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Seating For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Vienna Secession
Spanish Art Nouveau Antoni Gaudi Style Pair of Carved Ashwood Side Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Art Nouveau chairs made of carved ashwood and upholstered with their original floral velvet fabric. These stylish hand carved chai...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Austrian Bentwood Beechwood 3-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Austrian Bentwood (Secessionist) beech wood salon set with slat design & upholstered seat & back. (J&J KOHN paper label under seat) (2 arms; loveseat)
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Elegance in Time: Catalan Modernism Theater Chair 'Kursaal', c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Catalan Modernism with the "Kursaal" Theater Chair, a sculptural masterpiece from Manresa, Spain, circa 1927. An embodiment of organic shap...
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1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Armchair Desk Chair Josef Olbrich Thonet Vienna c1902
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage armchair or desk chair or office chair from stained beech, which was designed by the Viennese Secessionist Josef Maria Olbrich and executed by Gebr. Thonet. Josef ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Original Art Nouveau Salon, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Art Nouveau salon, circa 1900 in beech. Composed of a bench, 2 armchairs and 3 chairs. Old repairs, reflowings, some gaps worn fabric. Good ...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with First Paper Label
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with 1st Paper Label fully restored with new canning and shellack finish. there are additional 2 pieces ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Antoni Gaudí Calvet Stool
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Antoni Gaudi manufactured by BD Design. Solid varnished oak. Measures: 41 x 58 x 65 H cm Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) is, without doubt, the most international...
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2010s Spanish Jugendstil Seating

Materials

Oak

Early Mid Century Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bench or Settee in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible piece of artistry. This spindle back bench dates back to the 1940's and is made out of mahogany. A great mix of modern and traditional lines.
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Bench "412" by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn, Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bench "412" by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn, Austria,1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable
Located in Miami, FL
Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable Offered for sale is an original Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria Morris adjustable ch...
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An Austrian (Vienna) pair of bentwood B-9 armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn circa 1870. An original iconic chair. This is the favourite chair of architects especially from "Le Corbus...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Joseph Hoffmann in the Style of a Secessionist Five-Piece Bentwood Salon Set
Located in London, GB
A Secessionist five-piece bentwood salon set, in the style of Joseph Hoffmann professionally reupholstered. Dimensions: Armchair: Height 36 1/2" Width 22 1/2" Depth 18 1/...
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Early 1900s English Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Unique & Stylish Pair of Japonisme Armchairs W. Fish / Dragon Armrest Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and highly stylish set of handcrafted chairs from the late 1800s. This rare pair of chairs is as stable as the day it was made and the striking wood is in good condition also. The solid hardwood frames of these unique and beautifully designed chairs come with a variety of good quality, hand carved Japonisme style elements, but what makes them really Stand out are the antique Japanese demon...
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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood armchair with velvet seat manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Fabric on the seat is most likely original to the chair. Stamped and with original sticker by the...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Liberty Style Leather Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs made in the 1950s, in genuine leather and carved poplar wood, with liberty motifs.
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1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Poplar

Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession side chairs. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Original lacquered beech and bentwood curved f...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Beech, Fabric

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same manufacture in Czech Republic by TON. Wood: solid beech Finish: natural light ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Beech

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn in originl vintage condition.
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1920s Slovak Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vienna Secessionist bentwood cafe, bistro, dining chair, circa 1900/1930's, marked Fischel Checoslov. This example is in good, original, clean and ready to use condition, sh...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech

Maison Antoine Bastet Antique Carved Oak Hall Side Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Maison Antoine Bastet of Lyon, France (Labelled to underside of both chairs) created these exquisite hand carved oak Hall chairs with wonderful reliefs of chestnuts, foliage and bamb...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Oak

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric - carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac - Height of seat 47 cm.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and floral embroidery fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900s. Seat height: 18" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Early 20th Century Viennese Cafe Chairs by Adolf Loos Thonet Austria
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Poor unrestored condition. Secession armchairs, model no. 6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, Austria. W 23 x D 22 x H 31.5 in. Arm Height: 25 in. Seat Height: 18.5 in.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Antoni Gaudi, Modernist, Solid Varnished Oak, Batllo Spanish Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Batllo chairs designed by Antoni Gaudi, circa 1906. Manufactured by BD furniture in Barcelona. Solid varnished oak Measures: 47 x 52 x 74 H cm.   
Category

2010s Spanish Jugendstil Seating

Materials

Wood

Anton Rosen Sofa, Denmark, c. 1913 – Designed for Tuborg Headquarters
Located in Valby, 84
This extraordinary and rare sofa, designed by acclaimed Danish architect Anton Rosen around 1913, was originally created for the Tuborg headquarters, also known as Rosen Huset. The b...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Jugendstil Mahogany Salon Chairs with Ebony, Birch and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Solid mahogany chairs with ebony, birch and mother-of-pearl inlay, these are part of a suite which includes a matching loveseat and a set of six matching side chairs, available separ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Seating

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany

Jugendstil Gondola Stool, Walnut, Oak, Austria circa 1910
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large Art Nouveau / Jugendstil gondola stool from Austria around 1910. Walnut and solid oak, curved backrests with intermediate bars. Restored condition, hand-polished she...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Antoni Gaudi Calvet Chair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Calvet chair designed by Antonio Gaudi manufactured in Barcelona by BD. Solid varnished oak. Measures: 52 x 54 x 94 H cm Year: 1902 Antoni Gau...
Category

2010s Spanish Jugendstil Seating

Materials

Oak

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Catalog number 798. Designed probably by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Settee Number 412 by Otto Wagner c.1901
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Settee for Setting Up in Corner / model number 412 Design created by Otto Wagner (1841 - 1918) on behalf of Jacob & Josef Kohn Manufactory. Vienna, made circa 1901 - ...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Ebonised Rocking Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Art Nouveau ebonised beech rocking chair Attributed to Jacob and Josef Kohn Re-upholstered in ‘Glasgow Rose’ velvet Rare oversized model Circa 1900 Founded in 1849 by father an...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Large Pair of Jugendstil Armchairs in bouclé upholstery , Austria, circa 1910
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Pair of Jugendstil Armchairs, Austria, circa 1910 This impressive and generously proportioned pair of armchairs was crafted in Austria around 1910, during the height of the Ju...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Casa Batlló Bench, After a Model by Antoni Gaudí for BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench for Casa Batllo, designed after a model by Antoni Gaudi. Manufactured in Barcelona by BD. Sculpted solid varnished oak. The model by Gaudii´ was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Jugendstil Seating

Materials

Oak

Original John Sollie Henry, armchair, London 1895
Located in Vienna, AT
solid mahogany with polished finish, original brown leather; decorative knobs; strikingly high backrest with stylised decoration in bas-relief; rear legs curved, forelegs tapering do...
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1890s British Jugendstil Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Bentwood Desk Armchair by Fischel, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb office / desk armchair with bentwood structure (beech) and caned seat. Manufacturer's stamp and label present. Art Nouveau, Bohemia (current Czech Republic), around 1900. By ...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set "Fledermaus" by J. Hoffmann for Kohn, ca. 1907
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful Bentwood Seating set designed by the world renowed Austrian architect and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" - Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1907. Extraordinary shaped of Fine bentwood (=beech was bent under steam and high pressure), the bench and the chair carry the unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - the so-called "Fledermaus" design which was designed for the famous Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna - a very own design that has made his creations famous and wanted all-over the globe. Both pieces have been newly upholstered with a fantastic looking, high quality Backhausen fabric. A small pillow upholstered with the same fabric is included as a nice addition to this gorgeous Art Nouveau seating set...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

White Art Nouveau Armchair by Marcel Kammerer, Early 20th Century, AT ca. 1908
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare, early 20th century armchair designed by the famous Austrian architect Marcel Kammerer (1878 -1959) around 1908 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Art Nouveau armcha...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...
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Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Pair of Art Nouveau Leather Club Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Lucenec, SK
A pair of rare Art Nouveau leather club chairs made in the early twentieth century probably in Austria. The chairs are in their original condition ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Thonet 567 jugendstil highback chairs with velvet upholstery by Otto Prutschler
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Very rare set of 4 Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof, the Grand Cafe on the other side of the street of the State Opera that got destroyed in 1945. This d...
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1930s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a U-shaped horizontal rail that form...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

1930s Italy Art Nouveau Brass Console, wall Mirror & side Chairs Gio Ponti Style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
We can sell the pieces separately Midcentury Art Nouveau brass entrance, console, mirror, chairs, Gio Ponti style Structural parts in burnished brass, circa 1930. Seat of the two chairs in original red brown velvet in good condition Top of the console in white onyx We also sell the chairs, the console and the mirror individually Measures cm: chairs H 4...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair
Located in Sharon, CT
A very early and rare example of a J & J Kohn Secessionist design containing many hallmarks of Hoffmann's more well know designs. Most interesting is the treatment of the bracing sol...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Unique Jugendstil Arm Chair made in 1908
Located in Vienna, Austria
This is a special arm chair designed by the owner and made by a furniture maker in India. Robert Haardt was the owner and designer of this lounge c...
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Early 1900s Indian Jugendstil Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn (model no. 715) Beech, bent wood, curved, brown stained. Inside of the seat ring inscribed.: J. & J. KOH...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron and Wood Garden Furniture Set, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron and wood garden furniture set. Art Nouveau style, England, late 19th century. Large armchair dimensions: 127 cm width, 63 cm depth, 83 cm height. Individual armchairs...
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Armchair by Henry van de Velde, around 1900-1910
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This gracefully curved Art Nouveau armchair, designed by the Belgian artist Henry van de Velde, stands as an elegant testament to the fluid, organic aesthetics of the turn of the 20t...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible Art Nouveau price of 2 Sofa Armchairs Material: Wood, reupholstered with springs and elastic band (as it was in the old days) If you have any questions we are at your d...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Walnut

Jugendstil Settee designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, done in beech bentwood
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful Jugendstil Settee done in beech bentwood. It is designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, featuring sleek lines typical for his work. The settee ...
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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Adolf Loos Attr. & Thonet Original of the Time Jugendstil Seating Ensemble, 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Four-legged structure made of solid beechwood, brown-stained; stool with applied textile added at a later date; professionally restored; signs of age and use; on the underside compan...
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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Suite of 4 Cherry Wood Chairs Decorated with Flowers and Plants.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice set of 4 chairs is made of cherry wood and decorated with flowers and plants. This is a French work from the Art Nouveau period. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Vienna Secessionist bentwood and rattan settee by Thonet Brothers. The settee can be found in old Thonet catalogues and based on the paper label underneath, the seat was manufac...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Antique Armchair, Europe, 1900s
Located in Praha, CZ
The fabric is worn and suitable for replacement Original condition with signs of use Wood cleaned, revitalizing oil applied Seat hight 44 cm
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Handmade tete a tete conversation sofa bench inspired by Rennie Mackingtosh
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This unique and one of a kind teet a tete Face to face or vis-a-vis seating arrangement in pearwood is designed by Menno Wieringa, who designed and built unique furniture in the 1970...
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1980s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Pearwood

Set of Six Antoni Gaudi Calvet Chair in Solid Varnished Oak
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Calvet chair designed by Antonio Gaudi manufactured in Barcelona by BD. Solid varnished oak. Measures: 52 x 54 x 94 H cm Year of design: 1902 ...
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2010s Spanish Jugendstil Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Art Nouveau Side Chairs in Solid Mahogany Sprig Seat Green Velvet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1910s pair of French Art Nouveau side chairs in solid mahogany, original spring seat, green velvet upholstered, only wax-polished. The up...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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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