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Seating For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1960s
Mid-Century Sculptural Ebonized Walnut & Grey Fabric Rounded Pommel Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These bold and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Geometric Club Chairs in Ebonized Walnut with Rounded Pommels & Grey Holly Hunt Upholstery originate from Fra...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Club Chair in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Side Chair in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from France, Circa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Club Chairs in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Pair of Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Side Chairs in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from Fran...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer Settee in the Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Settee in Black Lacquer W/Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from France, Circa 1930...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Hard to find set of 6 dining chairs from the Tomlinson “Sophisticate Line” model no 61 dated 1958. Includes 4 side chairs and two armchairs. Pecan hardwood frame with woven black lea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fruitwood, Leather

Pair of J. Lang Armchairs, Philippe Starck, Driade 1987
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This pair of model "J Lang" armchairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1987 for Driade. These chairs were integrated to the Lang collection, specifically crafted to furnish the Fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rare French Dining Chair in Pine with Metal Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, pine, metal, France, 1940s This French dining chair features a rather stunning design. Very strong and clean lines structure the chair in an admirable way. Characteris...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair French MCM Steiner Knoll Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin / Shearling
Located in Mckinney, TX
Indulge in unparalleled relaxation with this stunning pair of truffle-colored sheepskin French MCM Steiner Knoll Lounge Chairs. Embracing the essence of mid-century modern design, th...
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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Charlotte Perriand Pine Wood 'Berger' Stool, France, 1960s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Crafted as a homage to pastoral mountain life, this original low stool, affectionately known as the Berger Stool, encapsulates Perriand's mastery of form and material. Inspired by t...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Mid Century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Homecrest, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back Riviera Siesta Rocker patio lounge chairs (model 36) made by Homecrest, circa 1965. These chairs ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chairs, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. The chairs have a black tubular metal frame and beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and walnut slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat height: 16.25”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish 1950s gilt iron bench features an hourglass frame with central stretcher, and gently curved feet in a rich hand applied gilt finish. The seat is upholstered in lu...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Reclining Chairs
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a fol...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, museum-worthy set. Certain Larsen designs have captured the public’s imagination and are recognized as “signature” pieces. According to company records, the Happiness design was inspired by a Chinese robe and Ming Dynasty embroideries in the collection of the Henry Art Gallery of the University of Washington, where Larsen did his undergraduate work. It was introduced with four colorways – amethyst quartz, Ming gold...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Wool, Mohair

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Kipp Stewart “Arc Lounge Chairs” for Directional
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning pair of mid-century modern 1960s “Arc” lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional furniture. An exceptional pair, both for their form and quality. The pair emb...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Magenta red Pierre Paulin tongue side chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1967
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Playful Pierre Paulin tongue chair covered in a bright red fabric with a magenta touch. It was designed in 1967 and produced by Artifort, an expressive and timeless design that was i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Brutalist wooden stool or side table, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / stool or side table / wood / rustic / mid-century A stool or small side table in full wood with brutalist rustic design. Made in France around 1940. With sturdy geom...
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Iron Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set Attr: Dan Johnson Circa 1950
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century lounge chair & ottoman set having solid black iron frames with mahogany paddle arms newly upholstered in thick boucle’ fabric attributed to Dan Johnson. North...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

George Nakashima Rope Seat Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice Rope seat stool Original surface Some minor breaks in hemp seating(under the stool), but not objectionable
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1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Minerva Sofa by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paired with a minimal Danish design, teak legs and cream colored upholstery make this vintage sofa by France & Sons truly unique. Please confirm item location...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Expertly Restored Adrian Pearsall Armless Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates
Located in Medina, OH
The epitome of mid-century modern design is the Armless Gondola designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s. This specific unit has been expertly restored by Cople...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Foam, Walnut

Niels Eilersen, 2.5 Seater Sofa, Model "Monza", Danish Design, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Vico Magistretti Style Wenge Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Vico Magistretti style Wenge and rush dining chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. An elegant set of classically styled dining chairs with round legs and ca...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest designed by Paolo Buffa Original structure, with red faux leather upholstery, perfect vintage condition Italy, 19...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare sculptural lounge sofa designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955. The sofa has elegant lines and awesome woodworking details. The feet are slightly angled...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Guisseppe Raimondi/Gufram armchair
Located in Brussels , BE
Guisseppe Raimondi/Gufram armchair
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Iron Sectional Sofa Set Attributed To Dan Johnson Circa 1950
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century 4-pc sectional sofa set having solid black iron frames with mahogany paddle arms newly upholstered in thick boucle’ fabric attributed to Dan Johnson. North Am...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan sofa with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + chairs also available.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Alfred Christensen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Elm
Located in Stamford, CT
Alfred Christensen Style, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Beech Lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark circa 1950s. The backrest and the seat are upholstere...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Set of 6 Model 75 chairs designed by Niels Möller from the 1960s
Located in Breda, NB
Set of 6 Model 75 chairs designed by Niels Möller from the 1960s. Dimensions: Width: 50.5 cm Seat height: 45/46 cm Back height: 73.5 cm Depth seat: 43 cm Total depth: 46 cm The cha...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

"Karuselli" lounge chair and foot stool by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Early edition
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic "Karuselli" lounge chair with matching foot stool designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Produced in Finland by Haimi during the 1960s. Fiberglass shell with white lacquer and original b...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Ed. Steph Simon dining chair rush chair
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
The first prototype of the Méribel Chair was created during her visit to Japan. The Chair was manufactured for the chalets of the ski resort of Meribel in the 50s,The set of chair in...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Ash, Paper

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury lounge chairs are in the style of Paul McCobb and feature original blue vinyl upholstery, tapered legs, and two button tufted seat back which offers a modern ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Large Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s. This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It f...
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Set of 4 Norman Cherner Directional Side Chairs Plycraft
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location. Set of 4 Norman Cherner side chairs. Walnut veneer on chrome bases. These chairs have rare Directional labels. ...
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1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels Otto Møller. Simple, yet elegant. Originally designed in 1951. This set still retai...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in premium bouclé
Located in København K, 84
Very solid Pair of Fully Restored and reupholstered 1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs with contemporary Sacho/Kvadrat fabric designed by Vincent van Duysen and Anna Vilhelmine ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Monumental Woven Armchairs in Rattan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Mid-Century monumental woven armchairs in rattan.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Charlotte Perriand Midcentury "Bauche" Rush Stool, Ash, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Varnished solid ash and straw “Bauche” stool by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou 1960s - Model designed in 1933. Original condition with nice patina. Literature: Charlotte Perriand U...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Ash

Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Kurt Olsen - Model 215 Chair A gorgeous teak framed lounge chair, clearly inspired by the work of Olsen's contemporary: Finn Juhl. This example was produced by cabinetmakers Slagels...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

8 unique rosewood chairs sormani incredible quality
Located in Medesano, IT
very high quality italian chairs , solid rose wood, in perfect condition and original fabric, diden t find the designer, but was for extraluxury clients, quality never saw like this
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs Grand Repos by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century modern oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950 Model Grand Repos Sculptural organic shape, finger back Retains a beautiful warm patina These c...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
Located in PEGO, ES
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s Natural and original heavy and sturdy oak frames with NEW hand-woven 5mm natural rush...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses' molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc .,who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s. 1 (1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fiberglass, Walnut

Charles Dudouyt Light Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
Located in PEGO, ES
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s Natural and original heavy and sturdy light oak frames with NEW hand-woven 3.5-4mm na...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
The Edward Wormley 5701 chair for Dunbar's Janus Collection is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning chair is upholstered in a Holly Hunt's Great Plains heav...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Brass

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arnold Madsen Vintage 1950s Sheepskin Clam Chair
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen - The Clam Chair, 1944 A rare and highly collectible original production from the early 1950s of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. This example was produced unde...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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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