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Seating For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1980s
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the Danish Modern A-frame chair is one of the most well-know...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Original Otto Schultz stool with nailheads and fabric for Boet 1930s, Sweden.
Located in København K, 84
This stunning piece is a testament to the elegant craftsmanship of Otto Schultz and the innovative design sensibilities of the 1930s. The patinated wooden structure of the stool exud...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Arne Norell, pair of 1960's Sirocco safari leather chairs
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your space with this stunning pair of 1960's Siroccio safari leather chairs by Arne Norell. Crafted in Sweden, these iconic chairs are kn...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist set of six high back dining chairs with a comfortable seat and high back in plywood. The chairs are stackable up to 6 high and are very durable thanks to the sturdy chrome...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Long Bench
Located in Savannah, GA
This graceful Queen Anne style long bench offers upholstered seat raised on carved walnut cabriole legs terminating scrolled feet, 20th century. A great piece for the end of a bed.
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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Ot...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a Kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Pair of Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Erik Buch Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chairs. Designed by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik. This set is in excellent refurbished condition w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wingback Chair in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Step into mid-century luxury with our meticulously restored Vintage Wingback Chair, reminiscent of Edward Wormley's iconic style for Dunbar in the 1950s. Painstakingly revived and re...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fin Juhl style armchair adjustable seat
Located in London, GB
Beautiful armchair. Leather, walnut and upholstery in an off white linen fabric
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood

Stunning Pair Blue Velvet Flat Bar Nicos Zorophos Swivel Chairs w.Steel X-Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of deep blue velvet armchairs. The steel x base frames are absolutely stunning. Solid, lovely chairs in good condition. Ready for use.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren McArthur Modified Revolving Stool Aircraft Seat 1947/2024
Located in Camden, ME
A rotating stool made from a Warren McArthur designed aircraft navigational stool created in 1947 for Grumman Aircraft Corporation. The Grumman Albatross SA-16 was developed as an a...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Oak Curule Stool/Ottoman, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Carved and upholstered oak curule stool/ottoman.
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1940s English Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Danish Modern lounge chairs in bent beech wood and tan leather by Stouby
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Danish Modern lounge chairs in bent beech wood and tan leather. These chairs have Stouby liner fabric under cushions. Possibly designed by Mogens Hansen for Stouby. Denmark C...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark. Very decorative piece made with leather and steel. CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Wear consistent...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

William “Billy” Haines Brass Campaign Tufted Leather Dining Chairs MCM
Located in Atlanta, GA
William "Billy" Haines (American, 1900-1973), circa 1950. A pair of Iconic Hollywood Regency, conceived by the father of Hollywood Regency glamour—William “Billy” Haines. The fram...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s. Large set of twelve modest Dutch dining chairs. These modern chairs resemble the style of the designs by the British furniture manufac...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Ernst Moeckl Set of Eight 'Kangaroo' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of eight 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968 This set of Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernste Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the Z-chair, ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Italian c1960's Bamboo and Leather Armchairs with Brass Details.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian Bamboo Armchairs with Leather Wrapping and Brass Detailing. Beautifully crafted in Italy probably during the 1960's and recently covered in Les Créations de la Maison...
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition Fritz Hansen Delta Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The exceptional Delta chair was designed in 1983 and the result of the first collaboration between Burkhard Vogtherr en Fritz Hansen. This remarkable black lacquered wooden chair is ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Lelièvre Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model named 'Kurul' was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. This armchair in soli...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron armchair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1965. Beautifully shaped armchair in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. Th...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Beautiful Swedish modern sculpted teak 3 seat sofa with upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Beautiful 3 seat sofa with sculpted teak frame and chenille upholstery. Great Scandinavian designed low 3 seater sofa. Made in Sweden Circa 1960. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Di...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Two Arne Norell Sirocco Leather Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful original model of a modern classic safari chair. A set of two Sirocco arm chairs designed by Arne Norell in 1964, Sweden. Frame in solid wood, armrests, backrest and seat in thick brown leather with a very nice patine by use. This model is a modern classic with all the features of a real safari chair. The design of this set remarkable chairs by Arne Norell fits into a long tradition of safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg, many major designers have created versions of self-assembled furniture, which likely have their origins in Indian Roorkhee chairs...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Philippe Starck Armchairs, 1st Ed., Pratfall for Driade, Italy, 1984
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by the renowned Philippe Starck in 1980, the Pratfall Armchair is a gem of modern design. Combining minimalism and functionality, this first edition is a distinctive reflect...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1950's Italian Wood and Woven Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of wood armchairs with woven seats from Italy, 1950's. Square wood frame and woven rattan seats with original finish and nice patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of 1960s Tall Ladderback Chairs
Located in London, London
Pair of chairs With tall ladderbacks Upholstery is worn and can be changed before sale at cost. Seat height 32cm 1960s Europe
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Danish Farstrup Set of 4 Teak and Black Vinyl Dining Chairs Mid Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of 4 teak & beech black vinyl dining chairs by Farstrup Møbelfabrik, these would make a stylish addition to any dining area. The chairs have wide seat pads and sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Teak

Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
White fiberglass shell chairs designed in the 1950s by Pierre Guariche. For a very short period the Coquillage or Scallop chair was reissued by Maisons du Monde, France. Each chair i...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Papillon sofa by Giovanetti
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Introducing the Papillon lounge chair: Designed by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, Crafted in Italy. The Papillon lounge chair, a masterpiece designed by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This charming set of four rustic wood French chairs dates back to circa 1950 and showcases the timeless elegance of French design. The chairs are made of high-quality wood and rattan...
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1950s French Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Ebonized Italian Mid Century Bench
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Mid Century bench. Ebonized Beech wood with tapered legs and carved detaials on the armrests.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the pouf are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Wicker lounge chair in the manner of Tito Agnoli
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Wicker lounge chair in the manner of Tito Agnoli, 1970 Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wicker

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs. Embrace the rustic charm of this set of four mid-century modern rationalist wood chairs, manufactured in France circa 1940. These chairs showc...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

De Stijl Movement Dutch Design Pine CRATE Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage De Stijl Movement Dutch Design Pine Crate chair by Gerrit Rietveld. Made in the Netherlands, circa 1960. Solid Pine constructed lounge /arm chair. This chair is a testament t...
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1960s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Midcentury dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s, set of eight
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight elegant dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, made from rosewood with black leather seats and backs. Clean lines, high comfort.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Set of Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six mid-century dining chairs with a beautiful warm wood structure and white vinyl upholstery. They are supported by tapered legs with brass capped front feet.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Teak Bench PJ-SI-33B by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret rectangular PJ-SI-33B bench in teak and cane, designed in the 1950s for the M.L.A. hostels in Chandigarh, India. The cane tabletop is supported by a pair of V-shaped...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Yellow Mohair, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique pair of Art Deco lounge chairs made in the 1930s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. These lovely chairs retain the original warm yellow mohair upholstery and are very comfortable to si...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1960 Pair of Armchairs by Pierre Paulin model F444 for Artiflort
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original pair of model F444 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in 1963. The armchairs feature a sturdy steel frame upholstered in beautiful cognac-c...
Category

1960s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Elegant set of six 1940's chairs by Josef Hoffmann for taonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of six 1940's cabaret chairs design by Josef Hoffmann, for toanet made of oak wood, the patina is much nicer in person
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1940s Austrian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Five ”Cerused” Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of five dining chairs with arms. These chairs are made of solid oak with a unique cerused finish to the wood. The seats are upholstered in the original burgundy colored velvet bl...
Category

1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Swedish modern sculpted teak lounge chairs with upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Beautiful lounge chairs with sculpted teak frames and chenille upholstery. Great Scandinavian designed low lounge chairs. Made in Sweden Circa 1960. Located in Brooklyn NYC. ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its high...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet. This sofa showcases elegant form and rich details with its beauti...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Wide Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

Set of six Dining Chairs, Scandinavia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Set of six dining chairs featuring brass feet and sleek wooden frames with a polished finish. These chairs have undergone professional refurbishment and reupholstery. The high-qualit...
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Seating

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Oak and Woven Papercord CH25 Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an oiled oak and papercord Hans Wegner Model CH25 Lounge chair. Excellent and comfortable. Solid handmake construction. Still being produced and distributed by Carl Hansen an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti 'Larissa' Lounge Chair in Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 'Larissa' lounge chair, velvet, chrome-plated acrylic, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Bulky and sturdy 'Larissa' lounge chair designed by Vittorio ...
Category

1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Lounge Chairs, attr. to Andrea Bozzi, Italy 1940s
Located in New York, NY
This duo of generously cushioned lounge chairs features elegantly shaped iron frames, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. Recently reupholstered with a chic white bouclé f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane chairs, India 1950s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Pierre Jeanneret “Office Cane Chairs” created in the 1950s for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian city designed by his cousin Le Corbusier. These iconic chairs, made of sol...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, pair of dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Aussi" by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s Pine dining chairs by TON featuring light colored sheepskin seats. This par...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Mid Century Modern Silk Satin Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous pair of red/orange silk/satin chairs. Beautiful tufting adds the perfect detail to these comfortable chairs. Circa 1950s, United States. Arm height is 20". Seat height is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rushed Chairs by Joseph Savina
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rushed chairs by Joseph Savina.
Category

1930s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1950's Set 2 Armchairs Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian set of 2 Blue Shell Armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet. These Armchairs showcase elegant form a...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs. Manufactured in French, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
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1950s French Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

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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