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Seating For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Papasan Bamboo Wicker Lounge Chair, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exotic Boho mid-century rattan Papasan chair in excellent condition. White cushion. Dimensions:70W x 120H x 60D cm, seat: 40cm high.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

1970s Henredon French Louis XV Bergère Chairs, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 1970s pair of French Louis XV style bergère chairs by Henredon. Carved and channeled wood frames with tonal cream finish. Cotton canvas upholstery fabric in beige-gray, tan, c...
Category

1970s North American Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered with new foam in Keith Haring Style Fabric made in Spain. Chair swivels 360 degrees with two down pillows.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Style 1980's Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Three seat sofa upholstered in white boucle. This sofa has been newly upholstered with foam. Sofa features double banded curved arms with plump cushions.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Chicago, IL
These post-modern lounge chairs and matching ottomans feature a sleek, minimalist design with gentle curves, embodying contemporary style. Upholstered in high-quality ochre-colored b...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back. Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is ...
Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

DW1 Daybed by Dieter Waeckerlin for IdealHeim, Switzerland 1957
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Modernist daybed with adjustable headrest by Dieter Waeckerlin for Idealheim Basel, Switzerland 1957. The frame is solid beech and painted steel, a heavy and high quality piece wit...
Category

1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six dining chairs by Milo Baughman. Comprising four side chairs and two armchairs, each with cane backs and black vinyl seats with mahogany frames.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an evolution of the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional c...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Karl Springer Pair of Rare JMF Benches in Ox Blood Goatskin with Cushions 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare sculptural “J.M.F. Benches” in oxblood lacquered goatskin with seat cushions by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These exquisite benches are stunning in every way. Newl...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Goatskin, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

1950's Set of Six Fully Restored Danish Alfred Christensen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 1950s Danish boomerang dining chairs in teak by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik. The comfortable chairs feature a simple but elegant boomerang shaped frame in...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

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"
Category

1970s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Cassina Cab Leather Chairs by Mario Bellini
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful set of four Cab Chairs in leather hide, designed by Mario Bellini in 1976. Manufactured by Cassina in circa 1990s. The set consists of four cab 412 dining chairs covered in...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Confidential' sofa, in iridescent scale pattern upholstery, Italy, design 1972 Two-seat sofa designed by Italian architect Alberto Rosselli in 1972 f...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Ico Parisi '856' Leather Lounge Chairs, Cassina, 1957
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely and important pair of original 1957 Ico Parisi “856” lounge chairs finished in high quality leather, manufactured by Cassina, Meda (Milan), Italy...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

SET DI DUE SEDIE Giovanni Offredi Saporiti anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissimo SET di due sedie Giovanni Offredi Saporiti, Anno 1970. SET di due sedie disegnate da Giovanni Offredi e prodotte da Saporiti nell'anno 1970. La Struttura è in ABS laccato...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Preview Sectional Designed by M. Fillmore Harty
By Preview, M. Fillmore Harty
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a blend of comfort and style with this L-shaped sectional sofa designed by M. Fillmore Harty for Preview Furniture. With its three distinct sections, the sofa accommodates up to five people with ease, making it a versatile choice for various settings. Newly re-upholstered in plush foam, it promises a cushioned seating experience. The sofa shines with its sophisticated eggplant-colored mohair upholstery, adding a touch of elegance to any living space. A unique feature is its geometrically curved...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ask for custom shipping quote For sale are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. An icon of Mid Century Moder...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Chrome, Wood and Glass Swivel and Expanding High Top Table with Four Bar Stools
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very unusual glass and swivel 40" high-top dining table that expands from 25" wide to 37" wide, making it quite versatile. Chrome and wood legs and base from the 1900's. The chairs...
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vigo Magistretti for Cassina 'Veranda' Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 'Veranda' sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Italy, 1983 Beautiful aesthetically balanced three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti fo...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Thomasville Ernest Hemingway Carved African Antelope Horn Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Thomasville Ernest Hemingway African Collection arm chair featuring dark wood frame with antelope horn style arms and zebra fabric. Dimensions: 33" x 27" d x 36" h; seat 18.5"
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Verner Panton "Wire Cone" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "Wire Cone" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Plus-Linje. I have three of these chairs.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, MO
If you want to be the envy of your friends and fellow designers, here's how you do it. Rare pair of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Wingback Chairs for Directional with custom ottomans freshly...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools Priced and sold by the pair.
Category

1950s French Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian three-seater sofa from the 1950s. The structure and legs are in beech and fir, the cushions in goose down, the sofa was upholstered in the 90s but the fabric is faded and wor...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory, high back lounge chair, reupholstered in green mohair, lacquered wood, Brazil, circa 1950 This armchair is designed by the estee...
Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome set of 5 John Stuart walnut dining chairs. This well crafted set consists of 2 arm chairs and 3 side chairs. The seat seats pads h...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Swivel Counter Stools in The Style of Cleo Baldon
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of mid-century bar stools are a timeless and sophisticated addition to any home bar or kitchen. The combination of materials creates a stunning contrast, with the sleek and st...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Karl Springer Set of 4 "J.M.F. Barstools" in Brown Leather 1986 'Signed & Dated'
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 exceptional “J.M.F. Barstools” in brown leather with brushed brass foot rests by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsma...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Directional Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Asymmetric swivel set Lounge chair and ottoman on casters. Upholstered in a light purple ultra suede. Sound structural condition. Minor signs of sc...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede

LC2 Two-Seat Sofas by Le Corbusier Edited by Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sofas made of polished chrome-plated steel frame and leather cushion. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and edited by Cassina in 1978. ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's lounge chairs; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and back are curved and covered in a warm brown Italian leather. The ch...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a stunning pair of Paul McCobb Lounge armchairs, epitomizing the sleek elegance and sophistication of Mid-Century Modern design. These iconic chairs feature a sturdy mapl...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, pair of dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s. These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style wit...
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Karl Springer Rare Set of 14 "Regina Dining Chairs" in Antique Silver Leaf 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 14 "Regina Dining Chairs" with elegant curving frames in lacquered antique silver leaf with blue velvet upholstery by Karl Springer, American 1980s. It is very hard to fi...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Silver Leaf

Spanish Stool in Stained Wood with Braided Leather Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool or ottoman, leather, brass, beech, plywood, Spain, 1950s This brutalist stool originates from Spain and stylistically refers to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the base resembles the chair known in Spanish as "Sillon de Caderas...
Category

1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Italian Dining Chair in Black Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s A delicate chair that is well-proportioned and will elevate one's interior in a vigorous and strong way. The wooden frame is composed of ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Harvey Probber Style Handle Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pair of 1960s vintage slipper chairs, designed in the style of renowned mid-century modern furniture designer Harvey Probber, exudes sophistication and charm. The chairs feature elegant walnut handle backs...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Bamboo, Indian Cane and Frabric Italian Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of Italian midcentury modern design armchairs with bamboo frame, India cane, leather and metal details with bouclè fabric cushions, Italy production 1970s. The cushions are t...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Horseshoe Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These striking Horseshoe Chairs, are an artistic creation by the renowned Colbys Furniture. These captivating chairs will transform your living space with their bold design and unpar...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Lacquer

Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s. This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak...
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, pair of hunting chairs, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954 Swedish hunting chairs designed by Uno & Öst...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand. wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered ...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Italian 1970's Walnut and White Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique and superb set of four Italian 1970's lounge chairs. Hand-crafted with a nod toward the Brazilian iconic designers of the period, Jean Gillon and Sergio Rodrigues. ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Swivel Set Lounge Chairs by Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of barrel swivel lounge chairs is an excellent choice for adding comfort and style to any living space. These chairs feature a unique design that is both modern and classic, m...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage set of four chrome dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe manufactured by knoll circa 1970s. . These chairs stand out for their floating design due to the chrome ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Art Deco Leather Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage art deco leather loveseat manufactured in the united states, circa 1970s. This beautiful loveseat features two barrel form armrests that lead down...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed pair of Italian 1950's lounge chairs with a scalloped or petal shaped form. These classic and exquisite lounge chairs have been fully restored and newly reuphol...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chairs, chrome-plated steel, fabric, Europe, 1950s. A streamlined design with a minimalist chrome-plated steel frame composed of clear lines and angular shapes. The tilted back...
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Karl Springer Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with Polished Gunmetal Bases, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with custom graphic fabric and bases in seamlessly welded solid polished gunmetal with recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans are classic Karl Springer. The recessed castors make them very easy to move around. They are beautiful accents for any room. Reference: Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in the Style of Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of winged slipper chairs are a sophisticated and stylish addition to any home. The chairs' winged design provides a comfortable and supp...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Art Deco leather lounge chairs manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. These beautiful lounge chairs feature two-barrel ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather

2 Cantilever Armchairs in the Manner of Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of 2 chairs was made in the style of Gae Aulenti. The light linen upholstery contrasts with the orange tubular steel frame. The chairs are in good condition. Do not hesitate...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Wendell Castle Accent Chair
By Arc International, Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
Wendell castle accent or desk chair. Upholstered in a sky-blue mohair. Sculptural and carved lines.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954. This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...
Category

1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Curved 1980's Wave Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Four pc. asymmetrical curved sofa. Sculptural wave like back. Newly upholstered with Italian Bouclé and 4 down feather throw pillows.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

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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