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Seating For Sale
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in White Pierre Frey Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair with ottoman, model 1717-RC and 1841-O, fabric by Pierre Frey, walnut, brass, United States, 1960s The Havana set, designed by Ad...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffman (Model 728)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, crafted in bent beechwood with wooden spheres at the joinery points (Model 728). An example of exceptional bentwood craft...
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Early 1900s Austrian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Black Leather Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Vintage design swivelchair This stunning black leather swivel chair by renowned designer H.W. Klein for Bramin embodies both comfort and sophisticated design. Crafted in the mid-cent...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair French Louis XV Style Open Armchairs with Caned Seats and Backs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each of elegant shape with cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled arms; all raised on cabriole supports; with custom down-filled cushions
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Set Of 8 Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs By Schou Andersen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic set of 8 stained rosewood (could also possibly be stained mahogany) dining chairs by Schou Andersen. It came with a rosewood table so we are thinking it may be rosewood. Ma...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Three Seater Beech Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Fabric in good original condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Poltrona Soriana, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questa Poltrona Soriana, disegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Cassina nel 1960, è uno degli esempi più iconici del design italiano del dopoguerra. Questo pezzo combina eleganza e com...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Lounge Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fast shipping ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Rustic French Half Moon Tripod Stool with Turned Wood Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic French Half Moon Tripod Stool with Turned Wood Legs France, mid century Beautifully sculpted, hand crafted woodwork Solid wood half moon ...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Wood

Custom Batik Textile Ottoman with Paw Feet
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic custom ottoman made of vintage continental Batik textile standing on four carved paw feet and detailed with two rows of antique brass colored nail heads, circa 2010s. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Armchair designed by Franz-Josef Schulte for De Sede, model DS-23
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of rare Postmodern armchairs designed by Franz-Josef Schulte for De Sede. The armchair is known as the model DS-23 and are done in black leather....
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1970s, Norwegian design by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Møbler, model "Luna".
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Møbler. Lounge chair model "Luna" in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original brown l...
Category

1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak, Plywood

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 22" W x 42" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

ISA Bergamo Pair of Fabric and Brass Ottomans, Italy, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Original pair of 1950s Italian stools in original velvet and brass feet.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Perriand, Jeanneret and Le Corbusier - LC9 Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A leather and chrome plated steel LC9 stool by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier for Cassina, Italy 1960s. Stamped on underside of frame.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of beautifully patinated folk art chairs made in Sweden in the 19th century. Made from pinewood with black lacquered seats. Traditionally, these primitive chairs stood in the ...
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany and Leather Armchair by Jacques Quinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet – A fine French Mid-Century mahogany armchair with original leather upholstery and Quinet's signature bronze "sabot" clad feet.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Inge Andersson for Brdr. Andersson lounge chair in rosewood and black leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Inge Andersson lounge chair with black patinated leather. Frame of rosewood. Made in the 1960's in sweden by Brdr Andersson.
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Chaise Lorraine
Located in New York, US
Antique French chair
Category

19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus chair , 1970’s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Wonderful seat of bauhaus period 70’s It’s totally in original good condition with black cushions The movement of chrome structure is so styled and modern , like a music note The go...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boho Cast Aluminum “Arcadia” 3 Seat Sofa After Michael Taylor
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless sophistication with this Vintage Boho Cast Aluminum "Arcadia" 3-Seat Sofa, designed in the style of Michael Taylor. The intricate cast aluminum frame offers a...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A fine stoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Pair of Baker Faux Bamboo Armchairs with Caned Seats and Leopard Cushions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage faux bamboo hand painted tub-style armchairs by Baker, each having caned seats with loose leopard-print cushions, raised on round legs, joined by X-stretcher. Pleas...
Category

1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Teck and Sheepskin Ottomans Attributed to Poul Volther Denmark.
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of teak and sheepskin seat ottomans. Attributed to Poul Volther Denmark 1975.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Architectural Acer Dining Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Combining sharp carve-outs of the monumental arched base with rounded shapes of the voluminous upholstery. The Acer Dining Sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the bes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Folk Art Bent Twig Hand Crafted Adirondack Rocking Chair C1900
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing original condition, so we'll taken care of and preserved. 125 years ago John Wiltout built this chair from hickory branches and a pine seat. Square head nails were used and t...
Category

Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Seating

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Alberto Rosselli "Confidential" Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alberto Rosseli "Confidential" leather lounge chair for Saporiti, Italia. Wonderful rich saddle leather with great patina throughout. Matching sectional sofa available - sold separ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Primitive Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi Stool
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese stool. It dates from the Taisho period (1913-1930s). It is made from Beech wood. It is simple and tasteful, exuding a world of wabi-sabi. It has been repair...
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Seating

Materials

Wood

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair in Resin by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, Italy 2010
Located in Hellouw, NL
Gaetano Pesce was an influential and inimitable Italian designer and architect, celebrated for his eclectic and innovative approach to design. Known for challenging traditional aesth...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Resin

Italian Papercord Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4
By Gessef, Gio Ponti
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This is a beautiful set of 4 mid-century dining chairs from Gessef Consorzio Sedie Friuli, Italy. The papercord seats are strong and not broken. In the future, they can be easily and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Gio Ponti for Bonacina Continuum BP 16 Lounge Chairs, Italy 1963
Located in Naples, IT
Rare bamboo 'Continuum' lounge chairs model BP16 designed by Gio Ponti, manufactured by Bonacinao. The chair is completely made of bamboo and wicker and still has its original uphols...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 8 Black Custom “Ribbon” Dining Chairs Modern Draper Style
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We found these beauties at a Palm Springs estate sale. They reminded us of the regency style of Dorothy Draper or more modern Barbara Barry style. Classic but still very modern. They...
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Brutalist pine lounge chairs by Stig Sandkvist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of brutalistic lounge chairs designed by Stig Sandkvist in Sweden during the 1950s. Chunky model in solid Swedish pine. Sheepskin included.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Antique Victorian Howard Style Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Howard style leather armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around 1880’s. It is large with generous proportions, it is extremely comfortable t...
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Se of 6 DInning Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid Century dinning chairs.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs "Bats" From Fabryka Mebli Wschód, Poland, 1960s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
A pair of armchairs, commonly referred to as "Bats," produced by Wschód Zadziele Furniture Factory in Poland during the 1960s. The chairs have been reupholstered in a soft, white-gre...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

1920s Restored Rare Swivel Barber Beech Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Adjustable headrest in leather - 2 items available - high of seat 48 cm
Category

1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather, Beech

Art Nouveau Chair In Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5592 Stylish Art Nouveau occasional chair, having upholstered shaped back with finely slat, generous seat and open and arms, standing on...
Category

Early 20th Century Seating

Materials

Mahogany

French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut, Paint

Verner Panton Amoebe Chair by Vitra
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Amoebe Chair by Verner Panton, designed in the 70s. Labeled
Category

1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Sofa , Bronze, Oriental Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Sofa , Bronze, Oriental Fabric Modernist sofa designed and produced by ISA Bergamo in the middle of the 20th century. This example features ...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Danish Chair or stool by Georg Petersens for Mobelfabrik in Style of Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Single Mobelfabrik Stool by Georg Petersens – A Blend of Danish Craftsmanship and Timeless Design** Introducing a single Mobelfabrik Danish chair or steam-bent stool designed by Geo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Vintage french rattan armchair, Shell style
Located in BRUNOY, FR
Timeless design for this vintage rattan armchair dating from the 1950s-60s, made in France . Bamboo & rattan armchair dating from the 1960s, shell shape. This vintage rattan armchai...
Category

1950s French French Provincial Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Otto Schulz Lounge Chairs, Pair of Scandinavian Modern Original Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Schulz Lounge Chairs – Otto Schulz Easy Chairs. Otto Schulz was active during parts of the 20th century and these lounge chairs were designed in 1936 and manufactured by Ji...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Daybed in Oak and Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed, oak, pine, Scandinavia, 1960s A simple and minimalist bed manufactured in Scandinavia in the 1960s. A standout fact about this piece is the mattress that is upholstered in a...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Pine

19th Century Natural Pine Primitive English Bench
Located in Mckinney, TX
This antique English bench, made from solid pine, showcases a classic farmhouse design with a sturdy footed base and corner supports for added stability. Its rich patina highlights i...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Harvey Probber Cubo Sectional Sofa
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
Six-piece “Cubo” sectional by Harvey Probber. Modular sofa includes two corner sections, two side sections, and two ottomans. Newly reupholstered in extremely durable, high-quality ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Eames Drafting Stool for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swivel stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c.1970s, USA. The stool features a fiberglass shell seat with orange Naugahyde upholstery. The stool can be used for an offic...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Antique William and Mary style English Oak Settle
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique William and Mary style oak settle, 19th century. Pediment with initials T.L. , foliate carved and paneled back, serpentine shaped arms, two board seat, turned legs joined by ...
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

SMALL REGENCY STYLE HAND DYED RESTORED WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency style vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Gun or ...
Category

20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Conference Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Conference' chair, beech, fabric, United States, design 1948 Iconic armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. This well known model is reupholstere...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage leather and bentwood armchair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sturdy bentwood and camel leather swivel chair from the 1970s. Gorgeous leather with the right patina, bent wood armrests and start shaped wooden base. 1970s - Belgium Very good c...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sling Lounge Chair by Jerry Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut, Original Vinyl
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

De Sede DS- 85 Modular Chair - made in Switzerland
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare De Sede DS-85 Club Chair from the 1960's. Made in Switzerland, high quality genuine leather. Extremely comfortable. imported for Europe. Tagged De sede on the bottom.
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, handmade made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfig...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Circa 1790 English George III Period Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III period set of 8 dining chairs, English. 2 arms & 6 sides. Superbly graceful in the Sheraton taste. Mahogany of excellent quality. The chairs are raised on delic...
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1790s English Sheraton Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 t...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

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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