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Seating For Sale
8 Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Provincial Brown Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional set of 8 antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs, circa mid-19th century. Features iconic styling with a hardwood frame painted in white, with brown leather upholstered s...
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Paint

Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Nevada Sand For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Base: Graphite, Front: Nevada sand + Back: Steelcut Quartet 144 For One Collection Discover the Council Salon Chair Swivel Base, the p...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Upholstered, Wood-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Burl

Mid-century Armchairs Isa Bergamo Yellow Velvet Brass Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of 1950s restored armchairs with lemon yellow velvet , solid brass feet, Isa Bergamo production.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pierre Dariel 'Hendaye' Armchair in Wood and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, 'Hendaye' armchair, beech, cane, fabric, France, 1930s.  Sturdy and stylish 'Hendaye' model lounge chair, designed by Pierre Dariel in the 1930s. It features a solid...
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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Skaala Armchair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte Finland
Located in Turku, FI
Skaala armchair designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte Finland 1980's. Chairs designed by Kukkapuro are known for their good ergonomics, like this chair is good example of it. Seat...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Pair Leather Chippendale Revival Wingback Armchairs c.1920 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous pair of antique English Chippendale Revival button back leather wingback armchairs, circa 1920 in date. They stand on hand carved ball and claw cabrio...
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1920s Revival Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Kipp Stewart for Directional 'Arc' Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede & Chromed Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American design icon Kipp Stewart, these awesome chairs were made by Directional, known for their work with Paul Evans, Vladimir Kagan, Baughman, and others. True to thei...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Finn Juhl 45 chair made of rosewood by Niels Vodder c1950
Located in London, GB
This example of Finn Juhl's 45 iconic 45 chair has been restored as an investment piece. The rosewood frame has been disassembled and rejoined using hide glue, which will allow for...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six 19th C. Gothic-Style Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 19th C. Italian Gothic-style dining chairs featuring intricate wooden carvings and dark leather upholstery, The frames are made of walnut with elaborate openwork tracery in t...
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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Two Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chairs, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. About the fabric: Seat and back is hand tufting b...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech, Wool

1970 Dordogne style Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou Wicker Wood 4 Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 chairs Wicker and wood 1960 Designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand Slight defects to the wicker shown in the pictures
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Ray and Charles Eames White Lounge Chair With Ottoman For Herman Miller
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Authentic Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman – White/Ivory Leather with Blonde Wood Upgrade your space with a true icon of modern design! We are offering an authentic Eames Loun...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pasqualina Chair by Grassi&Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
The Pasqualina collection was born from the desire to design leather items with a great aesthetic value. Its tubular steel frame is completely covered in terra-colored leather, with ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. About the fabric: Seat and back is hand tufting b...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Vintage Chinese Blue & White Hand Painted Ceramic Garden Stool Drum Side Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Chinese Blue & White Ceramic Garden Stool or Drum Side Table. Hand painted in traditional Chinese motifs with a dragon and phoenix on opposing sides. The top surface measures...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Tato Purple Pouf by Denis Santachiara
Located in Milan, IT
Dynamic and versatile, this pouf is an iconic design by Baleri Italia available in modern colors that can be used as an unconventional seating or arranged in customized compositions ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva sofa or daybed. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak fram...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hans J Wegner Four Wishbone CH 24 Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern Wishbone CH 24 dining room chairs. Design by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark. Striking Danish design from the 1950s. S...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of English Chippendale Style Button Tufted Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Original Burgundy Leather, Brass Nailhead Trim, Walnut-Stained Maple Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of Chippendale-style armchairs, crafted from rich walnut-...
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1960s American Chippendale Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

19th Century Barely Twist Butternut Arm Chair with Carved Lions Heads
Located in Louisville, KY
A chair like this doesn't come along everyday. With its unique white walnut barley twist frame and arms that terminate at the hand rest with hand-carved resting lions, this piece is ...
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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

René Gabriel for Lieuvin 'RG178' Lounge Chairs in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rene Gabriel for Lieuvin, lounge chairs model RG178, oak, France, design circa 1946. These lounge chairs are designed by the French artist René Gabriel, known for his reconstructivi...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Portland, OR
Classic pair of Edward Wormley slipper chairs reupholstered in the DEDAR Milano textile “Tiger Beat.” Mahogany frames are in excellent condition. USA 1950s made by Dunbar Furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Japanese antique pine stool 1800, handcrafted unique
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Japanese pine stool. Lots of patina, it's a true beauty of minimal craftsmanship. Lightweight and easy to move. A true eye catcher in any interior. __________________________...
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Ross Littell for ICF Italian Midcentury Metal Leather Armchairs model LUAR 1965
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design chiar armchairs Luar model, set of two, designed by Ross Littell in 1965 and produced by ICF with drawn steel frame in rectangular section with chro...
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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Dining Chairs with Pine Frames and Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vico Magistretti style dining chairs with curved back pine frames rounded legs and removable woven rush seats. In original condition with some light refinishing that highlig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Pine

Victorian walnut framed open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking 19th century Victorian period open armchair. The frame is walnut and has elegant carved details. There is an old repair to the back leg but done well and hard...
Category

19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

1960s vintage cinema chair in green velvet Italian design
Located in None, IT
Cinema chair with wooden frame and green velvet upholstery, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 87 cm; Width 58 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique quality William IV leather and mahogany library chair having a newly reupholstered seat and back in a quality chestnut colour leather, shaped open arms with turned su...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery

Essa Yellow Velvet And Glossy Black Wood With Horn Inlays Chair by Arcahorn
Located in Milan, IT
Essa is a stylish chair upholstered in Monsieur Baudelaire, a yellow velvet, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic. The structure is crafted from wood with a glossy black lacquered f...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Substantial C.1940s French Brancusian Bench
By Brancusi
Located in London, GB
A primitive C.1940s elm topped slab bench on carved oak feet. Stylistic similarities to the works of Brancusi & Caldas. Heavily patinated with age old repairs.
Category

1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm, Oak

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Expertly Restored - Kurt Østervig Sculpted Lounge Chairs for Jason Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of Janus lounge chairs, designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler in the 1950s, is a masterpiece of Danish modern craftsmanship. Crafted from beechwood with a ric...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh w/ Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of the most sublime lounge chairs to come out the Danish midcentury era the model Pragh designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s for their own company Madsen a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Campaign Cognac Leather Officers folding chair 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive 20th century Faux Bamboo & Brown Cognac color Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair with Sling Arms & Brass Mounts. good condition .
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1950s English Campaign Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Probber, Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century swivel lounge chair, having a fully upholstered bucket style seat and back, mounted on four spayed tapered pole legs. The frame features an exaggerated and dr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vinatge 1980s Art Deco Revival Fully Upholstered Lounge / Accent Chair.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco Revival Fully Upholstered Lounge / Accent Chair. Circa Late 1970s -Early 1980s It features the original upholstery, barrel back, scalloped backrest, and a removable...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Charlotte Perriand Stool 1960s Design for Les Arcs Original Vintage Piece
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Stool – 1960s Design for Les Arcs Original Vintage Piece with Patina This stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s for the Les Arcs resort in the French...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Black Iron Mesh Dining Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original set of 4 Russell Woodard Black Iron & expanded Wire Armchairs. Featuring a wrought iron framework with ergonomic sculpted black wire mesh seat and back, detailed with flat f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Vintage Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chair and ottoman in Smokey Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Step into a world of timeless luxury with these stunning 1970s Pace Collection lounge chairs. Featuring bold Lucite panels, chrome accents, and distressed smokey Italian leather cush...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of 8 Chairs White Bouclé
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Painted Cane Seat Armchairs with Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century carved painted armchairs standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. Newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailhead trim detail. Loose cushion...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint

A Sculptural POSTMODERN MEMPHIS chair, in the style of PIERRE SALA, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural postmodern chair, construction of geometrical pieces of wood based on 3 legs, straight grid black back, circular pink seat, red front leg, by anonymous artist, France 19...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16) Made in Denmark, Designer Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen, around 1951. Priced as a pair Wonderfu...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Customizable Walnut Finish Dining Chair in Beige Fabric, Stuzi Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Uultis Stuzi dining chair in walnut finish with beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Balancing sculptural lines with a natural finish, the Stuzi dining ch...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Bamboo and rope sofa, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bamboo and rope sofa, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Peculiar bamboo sofa with rope seat. Its design fits any type of decor. Condition is excellent, may show slight signs of time due to age ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, String

Pair of "X" Armchairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, USA 21st Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite pair of "X" Armchairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Crafted in the USA in the 21st Century, these chairs exude elegance and soph...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940's Curved Loveseat or Small Sofa in Red Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines and iconic feet. Solid and sturdy...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Set of Four Klismos Style Fruitwood Dining Chairs, USA 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of mid-century elegance to your dining room with this Set of Four Klismos Style Fruitwood Dining Chairs from the USA in the 1960s. Crafted from rich fruitwood, these chai...
Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved "sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's and the Danes ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech, Mohair

Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant very luxurious Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved beech and grey sheepskin...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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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