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Seating For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1910s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and blue vinyl lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Seat height 17”.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut and black leather. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Knotty Pine Adirondack Style Bar, Counter Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Custom made c1955 bar stools with naughahyde vinyl tops which are in need of an update. Yellow pine with fabulous contrasting wood grain with a shella...
Category

1950s American Adirondack Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely vintage 1950s Spanish gilt iron bench features a sturdy hand forged hourglass frame with a twisted central stretcher with circular decorative elements at the ends. The ri...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Unique Loungechair
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique loungechair from the 1950s. The original spring core has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality teddy-fabric in lavender. The applications on the armrests and the ...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Vintage Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of Danish cabinetmaker vintage armchairs, dating from the 1950’s. They are of outstanding quality and are beautifully designed. They have sweeping curves and stand on ...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

1950's Brazilian bench by Liceu de Arte
Located in New York, NY
The Liceu de Arte bench is unique and special due to its exceptional blend of natural materials and artistic design, deeply rooted in the educational and cultural ethos of the Liceu ...
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of walnut framed lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb. Fully restored and reupholstered in Holland & Sherry / Brunswick / Snow.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ash Bow Wood Series Armchairs by Steiner of France
Located in Dorchester, MA
The French furniture company Steiner produced this striking pair of armchairs as part of their Bow Wood series in the early 1950s. The legs are formed of large curves of golden ash; ...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Alf Svensson 'TeVe' Sheepskin Shearling Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A lounge chair by Alf Svensson. 'TeVe' model for Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö. Sweden, c1950s. Beech wood, brass parts, re-upholstered in white sheepskin. Perfect for a l...
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Lio Carminati Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Lio Carminati. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Rare long Finn Juhl 'Table bench' in Rosewood, 1953
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare 225 cm Finn Juhl Rosewood 'Table bench' with two fabric cushions. Frame of gun metal, anodized steel and raised brass edges. Designed by Finn Juhl 1953 and made by Bovirk...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950's Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, manufactured by Moveis Artisticos Z, is a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies the innovative and artistic approach of its...
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1 of 3 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in style of Casala, produced in Germany, 1950s or early 1960s. Original green upholstery. Professionally cleaned and res...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950's Brazilian Sofa Attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
The sofa attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli is unique and special due to its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and the rich artistic heritage of its creator. Made of caviu...
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950's Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The Boomerang lounge chair by Jose Zanine Caldas is a special and unique piece of furniture, notable for its innovative use of materials, its elegant design, and the rich history of ...
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1950's Italian Sofa by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
Located in New York, NY
The sofa by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi stands out as a unique and special piece of furniture, distinguished by its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative design, and the enduring leg...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1957 Gio Ponti Superleggera Side Chair model 646 Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1957 Gio Ponti Vintage Leggera Side Chair model 646 Italy superleggera ash wood and cane 32.5 h x 16 d x 15.75 w Seat h 18 Preowned original vintage ...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the design was produced in Central European furniture factories throughout the mid-20th Century. The e...
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

1950s Vintage French Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A wonderful French Bergeres. It is ready to go. The fabric on this chair is in great condition.
Category

1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1950's Mid-Century Modern Wood Trimmed Club Armchairs - A Pair
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Midcentury Modern armchairs for sale. Original vintage from the 1950's. They have the original pink vinyl and brass nailhead trims on the back. The arms are solid woo...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa,, Professionally reupholstered. Stunning gray wool fabric. Retains original steel frame , three segmented fol...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Gastone Rinaldi two seated sofa, 1950s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Two seating sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s, newly upholstered in red velvet.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ IndoorLounge Chair 1955c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ IndoorLounge Chair 1955c. Custom made by California Living 2000c. Woven heavy vinyl wrapped on Black metal powder coated base. Dimensions: 31.50" high...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Leather Wrapped Teak Chair for Willy Beck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The chair features a solid teak frame with a dark navy leather upholstered wide seat, backrest and le...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959 Set of Six solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller in 1959 and produced shortly after by his own company: for J.L....
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Studio BBPR Pair of Urania Armchairs for Arflex, Italy, 1954
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchairs for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Plywood Side Chairs attributed to Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvati, Italy 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Plywood Side Chairs attributed to Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvati. Made in Italy, 1950's period. Set of 3 chairs. Plywood veneer chairs in a pa...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in bouclé Auping The Netherlands 1954
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are in solid teak wood. The ...
Category

1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare to find children’s barber chair with horse head, Belgium ca 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / children’s barber chair with horse / metal and plastic / mid-century / design / vintage Very rare to find vintage children’s barber chair with horse head, made in ...
Category

1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Early Oak and Cane Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of early oak and caned armchair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Excellent condition including new professionally crafted cane seats and backs.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Federico Munari Virgola Curved Sofa 1950's Iconic Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Iconic and very rare curved sofa by Federico Munari mod. Virgola from the 1950s. Curved wood frame, upholstery in Grey Changeling alcantara. Original upholstery of the period. Tape...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

"FD 151" chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good condition, new upholstery. Produced by France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Eames Herman Miller Molded Plywood Walnut DCW Dining Chair Wood
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Walnut Dining Chair Wood (DCW). Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Molded Plywood Division of Evans Pro...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Greta Grossman Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs for Glenn of California, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful set of dining chairs by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California circa 1950s. The set is composed of six solid walnut sculpted chairs with gently curved backs and floating ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholster...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Expertly Restored - California Modern Sofa with Table Set by Martin Borenstein
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 precis...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid century high back flame dining chairs by Dante Latorre, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Exceptional mid century 'flame' dining chairs designed by Dante Latorre for Pozzi and Verga. The chairs are made of rosewood plywood with original mustard yellow cushions. The reas...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Rare Vintage Armchairs by William Watting, 1950’s - 1960’s
Located in PARIS, FR
William Watting was an American furniture designer, who, based in Denmark in the 1950s, produced William Watting Furniture for his own company. His creations are characterized by the...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Brass Side Chair style of Gio Ponti Mid Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Italian sculptural brass chair with a loose cushioned seat. Spindle back with curved arms. Very well made and unique. Style of Gio Ponti. The brass frame has a nice patina.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Blue Velvet Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These Tommi Parzinger chairs exude dignified glamour in this sultry blue velvet material. We purchased this set from a decorator who spent thousands on this Kravet fabric and re-uph...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Presented in a good, original, conditi...
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beech framed armchair by Axel Larsson. The frame has been lightly restored. Recovered in a Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca Brandy fabric with horizontal piping.
Category

1950s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

French Straw Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic set of 8 French dining chairs in the style of "Sentou" chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Simple and timeless design with rushed woven seats and backs with beech wood. Great p...
Category

1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Rush, Wood

Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, no. 138 lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, design ca. 1959 This easy chair is designed by Danish master designer Finn Juhl in 1959. Defined by a sleek...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 Reilly-Wolff Associates 1950’s iron spindle fan back kitchen/side chairs A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining c...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Swedish Modern lounge armchairs in velvet upholstery, 1950’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Set of 2 spectacular lounge armchairs in velvet upholstery on stained beech legs. Produced in Sweden, 1950’s Condition Very good, signs of wear befitting its age. Dimensions height...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Set of two Danish Modern club chairs from Einar Larsen, 1950’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Set of two Einar Larsen easy chairs in wool fabric on stained wood legs produced in 1950’s. Priced per set Condition Very good, few marks Dimensions width: 67 cm. height: 78 cm de...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Set 3 Florence Knoll Slipper Chairs (3-seat sofa) . Classic Mid Century Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 3 Florence Knoll Slipper /LOUNGE Chairs ,, Can also be used as a 2 seat sofa with one chair or a 3 seat sofa. Classic Mid Century Modern Design, Retain original fabric, Age appr...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Gautier Delaye Stool - Set of 8
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Gautier-Delaye Stools in beechwood with wonderful slatted seats and great patina. Set of 8 Available - priced individually France, 1950s Pierre Gautier Solid Beech Tabour...
Category

1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs, A Pair in Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. These chairs are iconic pieces of mid-century modern design, and are updated with "Tiger Beat" upholste...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Metal frame in a vintage adobe finish. Rare design. Floating ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

"Nordic" sheepskin lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Demountable scissor style lounge chair, model Nordic. Designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway during the 1950s by Vestlandske Stol og Møbelfabrikk. Frame made from stained ...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Set of 8 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of beech and elm wood. Timeless pieces that gives an antique/vint...
Category

1950s British Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Elm

Fritz Neth "Madame" Lounge Chair for Correcta, Germany 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Although Fritz Neth was, and still is, one of the most sought-after designers of German post-war modernism, not much is known about him - but his designs speak for themselves. The ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Century Old Teak Wood Log Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed ancient teak log bench. The log is fourteen inches thick and floats two inches off the floor on minimalist hand carved legs inset into the wood. We added a natur...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays. In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak, Papercord

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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