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Seating For Sale
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs, France
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs featuring softly rounded frames and distinctive rectangular cut-outs at armrest height. Newly reupholstered and covered in high-quality white fabri...
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Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Benoit Bench in Nutmeg Performance Velvet (Walnut Burl) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Benoit Bench features a versatile curved shape, perfect for additional seating in an open-plan living room or as a centerpiece in a hallway. Its gorgeous curved Walnut-finished b...
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2010s Cambodian Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tito Agnioli for Matteo Grassi Korium set of 12 Armchairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Tito Agnioli for Matteo Grassi Korium set of 12 Armchairs
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1950s-1970s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old side chair made in Japan. It was made in the postwar period (1950s-1970s), and the material used is cedar wood with a rustic look. The structure, carved in one piece ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating

Materials

Cedar

Brutalist Gothic Boho Style Cathedral Style Sofa after Mont Pearsall c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Brutalist, Gothic Revival, Boho style sofa, having a cathedral form back with three pointed peaks, boat form seat, and stylized plinth base. This example is structurally...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Nefelibata White Bi-Elastic Jacquard Sofa by Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The Nefelibata White Bi-Elastic Jacquard Sofa transcends the ordinary concept of seating with its unique design that embodies the essence of dreaming amidst the clouds. Its sinuous f...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Old Indian wooden low chairA/20th century/Chair made from a single piece of wood
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden chair made in India, dating back to around the 20th century. Carved directly from a single log, it conveys a warmth and strength that can only come from handcra...
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20th Century Indian Other Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of daybeds in rattan and bamboo with velvet upholstery, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of daybeds in woven rattan and bent malacca with orange velvet upholstery, Italian manufacture, 1960s - sold individually Aesthetically pleasing and evocative of su...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Midcentury Wood Leather "Bastiano" Sofa 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design Bastiano model sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced initially by Gavina and then later by Knoll International, with solid wood frame on which t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

71" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Cedar

GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Green and Sand Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

A French Napoleon III "Float" Armchair, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined (yet funky) Napoleon III armchair featuring the classic "float" arm design with fully upholstered seat, rolled back, and arms on turned, ebonized wood legs with original ca...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Patinated Iron and Brass Bedroom Bench, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Hollywood Regency bedroom bench. Striking French design from the 1960s. Patinated iron and brass frame with re-upholstered seat. This wonderful Hollywood Regency...
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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Large Custom Made Fine Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Leesburg, VA
Large Custom Made Fine Tufted Leather Ottoman Anonymous North America; 21st century or late 20th century Leather, wood, brass Approximate size: 17 (h) x 53 (w) x 53 (d) in. Domina...
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Early 2000s American Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare set of four Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG / Nyrup Møbler in Denmark. The armchairs are made of solid oak upholstered with new she...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century black lacquered dining chairs featuring Ming styling with reticulated floral bird design and gold accents. Made in Taiwan, ROC Republic of China. Dimensions: 19" x 22" ...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Pair of Egoa Armchairs by Josep Mora for Stua, Spain, 2008
By STUA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and modern pair of Egoa armchairs, designed by Josep Mora for STUA, made in Spain in 2008. These contemporary chairs feature a sculptural seat and backrest in white lacquered...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with classic neoclassical detailing. The design includes fluted legs, straight backs, and sub...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Volta Curve Green Velvet Chair by Storagemilano
Located in Milan, IT
The Volta Curve chair features a compact silhouette with distinctive arched legs that create dynamic geometries echoing radical architectural forms. Its design blends contemporary ae...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and visually arresting pair of sculptural sofas from the 1950s, evocative of cloud-like forms with their softly curved / contoured silhouettes and organic, low-slung profiles....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Postmodern Swiveling Pink Fabric Scoop Accent Lounge Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage postmodern pink scoop chair. This is a lovely postmodern accent chair featuring an all pink fabric upholstery from top to bottom. This chair features a high back lounge sea...
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Sofa for Knoll International, c 1966
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Warren Platner for Knoll International sofa, designed in 1966 and produced in the late 1960s–1970s. Part of Platner’s iconic collection that transformed industrial steel ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century diminutive Italian Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère chairs composed of mahogany and gilded accents. and newly upholstered in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet.
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud. The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Signed Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These barrel back rocking chairs are made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company in Martinsville,Indiana. The rockers are in fine condition and are both signed by the maker.They are bo...
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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

French Vintage Velvet & Fringe Bergere Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage 20th century French fauteuil crapaud, early 1900s; these Napoleon III style chairs are affectionately named after their resemblance to a toad. This example has a low profil...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Double Arch Armchair, Chenille, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Chenille

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six of Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered seat...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Arne Norell, rocking and swivel lounge chair, 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This rare mid-century rocking and swivel chair was designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell in the 1960s. The chair is upholstered in richly pat...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Hans Olsen "Roundette" Dining Table + Six Chairs in Teak #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Olsen Manufacturer: Frem Rojle Era: 1957 Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: Closed - 41.5″ diameter (closed) x 29.5″ tall, Expanded - 61″ long x ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Mah Jong Natsu Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare composition Natsu sectional Mah Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois featuring nine labeled hand-crafted cushion elements designed by Kenzo Takada (Japanese 1939-2...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick & Camel Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Wood and leather Art Deco armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Leather and wood Art Deco armchair
Category

1930s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chaise scandinave vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossier et assise en skai noir, bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe, notamment qu...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Dall' Oca - Modular Sofa , 1970
Located in Palermo, PA
Dall'Oca modular sofa, original from the 1970s, composed of three elements that can be combined to suit different furniture configurations. Iconic design of the period, with soft, en...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Wood

Papaia Lounge Chair by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Papaia Lounge Chair designed by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s . Step into the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with the striking Papaia Lounge Chair, an...
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1970s European Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather, Velvet

Cerused Oak Bench with Deer Hide Upholstery, in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This bench has wonderful natural and neutral look with the combination of the oak and hide. The frame is from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina C 2010. Upholstery is new - never bee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Seating

Materials

Hide, Oak

Swedish Designer, Club Chair, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric club chair or lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in fair condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimension...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

French Designer, Armchair, Wood, Shearling, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood and white shearling armchair or side chair designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 22.0"W x 19.5"D Seat Height (inches): 20....
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1930s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Model Safari Lounge Chairs, Ben af Schultén, Artek, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model Safari lounge chairs, designed by Ben af Schultén, manufactured by Artek, 1970s. Lacquered birch frame with beautiful patinated cognac leather upholstery. Good vintage ...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

First Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, 1983
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Designed in 1983 by Michele de Lucchi, the ‘First Chair’ is a landmark piece in the Memphis Milano collection as the only original Memphis design to be mass-produced, with an estimat...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Coral White 3-Seater Sofa by Paolo Castelli
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisitely upholstered in a linen-coloured bouclé wool, this sofa exudes an inviting, cozy comfort with its soothing hues and sumptuous textures. A stylish plinth base of ash wood with an acetylated finish elevates the embracing and soft-rounded silhouette generously padded with self-extinguishing organic foam rubber covered with natural cotton batting and reinforced with jute webbing. The Coral Sofa...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile, Rubber, Wood, Ash

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, fur upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: L...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

A set of 6 Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs in Style of Alvar Aalto, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This set of six Finnish Modern dining chairs from the 1950s balances restraint and presence with quiet confidence. Crafted in birch wood, the frames feature gently rounded corners an...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Birch, Velvet

Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered In Wooly Boucle-Frame in Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...
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2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Balloon Back Chairs, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-century century Louis XVI Montgolfier style painted side chairs features hot air balloon seat backs and hand carved rosettes at the die joints. The balloon back is d...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Contemporary Bench with Solid Wood Base and Upholstered Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench elevates any interior with its sculptural presence. Defined by a rounded, oversized silhouette and meticulous stitching, this piece strikes a perfect balance between bold ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Chesterfield Leather Club Chairs – A Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 36.5” x W 36.7” x D 32.5” x SH 18” Pair of Vintage Chesterfield brown tufted leather club armchairs. Comfortable and stylish. Please see our other listings for ideas ...
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Late 20th Century French Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

20th Century Italian Pair of Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club armchairs are composed with a lon...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Maple, Walnut

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry Leather/ Ruby Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood

White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 1950s Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti - Sculptural, Reupholstered Masterpiece A Refined Tribute to Italian Mid-Century Modernism This exceptional Italian corner...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Expertly Restored- Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chairs for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

English Bergere Armchair of Caned Mahogany from the Regency Period
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, comfortable English bergère armchair or library chair of caned mahogany from the Regency Period, featuring a classic, elegantly bow-turned back and arms - with caned back...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Wood, Cane

Piera Upholstered Pink Velvet Armchair by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the exquisite charm of the Piera Upholstered Pink Velvet Armchair, a statement piece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Featuring solid wood leg...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

Stringa Gray Nubuck & Stainless Steel Sofa by Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to seduce with its plump volumes sealed by a combination of brown fabric and prized nautical Nubuck gray leather, this three-seater sofa is an original 1963 design by Gae Au...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Irish George III Neoclassical Inlaid Mahogany Hall Bench, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional circa 1805 Irish late George III neoclassical hall bench of solid mahogany construction, the rectangular seat with satinwood and ebony 'zigzag' border inlay above flat...
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Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Paint

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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