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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Baroque
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Brno Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs features unique flat chrome frame cantilever design, with rounded armrests, and comfortably padded seats. Unique scrolled top seat back and stunning chrome finish add to Mid-Century charm of the set, with details added to the original Mies van der Rohe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

6 blond wood midcentury Italian dining chairs, 1950s, attrib. to Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A set of six stylish and comfortable mid-century Italian dining room chairs, blond wood, grey upholstery, circa late 1940s - early 1950s. We now also have a similar set of 6, not re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958 by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) and manufactured by Oca, the Mucki bench is an incredible and versatile piece – ideal for different kinds ...
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1650s Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been repl...
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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Six-Piece Sectional Sofa by Preview
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic six-piece Preview sectional sofa. This set will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for right? Great for that smaller space or add to a sect...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Blue Pair Armchairs Viko Baumritter 1959 USA
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous matching pair of lounge chairs by Viko Baumritter, USA, circa 1959. These Mid-Century armchairs have the lean of a lounge chair and the poise to draw attention. The dynamic sheen of the blue vinyl upholstery has an undeniable retro allure. Slanted tubular metal frames have wooden walnut armrests and are capped with classic sliders at the feet. Underside with zig-zag exposed spring base. Frames supporting original upholstered box...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and manufactured in Vienna, Austria, 1950s. The stable and comfortable dining chairs stand o...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Plywood, Beech

Sculptural Form Lounge Chairs, Mohair Fabric with Brass Legs, ISA, Italy, 1950
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of restored sculptural form Italian lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti dating from the very early 1950s with beautifully hand crafted wood frames and sprung seats...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

N.O. Møller Teak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four dining chairs designed by N.O. Møller features woven rush seats and unique sculpted backs. These beautiful chairs make an impressive statement in any settin...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Teak

Set of Sculptural Italian Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of six Italian Modern dining chairs feature uniquely shaped metal frames with high back leather seats. The sculptural qu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Made: Tatra Pravenec - Labeled - Good, original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six slatted folding steamer chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Vintage Set of Six Blue Velvet Dining Chairs in the style of Ulrich, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These Italian midcentury dining chairs feature an ebonized beech frame and a midnight blue velvet upholstery. Their springs in the padding are original and in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Selig lounge chairs feature chrome and tufted vinyl lounge chairs feature comfortable proportions and stylish modern design. Paired with matching ottoman, uniquely shape...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja Praun, Vienna 1953 and executed by Wiesner - Hager....
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand dining chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of six. The chairs have a simple and timeless design. The fancy backrest and seat in straw comb...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vintage Black Lacquered Durmast Oak Bench, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s. This bench is made in lacquered durmast oak. It is a vintage piece therefore it might show slight traces of use, but since it has been recently restored, it can...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Foldable Table and Four Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set, made of bamboo and rattan foldable table and four chairs. It is an Italian production of 1960s and the state of conserva...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Pair of Artifort F165 Lounge Chairs with New Ploeg Wool Upholstery, circa 1955
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of beautiful restored lounge chairs by Artifort The Netherlands produced, circa 1955. These top quality lounge chairs have been fully restored with respect to the original wa...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining room table sold separately. Please con...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Six armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has black patent leather upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames, labeled underneath. Mid-C...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Modern Club Chairs, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Bambino Wingback Armchair by Howard Keith, 1950s, England
Located in London, GB
A pair of highly collectible midcentury Bambino wingback armchairs designed by Howard Keith for HK furniture. England, circa mid-1950s. These stunning armchairs feature a beautifu...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Paolo Buffa Attributed Restored, Original Velvet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury six sculptural dining chairs, Paolo Buffa attributed restored, in blond walnut, restored and wax polished with original velvet still usable. On request we can perform the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

12 'Chelsea' Dining Chairs by Introini, Saporiti 1966, Upholstery Fully Restored
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare large set of 12 walnut wood 'Chelsea' dining chairs by Italian designer Vittorio Introini . The upholstery has been fully restored including new Pantera foam throughout and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Armchair Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy - Made of teak wood, original upholstery - Partially restored - Good condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Lounge chair and ottoman by Mel Smilow made in the 1950s, natural finish walnut wood, it was a delight to work them. The measure of the stool is: Measures: D 58 W 58 H 39.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs in Light Beige Velours
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s An Italian voluptuous and bold set of lounge chairs that show a play of volumes with soft, fluid and rounded lines. These chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

8 Set of Original Austro Chairs by Franz Schuster for Wiesner Hager Austria 1959
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Austro chairs are designed 1959 by Austrian architect Franz Schuster and produced by Wiesner Hager. The chair get well known also as "Forum Stadtpa...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Unique Italien Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
By unknown designer or manufacturer. Two parts reupholstered in alcantara. should be cleaned or re-upholstered.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Wicker Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, wicker braided straw, Italy, 1950s Delicate Italian dining chairs with comfortable seats in wicker straw braided in a geometric pattern. Four tapered,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Straw

1960s Very Rare Erik Kierkegaard Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare model originally designed for the boat named Lalandia in Denmark - Made of solid teak - Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished - Some of them are s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Upholstery, Wood

1952, Arne Jacobsen, Original early set Ant Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six Midcentury French Macassar Dining Chairs in Original Vinyl
Located in Troy, MI
Set of French dining chairs with slender, dark-stained Macassar frames, circa 1950s. Tapered legs feature brass-capped front feet. Original...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Stunning Italian Arketipo Roche Bobois Two-Piece Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning asymmetrical two-piece Roche Bobois ultra-suede sofa. The sofa back is adjustable by rolling it along a thick black granite attached table. The circular ottoman has a wedge ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Granite

Set of 6 Erno Fabry Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Erno Fabry walnut and cane back dining chairs. The chairs are walnut with caned backs. Seats are blue velvet. There are two ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Sofa with a Brushed Steel Base in the Manner of Michel Boyer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly reupholstered sofa (foam and fabric) form the 1970s Second sofa available in smaller size (160 centimeters width).
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six Mid-Century Modern lucite chairs having blue velvet upholstered seats bordered by burl wood skirts.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Lucite, Burl

Set of Four Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four vintage modern chairs feature a heavy cantilever chrome frame with padded armrests. A sleek design with an overstuffed seat and backrest ensuring optimal co...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Four French, 1950s Chairs Attributed to Audoux-Minet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and unfussy set of four oak dining chairs with rope seats, attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, of Vibo Vesoul. The backs have a simple medallion decor. The front legs a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chair Patio Rohe Noordwolde Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rattan chair by Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands, 1960s. The seat shell was made of rattan and the tube steel base was black lacquered. The metal feet features...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Model 2254 Lounge Chairs by Børge Mogensen with Ottomans 1950s Wool
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of Model 2254. ''Slaedestolen'' lounge chairs with matching pair of Model 2248. ottomans. Designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1950s. The Model 2254. lounge cha...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wool, Oak

Superb Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An enviable set of vintage oak and leather strap dining armchairs having heavy woven leather straps in the style and manner of Jens Risom for Knol...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Benches, Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical benches / stools in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The pieces are in a classic curile form in gilt wrought iron with the seats...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of six mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The dining chairs are part of the ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Six walnut & Leather Mangiarotti 'S11' Dining Chairs, Sorgente Dei Mobili 1972
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely set of six 'S11' dining chairs in authentic leather with solid italian walnut wood frames by Italian master architect Angelo Mangiarotti , the chairs were produced by the com...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Six Danish Modern Teak Fan Back TOTEM Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen Westnofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage Mid-Century Danish modern teak fan back dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa with stunning whimsical form in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Set consist...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Rare Set of Six Campanino Chiavari Walnut Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi, 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of six Italian chairs in walnut wood, model "Campanino" by Fratelli Levaggi from the early 1950s, in Chiavari. These chairs were originally designed in 1807 by Giuseppe...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Dining Chair Roland Rainer, 1952, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four bicolor dining chairs, which were designed by Roland Rainer and executed by Emil & Alfred Pollak, Vienna. The presented dining chairs were designed for...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Melia Made to Order Customizable Modern Sofa
By Dwell Floor Five
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and midcentury scaled the Melia sofa is stylish and hip. The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty of fabric colors and options to choo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Set of Lounge Patio with Settee and Rocking
Located in Miami, FL
Set of lounge patio with one two seats sofa and two big rotative armchairs. It´s very spacious and comfortable. Height to the seat: 16.14in Armchair measurements: H: 39.37in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Four Dining Chairs/ Thon 'Thonet', 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Solid - Wooden parts has some signs use - Good, original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Italian Authentic Armchairs, Chintz Cover and Landscape Scenery, 1930s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four armchairs was made in Italy in the 1930s. The chair frame is made of oak and the seat and back are covered in chintz. The beige chintz fabric is printed with colourf...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Ensemble de 8 Chaises de Salle à Manger en Chêne Massif, Norvège, 1980
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chaises scandinaves en chêne massif avec dossier ovale incliné et siège recouvert de tissu noir, circa 1980. Dimensions : H 80 x L 43 et hauteur d’assise 40cm.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Joaquim Tenreiro Cane and Rosewood Armchair, circa 1958
Located in Braga, 03
Pair of Brazilian Modern lounge chairs designed by Joachim Tenreiro. The chairs structures are made of solid Rosewood with seats and backrests in cane...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Pair of Restored, Leather Lounge Chairs by 'Raphael', 1973, France Published
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely pair of leather lounge chairs by French designer Raphael. These chairs have been freshly reupholstered in brown leather, with a snake skin impression, specially commissioned by us. The chairs have also had their foam and expensive, authentic 'Pirelli' strapping renewed as part of the upholstery process. Photos of the restoration process available on request. This model was originally designed for the office of the President of the French postal...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Club Chair Ottoman, John Wisner Campaign Style
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair Ficks Reed rattan Campaign style lounge or club chairs plus one ottoman with interesting brass cap accents by John Wisner for the Far Horiz...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

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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