, c. 1949. Seat height 17”.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Wood and Fabric, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Wood and Fabric, New Upholstery
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
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1940s French Colonial Revival Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Rare Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in lacquered beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Pair of Large & Comfortable Finnish Highback Armchairs in White Sheepskin
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and sizable pair of 1940s armchairs. These are heavy weight yet unbelievably comfortable pair of chairs. So comfortable that the decision to put them on sale wasn't an ea...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch, Pine

1940s Pair of Cocktail Armchairs by Gösta Jonsson Newly Upholstered, Swedish
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1940s Swedish deep-seated armchairs with generous curved backrests designed by Gösta Jonsson. These armchairs/easy chairs are exceptionally well-proportioned and well-padded ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Goran Malmvall Set of 7 “510” Dining Chairs
Located in Forest, BE
Chairs designed by Goran Malmvall for Karl Anderson & Soner, in the 1950s, with a solid pine seat and base. The backrests run wide near the highest and consist of straight and slight...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Hand-Carved French Benches Louis XVI Style
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of early 20th century French benches in the style of Louis XVI. Gorgeous hand-carved frames with original paint. Newly upholstered.
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of sheepskin lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt, DENMARK, 1940S
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt. Designed and produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker. Legs in oak and off white sheepskin upholstery. Upholstery is new and...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique Wooden Folding Chair, Black Forest Style carved Wood, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century folding chair from Germany is an excellent example of the black forest style. The piece has a rustic-looking seat made of wood and a wood carved backrest. The...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Bench, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and off-white fabric bench or sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Seat height 14.5”.
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1940s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa & Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa And Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century Retro Made between 1947 and 1952 , this rare and interesting sofa set by Airborne Industrie...
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and walnut lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat height: 15.5”
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 4 Lollipop Dining Chairs by Honderich
Located in Montréal, QC
Set of Lollipop Dining Chairs by Honderich Furniture Co., 1940s. Solid walnut frame and legs with a newly reupholstered backrest and seat in a luxurious lambswool and merino wool vel...
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1940s Canadian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, e...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

1940's ENGLISH HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1940’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condit...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Art Deco Moustache Backed French Club Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco moustache backed club armchairs. Re-upholstered in cobalt blue leather. Dimensions: H 75cm W 85cm D 85cm Seat H 37cm W 42cm D 54cm Origin: French Date: Circa 19...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed. This example is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. Very good vintage condition with signs of usage an...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, Leather

Pair of Curved Swedish Modern Arm Lounge Chairs in Grey Sheepskin Produced 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved Swedish modern armchairs in style of Otto Schultz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly restored and upholstered in charcoal colored sheepskin. ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in 1947. They feature amorphic arms; subtly scalloped tops; and splayed coni...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Edward Wormley Lounge chairs model 4872A for Dunbar, 1948. Gray, Brass Legs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948. Expertly reupholstered in a light gray wool blend fabric. The original legs are made of solid brass. T...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Rope, Oak and Sheepskin Arm Chair by Bas Van Pelt, Netherlands 1940
Located in DE MEERN, NL
ROPE AND OAK ARM CHAIR BY BAS VAN PELT, NETHERLANDS 1940 Introducing the timeless elegance of the Bas van Pelt oak and cord armchair, a vintage gem hailing from the Netherlands circ...
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1940s Dutch Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Rope, Oak

Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of high backed chairs from Italy made of solid gilded brass with newly upholstered seats in a gray velvet blend. Chiavari chairs are named for the Italian city where they origin...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

French Moustache Back Leather Club Chair
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH LEATHER CLUB CHAIR This French leather moustache back club chair is the perfect addition to any home. The chair boast high-grade leather upholstery that has undergone treatmen...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1940's Artisan Turned Oak Tripod Stool
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Artisan Hand Made Turned Oak Tripod Stool. Made in Belgium, 1940's period. Solid oak wood turned stool on three legs. Very well made with nice proportions. In very good, all ...
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1940s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large Dutch 1940s lounge chairs with architectural modernist wood frameworks celadon velvet upholstered cushions. Nostalgic yet forward facing. Netherlands, circa 1940 Dimens...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of 1940s Stools in the manner of Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a pair of captivating and mysterious French tripod stools. This pair represents an extremely rare and perhaps unique discovery. Sourced from a sophisticated home in th...
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1940s French Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Modernist Cantilevered Armchair by Anton Lorenz
Located in Brno, CZ
This piece is truly a great example of the radical Bauhaus aesthetic. Simple and functional, it perfectly represents the ethos of the avant-garde movement. The radical design of a c...
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown beige bouclé fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height 15”
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Werner West Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Werner West rocking chair, 1930/1940s. Birch frame with sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful and classic Scandinavia...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Danish Designer, Folding Stool, Galvanized Steel, Canvas, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white canvas and galvanized steel folding stool designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. seat height 15.75”.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1st Generation Black LCW Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Evans 1940s
Located in Troy, MI
1st generation LCW lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames Produced by Evans Plywood Products circa 1948-49 Molded Ash plywood in black finish Remarkable condition with 5-2-5...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ash, Plywood

A Pair of Modernist Armchairs by Victor Courtray France 1940s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare pair of modernist armchairs by Victor Courtray. Leather is new. In excellent condition. 1930 / 40s
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1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco armchair, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco armchair, Poland, 1940s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 80 c...
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1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Restored Rattan Double Horseshoe Settee - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century rattan Double Horseshoe arm settee showcases timeless charm with its vintage appeal. Crafted with solid construction and three-strand arms, it exudes both e...
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1940s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

A Pair of Regionalist Armchair by Benjamin Gomez France 1940s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare pair of the french basque architect Benjamin Gomez. Large Armachairs. In good original condition.
Category

1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Stately Pair of French Louis XV Style White Bergere Wing Chairs L
Located in Hopewell, NJ
In the style of Louis XV, this pair of French lounge chairs with wing back details have wonderful patina on their frames: patinated wood. These elegant chairs have been upholstered i...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boucle and Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ernst Schwadron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage boucle lounge chairs designed by Austrian interior designer Ernst Schwadron, circa 1940s. Experience ultimate comfort wit...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Walnut

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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