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Seating For Sale
Pair of Space Age Two-Tone Pink Velvet Lounge Chairs on Black Squared Base 1970
Pair of Space Age Two-Tone Pink Velvet Lounge Chairs on Black Squared Base 1970

Pair of Space Age Two-Tone Pink Velvet Lounge Chairs on Black Squared Base 1970

Located in Florence, IT

Pair of Space Age two-tone Pink Velvet Lounge Chairs on conical shaped black acrylic base with square section. The chairs have been newly upholstered in two-tone iridescent velvet (p...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Acrylic

Arc
Arc

Arc

$6,096 / item

Arc

By Tremolada

Located in Cabiate, IT

Sinuous lines, enveloping shapes, a perfect balance between design and softness. Arc, the sculptural sofa by Tremolada Divani, is expressed in a fluid and continuous sign, complement...

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2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair
Vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair

Vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR chair. This is a lovely and classic example of the ever-iconic RAR chair by Eames. The RAR, Rocking Arm chair on Rod base, is on...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958

By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Prague, New Town

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri), ‘Samso’ lounge chair, brown aniline leather, rosewood, Sweden, ca. 1958. This rare lounge chair was designed by famed D...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Modern Outdoor Armchair Crafted from Iroko Wood with Striped Cushions
Modern Outdoor Armchair Crafted from Iroko Wood with Striped Cushions

Modern Outdoor Armchair Crafted from Iroko Wood with Striped Cushions

By Carlesi Tonelli Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This is an outdoor armchair, crafted from iroko wood, given its warm, medium-brown wood tone. The chair features a modern, rectilinear design with clean lines. The frame consists of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970's Streamline Chrome Italian Dining Chairs Set Of 6
1970's Streamline Chrome Italian Dining Chairs Set Of 6

1970's Streamline Chrome Italian Dining Chairs Set Of 6

By Willy Rizzo

Located in New York, NY

Amazing set of 6 streamline chrome Italian dining chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo, newly re-upholstered in Chenille fabric, with minor wear and patina to the chrome due to age and...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Midcentury Pair Oak X-frame Dagobert Armchairs with Leather Seats and Back
Rare Midcentury Pair Oak X-frame Dagobert Armchairs with Leather Seats and Back

Rare Midcentury Pair Oak X-frame Dagobert Armchairs with Leather Seats and Back

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and hand made X-framed folding chairs from circa 1950. These stylized Renaissance chairs are made of solid tiger oak and they come with leather seats and backs that are all ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Wicker Cane Bentwood Side Table Thonet Style
Wicker Cane Bentwood Side Table Thonet Style

Wicker Cane Bentwood Side Table Thonet Style

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

A modern bentwood and wicker cane top stool or side drinks table, in the style of Thonet, circa mid-20th century, Europe, possibly Austria. Piece works ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Bentwood

Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s

Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.

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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950

Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950

By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.

Located in High Point, NC

A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design. Designed c. 1950s, this example produced c. 1970. Features finely carved walnut, reuph...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Repoussé Chair Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé All Copper Chair with Patina Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional...

Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Copper

Set of 2 Vintage Brutalist Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Set of 2 Vintage Brutalist Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Set of 2 Vintage Brutalist Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Two impressive mid-century armchairs with yellow upholstery. The design impresses with its brutalist honesty and high-quality workmanship and materials. The frame is made up of soli...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + Original Wool 1970s
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + Original Wool 1970s

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + Original Wool 1970s

By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage high back rest razor blade chairs in great country style. They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelf...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Gio Ponti, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Gio Ponti, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s

Gio Ponti, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in High Point, NC

A green velvet and wood sofa designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Casa e Giardino, Italy, c. 1940s. Minor scuffing of feet. Minor staining on seat and backrest cushions. Minor fr...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Olive Green Velvet - Set of 8
Antique French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Olive Green Velvet - Set of 8

Antique French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Olive Green Velvet - Set of 8

Located in Astoria, NY

An exquisite set of eight early 20th-century French Louis XVI style dining chairs, sourced in Provence, France. The frames retain their original creamy white painted finish with subt...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Midcentury brutalist embassy lounge or easy low club chair, 1960s
Midcentury brutalist embassy lounge or easy low club chair, 1960s

Midcentury brutalist embassy lounge or easy low club chair, 1960s

Located in Zaandam, NL

Lovely proportioned club or lounge chair in wood with reupholstered leather. According to the seller it originated form the Czech Republic and was supposedly designed for an embassy ...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Swedish Storage Bench
19th Century Swedish Storage Bench

19th Century Swedish Storage Bench

Located in Nijlen, BE

A 19th-century Swedish bench, originally used as a sofa bed. Over the years, it has been secured so that the lid can be opened, but the sofa itself remains permanently assembled. In ...

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19th Century Swedish Country Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Thonet B9 Bentwood Armchairs by Stendig
Thonet B9 Bentwood Armchairs by Stendig

Thonet B9 Bentwood Armchairs by Stendig

By Michael Thonet, Stendig Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four B9 bentwood arm chairs designed by Michael Thonet. This set of chairs was produced by licensed manufacturer Stendig. Wonderful sculptural design with clean minimal modern...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed through...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts
Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts

Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chairs in the style of Peter Hvidt. Very elegant with their distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. The size make them very ver...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Teak Wood Dining Chair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Stuzi Collection
Teak Wood Dining Chair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Stuzi Collection

Teak Wood Dining Chair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Stuzi Collection

Located in Miami, FL

The Stuzi chair by Uultis Design pairs subtle sophistication with ergonomic comfort, making it a versatile addition to contemporary interiors. *Please check availability prior to pur...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 in Cotton-Linen fabric with Ash legs by NOOM
Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 in Cotton-Linen fabric with Ash legs by NOOM

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 in Cotton-Linen fabric with Ash legs by NOOM

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...

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2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Polyes...

Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet

Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rulmann Sofa in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )
Rulmann Sofa in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )

Rulmann Sofa in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )

Located in New York, NY

Drawn from the ethos of mid-century organic modernism, the Rulmann Collection embodies the curvilinear genius of Kagan, Royère, and Noguchi. Each module is sculpted, low-slung, and m...

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2010s American Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s

Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

English Upholstered Dining Chairs Pied-De-Biche Styling
English Upholstered Dining Chairs Pied-De-Biche Styling

English Upholstered Dining Chairs Pied-De-Biche Styling

Located in Southampton, NJ

Set of eight custom made English Sycamore or Harewood upholstered dining chairs, English in styling & striking sculptural forms in the Pied de Biche legs, raised on hand-carved deer ...

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1970s English Georgian Vintage Seating

Materials

Damask, Hardwood, Sycamore

Caramel Leather and Ivory Fabric Armchair with Metal Swivel Base - Lirio Line
Caramel Leather and Ivory Fabric Armchair with Metal Swivel Base - Lirio Line

Caramel Leather and Ivory Fabric Armchair with Metal Swivel Base - Lirio Line

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Lirio swivel armchair designed by Uultis Studio in caramel leather and ivory fabric. The Lirio swivel armchair merges modern comfort and organic design. Upholstered in ivory fabric...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modernist Lounge Chairs, attr. Jon Hjortdal
Pair of Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modernist Lounge Chairs, attr. Jon Hjortdal

Pair of Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modernist Lounge Chairs, attr. Jon Hjortdal

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This fabulous pair of 1970s Norwegian modern lounge chairs, attributed to Jon Hjortdal and produced by Velledalen, represents an example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and organic mod...

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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted flower Italian upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and brown wood legs. Not r...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool

Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool

Located in Portland, OR

Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon using mortise and tenon joinery in Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating

Materials

Ash

Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair

Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is this chair great looking it has a wonderful undisturbed surface.The rocking chair is i...

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

Two Mid-Century Modern Audoux-Minet Style Armchairs, 1950s
Two Mid-Century Modern Audoux-Minet Style Armchairs, 1950s

Two Mid-Century Modern Audoux-Minet Style Armchairs, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs. Design in the style of Audoux-Minet. Striking French design from the 1950s. Solid stained beech frames with original rush s...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Walnut, Circa 1990
Scandinavian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Walnut, Circa 1990

Scandinavian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Walnut, Circa 1990

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Armchair: Organic Design" Manufacturer: Unknown Production Year: Circa 1990 Material: Brown leather and walnut wood Condition: Goo...

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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage J16 Rocking Chair Hans J Wegner FDB Mobler Danish 1963
Original Vintage J16 Rocking Chair Hans J Wegner FDB Mobler Danish 1963

Original Vintage J16 Rocking Chair Hans J Wegner FDB Mobler Danish 1963

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Ebonised rocking chair designed by Hans J Wegner  and manufactured by FDB Mobler.  Originally designed 1944, this chair dates from 1963 and is stamped 63 9 2 Made in Denmark, FDB Mob...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

6 French farmhouse wood turned rush dining chairs the style of Charles Dudouyt
6 French farmhouse wood turned rush dining chairs the style of Charles Dudouyt

6 French farmhouse wood turned rush dining chairs the style of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Lovely set of 6 dining chairs with rush seats in the style of Charles Dudouyt. This set most likely is either of the Breton or Bask region of France and is in a lovely untouched pati...

Category

1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered in Chocolate Velvet
Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered in Chocolate Velvet

Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered in Chocolate Velvet

By Albino Miranda

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Timeless design featuring walnut veneer with matte finish. Upholstered in water repellent, stain resistant velvet. Available in other wood finishes and in any RAL color upon request....

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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and pl...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Kai Kristiansen Entre Bench by Dagmar in Mohair and Fumed Oak
Kai Kristiansen Entre Bench by Dagmar in Mohair and Fumed Oak

Kai Kristiansen Entre Bench by Dagmar in Mohair and Fumed Oak

By Kai Kristiansen, Dagmar

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Entre Bench - 1956 This is a new edition of Kai Kristiansen's 1956 design, made under license in Denmark. Kai Kristiansen was a key figure in the Danish Modern mo...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter
Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter

Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter

By Viko Baumritter

Located in New York, NY

This floating 1960s sofa was manufactured by Viko Baumritter , an American furniture Company that later became Ethan Allen. The sofa has a metal frame and metal splay legs with a fau...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric
Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric

Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s This elegant Italian sofa from the 1960s captures the balance between modernist clarity and inviting comfort that defines the era. Crafted with a so...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever T-back lounge chair exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to Mid-Century Modern seating, balancing comfort with clean architectu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Eclipse Stool in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Eclipse Stool in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Eclipse Stool in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Eclipse stool...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

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.