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Seating For Sale
20th Century Wood Sculptural Stool Brown Free Forme Unique Piece, 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Unique handmade piece Circa 1950 Abstract free form brown wood stool Original condition Measures: Height 30 cm Large 23 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Niels Gammelgaard Jarpen Wire lounge Chair for Ikea, 1983
Located in Skokie, IL
This classic lounge chair or easy chair was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, and produced in 1983. The frame is made of white lacquered metal and comes with uncommon fabric se...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Supple Leather Art Deco Style Club Chair & Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic art deco moustache French style supple leather club chair having beatiful seamed back finished with antiqued brass nailheads. Matching ottoman completes this extremely comfy...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Early 20th Century Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early 20th Century Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs. Light weigh and Very sturdy. Measures 16.5" in width, 18"in depth , 35" in height with a seat regular seat height of 18"
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Early 20th Century American Other Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Tourenne Chair in Cream Performance Bouclé by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sin...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Velvet

Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Sofa in Beech & Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely lounge sofa by danish architect Flemming Lassen in smooth beige natural sheepskin. The sofa has the same design as the Ingeborg chair in the series (sofa and chair) which ha...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mexican Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Cane, Mexico, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cane and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s. 11” seat height
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Paolo Malchiodi Wingback Chair in Yellow Ochre Fabric and Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Paolo Malchiodi for a private residence near Florence in the late 1940s. With its sensual, organic curves and strikingly positioned tapered legs, t...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

19th century English country house armchair by Waring & Gillow
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Haagse School Armchair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An antique architectural Dutch Art Deco armchair in solid oak and an extraordinary modernist design. The chair has a robust look and is heavy i...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Oak

Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett, 10ft Long
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Sofa 120” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (6 over 3) mix of loose back and seat cushions. Sold as C.O.M....
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Two Camel Boucle Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Stools were designed b...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Substantial C.1940s French Brancusian Bench
By Brancusi
Located in London, GB
A primitive C.1940s elm topped slab bench on carved oak feet. Stylistic similarities to the works of Brancusi & Caldas. Heavily patinated with age old repairs.
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1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm, Oak

Arne Norell Ari Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low slung steel framed leather 'Ari' Lounge chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell from 1966. This vintage lounge chair comes with original patinated leathe The soft high gloss chrome...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

French Set of Four Metal Dining
Located in London, GB
Set of Four French Metal Dining Chairs, c. 1960s A set of four French dining chairs from the 1960s, featuring a chrome-plated metal frame with a ladder-back design. The seats are ru...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Sgabelli "Catilina", Italia 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Quattro sgabelli Catilina con struttura in acciaio verniciato, piano di seduta in legno multistrato e cuscini in poliuretano imbottiti e rivestiti in pelle verde Claudio Valtorta. Qu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Axel Einar Hjorth Utö set of 6 chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1932
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Authentic Axel Einar Hjorth set of 6 utö chairs designed in 1932 and produced during the 30's by Nordika Kompaniet. The chair is in good condition overhall, stable, with an authetic ...
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1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pulkka Lounge Chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen by ASKO, Finland, 1968
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable lounge chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1960s. The lounge chair has an aluminum base and are upholstered in a black gradient leather. The seating is adjustab...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. About the fabric: Seat and back is hand tufting b...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet blue upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Couture Turquoise Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Ethereal and timeless, this exquisite couture pouf will be a delicate accent in a springtime patio deck or walk-in closet. Perfect for sitting or holding ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
Located in Vorst, BE
Pernilla Lounge Arm chair. The seating surface consists of woven webbing slung between a frame of steam-bent beech. This particular chair comes in original black canvas webbing, whi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech

Italian Swivel Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Mim, 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Husband-and-wife team Ico and Luisa Parisi designed together and alongside each other in their studio La Ruota in Como, Italy. With a look that epitomized the modern Italian ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Country French Four Seat Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Country French bench with dark stained beech wood frame and natural rush seat. Right arm repaired. Perfect for a hallway or entryway. Dimensions: 69"W x 15"D x 36"H Seat: 17"H Cont...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

1920s French Parisian Art Deco Maple Tub Armchairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of 1920s French Art Deco tub chairs, sourced in Paris as bare frames and fully transformed in our design studio. Each chair is hand-crafted from solid maple wood, f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Malvina Collection - Green Rectangular Capitonnè Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Playing a leading role in the living room, where it becomes a central island to display art books and trays, or in front of a sofa to offer a welcoming seat for guests, this precious...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

PVC, Fir, Plywood

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather. Legs of soap treated oak. Model 2323, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Karim Rashid for Nienkamper Verde Red Leather & Aluminum Modern 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Karim Rashid, and made in Canada by Nienkamper, this sofa was originally designed without home use in mind. Intended for public and retail use, it has since found its way into the home furniture market as well. With its precise manufacturing and sleek look, it provides a splash of color and a feel akin to a modern reinterpretation of the Nelson marshmallow sofa...
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Early 2000s Canadian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Piano Stool with lid
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A beautiful Art Deco Piano stool, newly upholstered with Teal coloured, 'Great Gatsby Style' upholstery. Storage under seat on Marlborough Style L...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather, Italy circa 1960s. The leather shows signs of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rocking Chair in the Style of Renato Zevi, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original rocking chair from the 70s, probably attributed to renato zevi design, on a white lacquered metal structure and fabric upholstery Good overall condition, as shown in the ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Chaise Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Mario Botta, this exquisite chair is a functional sculpture and will make an arresting effect in any room it is placed. The geometric shape...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile, Birch

Danish Brutalist 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak attributed to Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Collectible Garden or Bar Chair "Scooby Doo" in Liberty Style, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid garden or bar armchair, original from the 1950s, made of scooby doo on a coated iron structure, with ergonomic armrests measures one meter high,...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a modernist manner. The piece allows for the specificity of the material’s eccentric pattern formations to rein over its final appearance. Each edition; a unique piece. Working with rocks that are endemic to Mexico contextualizes the work at a geological level. Situating the pieces in a continuing and evolving historical narrative. Like taking part in an archeological exploration, working with native stones reveal a heritage of meticulous craftsmanship developed under the possibilities and limitations of local materials. When sculpting stone, you only get one chance to get things right. As each rock is different one must tailor form onto the material, in the way of discovering what each piece hides. Exhibited at El Elogio de la Sombra- Galerie Philia: Mexico City (2024) LOVE HOUSE...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Onyx

Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Vintage thick leather gym mat, Belgium 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930 / gym mat / leather / Vintage / Mid-century / Industrial Vintage leather gym mat from the 1930s, Belgium. Made from thick cognac colored leather softened with the yea...
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1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Piero Lissoni for Kartell Armchair Bed "Trix, Italy 2000s
Located in Naples, IT
Trix white sofa bed by Piero Lissoni for Kartell composed of three different elements connected by an elegant elastic system that can transform and adapt to different uses through ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Swiss alp escabelle A97 from Gruyere village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A97 from Gruyere village
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1840s Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be customi...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Limited Edition Notturno A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Notturno A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Limited Edition of 50 pieces DESIGN TRIBUTE TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS The New York skyline in a sofa,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair With Wooden Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s wingback chair with nicely carved armrest in stained beechwood. Very elegant with strong angular lines and a strong presence to anchor any roo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vico Magistretti for Artemide Pair of Red Vicario Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
The Vicario armchair was designed by Vico Magistretti at the end of the 1960s for Artemide. Made of ABS plastic, this chair features flowing shapes and a perfect balance of design, f...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

8 French Louis XV Walnut Caned Country Farmhouse Fauteuil Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Eight vintage French Louis XV style dining chairs. Made of walnut featuring caned backs with carved floral accents, fauteuil arms and whimsical country farmhouse scenes. Jacquard...
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

1960 Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair Model 406 by Artek in Birch and Cane Webbing
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto, cantilevered chair model 406. Laminated birch, cane. circa 1960 The model 406 chair was originally designed in 1938-39. Measures: 35"H x...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Birch

Pierre Chapo Stool S31 'Model A' in solid Elmwood, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stool S31 (model A) designed by Pierre Chapo around 1960 and manufactured by Chapo Création in France. Solid elmwood finished in naturel oil. Excellent original condition and signed ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Antique Bentwood Bamboo Woven Wicker Rattan Arm Chair Boho Boheimian
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique bamboo and woven wicker / rattan armchair featuring rounded bentwood back with geometric woven pattern. Measures: 30".
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Early 20th Century Bohemian Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood

Pair of Black Wood and Cane Dining Chairs with Black Upholstery, Zani Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Zani dining room chairs designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with black matte finish, black faux leather upholstery and black and gold cane. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. This elegant pair of Zani dining chairs embodies the perfect blend of style, comfort, and quality. Featuring a sleek black matte painted finish, the chairs are upholstered in a Spider black faux leather fabric, providing both durability and sophistication. The dark upholstery on the backrest is complemented by a hand-woven black and gold cane detail, enhancing the chair's visual appeal while allowing for natural ventilation, ensuring maximum comfort for the user. Designed to bring a touch of elegance to any dining space, the Zani dining chairs combine traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibilities. Their ergonomic design, including a supportive seat and backrest, ensures a comfortable dining experience, while the sustainable materials used reflect a commitment to environmental responsibility. The rich black finish adds depth to the chairs, making them an ideal match for various dining room aesthetics. Perfectly suited to pair with a variety of dining tables, these versatile chairs offer endless styling possibilities. Delivered fully assembled and sold as a set of two, the Zani chair...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Faux Leather

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

(wh)ORE HAUS STUDIOS Steel, Swivel Armrest Stool (adjustable height)
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAUS STUDIOS barstools are offered In two, adjustable heights -Counter Height (adjustable from 23-28”) or - Bar Height (adjustable from 28-33”). The stools are of...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century French Rush-Seated Chair with Rustic Modernity, 1950's
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. France, 1950s. A pure expression of Frenc...
Category

1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

1950’s Swedish “Samspel” Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s “Samspel” Sofa designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery. Produced by AB Record
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lounge Chair BUN by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort What if furniture could be as soft and inviting as freshly baked pastries—ravioli, homemade pasta, or buttery croissants? I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Seating

Materials

Steel

Aesthetic Movement Gold Giltwood Cane Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century giltwood chair with wonderful hand carved curved arms, turned spindle, finals, cane seat and new feather down seat cushion in ticking. Also available C.O.M. (additional...
Category

19th Century Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Henrik Tengler Chairman Wood Types: Oak Upholstery: Silt For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Chairman Wood Types: Oak Clear Oil, Upholstery: Silt For One Collection. The Chairman was designed by Henrik Tengler for Onecollection in 1990. Its sleek design is cr...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa o...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

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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