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Seating For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1940s
Pair of French Antique Walnut Empire Tulip Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This set of two elegant Empire arm chairs stand out for their classic simple design and the beautifully shaped front legs. These comfortable and stylish chairs feature a wealth of fi...
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1940s French Empire Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pianura Armchair in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Mario Bellini Producer - Cassina Model - Pianura Armchairs Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 104 cm x Depth 96 cm x Height 66 cm x Seat Height 40 cm Materials...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vecta Group Dallas Mid Century Green and Chrome Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Vecta Group Dallas Mid Century Green and Chrome Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 22 wide x 22.5 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clear...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Ampaglas 'Shaula' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Ampaglas, Shaula lounge chair, ABS plastic, expanded polyurethane, fabric, Italy, 1970s Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Niels Koefoed Hornslet Mid Century Danish Teak Peter Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Koefoed Hornslet Mid Century Danish Teak Peter Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.75 ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Loveseat sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, ZH
Gae Aulenti's loveseat, introduced by Knoll International in 1976, exemplifies the minimalist aesthetic and functionalist principles of late 20th-century design. Its clean lines, pre...
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1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Pretzel 3 Piece Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in comfort and style with this restored rattan 3-strand full pretzel 3-piece sofa. Meticulously refurbished, its unique design offers a blend of retro charm and modern sophis...
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1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Bruno Rey for Dietiker Red Barstool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Rey for Dietiker, barstool, plywood, leather, metal, Switzerland, 1970s Constructed from vibrant red lacquered plywood, the stool exudes a sense of warmth and sophistication, ...
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1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Bamboo Daybed with Gray Woven Boucle Cushion, 1970s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless Mid Century Italian daybed with a curved bamboo and cane frame. This piece has a mattress cushion which was freshly reupholstered in a handsome gray woven boucle fabric wi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Pair of Gutmann Factory Armchairs
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of comfortable design armchairs, from the German Gutmann Factory. Excellent condition, like new!
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

MAISON JANSEN 1940s Full Room
Located in Paris, FR
MAISON JANSEN …From a villa decorated by Jansen around 1940 in the south of France… Suite of: - 1 settee; - H 108cm(42“) H assise 43cm(17") / L 140cm(55“) / D 53cm(21“) - 2 armch...
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1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Craft Associates Low Lounge Chair Strictly Spanish Group
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Strictly Spanish group lounge chair designed by Craft Associates. Probably for restoration.
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Leather, Beech

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chairs model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, 1941 A design by Osvaldo Borsani, these chairs epitomize a harmonious fusion...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

French Midcentury Rope Cantilever Chairs by Audoux & Minet
Located in Oakland, CA
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France 1940s. Cantilevered bentwood frame with woven sea grass rope in a grid pattern. Fantastic condition, frames have previously been restored. Sold ...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rope, Beech

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Le Bambole Sofa In Dark Brown Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970:
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A beautiful edition in its original high quality dark brown leather with nice overall p...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2000 S Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2000-S Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 110 wide x 32 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 20.5 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, light green velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design, 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufacture...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 19.25 wide x 20 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches All pieces...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Model 9513 Dining Chairs by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1970s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A pair of two armchairs and six chairs Model 9513 designed in 1972 by Tom Robertson for the British manufacturer McIntosh. The chairs have a minimalist Japanese-style frame with orga...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Brutalist Spanish Marbella Bar Stool, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
"Marbella" bar stool manufactured by Confonorm in Spain in the 70s. The legs are reinforced with a steel rim. Extremely effective and phenomenal form. The wood elements have been cl...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Italian mid-century modern Chair Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Chair mod. Carimate in white lacquered wood with glossy finish and seat, padded and covered in red f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each side chairs measure: 22 wide x 20 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each arm chair measures: 25 wid...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Single Ruched Leather Lounge Chair in the Style of De Sede, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s French lounge chair in the style of De Sede. This regal chair features a block frame with curved arms and sits low to the ground on circular acrylic feet. It retains the origin...
Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian rocking chair from the 1970s in pine wood. The assembly is doweled with wood. The warm colors and rounded shapes will give a cocooning atmosphere to your interior. New g...
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1970s Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Leather Bentwood Midcentury 'Skyline" Chair by Einar Hove for Hove Mobler, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970's "Skyline" leather chair designed by Einar Hove for Hove Mobler in Norway. Features a cantilevered frame, soft, comfortable cushions and supple brown leather. The striking cant...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1970s, Danish wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour, beech.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture man...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Joe Colombo for Stendig Mid Century Fiberglass Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Joe Colombo for Stendig Mid Century Fiberglass Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 26.5 high, with a seat height of 14 and arm height/chair clearanc...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates MCM His and Hers Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century His and Hers Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair The His chair measures: 36 wide x 29 deep x 40.5 inches high The Hers chair measures: 36 wi...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Shabby Distressted Multicolored Maison Jansen Style Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Distressed. Upholstered. 38 1/2" h x 23" w x 24" d. Seat height 20". Condition Minor stains. Dimensions 39 x 23 x 24 in
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern white Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll International, Inc. circa 1970. This iconic Bauhaus chair orig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

American Designer, Armchair, Pine, Cord, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and cord armchair designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Seat height: 17.25
Category

1970s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Cord, Pine

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and black lacquered beech wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pearsall Style Wave Chaise in Sherpa Boucle
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Reupholstered in navy sherpa boucle from Fishman’s. In the style of Adrian Pearsall.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Paperclip Stools by Kinetics
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Made in Canada.
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1970s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Signed Directional Furniture Mid Century Modern 3PC Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning curved iconic mid century masterpiece from Directional Furniture circa 1970s. Still in great condition with only age appropriate wear. Three pieces and note the center cur...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Postmodern Clam Chair with Walnut Base
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Upholstered in original chenille with wood base.
Category

1970s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Danish cabinetmaker: Beautiful easy chair with stained beech legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with white lambswool. Made in the 1940's Feel free to request a delivery rate and ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Wood Frame Lounge Chairs in Orange Velvet, Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking pair of 1970s Italian lounge chairs featuring angular wood frames stained a rich chocolate brown hue. These chairs have dramatically curved seats and seat backs, which ret...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970. Original upholstery excellent condition. Measures 37" wide, 36" deep, seat height 12", seat depth 29" seat width 35"
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Wood + Rush Dining Chairs in the Style of Pierre Chapo, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 Mid Century French dining chairs in the style of Pierre Chapo. These chairs feature rustic hand carved wood frames with beautiful texture and a rough raw edge. They have w...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s
By Faultless Doerner 1
Located in Houston, TX
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s. Base legs have a unique curved design, and casters roll smoothly. Great for the home or office. Overall in...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage modern foot stool features black lacquered legs. Unique walnut cross beams connect each leg adding sturdiness and style. The sleek black vinyl top is molded for comfo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer

Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in metal and blue fabric by Harry Bertoia. Large Diamond model. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

French modular sofa 1970s, 9 seats
Located in PARIS, FR
French modular sofa from the 70s, set of 9 seats, Entirely reupholsteured in a caramel velvet jab Many shapes are possible You can set it up in different ways Very elegant and con...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam

De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Three Seater, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1965, the De Sede furniture company has since become best known for their quality leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs. Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo l...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Vintage French Rattan Curved Barrel Dining Chairs New Custom Cushions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage set of 4 French rattan barrel curved dining chairs. New custom cushions with Sunbrella white and navy welt, ties on back. reversible. Chairs may have minor imperfectio...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

English Regency Style Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Bench, 2ndq 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular down filled cushion top above a conforming frame, both upholstered in original green leather, raised on square tapering legs with original wheel casters
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1940s English George III Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W33 D26 H41 SW25 SD21 SH16 AH21 Ottoman W21 D17 SH15.5 Vintage leather and walnut lounge chair and ottoman. Item features a reclining base and is in good original vintage condition...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Italian modern red living room Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red living room Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Living room composed of two two-seater sofas and an armchair mod. Ma...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W19 D19 H33 SW16.5 SD17 SH18 Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs with Fresh Upholstery. Chairs have fresh fun nubby soft tweed fabric. Chairs are all sturdy and sound with no major ar...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Wood slat bench with metal legs. Tagged.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972 Two seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti-- 2 available, sold individually. Matching Ottoman (comes with ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Six Piece Rattan Ficks Reed Set, Two 94" Rattan Sofas, Chair, Ottoman Two Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular pair of Ficks Reed rattan sofas in an original factory finish: a pale blue wash. Original cushions to use or for reupholstery. All cushions and rattan pieces are in gre...
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1970s American American Classical Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Italian modern beige chairs DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern beige chairs DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s Set of four chairs mod. DSC padded and covered in beige tending to yellow leather. The seat and backr...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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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