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Seating For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1910s
Børge Mogensen 2209 3pers sofa newly upholstered with black bizon leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 persons sofa model 2209 with black bizon leather. This sofa is newly upholstered with black bizon leather and is fitted with new cushio...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Armchair, designed by Uno Åhrén or Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, designed by Uno Åhrén or Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1930s. Wool upholstery. Measurements: H: 110 cm / 3' 8'' D: 70 cm / 2' 4'' W: ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

Set of Four talian Black & Red Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Set of four Italian dining chairs with iron frames, trellis legs and brass feet. The chairs have been newly upholstered in the original colors.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Kjærholm Pk-31/3 with Patinated Cognac Leather from Kold Christensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm 3.seater PK-31/3 sofa in original cognac leather from the 1970's. Appears with the Original patinated cognac leather and some light rust below the frame.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Stool Designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Denmark, 1950’s. Teak and leather. Stamped. Measures: H: 53 cm / 20 ¾’’ W: 54 cm / 21 ¼’’ D: 37 cm / 14 ½’’.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Art Deco Stools Attributed to René Prou, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely and rare pair of wrought iron stools with velvet seats, raised on three splayed and tapering legs. The ironwork on the legs is ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 3 Gilbert Rohde Chairs
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Set of 3 Gilbert Rohde chairs; all armless.
Category

1940s American Vintage Seating

Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Brazilian Bench in Lacquered Wood, 1950s
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury Brazilian bench in lacquered wood, 1950s Of unknown authorship, this bench in wood lacquered in black color is all built in wood. Its bac...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Very Rare T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Side Chairs Wood & Nickel & Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings in the 1960s, these chairs were part of a long-running partnership with Widdicomb. Of the many successful pieces they made, these are among the rar...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" A Pair of Armchairs in Oak, Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of lounge chairs in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Model "Razor blade". The seat and back is upholstered in the ori...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Kidney Shaped Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Model 2010-S Perfect
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space! Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa completely redone...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Linen, Walnut

Jacarandá and Leather Stool, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Originally born in Poland, Jorge Zalszupin built his entire career in Brazil, where he's absorbed many influences for his design, specially the care and attention for the treatment o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Circa 1930, Original, Early Tubular Easy Chair with Original Robe Woven Seat
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Chrome armchair with special rope woven seat. The seat has some differences in color but it gains character by that. The seat has also some damage in the front (see picture #8), but is furthermore is good condition with some traces of wear. The armchair has a beautiful base. Loss of paint of the armrests and some spots of rust on the base. Also rusty spots on top of the base (see picture #9). There are also two chair with woven rope seats available (see picture #10) Key designers for the tubular steel furniture, which became famous in the 1930s by companies as Thonet, Gispen, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam...
Category

1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Six Molded Plywood Chairs, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six dining chairs with great allure, from the two tones of wood to the exaggeratedly tapered and splayed legs.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Neoclassical Style Banquette, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and theatrical banquette with a gold-painted wood structure and scrolled arms.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Italian Midcentury Tufted Sofa by Ico Parisi in Grey Flannel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impeccably restored Italian midcentury tufted sofa by Ico Parisi in new Grey Flannel. Matching pair of chairs available.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Wool

Pair of Midcentury Leather Chairs, Designer Sedus
Located in Asheville, NC
1960s style side office chairs with tubular chrome legs, molded plastic shell with sectioned and boxed attached leather upholstery. Recently shipped from the South of England.
Category

1960s German Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Selig Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Danish Modern Eames era Selig Lounge Chair and Ottoman Offered is a Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman. "Cool" mi...
Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1935, W.H. Gispen, by Gispen Culemborg, 413 Easy Chair in Original Black Vinyl
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Category

1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is a timeless and iconic piece of furniture that embodies comfort, crafts...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Iconic Vintage Pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe! Timeless pair of Barcelona lounge chairs, a design classic by the legendary Mies van der Rohe! These chairs ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

10 Niels Otto Møller 'Model 75' Chairs in Teak and Danish Paper Cord, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Model 75 is one of Niels Otto Møller's first dining room chairs in the "new modern" series. Since its design in 1954 at J.L. Møller’s Møbelfabrik, this dining chair has been a timele...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 8 Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak and Ivory Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of eight dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Additional chairs to make a set of 9 or 10 are available upon request. The chairs wer...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Eames lounge by Ray & Charles Eames by Mobilier International for Herman Miller
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional find! Stylish & original early Eames lounge chair & ottoman. A beautiful and very rare combination : Brazilian rosewood with beige/cream leather. Still 100% original. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Heals Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Heals Reclining Lounge Chair England circa 1930 Antique Heals of London reclining frame with bentwood arms and original linen upholstery. 24.75”w x 32.5”d x 32”h x 32”seat
Category

1930s English Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Bentwood

Divano mod. 920 di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Divano modello "920" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964. Il modello è quello di un divano a due posti comodi. Cuscini e rivestimento rinnovato con tessuto lavabile e antimacc...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 10 mid century teak dining chairs by Bramin
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 10 mid century dining chairs by bramin circa 1960. Rare to find in such a large matching set. Fine quality and well regard...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Coffee table - bench in rosewood, Swedish design
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful coffee table – bench representative of modernist Scandinavian design. The graphic and clean lines make this table an elegant and timeless choice. Its sleek design an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Palisander

Pr. Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs Made in Norway by Ekorness
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of lounge chairs featuring exposed bentwood frames, with supple brown leather seats and back rest cushions. The chairs were made in Norway by Ekorness, circa 1960/19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the mid to late 1920s. The chair was featured on the front cover of Thonet-Mundus' catal...
Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

Plycraft Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Plycraft "Mr. Chair," designed by George Mulhauser, is an iconic mid-century modern piece renowned for its elegant, organic curves and comfortable design. Crafted from molded ply...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the Danish Modern A-frame chair is one of the most well-know...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Warren McArthur Modified Revolving Stool Aircraft Seat 1947/2024
Located in Camden, ME
A rotating stool made from a Warren McArthur designed aircraft navigational stool created in 1947 for Grumman Aircraft Corporation. The Grumman Albatross SA-16 was developed as an a...
Category

1940s American Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Stunning Pair Blue Velvet Flat Bar Nicos Zorophos Swivel Chairs w.Steel X-Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of deep blue velvet armchairs. The steel x base frames are absolutely stunning. Solid, lovely chairs in good condition. Ready for use.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50 prodotte da una piccola realtà italiana la Rochester di Crusinallo (NO), come riportato dal marchio ancora presente sulla struttura. Particolar...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Long Bench
Located in Savannah, GA
This graceful Queen Anne style long bench offers upholstered seat raised on carved walnut cabriole legs terminating scrolled feet, 20th century. A great piece for the end of a bed.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Lelièvre Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model named 'Kurul' was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. This armchair in soli...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 6 Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 6 authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chairs. This set is in excellent refurbished condition with brand new Knoll upholstery and few signs of ag...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Coja Furniture Factory was founded in 1946 in Culemborg in the Netherlands by J.G. De Jongh and a number of colleagues from furniture company Palambus. Coja has built a good reputation throughout Europe due to its beautiful design, careful workmanship, great comfort and beautiful leathers. Beautiful 2 seater Scandinavian design sofa...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Fully Restored Pair of Medea Side Chairs in Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded exotic hardwood ply shell in a delectable satin oil finish accented with high gloss bras...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco lounge chairs by De Coene, Belgium 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco lounge chairs by De Coene, Belgium 1930's Lovely pair that needs restoration. They have springs in the seat as well springs in the arms (flexible arms)
Category

1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Pair of Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Club or Lounge Chairs, USA, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Vintage Art Deco Three Band Rattan Pretzel Club Lounge or Armchairs, rendered in bent rattan frame, recently reupholstered in a Moroccan print high end woven fabric with a jut...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Midcentury Modern "Oda" chair by Arnold Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing “MS-9” or “Oda” lounge chair by Arnold Madsen, with a striking round silhouette. Cocoon model with decorative teak details on the arms. Uphols...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Wingback Chair in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Step into mid-century luxury with our meticulously restored Vintage Wingback Chair, reminiscent of Edward Wormley's iconic style for Dunbar in the 1950s. Painstakingly revived and re...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Arne Norell, pair of 1960's Sirocco safari leather chairs
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your space with this stunning pair of 1960's Siroccio safari leather chairs by Arne Norell. Crafted in Sweden, these iconic chairs are kn...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Ot...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Original Otto Schultz stool with nailheads and fabric for Boet 1930s, Sweden.
Located in København K, 84
This stunning piece is a testament to the elegant craftsmanship of Otto Schultz and the innovative design sensibilities of the 1930s. The patinated wooden structure of the stool exud...
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a Kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Pair of 1960s Tall Ladderback Chairs
Located in London, London
Pair of chairs With tall ladderbacks Upholstery is worn and can be changed before sale at cost. Seat height 32cm 1960s Europe
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Erik Buch Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chairs. Designed by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik. This set is in excellent refurbished condition w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Conti, Forlani and Grassi for Emilio Paoli 'Artigianato' Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for Emilio Paoli, 'Artigianato' lounge chair from the Monofilo series, lacquered iron, nylon, Italy, design 1953, made 1954/55 During...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Fin Juhl style armchair adjustable seat
Located in London, GB
Beautiful armchair. Leather, walnut and upholstery in an off white linen fabric
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark. Very decorative piece made with leather and steel. CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Wear consistent...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Oak Curule Stool/Ottoman, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Carved and upholstered oak curule stool/ottoman.
Category

1940s English Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Swedish modern sculpted teak lounge chairs with upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Beautiful lounge chairs with sculpted teak frames and chenille upholstery. Great Scandinavian designed low lounge chairs. Made in Sweden Circa 1960. Located in Brooklyn NYC. ...
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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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