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Seating For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1960s
FK85 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK85 lounge chair with ottoman was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Kill International in the late 1960s. Th...
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1960s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage rustic brutalist stool, England c.1950-60
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage primitive low stool, England c.1950-60 Rustic brutalist syle. Great patina with signs of age as pictured, no damage or old repairs. Cleaned, ready for use. Ideal for use ...
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Mid-20th Century British Seating

Materials

Elm

Brown Jordan Iron Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Take a look at this set of Vintage Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs made by Brown Jordan, a renowned maker of wrought iron furniture. These heavy duty chairs are built to last and withstan...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Italian Ibisco Sedie Armchairs, 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 4 vintage Ibisco Sedie minimalistic armchairs feature beech wood frames with leather seating, arms, and backs, Italy, circa late 1960s. These vintage Italian safari style chai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, 1950s Chic modern arm, lounge, or occasional chair designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example has been ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Walnut frame and original fabric.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy” design. Over the years, he was awarded the “compasso d’oro adi” twice. Originally ...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Rare Mid- Century Moderne Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, Model Hunter, Norway 1960
Located in Bergen, NO
A unique chance to get, one of a few existing, Torbjørn Afdals Hunter Chair. The Mid-Century Modern design movement has given us some of the most iconic furniture designs the world ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow beige bouclé fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Seat height 16.5”.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Sculptural Cement Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Concrete sculptural chairs - originally from Italy, 1960s These are vintage - with great raw patina Chairs are sold individually.
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Cement

Tito Agnoli Pair of Slipper Chairs, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tito Agnoli slipper chairs in original fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Reproduction Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Arm Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Reproduction Queen Anne solid mahogany arm dining chairs. Offered is a pair of reproduction Queen Anne solid mahogany arm dining chairs. They are made of solid mahogany wood and have upholstered seats. In good condition for their age, with some slight surface scratches/wear on the wood. The arms show some crazing wear in finish at the ends. The upholstery needs to be redone. They're not signed, but are high quality reproduction chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs by Gavina c 1960/1980's
Located in New York, NY
Set of four leather and chrome dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina circa 1960-1970's. The chairs feature leather seats, arm rests and backs, on bright chrome fram...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of '3' Thonet Model 214 PH Cafe Stools in Beech & Textured Velvet, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace the legacy of design with this stunning set of (3) Thonet model 214 PH stools. Designed by the Thonet brothers in 1880, the 214 PH stool embodies the elegance and innovation ...
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Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti Italia, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A wondeful pair of lounge chairs with ottomans designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1954. The chairs and stools have a black lacquered metal base with solid brass fe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black leather vintage 905 dining chairs by Vico Magestretti for Cassina Italy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
A masterpiece of complexity. Great vintage set of 905 armchairs in original black leather. Designed by Vico Magistretti for CASSINA in 1964. A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Lounge Chair After Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal bent rattan lounge chair. Done in the manner of the iconic Paul Frankl with the signature 5 strand design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Rattan

Hollywood Regency Italian Petite Chaise Lounge Chair in Cream with Swan Heads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage glam chaise lounge from Italy circa 1960's. It features cream and dark gold solid wood framing with the original upholstery. Very good original condition and ready to use.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cognac Leather Swivel FK Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful cognac leather lounge chair designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius. This so called Bird Chair with matte chrome plated tripod base is in excellent condition. Mark...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Chrome Wrapped Swivel Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take iconic mid-century American furniture for a spin with this classic tub chair from design legend Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin of North Carolina. Featuring a wrap-around chrome...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Long "Krobo" Table/Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, fully restored long “Krobo” bench designed by the influential Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Brazilian rosewood with stu...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts solid oak banker or lawyer bench USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 52.75" W x 18.75" D x 35.5" H. Seat height 18"; Arm height 28.25". Very good original vint...
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 25.5" / H 31.7" / Seat depth 20" / Height from floor to seat: 18.2" / Height from floor to armrest 22.6" / Back height 14.3 An attractive pair of armchairs in pastel g...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Henning Kjaernulf Set of 4 Dining Chairs ‘Model 225’ for Bruno Hansen, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 4 dining chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf and produced by Bruno Hansen in Denmark in the 1960’s. These ‘model 225’ hoop back chairs will probably have a lot of appeal on t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

1950's Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs With Donghia Mohair Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's mid-century modern Italian lounge chairs in the style of Marco Zanuso, fully restored and re-upholstered in Donghia Mohair fabric, with minor wear and patina...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech wood. Nice slim elegant...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 "122" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Made in Italy and of the best applied design, the 122 chairs are the work of the famous architect and designer Vico Magistretti. Comfortable and very elegant, i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage 3-seater sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, Italy 1965 (Customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
Franz Sartori is best known for his organic sculptural work but he also designed furniture which reflected his sculptural talent. These incredible e seats sofa is extremely comfort...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Of 6 Black Chairs, 1960s, Poland
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Set of 6 black Mid-Century chairs manufactured in Furniture Factory in Swarzedz, Poland 1960's. Backrests are made of bent plywood, wooden legs have been completely restored and refi...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

dcm chair contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
DCM Chair contemporized, painted, lacquered. • Info about Markus • born 1964 in Aschaffenburg, Germany • since 1986 active as a visual artist • since 1989 national and internation...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Ernst Josef Althoff Lounge Chair Barcelona Style 60s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Barcelona armchair designed by Prof. Ernst Josef Althoff in the 1960s. Ernst Josef Althoff was friends with Mies van der Rohe and his design of this armchair shows that both also go ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Jacques Adnet Arm Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Jacques Adnet Arm Chair Signature saddle stitched leather over heavy steel with deep chocolate seat and back Floating back cushion is attached with unique saddle stitched clips...
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1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s. A design Paul McCobb model 1322 dating back to the 1950s. The quintessential design features o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs In the Style of Gio Ponti 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Incredible pair of rare sculptural lounge chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti circa 1950s Squared upholstered seat with exposed walnut angled legs and aluminum banding detail Original...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Smaller French Gilded Carved Directoire Bergere Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of French-made gilded smaller scale bergere chairs. They have been reupholstered in Brooklyn NY and appear to be in good condition with regards to their upho...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid century italian dining chairs, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century italian dining chairs made from an incredibly elegant ebonized wooden frame and reupholstered in oker/yellow fabric. Beautiful italian design from the 1950s very much in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Leopard-print armchair from the 70s
Located in PARIS, FR
1970s leopard-print velvet armchair, fabric by Nobilis. Very good condition. LP2490
Category

Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Textile

Set of 3 Turkish Kilim Upholstered Counter Stools
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and contemporary set of three counter or bar stools in the style of George Smith, upholstered in Turkish Kilim fabric. Each of the three stools features a collage of different Kilim fabric in complementing reds, blues, and tans. The one-of-a-kind nature of the upholstery makes these stools a unique choice for an eclectic kitchen...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Sedia “Bauche” n. 19, Charlotte Perriand, anni ’50 (su modello del 1939)
Located in Rivoli, IT
Sedie "Bauche" no. 19 (schienale inclinato) Struttura in legno, seduta in paglia. Produzione anni'50 su disegno del 1939 Bibl.: - Mary McLeod, ed., Charlotte Perriand: An Art of ...
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1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Fine British Mid Century Daybed Ottoman With Osbourne & Little Fabric By Reylon
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Immerse yourself in the epitome of mid-century British sophistication with this exquisite daybed ottoman, a fusion of iconic design and luxurious comfort. Upholstered in sumptuous gr...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

George Mulhauser Leather Ottoman Chrome Star Base for Plycraft
Located in Munich, DE
Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft´, USA, 1960s. Steel and faux black leather. Measures: H 40 x W 54 x D 61 cm.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

FINE SUITE OF FOUR VINTAGE GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four Burr Yew & Elm circa 1940's Gothic Steeple back Windsor armchairs Please note th...
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1940s English Gothic Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

Sedia "Bauche" n. 18, Charlotte Perriand, anni '50 (su modello del 1939)
Located in Rivoli, IT
Sedia n° 18 (schienale dritto)", comunemente chiamata "Bauche". Il progetto iniziale del modello è del 1939. Anni '50-'60. Bibliografia: - Catalogo provvisorio della BCB, 1952 - Mo...
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1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Asia Modern Chinese Horseshoe Style Lounge Chair by Century Furniture after Mont
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and sophisticated horseshoe style, Chinese influence lounge chair, attributed to the Century Furniture Co. in the style of James Mont. The chair features a solid oak...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stool in Teak and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman, teak, wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s Simple in its design, this stool features an open framework in teak with tapered legs. Its unassuming design allows it to blend seamlessly...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Teak and Beech Lounge Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen crafted of a beech frame with curved teak backrest, upholstered seat in sheepskin. Measurements W 21.75’’ x D 24.75’’ x H 29.50’’ Seat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Teak

Model 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
White wooden armchair with black leather cushion. Made in limited numbers: Numbered 8. Seat height 40cm. Wear due to age and time
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Pure Mohair, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A handsome pair of armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s. The chairs are newly upholstered in a premium taupe (dark brown with a hint of grey) pure mohair fabric and fe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid 20th Century, Danish Footstool by Hugo Frandsen
Located in Bristol, GB
A sweet footstool, designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's by Hugo Frandsen. Newly upholstered in a light charcoal linen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Elegant Pair Hollywood Regency Scoop Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elegant pair of scoop back upholstered chairs made by Lewittes Furniture. These chairs measure 29.5"t x 24"w x 25"d with a seat height of 17"t.
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Czech Republic 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of armchairs by Czech designer Jindřich Halabala features dark-stained armrests elegantly curving around the sides of the seat, seamlessly becoming the supporting ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

1970s De Sede Switzerland Modular Leather Sofa Sectional Couch DS 63
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage De Sede leather sectional sofa. Modular pieces mean myriad options for arrangement. Six (6) pieces in total: 2 end pieces, 2 corner pieces, and 2 armless pieces for ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Metal, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, off-white fabric and metal sofa designed in Finland, 1930s. Seat height 16”.
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Fauteuil "safari" par Tito Agnoli, 1960
Located in Busserolles, FR
Le fauteuil safari vintage, conçu par le designer italien Tito Agnoli pour Bonacina dans les années 1960, dégage un sentiment d'aventure et une éléganc...
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1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wood

Model 31 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of six chairs Model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacture Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Frame made of teak wood. Completely restored. Wood has b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

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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