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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tecno, sofa, suede, dark stained wood, Italy, 1960s. A substantial and sizable sofa produced by Italian furniture company Tecno. The bulky appearance is amplified by the upholstery...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede, Wood

Italian Set of Six Armchairs in Walnut and Pierre Frey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, walnut, fabric by Pierre Frey, Italy, 1960s. This set of six armchairs made in Italy is modest and pure in its design. The chairs feature an open and architect...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset Lounge Chair in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, armchair, teak, cane, France, 1950s In the 1950s, the French designer Michel Ducaroy designed this elegant lounge chair as part of his collection for h...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful modular 2 seat sofa by Gerald McCabe. the set has been completely refinished and has new red maharam upholstery. the modular seats can be removed and used as floor seats ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Danish style vintage swivel chair, upholstered in in Dark Brown Faux leather, 19
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Danish style vintage swivel chair, upholstered in in Dark Brown Faux leather, teak star fish style base,1970s. very nice vintage condition, with some age related wear.  H: 100 cm, W...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Rare Sculptural Lounge Chair with Decorative Frame in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained oak, brown cord upholstery, Europe, 1970s Exquisite low lounge chair with characteristic wooden frame. The frame is decorated with geometric gaps in oval and c...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Sturdy Dining Chair in Black Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, leather, beech, Europe, 1970s This design shows a sturdy construction, featuring durable black leather upholstery complemented by a robust wooden framework. The archit...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Lounge Chair in Cane and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, lounge chair, walnut, beech, cane, fabric, Germany, 1956 This organic shaped lounge chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer showcase a wide open wooden frame with a...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Beech, Walnut

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic LC/PJ-SI-41-A Armchairs, circa 1955
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret armchairs known as LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Advocate and Press Chair in solid teak and nubuck leather. Sold as a pair. More specifically, this set of two LC/P...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, fabric, rubber, coated metal, Italy, design 1957 Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model ‘811’ is desi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chairs, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The Netherlands, design 1959 The sculptural Oase chair was created by Dutch designer Wim ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Rare beech easy lounge chair by Bernt Petersen for Schiang Furniture, Denmark 60
Located in Denventer, NL
Special beech wood lounge armchair designed by the Dane Bernt Petersen and produced by Schiang Furniture, 1960s. The armchair has a beech wood frame with a canvas seat hanging betwe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 Modern and beautiful colored modular lounge set designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torbe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mad Men Black Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Very impressive and comfortable 1960s black leather lounge chair. Aluminium swivel base and aluminum armrests upholstered in black leather. The Eames lounge chair has a reputation fo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945 This elegant pair of lounge chairs model 6553 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, sofa, wood, painted metal, fabric, Italy, 1955. Rare free-form sofa designed by Japanese designer Taichiro Nakay and presented at t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Set of Four 'Zig Zag' Chairs in Steel and Taupe Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, chromed steel, leatherette, Europe, 1960s. This design features an open construction by means of the Z-shaped frame. The back and seating are made from l...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall Chrome Pod Chairs, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Chrome Pod Chairs, 1960. Original Lenor Larsen style velvet with new foam. Measures 36" wide, 33" deep, 27" tall, seat height 17"
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs, Moveis Brazil 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs, Moveis Brazil 1960. Original velvet fabric. Measure 35" tall 16" wide 21" deep seat height 18" seat width 15" seat depth 16.5"
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 4 Marbella Brutalist Stools by Sergio Rodrigues for Confonorm 1970s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These set of 4 vintage beech bar stools were designed by Sergio Rodrigues for Confonorm in the seventies. Great solid design in Brutalist style manufactured in Spain.
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Carved Wood Armchairs, a pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Dramatic winged armchairs feature intricately carved wood frames and brass boots. Maker unknown, recently imported from Europe and fully restored with a slightly nubby-textured ivory...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of lounge chairs attributed to Charlotte Perriand, France in the 60s
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of oak fireside chairs attributed to Charlotte Perriand. These chairs come from the La Cachette residence, located in the Les Arcs 1600 ski resort in the French Alps. Charlotte ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Foam, Oak

Ward Bennett Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak for Brickel Associates 1965c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Ward Bennett Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak for Brickel Associates 1965c. Model 1226 reupholstered in Mohair. Dimensions: 30" high 30" deep 26" wide 17" seat height 21" arm height
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Gustaf Axel Berg "Peter" Bentwood and Boucle Armchair, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous 1960's midcentury "Peter" armchair designed by Gustaf Axel Berg. The chair features a cantilevered base, bentwood frame and new boucle upholstery. Sculptural yet approachabl...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Gruppo quattro sedie 'Luisa' Franco Albini per Poggi 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Poltroncine modello 'Luisa' disegnate da Franco Albini e prodotte da Poggi a partire dal 1955. Struttura in legno, seduta e schienale con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tes...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969. Excellent condition Measures 38" tall, 26" wide 33" deep seat height 18"
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Suede

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
The Vladimir Kagan "Mini" version of the Serpentine Sofa stands as a pinnacle of beauty and sophistication, captivating any space with its timeless allure. While its name evokes admi...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Italian Lounge Chair with Chrome Base 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural lounge chair with chrome base and upholstered seat, back and arms, Italian 1960's. This chair has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful fabric. It is e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

6 vintage Chaplin dining chair in cognac leather by Gerard van den Berg - Montis
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional set of 6 Chaplin dining armchairs. Stunning patinated, thick leather. Hard to find in this color. Designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, the Netherlands (1983) Th...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Danish Mid Century Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa By Mogens Hansen Circa 1960's
Located in Hudson, NY
Luxurious buffalo hide leather sofa with darker piping accents by Mogens Hansen. This sofa features gently sloping track arms with austere and refined silhouettes. It's finished in s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

His and Hers Borge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chairs Denmark 1960s
Located in Hudson, NY
"His and hers" matched set of lounge chairs in chocolate brown leather and beech wood, with shelter backs and sloped track arms by Borge Mogensen. Danish, c. 1960's-1970's. Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Slim Jim Chairs and Ottomans by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
The allure of the "Slim Jim" high-back chairs and matching ottomans by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates lies not only in their rarity but also in their timeless design. Crafted i...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Pair Of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
The allure of the Gio Ponti Lounge chairs lies in their rare blend of craftsmanship and design. Crafted from walnut, a wood prized for its warmth and durability, these chairs exude t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Artifort Model F156 Swivel Lounge Chair with New Velvet Yellow Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Artifort swivel lounge chair with white Saarinen style tulip base and new yellow velvet upholstery, designed by British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for acclaimed Dutch furnit...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Yngve Ekstrom Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Pine Longue Chair 1960s
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

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

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Midcentury Bamboo Stool with new cushion, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful stool, handmade from bamboo, in the 60s, France. Designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk-Jan Rol. The stool is in exceptionally good, stable condition. A new seat cushion has b...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Club Chairs from the 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century chairs ,metal frame brass bout legs vinyl upholstery in original condition .Chairs are comfortable and typical mid century Italian design .
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brutalist Chairs from Olavi Hanninnen, Finland, 1960
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Brutalist chairs from Olavi Hanninnen, Finland, 1960.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Set of 3 Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic Scandinavian mid-century design 1960s to 1970s by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark. Maker is the Möbelfabrik Schou Andersen. Two chairs made of beautiful honey coloured teak, the o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
Located in London, GB
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. Produced in 1980 by Knoll International in the USA, with Brown leather and a chrome steel ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Bent Plywood, Chrome and Navy Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare and unidentified chair and ottoman in the style of Herman Miller's Eames chair and Richard Hersberger Pace Collection chair and ottoman. Crafted in plywood much like the Ea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Large Living room set in orange / rusty brown Velvet, Italy, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing living room set in very well preserved orange / rusty brown velvet upholstery. What stands out are the quality of the upholstery: thick pluche velvet. Of course the Italians ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Guillerme and Chambon Oak armchair Design, " Fumay " model, France 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak armchair. " Fumay " model. "Votre Maison " edition. France, 1960s. Beautifully shaped armchair in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron a...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Race in 1948. A very rare low volume original, it has become a highly recognised design classic. Constructed from bent steel rod, the chair is very comfortable. ...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Asko Pulkka leather armchair with ottoman by Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Asko Pulkka leather armchair in black leather is, like the ottoman, in very good condition. The leather is soft and undamaged, the seams are all in good condition. The seat shell...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 side chair 1 armchair Reupholste...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Upholstered Armchair or Clubchair with Curved Bendwood Armrest
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This armchair was sourced from the south of France and most likely comes from France or Spain. The Armchair features a beige upholstery and dark wood bend armrest. Its notably deep ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Crocus Ball Chair in dark green teddy by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium
Located in amstelveen, NL
Crocus ball swivel armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967. Upholstered in its original dark green teddy velvet fabric. Molded shell on an aluminum base. ...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous armchair or lounge chair, Mod. B3, designed by Tito Agnoli, and manufactured by Pierantonio Bonacina in the 1970s, Italy. The rattan - bamboo armchair was completely restore...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authenti...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Very rare Mah Jong ‘Sonia Rykiel’ lounge set by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great Mah Jong modular sofa in the limited ‘Sonia Rykiel ’ fabric. Matching set. A very rare find on the second hand market. It is no longer available in the current collection. De...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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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