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Seating For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1980s
Pair of China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Stained cherrywood with loose upholstered seat cushion.
Category

1960s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Set of 3 Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic Scandinavian mid-century design 1960s to 1970s by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark. Maker is the Möbelfabrik Schou Andersen. Two chairs made of beautiful honey coloured teak, the o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

1x Tom Dixon After Postmodern 1980s Dining Side Rope Chair Vintage Desk Boho
Located in London, GB
An amazing hourglass rope chair designed after the famous 'S' chair of Tom Dixon. The chair is weaved with rushed rope weaved around a metal frame. It holds a playful and beautiful...
Category

1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Early 20th-C. Egyptian Revival Style Bergere Chairs In Tiger Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are striking! This is a pair of carved bergere chairs newly upholstered in a tiger velvet. They have Egyptian Revival styling with the carved sphinx arm supports and gilded paw...
Category

1940s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood

Guillerme and Chambon Oak armchair Design, " Fumay " model, France 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak armchair. " Fumay " model. "Votre Maison " edition. France, 1960s. Beautifully shaped armchair in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron a...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

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. ...
Category

1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

FK85 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK85 lounge chair with ottoman was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Kill International in the late 1960s. Th...
Category

1960s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of elegant French Louis XVI style bergeres having carved wood frames and new striped silk moire upholstery. Arm 24” H
Category

1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Upholstered Armchair or Clubchair with Curved Bendwood Armrest
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This armchair was sourced from the south of France and most likely comes from France or Spain. The Armchair features a beige upholstery and dark wood bend armrest. Its notably deep ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous armchair or lounge chair, Mod. B3, designed by Tito Agnoli, and manufactured by Pierantonio Bonacina in the 1970s, Italy. The rattan - bamboo armchair was completely restore...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

CEES BRAAKMAN - Pair of «SB03» dining chair
Located in Forest, BE
Cees Braakman began his career as a designer very early and he left for the United States to deepen his knowledge in design. His wish was to design furniture that met functional need...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Crocus Ball Chair in dark green teddy by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium
Located in amstelveen, NL
Crocus ball swivel armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967. Upholstered in its original dark green teddy velvet fabric. Molded shell on an aluminum base. ...
Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of lounge chairs from the 70ties
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Pair of 1970s Lounge Chairs in Chrome, Pallisander, and Suede Cushions. Crafted from a mix of chrome, pallisander, and adorned with plush suede cushions, these chairs have a vintag...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Reclining Bamboo Armchair
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chair – a charming fusion of comfort, style, and sustainability inspired by the iconic Paul Frankl design. Crafted with natural bamb...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
Located in London, GB
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. Produced in 1980 by Knoll International in the USA, with Brown leather and a chrome steel ...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This chic Mid-Century Modern Chair with button Tufted Seat Back in brown upholstery adds a delightful blend of comfort, style, and sustainability with a touch of retro charm to any ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

PK24 Wicker Chaise Longue by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
This wonderful example of the PK24 wicker chaise longue was designed by Poul Kjaerholm in the 1960s and was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2001. The chaise features a polish...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mod Cantilevered Dining Armchairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of four mod cantilevered dining armchairs with polished chrome frame, newly upholstered resist dye cushions and vegan leather shell, USA circa 19...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960's Michael Taylor Braided Wicker Rattan Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in Southampton, NJ
1960's Michael Taylor braided wicker rattan chaise Lounge or daybed with new custom cushion upholstered in sky blue and cranberry linen; accented with two goose down cushions upholst...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Down

Very rare Mah Jong ‘Sonia Rykiel’ lounge set by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great Mah Jong modular sofa in the limited ‘Sonia Rykiel ’ fabric. Matching set. A very rare find on the second hand market. It is no longer available in the current collection. De...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage ARALIA set in original cognac leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
What a stunning Aralia set in an exceptional original condition. First owner (1980). Extremely comfortable . A rare find on the market in this condition....
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1950s California Design Iron and Tropical Hardwood Side Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of iron and tropical hardwood side chairs, hairpin wrought iron frames with wooden seats and backs in a rounded tapered triangle form. The wood is a rich red-brown with a slight...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Yngve Ekstrom Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Pine Longue Chair 1960s
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Seat height 17”.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Charles Dudouyt Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs with rushed seats and signature carved oak frames. Wonderful original patina to oak France, 1940s
Category

1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Lenzi Nello, Sofa, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1954
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and brass sofa designed and produced by Lenzi Nello, Italy, 1950s. Literature: Domus 299, October 1954. Seat height 15.5”
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
Milo Baughman lounge chair Model 2122. An exquisite chunky cube stainless steel lounge or club chair from a rare low production series designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, ci...
Category

1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Seat height: 18”
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Abalone, Fabric, Oak

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

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb Cane Back Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut and cane lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb. Fully restored.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century McCobb Style Iron Dining Chairs Walter of Wabash
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sleek modern wrought iron chairs in the style of Paul McCobb. Great period look with high slender ladder backs and ball finials. Striking contrast with black patten leather or vinyl...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat height: 14.18"
Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Coppia di Poltrone Imbottite con Strutture in Legno Tinto - Italia - Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Originale coppia di poltrone imbottite, montate su strutture a crociera di legno dipinto. La scocca delle sedute è sagomata per accogliere perfettamente la propria base, il velluto ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Barrel Chairs - A Pair
Located in Ava, MO
Step into the pinnacle of modern comfort with these Adrian Pearsall Barrel Back Lounge chairs, where relaxation meets style seamlessly. These exquisite pieces offer a haven akin to ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Coppia Poltrone Girevoli di Eric Carl Klote per Overman MFG - Svezia - Anni '60
By Carl Eric Klote
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltroncine girevoli a "uovo", leggere e in condizioni originali, degne rappresentanti della creatività nordica, direttamente dalla Svezia, sono state disegnate da Carl Eri...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury lounge chairs are in the style of Paul McCobb and feature original blue vinyl upholstery, tapered legs, and two button tufted seat back which offers a modern ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable oak and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat height 18.5”.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Model GE 6 Teak and Cane daybed by Getama, Denmark 1960s
Located in Emeryville, CA
Hans Wegner was a Danish furniture designer known for his iconic contributions to mid-20th-century modern design. Born on April 2, 1914, Wegner's work is characterized by its simplic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Four Studio Craft Chairs by Victor DiNovi
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four beautifully crafted walnut armchairs by Victor DiNovi.
Category

1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Osvaldo Borsani Ottomans
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of Osvaldo Borsani ottomans newly upholstered in green tartan wool fabric. Wonderful patina to rich mahogany wood bases with inlay and curved feet. Italy circa 1940s
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional has a slightly curved back and seat which tilts and swivels on an upholstered round base. About Vladimir Kagan A German bor...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Emanuele Rambaldi set of six beech and straw chairs by Chiappe, Chiavari, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A very rare set of six "Chiavarine" chairs, expertly crafted in the early 1940s by the esteemed cabinetmaker Guido Chiappe, under the artistic direction of Italian visionary Emanuele...
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of four TRIESTE chairs, designed by D'ANIELLO & JACOBER for BAZZANI, red. '66
Located in Torino, IT
Set of four chairs TRIESTE, design Pierangela D'ANIELLO and Aldo JACOBER for BAZZANI, red model. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1966 DESIGNER Pierangela D'ANIELLO and Aldo JACOBER MARK BAZZ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Lounge Coronado Chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B Italia Tan Brown
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia in Tan Brown Leather Pair of extremely comfortable and iconic Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarp...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1950s European Armchair in the style of Jean Prouve
Located in Oakland, CA
A distinctive looking armchair constructed of oak, lacquered metal and leather in the style of Jean Prouve. The leather cushions are wine colored with contrasting piping, the frame w...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa 1980s with puff
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with lacquered wood footrest, foam padding, leather upholstery.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage rustic stool by Wanderwood, England c.1950-60
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage primitive low stool by Wanderwood, England c.1950-60 Rustic brutalist syle. Great patina with signs of age as pictured, no damage or old repairs. Cleaned, ready for use. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Seating

Materials

Elm

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses' molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc .,who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s. 1 (1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Italian Postmodern Black Tokyo Stool by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1985
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sculptural Tokyo bar stool, a design icon of the 1980s. Designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast. Italy. The stool features a minimalist chromed steel frame and a b...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black saddle leather upholstery and a l...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

Set of Four Teak CH-29 Sawbuck Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, DE
Original, elegant and minimalistic set of four danish modern CH-29 Sawbuck dining chairs. Designed by Hans J. Wagner in 1951 for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Manufactured probably in ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 12 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 12 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Ny...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Pair of Early Oak and Cane Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of early oak and caned armchair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Excellent condition including new professionally crafted cane seats and backs.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

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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