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Seating For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1920s
Swedish Grace Armchair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace armchair by Carl Malmsten, made from oak with a leather seat. Clean lines, statuesque expression. Old leather with patina.
Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Refined and Chic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee Sofa Canape Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous sofa made in France of carved walnut and in good vintage antique condition. The settee is in good condition and has minor signs of age and use on the upholstery bu...
Category

1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of King Tubby Rattan Armchairs by Platt & Young for Driade, Italy, 1990s
By Platt & Young, Driade
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern style pair of King Tubby rattan wicker armchairs or lounge chairs by the designer Platt and Young for the quality and famous italian desi...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Loveseat Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather loveseat. The ultra rare loveseat exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding d...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture 1997/8 edition
Located in Seattle, WA
The Chieftain Chair is considered to be one of the most important designs by Finn Juhl. It was first presented at the Cabinetmakers Guild in 1949, and it is said that Denmark's King ...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Leather

1920's Antique French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 1920's French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee. Beautifully carved & detailed. Please look closely at pictures as the details are phenomenal. The upholstery is original and ...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Birch 6 Hat Trick Chairs by Frank Gehry - Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 6 post Modern "Hat Trick Chairs" by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Created from Birch laminates chairs are steam bent in a ribbon like form which lends to a very organic typ...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic, Birch, Plywood

Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional, wooden legs have a faux burl wood finish and stainless steel tips. Original fabric is in not perfect condition and has some so...
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vidal Grau Brass Swan Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant Vidal Grau chair with swan head details in the armrest. Polished brass frame and legs, mahogany backrest, upholstery in nappa leather. Very nice vintage condition as shown in...
Category

1990s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Green Leather Time Life Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern green Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1996. This classic office chair fea...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Drexel Heritage Louis XV French Armchairs Linen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1990s French Provincial Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

D51 Fagus chair with armrests by Walter Gropius, manufactured by Tecta in 1920
Located in Ravenna, IT
D51 Fagus arm chair designed by Walter Gropius and manufactured by Tecta in Germany in 1920. This painted ash wood seat fully reflects the German style of those years. Walter Gropius...
Category

1920s German Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Harewood

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair
Located in Medina, OH
The Thonet chair does need reupholstery work and refinishing work but has good bones to be a great addition to a dining room or use as a side chair. Please message us if you'd like ...
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Small Sofa in Wood and Vienna Straw by Annibale Colombo 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Small sofa in wood and Vienna straw by Annibale Colombo 1990s Intact and in excellent condition, small signs of aging. Equipped with pink velvet cushion. The Italian company Annibal...
Category

1990s Seating

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa, 1990
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa from the 1990's. Reupholstered in gray velvet Measures End sections 88" long 40" deep...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely French 1920s Louis XV style bench features a fruitwood frame with hand carved floral motifs. The frame is sturdy but could benefit from polishing. The tapestry style fabr...
Category

1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

The Soft Heart Lounge Chair in Red, Ron Arad for Moroso Italia, 1990s.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the soft heart chair, Ron Arad for Moroso Italia, 1991 Made in Italy by Moroso Polyurethane foam, internal wood frame, upholstery Forms that speak volumes. A collection that, from ...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

An Early 20th Century French Art Deco Satinwood & Cane Folding Armchair 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Early 20th Century French Art Deco Satinwood & Cane Folding Armchair 1920s
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This original chair is produced in the 90's. It is a cute and very comfortable chair. There are 2 avai...
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of eight dining armchairs, model '3758A' , horsehair, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1927, made 1950s These dining chairs were des...
Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 5 Barstools in Solid Steel by Amalfi Furniture after Mario Papperzini.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of five barstools designed and manufactured in the United States by Amalfi Furniture. The pieces are made in the style of Mario Papperzi...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four antique bentwood cafe chairs designed by Josef Hoffman and manufactured by Thonet are circa 1920. The iconic bentwood cafe bistro chair has a simple design with eleg...
Category

1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Rare set of 12 French Louis XV Country French Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare robin's egg blue and creme paint decorated set of 12 cane chairs. The chairs have age-appropriate distressing and wear. One chair has a l...
Category

1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Rare Italian Rattan and Wicker Chaise Longues by Bonacina, Italy 30s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare rattan and wicker chaise longues or lounger armchair, with footstools was made in the 20s by Bonacina in Italy
Category

1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Set of 8 Industrial Styled Sculptural Metal Dining Chairs by PO! Paris C1990
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful set of 8 industrial abstract iron steel with rebar tri-leg configuration dining chairs. Professionally made from car bonnets in France. Signed PO! ...
Category

1990s French Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal

Oak & Leather Whiskey Barrell Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920 Oak & Leather Whiskey Barrell Chair W59 x D53 x H72 cm Seat height 49 cm.
Category

1920s Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Pop-Art Legs with Sneakers Stool, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual footstool with two legs covered with faded black denim, Taz cartoon socks and old LA Gear sneakers in white as feet. Wooden ovular top with a Route 66 fabric upholstery. Extr...
Category

1990s North American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Metal

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1990s Foppapedretti Gentleman's Folding Valet Stand with Seat Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Italy Foppapedretti Gentleman's folding valet with chair. In the Style of Ico and Luisa Parisi Chair can be folded into a very prac...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition. Solid wood of walnut restored and polished with shellac and wax The original sprin...
Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

"Louis 20" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra, Green / 1994
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This remarkable set "Louis 20" chairs, designed by the renowned Philippe Starck for Vitra in 1994, is a true statement of design and functionality. About the Designer Philippe Starc...
Category

1990s Swiss Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1990s Alpaca Fur Leather Old Hickory Rustic Bergere Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Western furniture produced by Old Hickory Tannery is known to be the finest quality leather furniture in the world and it is made right here in the USA. Their craftsmen use time honored techniques and cutting edge design to offer outstanding cowhide and leather Western sofas...
Category

1990s American Seating

Materials

Leather, Down, Fur

'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Ergonomical Design Balance / Rocking Chair 'ZERO GRAVITY' by Norwegian Designer Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier. Made in Denmark, 1991 design. Black stained bentw...
Category

1990s Danish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Antique Children's Horn Chair Upholstered in Leather
Located in Houston, TX
Antique children's Horn chair upholstered in leather. Great children's chair or child's horn chair with beautifully distressed leather upholstery and brass nail head trim. This unusual antique horn chair...
Category

1920s American Native American Vintage Seating

Materials

Horn

Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Huneck
Located in Chicago, IL
Stephen Huneck, a renowned American folk artist, left behind a legacy of creativity and craftsmanship that continues to inspire today. This hand-carved wood dog bench...
Category

1990s American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Pucci Neo Classic Style Sofa From Maison Carlhian
Located in Hamburg, DE
French sofa 1950 from Maison Carlhian, Neo Classic Style, 6 no of Legs in total, new upholstered with loose cushions filled with dawns and feathers, ...
Category

1990s French International Style Seating

Materials

Canvas

Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have to admit that one of the side chairs is in rough shape. The chair is certainly repai...
Category

1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 chair is a slightly later model and somewhat different from the other 7 (see images). Designer: Josef Hoffmann Manufacturer: Thonet Country: Austria Model: Thonet 811...
Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Cane, Bentwood

Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The burgundy leather is incredible on this Poltrona Frau circa 1990 Post-Modern sofa by Pierluigi Cerri. Featuring soft and supple Italian leather cushions over a ribbed leather wrapped (over steel) frame with smoked chrome legs, the rear has a floating leather shelf with manufactures brand embossed. The color is superb - see the close ups for better color representation. Ideal for rooms where you need a pop of deep beautiful color in comfortable seating. Use as a loveseat or settee but this two-seat sofa is large enough to fit three when needed. Comfortable cushioned armpads make it a nice place to take a nap. This burgundy leather couch...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unforgettable Pair of Block Island Cane Club Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert cust...
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the glamorous world of French Art Deco with this exquisite pair of club chairs. Crafted with simple continuous wood frames, these chairs epitomize the essence of the Art De...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet lightweight beechwood frame. An original classic great for a varie...
Category

1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

A Set of 3 MODERNIST BAUHAUS Desk CHAIRS by RENE HERBST, France 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional museum set of 3 radical desk chairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, early modern creatins in the purest Bauhaus spirit featuring a President chair...
Category

1920s French Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Matteo Thun Tufted Black Leather Banquette Bench Materassi, Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
80” tufted black leather banquette or sofa-bench by Matteo Thun for Wittmann, Austria, designed and produced 1993 - custom made. Dimensions are: 79.5...
Category

1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Sculptural POST-MODERN "Spidlight" TRIPOD ARMCHAIR by DOUGLAS MONT France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and unique prototype piece from the French nineties design : The iconic "Spidlight" tripod armchair by Douglas Mont. High-tech streamline...
Category

1990s French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Animal Skin, Resin

Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of important Pierre Patout open arm chairs were from the first class dining room on board of the S.S. Île de France, circa 1927. With excellent provenance, this exact set was previously sold at Christie's New York on June 1, 2006 during their Ocean Liner Furnishings and Art auction as Lot 286. As seen in the last photo, they had a hammer price of $12,000 plus buyers premium (usually from 20 to 30% of hammer price) and had an estimate of up to $25,000. Keep in mind that this is in 2006 and the inflation rate since then has been almost 30% in total. One of the chairs still retains the Christie's label as can be seen in the last photo. These Pierre Patout french art deco dining chairs feature an open arm design, flared legs, scalloped Mahogany sections which make up the seat base and seat back. Covered in soft and sumptuous velvet which has a light orange-brown color. Such incredible craftsmanship and quality materials that you just don't find in todays products. This set is priced for the set of 6 chairs, if you wish to purchase only a pair contact us to discuss. Such an amazing set for art and design collectors or interior designers looking for something truly special for best client. These chairs have incredible heft - you can feel the quality at first touch. These chairs are just exquisite - get them while they are still available and before someone else does. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Pierre Patout (1879-1965), was a close friend and associate of Jacques-Emile Ruhlman, creating designs for the 1925 Exposition of Decorative Arts. Patout designed the main gateway of the Exposition on the Place de la Concorde, and also The Hôtel du Riche Collectionneur, one of the most popular attractions at the Exposition. Inside it displayed new furniture designs of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, as well as Art Deco fabrics, carpets, and a painting by Jean Dupas. His success at the Exposition led to commissions for transatlantic ocean liners including the Ile de France, L'Atlantique, and, the most famous of all the SS Normandie. The highlight of the Normandie interior was the dining room, illuminated with rows of lighted columns of Lalique crystal. The SS Île de France...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
Located in Weesp, NL
Philippe Starck six Hi-Glob stackable barstools for Kartell Italy 1993 in good condition. These counter or bar stools will be shipped overseas in a ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Senza Fine Armchair by Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Senza Fine Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, known as the "Spaghetti Chair," crafted from extruded polyurethane molded into the shape of a chair. Materials: Extruded Polyurethane
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare Black Leather Model 91 Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1991
Located in Basel, BS
What a beauty! Stunning accent chair for any space! Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days. RARE Black leather model, with black frame. Chair "Botta '91" 1989 Design: 1989 Production...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Sensational Pair of Industrial Aircraft Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous pair of 1990's industrial aircrew seats, adjustable and swivel type by Aircraft Mechanics Division of AM Industries, Inc. Striking design having army green metal contrasted ...
Category

1990s American Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa Directional USA 1999
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This sculptural lounge sofa, designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the United States in 1999, stands as an iconic piece of modern furniture design. K...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Coastal Large Braid Rattan Bar Stools by Wicker Works Manner of Micheal Taylor 3
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Inspired by the timeless designs of Michael Taylor, this set of three barstools by Wicker Works showcases the beauty of large braid rattan craftsmanship. The curved barrel-back desig...
Category

1990s Bohemian Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Hurricane" Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Hurricane" Lounge Chair. Outlandish and crazy! This one makes a statement! In it's original fleshy pink Boucle Fabric!
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Leather Armchairs "Oskar" by Harri Korho for Inno, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two leather chairs made by Harri Korhonen for Inno, made in Finland in the 1990's. Made of leather and metal. Fully functional, in ori...
Category

1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Two Art Deco Modernist Oak Lounge Chairs in Bouclé by Anton Lucas Leiden, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Deco Modernist lounge chairs. Design by Anton Lucas for N.V. Meubelkunst Leiden. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with or...
Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Macassar, Oak

Alvar Aalto Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto Linen and Beech Lounge Chair in very good original condition! 2nd one available with more wear showing on the seat area of the linen. Later photos are showing the 2nd c...
Category

1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Antique Porcelain Theo A Kochs, Chicago Barber Chair c. 1920
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Porcelain Theo A. Kochs Chicago Barber Chair, dating to around 1920, is a striking example of early 20th-century craftsmanship and design. The chair features a robust po...
Category

1920s American American Classical Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Sculptural chairs by Yves Pagart
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très jolie chaises zoomorphe par Yves Pagart, Nos chaises sont issues d’une édition limitée de 16. Elles sont signées, datées et numérotées. Elles sont e...
Category

1990s French Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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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