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Seating For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Stained Beechwood and Wicker Cane Dining Chairs, 1960s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of elegant beechwood caned Mid-Century-Modern dining chairs. Elegant and simple design. Produced in Italy, early 1960s. In very good vintage condition with smaller expected sig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Sculptural Ebonized Walnut & Green Fabric Rounded Pommel Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These bold and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Geometric Club Chairs in Ebonized Walnut with Rounded Pommels & moss Green Holly Hunt Upholstery originate fr...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Lounge Chairs in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Pair of Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Club Chairs in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from Fran...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Mid-Century Sculptural Ebonized Walnut & Grey Fabric Rounded Pommel Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These bold and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Geometric Club Chairs in Ebonized Walnut with Rounded Pommels & Grey Holly Hunt Upholstery originate from Fra...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer Settee in the Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Settee in Black Lacquer W/Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from France, Circa 1930...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Club Chairs in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Pair of Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Side Chairs in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from Fran...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of twelve Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970s These are a set of twelve solid pine chairs designed in the 1960s by Roland Wilhelmss...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Club Chair in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Side Chair in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from France, Circa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Stylish Milo Baughman style Circular Round Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Milo Baughman style circular swivel lounge chair. Of-course this piece will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is quite dated. The foam and springs are still s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Tatlin Sofa in Velvet from Edra, 1990s
By Edra
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage Tatlin sofa by Mario Cananzi And Roberto Semprini For Edra, Italy, 1990s Made from white velvet swith chrome legs. Fantastic piece for a large living room or even the entra...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Hard to find set of 6 dining chairs from the Tomlinson “Sophisticate Line” model no 61 dated 1958. Includes 4 side chairs and two armchairs. Pecan hardwood frame with woven black lea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fruitwood, Leather

Pair of J. Lang Armchairs, Philippe Starck, Driade 1987
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This pair of model "J Lang" armchairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1987 for Driade. These chairs were integrated to the Lang collection, specifically crafted to furnish the Fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rare French Dining Chair in Pine with Metal Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, pine, metal, France, 1940s This French dining chair features a rather stunning design. Very strong and clean lines structure the chair in an admirable way. Characteris...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern "Falcon" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original "Falcon" lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Russell made in chromed steel, canvas and beautiful reddish brown leather. The chair and ottoman is in really good original ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair French MCM Steiner Knoll Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin / Shearling
Located in Mckinney, TX
Indulge in unparalleled relaxation with this stunning pair of truffle-colored sheepskin French MCM Steiner Knoll Lounge Chairs. Embracing the essence of mid-century modern design, th...
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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Vintage Coastal Grid Rattan Lounge Chairs After Henry Olko - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Channeling the laid-back coastal vibes of American shores, our Vintage Coastal Grid Rattan Lounge Chairs pay homage to the timeless designs of Henry Olko. Crafted with rattan in a cl...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Seating

Materials

Rattan

Charlotte Perriand Pine Wood 'Berger' Stool, France, 1960s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Crafted as a homage to pastoral mountain life, this original low stool, affectionately known as the Berger Stool, encapsulates Perriand's mastery of form and material. Inspired by t...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Boho Marge Carson Boucle Ottomans - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Unwind in style with this pair of Vintage Boho Marge Carson Boucle Ottomans, a fusion of comfort and chic Americana. Crafted by Marge Carson, renowned for luxury, these boucle ottoma...
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Late 20th Century American Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 10 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 10 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini. These chairs are reupholstered in JF Fabrics “Woolish” fabric. It is a soft velvet with a faux wool look, finishe...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer

Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970s. Complete with cushions covered with Dedar “Plushy” fabric Product details Dimensions 214 W x 67 H × 82 D cm
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1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bonacina 1889 reclining chaise longue, in rush and original fabric
Located in Roma, RM
Bonacina 1889 reclining chaise longue, in rush and original fabric Cushions covered with original fabric Dimensions: 175 W x 60 H × 70 D cm Article provided with certification
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Late 20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rush

Hand-Tooled Moroccan Lavender Color Leather Pouf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted leather ottoman, with embroideries. Could be used a foot stool or side table or ottoman. The Moroccan leather poufs are hand-tooled by artisans and embroidered...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating

Materials

Leather

Chippendale Style Back Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Chippendale style carved mahogany back wing chair has approximate dimensions of 44 inches in height, 32 inches in width, and 35 inches in depth. The seat height is adjustable, a...
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20th Century American Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of walnut armchairs designed by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of walnut armchairs designed by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti. Upholstered in Dedar “Orsetto” fabric Product details Dimensions: 90 W x 77 H x 90 D cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Homecrest, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back Riviera Siesta Rocker patio lounge chairs (model 36) made by Homecrest, circa 1965. These chairs ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chairs, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. The chairs have a black tubular metal frame and beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and walnut slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat height: 16.25”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century i...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Velvet

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish 1950s gilt iron bench features an hourglass frame with central stretcher, and gently curved feet in a rich hand applied gilt finish. The seat is upholstered in lu...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Reclining Chairs
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a fol...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Moroccan Savonarola Armchair With Arabic Caligraphy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moroccan carved and shell-inlaid folding Savonarola armchair with scrolling borders, mother of pearl star motifs, and Arabic inscription “من صبر ظفر ومن لج كفر”. Dimensions: 40.5"H x...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Seating

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC del...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Black 1980s 1-2-3 Series Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 1-2-3 Series dining chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal with chrome bases, newly reupholstered in Pauline Black. In otherwise original condition with visible wear consis...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Black Metal Framed Pair Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970's French pair black metal framed chairs with curved polished palissndre back support. Decorative brass accents. X base stretcher. Seat rec...
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, museum-worthy set. Certain Larsen designs have captured the public’s imagination and are recognized as “signature” pieces. According to company records, the Happiness design was inspired by a Chinese robe and Ming Dynasty embroideries in the collection of the Henry Art Gallery of the University of Washington, where Larsen did his undergraduate work. It was introduced with four colorways – amethyst quartz, Ming gold...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Wool, Mohair

Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, made in France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous rattan sofa, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige" (the prestigious rattan), for Roche Bobois, in 1980s. 3 seats sofa in rattan, newly upholstered with a pistachio ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Rattan

Set of 6 Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of midcentury dining chairs feature a sculpted Lucite frame, high flared backs with interestingly textured details, and...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Lucite

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Kipp Stewart “Arc Lounge Chairs” for Directional
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning pair of mid-century modern 1960s “Arc” lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional furniture. An exceptional pair, both for their form and quality. The pair emb...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s. Lounge chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark in the 1940s, featuring wonderfully curved arms and back and ...
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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Magenta red Pierre Paulin tongue side chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1967
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Playful Pierre Paulin tongue chair covered in a bright red fabric with a magenta touch. It was designed in 1967 and produced by Artifort, an expressive and timeless design that was i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Brutalist wooden stool or side table, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / stool or side table / wood / rustic / mid-century A stool or small side table in full wood with brutalist rustic design. Made in France around 1940. With sturdy geom...
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Iron Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set Attr: Dan Johnson Circa 1950
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century lounge chair & ottoman set having solid black iron frames with mahogany paddle arms newly upholstered in thick boucle’ fabric attributed to Dan Johnson. North...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

George Nakashima Rope Seat Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice Rope seat stool Original surface Some minor breaks in hemp seating(under the stool), but not objectionable
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1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

Minerva Sofa by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paired with a minimal Danish design, teak legs and cream colored upholstery make this vintage sofa by France & Sons truly unique. Please confirm item location...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Expertly Restored Adrian Pearsall Armless Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates
Located in Medina, OH
The epitome of mid-century modern design is the Armless Gondola designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s. This specific unit has been expertly restored by Cople...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Foam, Walnut

Pair of Italian Marco Zanuso Style Armchairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Italian armchairs in Marco Zanuso style, from 1990's. Decorated with brass legs and new upholstered with dark blue color velour textile.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany Maker: Mart Stam. Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architec...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in black by Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Dr Sonderbar steel chair in the rare glossy black, by Philippe Starck. With a simple oversized curved form and perforated base, this iconic chair is highly sought after. Philippe St...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Vanessa red metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s 
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of the famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with his wife Afra, Tobia began working in the Venini glass factory in Murano in the 19...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Ekstrem Black Lounge Chair by Terje Ekstrøm
Located in London, GB
These Ekstrem chairs designed by Norwegian artist and designer, Terje Ekstrøm in 1984. The chairs break away from tradition in their unique design. Postmodernist in design, the icon...
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1980s Norwegian Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring the relaxed charm of the coast to your living space with our Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Sectional Sofa. This stylish piece combines durable rattan craftsmanship with a breezy...
Category

Late 20th Century American 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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