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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Gothic Revival
Pair of Metal Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Whitstable, GB
Joaquim Tenreiro, leve armchairs (light) - 1960s. Metal version. Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações. Metal frame, armrests in Jacarandá. Metal ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by A Rudin
Located in New York, NY
This sleek, playful, and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric is by the esteemed furniture company A. Rudin and originates from...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Modular sofa by G.rossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Modular sofa by G.Rossi From 1970 Dimensions : 266 x 520 x 79 cm. Dimensions of a module : 79 x 75 x 100 cm. Seat height : 45 cm.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 side chair 1 armchair Reupholste...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

Daybed Bamboo and Black Stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Daybed bamboo and black stitched leather by Jacques Adnet France circa 1950 Very rare example to be found, newly upholstered with a gilded velvet Excellent condition, wear consistent...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Crocus chair by Pierre Guariche for meurop
Located in Bruxelles, BE
crocus chairs edited by Meurop in Belgium during the sixties and designed by Pierre Guariche. Completely reupholstered with quality fabric.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Teak Club Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern club chair. Striking Danish design from the 1970s. Original solid teak frame which has been re-upholstered with a high quality multi-colored s...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern "Z" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Poul Jensen
By Selig, Paul Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare opportunity to own an authentic original "Z" chair designed by Poul Jansen for Selig with matching ottoman. This set has been restored in it's original walnut frame with new str...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vintage Italian Ruched Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful three-part Mid-Century-Modern modular Italian seating set in ruched cognac leather, consisting of two armchairs and one three-seater sofa. Overall in very good vintage c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rich patinated DS-47 sofa's in original leather by Team De Sede - De Sede Swiss
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Highly comfortable, indestructible DS-47 sofa in a stunning, thick patinated buffalo neck leather. Designed by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss. Simplistic, clear & modern design. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Dutch Beechwood Lounge Chairs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dutch Beechwood Lounge Chairs.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

Danish Dark Brown Leather Large 2 Seater Sofa Mid Century 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish dark brown leather large 2 seater sofa, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area. The sofa has wide seats and padded armrests for enhanced co...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair Mid Century Italian Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of reclining lounge chairs dates from the 1950s. Newly upholstered by the Italian dealer we acquired the chairs from in an olive green low-nap chenille. Bla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Chair in Cowhide, in Style of Pierre Jenneret, 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful and rare easy chair designed by the Norwegian designer Thorbjørn Rygh for Gjøvik Møbler in Norway in the 1950s. A Scandinavian version of the Chandigarh easy chair by Pie...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Beech

Artifort Model F156 Swivel Lounge Chair with New Velvet Yellow Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Artifort swivel lounge chair with white Saarinen style tulip base and new yellow velvet upholstery, designed by British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for acclaimed Dutch furnit...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Chairs by Maison Regain
Located in MADRID, ES
Brutalist elm and leather chairs by Maison Regain. The chairs are robust and combine design with Maison Regain's own details. This set consists of a total of 6 chairs preserved in t...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped down to frame with new foam and reupholstered. Dimensions: 94" length 34" deep 29"...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Thin Frame Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The thin frame dining chair features a high back and an armless silhouette that rest atop a thin metal base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1 Piece Circular Sofa Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin semi-circular sofa. This piece will certainly need to be reupholstered but Oh the possibilities! This is a one piece sofa so it is a whopp...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

A single Utö Dining Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A single beautiful patinated Utö chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden, 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. There's a breach in...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Armchair by Anonima Castelli, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid century modern armchair made by Anonima Castelli in the 60s. Armchair in solid beech. It was reupholstored Produced by Anonima Castelli in about 1960, see label in photo. Excel...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

High Back Italian Chairs in Cream Bouclé - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century Italian chairs newly reupholstered in a high quality wool bouclé. Curved high back silhouette with tapered dark wood legs. Petite in scale. Sourced in Northern,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' armchair for C&B Italia 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic armchair model 'Le Bambole' designed by Mario Bellini for a C&B Italia production. Foam padding and leather upholstery.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti 2 Armchairs 1950 ISA Bergamo 1 edition
Located in Lucca, IT
Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs Mid-Century Modern ISA Bergamo Italy 1950 . Fabric in Cintsz patterned Hunting Cintsz ,passamenerie , wavy brass shanks. First series all original , one o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Mohair modular sofa, 1970s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Mohair modular sofa, 1970s Germany. Designer unfortunally unknown. 6 pieces in beige / champagne color mohair. 2 corners, 3 mid / chairs and 1 ottoman. Place them as you please. Seat...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Jean Royere Style Croisillon Lacquered Iron Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of rare mid-century modern style lacquered iron lounge or club chairs after Jean Royere's Croisillon chairs. The iconic pair feature an iron frame with a curved lattic...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Stools by Pierre Guariche
Located in MADRID, ES
Pair of french leather stools, 1960s, designed by Pierre Guariche. About the designer: A visionary designer, he brought a functionalist dimension to furniture without ever forgettin...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats. This set of dining chairs features a solid w...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set of six chairs in elegant mahogany and comfortable hazelnut-colored velvet born from the pencil of Ico Parisi and made since the 1960s, by the prestigious Cassina compan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

High Wingback Lounge Chair, Germany designed by Ernst Jahn, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A wingback lounge chair designed by German designer Ernst Max Jahn for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau. The frame has a beautiful, design, stands on four elegant tapering teak legs and...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, pair of dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Maori" Honey by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s Pine dining chairs by TON featuring a sheepskin in beige color. This ...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Sheepskin, Pine

Arne Jacobsen Sevener Desk Chair, model 3117
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Jacobsen Sevener Desk Chair, model 3117 Swivel and adjustable seat height Reupholstered with Great Plains "Teddy" Warm Silver. Stamped underside FH Dimensions: 32 h × 26¾ w × 20...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P32 lounge chair
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of P32 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and edited by Tecno. Completely reupholstered with bouclette fabric with great craftsmanship the chair is comfortable and working properly as ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan Unicorn sofa for Kagan Designs, 1967. Very Rare. One Owner.
Located in Kansas City, MO
This original Vladimir Kagan Curved Unicorn sofa has had only one owner and was purchased directly from Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. in 1967. The design is from 1963. The sofa reta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum, Wrought Iron

Brown Leather Kubus Sofa and Matching Armchair by Josef Hoffman
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful vintage chocolate brown leather Kubus sofa 8020 and matching armchair designed by Josef Hoffman and made by Alivar. This set is was lovingly cared for and is in wonderful a...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Original condition, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Karuselli Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Karuselli tilt and swivel lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi of Finland in original terracotta leather with a chocolate brown fiberglass frame. This model 418 easy chair is con...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar mid century 3 seats Canape
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Edward J Wormley has for a while worked with Jules Wabbes and le Mobilier Universel . This is the result of their collaboration : a big sofa who was sold here in Belgium by Jules Wab...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Circular Stool 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Organic vintage stool from rattan circular like with woven seat 1950s Italy. A charming stool from beautiful woven rattan in warm brown color. The right stool to a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

Warren Platner Arm Chairs in Sapphire Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have 3 Warren Platner Chairs. Priced per chair these chairs are a sublime fusion of opulence and iconic design that are timelessly chic. Crafted to perfection,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chair in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair or club chair. Beautiful and unique shape. Made entirely from a foam structure with a wooden base and reupholstered in quality ochre c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Vintage Brown Leather Sofa by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture Ind., Inc.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage sofa designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture Ind., Inc. it has the labels on it. It is made of brown leather. Original from the late 20th Century. It is in vi...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless piece, this MP-97 Percival Lafer sofa has been restored in a beautiful Premium Semi-Aniline European Leather that will age beautifully and compliments the rosewood frame. ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Chaise Longue model 'LC4' Le Corbusier for Cassina 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic chaise longue designed by Le Corbusier in 1928 with adjustable tilt, steel and lacquered metal frame, black pony skin seat and leather cushion. In good overall condition, bear...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Danish Brown Leather Lounge Chair Farstrup, Denmark 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
On the lookout for a statement piece that exudes vintage charm and sophistication? Look no further than the Danish Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Farstrup, Denmark 1970. This exquisit...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of 8 Model 1105 Oak Dining Chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of eight bentwood oak dining armchairs by Don Pettit for Knoll, circa 1970s, epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern design. Model 1105 is a testament to the ingenuity...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 4 Rosenthal Hombre leather dining chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 4 of these striking Hombre chairs comes in the most popular color combination of black leather/black wooden frame. The leather of the chairs is in very good condition and ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

6 Vintage Bruno Rey Dining Chairs in Dark Wood Wood by Dietiker
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Available are 6 original Bruno Rey chairs. Made by Dietiker in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. These Swiss design classics have been a staple of Swiss interiors since 1971. Its minima...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni Italian Club Chair Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
A very rare and essential pair of armchairs in 1940. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this Fine armchairs in curved wood. It is formed by two large square in cu...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original yellow & beige striped fabric, 3 loose seat cushions with Poly wrapped feather down in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s. A design Paul McCobb model 1322 dating back to the 1950s. The quintessential design features o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sofa D70 in Cuoio Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno sofa 'D70', enameled steel base, brass hardware, cognac leather upholstery. Osvaldo Borsani's sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 wh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Lucite and Wool ’Sphere’ Lounge Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, 1971
By MMModern, Boris Tabacoff
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful and rare ’Sphere’ lounge chairs in very good condition. Designed by Boris Tabacoff in 1971 Manufactured by the French MMM. factory (Mobilier Modular Moderne) Thes...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Italian Ibisco Sedie Armchairs, 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 4 vintage Ibisco Sedie minimalistic armchairs feature beech wood frames with leather seating, arms, and backs, Italy, circa late 1960s. These vintage Italian safari style chai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Modernist Alexander Girard Fabric Chairs by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Peter Protzman’s design career began in Michigan where he spent over 10 years with Herman Miller working alongside such design luminaries as Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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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