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Seating For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1940s
Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob
Located in Chattanooga, TN
I don't think there could be a cooler color / fabric combination Pollock chair in existence. The blue velour looks both original and in exceptional condition. The chrome edge band se...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Togo Sofa Set in Cognan Brown Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage Togo sofa set, designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s and manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. This iconic corner armchair with ottoman features original cognac brown velv...
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Danish Mahogany Cowhorn Chairs 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Mahogany cowhorn chairs 1940s, Set of 6 Early mid-century modern cow horn chairs in solid mahogany made in Denmark. Sculptural backrests with beautiful lines. Round tapered legs. Wooden frame and back lacquered in clear gloss. Seats upholstered in green velvet. Impressive craftsmanship with beautiful joinery details. Very comfortable chairs. The designer of this chair is unknown, but as this is a very early Danish modern chair it is not unlikely that it has inspired Hans J. Wegner and Knud Færch in the design of their cowhorn chairs. These elegant and organically shaped dining armchairs are in excellent vintage condition. Only minor dings to the wood. The vintage velour fabric...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Armchair 004 by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Armchair 004" by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s Good condition with minor signs of usage.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "Cab" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1978, set of four. High-quality chairs consist of handstitched natural leather...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR, Germany – 1969 in New Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1972. The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Cotton

Easy Edges chair by Franck Gehry, Vitra, 1972
Located in PARIS, FR
“Easy Edges” chair by Franck Gehry for Vitra, 1972 This very rare model from the "Easy edges" collection created by Franck Gehry in 1972 is no longer produced by Vitra. Through t...
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1970s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Paper

Vintage Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rattan and Bentwood by Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 wicker dining chairs manufactured by Mundus Yugoslavia, in the period after Mundus split with Thonet. Chairs are made of rattan and beech ben...
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1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Danish 1940s Large Club Chairs Model 1518 by Fritz Hansen in Pink Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime large scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the early 1940's as model 1518 by Fritz Hansen. These chairs are superbly comfortable with a very strong presence to ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Mohair

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell 1970s, Set of 6
Located in Padova, IT
Oustanding and rare set of 6 green plastic chairs 4875 model, designed by Carlo Bartoli and produced by Kartell 1970s. In Good condition, wear con...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 Bamboo Dining Chairs from Gasparucci Italo, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 6 Italian dining chairs, fabricated in the 1970s by Gasparucci Italo. They are made of bamboo. The chairs are in good vintage condition. We work with professi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Mid Century Armchairs, Peter Hoyte, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type.
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s Orange Leather Loveseat Sofa by Ekornes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s mid century modern Burnt Orange leather loveseat by Ekornes. This two seaters sofa was designed and manufactured by Ekornes in Norway in the early 70s. This incredibly comforta...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 4 High-Back Lucite Chairs by Hill Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Hill Manufacturing Tall Back Lucite Dining Chairs. Chairs have a burl wood band around seat cushion. Original Patent Leather White Seats are very clean! Chairs are sturdy...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Sculptural Pine Stool or Side Table, 1940s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Scandinavian sculptural pine stool or small side table, made in Sweden, 1940s. This wooden stool or small side table is unique and sculptural in its design due to the form of the le...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Ettore Sottsass Flying Carpet Armchair by Bedding Brevetti 1970s Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The Flying Carpet or Tappeto Volante armchair is an iconic seat with a base and an armrest in beech wood, the seat, and the back are made with polyuret...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Pair of white bouclé chairs, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of lounge chairs on a wooden base and white bouclé fabric. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Anfibio, natural leather sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
3 seater sofa, day bed Anfibio designed by Alessandro Becchi and produced by Giovannnetti in 1970s. Designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed has been described by critics around the wo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

pair of vintage aluminum cast leather eco chairs
By Elledue Arredamenti
Located in Medesano, IT
Discover a hidden gem in the world of furniture - exquisite vintage Italian chairs crafted from posh cast aluminum, boasting a space age design that will transport you to another era...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs feature yellow tweed continuous seats and backs, with dark gray plastic shells, on chro...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

De Sede Patchwork Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patchwork leather modular chairs by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's Beautiful patina to patchwork caramel leather. Matching sofa /chaise sold separately - which could create a secti...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1940s Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The chairs have been reupholstered some time ago.
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of unusual Cesca chairs. Nickel frames with Wood and nice fabric upholstery seats and backs. Perfect to complete a dining set or use as desk or lounge chairs. Iconic design, the Cesca...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rocking chair in pine and leather, France 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Step back into 1970s France with this rocking chair. Solidly constructed from pine, it is covered with a cushion in new high-quality leather upholstery. Do not hesitate to contact u...
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

1970s Pair of Vintage Danish Teak & Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage Danish armchairs in teak and leather. They were recently imported from Denmark, they date from around the 1970s. The quality...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Pair Of Vintage Togo Lounge Chairs With Ottomans From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare Pair Of Vintage Togo Lounge Chairs With Ottomans From France, Circa 1970. Superb original black leather upholstery with great patina. Ottomans measure 35" x 35"
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1970s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered white boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue upholstery ensure comfort in any modern interior. Made by Madison Furniture Industries...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak

Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1978, set of ten. High-quality chairs consist of handstitched natural leather upholstery wrapped over an ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with velvet Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Ole Wanscher Attributed to: Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
An easy chair and ottoman attributed to Ole Wanscher, the frames are made from mahogany, the chair is later reupholstered with a high quality blueish fabric, the ottoman still has the original patinated leather. Both pieces are numbered and marked Børge Lerche, who was director of a furniture company called Tarm Stole og Møbelfabrik...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Mahogany

Guglielmo Ulrich Set of Six Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six stained wood and yellow velvet dining chairs attributed to the Italian Architect Guglielmo Ulrich. Splendid craftmanship in the...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Lounge Chairs
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of two oak and linen 1970s lounge chairs. Nicely proportioned geometric design softened with reclaimed linen.
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
Danish cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The sofa has thick, stained beechwood legs and has been reupholstered in cotton-wool blend...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Set of Six Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of six dining room chairs, model GE525, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA in the 1960s, in smoked oak and light colored, speck...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of Six (6) Danish Dining Chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik in Oak, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from oak with with white vinyl seats. The seats are very comfortable which is the perfect match to the ergonomic slatted backs that perfectly pair to create a truly wonde...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Frau Italian leather sofa by Tito Agnoli, Poppy model
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine entering a living room adorned with the epitome of sophistication and style. At the center of this refined environment is the exclusive Poppy seating set, a masterpiece designed by Tito Agnoli and made by Poltrona Frau. With its classic design and vintage charm, the Poppy sofa...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Extraordinary Lounge Chair in Ash and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, ash, fabric, metal, Europe, 1970s. Unconventional lounge chair that features an outstanding design. The seating contains multiple tube-shaped cushions attached togeth...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen Grey Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in London, GB
Designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen, these chairs are a fantastic example of 1970s Danish design. With laminated wooden frames, the chairs...
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1970s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Cognac Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller 1970s
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare lounge chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and were produced by Herman Miller in the early 1970s. It is one of the earlier lounge chairs which were produced in Europe...
Category

1970s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfort...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Foam

French Pastoral Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s. Rustic dining chairs manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, these chairs feature a modest frame with sleek, elegant elements. ...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

De Sede Iconic "Non Stop Sofa" in Full Grain Leather 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, with 17 sections in full grain leather, by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. The le...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome lounge chairs. Oversized frames seat very comfortably. Chairs have been reupholstered within the last few years by the previous owners....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Poland Vintage Organic Mid-Century Modern Space Age Velour Lounge Set, 1972
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This extremely rare sofa set created by the Polish company Paged in the 1972. The furniture was produced in cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt. This set consists of a sofa a...
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1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Chairs Solid Beechwood by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs in beeche wood by Swedish architect and designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshalls Sawmills. The beech variant is...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Set of Eight Henredon Leather Strap Dining Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Henredon’s, “Acquisitions” line. Finely crafted in mahogany frames with dark brown woven leather backs and seat skirts. The cylindrical wood crest rails with extended ends. Rais...
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1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Scandinavian Papercord stools 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice stools .Handmade Papercord upholstery . on a Beechwood frame . Scandinavian design . very good condition .
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord

Selig Modular Conversation Pit Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
7-piece Milo Baughman style cube modular sofa with pullout full-sized bed. Original velvet-like upholstery is in perfect condition with only minor, if any signs of age. All foam is i...
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1970s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Mid Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Wiggle Side Chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage cardboard wiggle chair, which is a great design side chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972 for Jack Brogan, USA 1972-1973. Reissued by Vitra from 1992 as Wiggle side chair...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Paper

Swedish Modern "Anders" Lounge Chair, Yngve Ekström, Birch & Saddle Girth, 1945
Located in Odense, DK
Rare "Anders" lounge chair by Yngve Ekström made in the late 1940s at his own workshop Swedese. The chair is made from solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina and the original s...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Leather

Roche Bobois leather sectional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A three piece leather sectional sofa by Roche Bobois. removable cushions with velco to secure them to the sofa frame. very comfortable.
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Giuseppe Munari modular sofa for Poltronova, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
Module: H65 W90 D90cm Corner module: H65 W140 D95cm This modular sofa by Guiseppe Munari resembles that of a cloud, both in form and comfort. Designed...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Foam

Camaleonda Pair of lounge chair by Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern easy chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Newly upholstered in blue cotton velvet. We have an expert in house upholstery service. W...
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY. Measures 24” x 24...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding 1940s Art Deco settee sofa. Original red knit upholstery in excellent condition without holes or damage. Very comfortable and solid.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

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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