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Seating For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1920s
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed designer Vladimir Kagan and made by Directional circa 1980. Known for his love of ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large Post Modern Sectional Sofa by Preview professionally reupholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. If there was a ever a d...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, 'Sandows' chair, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s.
The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancements of the ...
Category
1920s French Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Femina Body lounge chairs, Annie Hiéronimus, for French Cinna/Ligne Rose, 1990s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare and luxurious set of Ligne Roset "Femina" lounge chairs, designed by Annie Hiéronimus in the 1980s/90s. These sculptural chairs have been newly reupholstered in premium sheeps...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Wood
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa
- 24 D seat depth.
- 21 seat high.
- 25.5 arm high.
Category
1990s North American Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Flap sofa by Francesco Binfarè for Edra
Located in Ravenna, IT
Sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 1999.
Flap is distinguished from others in the collection by its curved structure with independent backrests. The movable parts (the 5 ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Alpha Egg Chair with Ottoman in the Style of Lee West
By Lee West
Located in Dallas, TX
The Alpha Egg Chair seamlessly blends 60s-inspired design with contemporary comfort. Its striking style features deep, interior curves in a vibrant col...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Set of 10 Smith & Watson Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 10 Smith & Watson mahogany dining chairs in the chippendale style
2 armchairs: 25" W x 21.5" D x 38.5" H arm height: 28.5"
8 side chairs: 22" W x 20.75" D x 38" H
Wood and ...
Category
1990s American Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Style Lounge Chairs, Red Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style lounge chairs, red leather and wood veneer. Leather and wood has some normal wear.
Category
1990s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- propably Thonet
- Design: Marcel Breuer
- Published in books and catalogues
- profesionally polished, cleaned
- new fabric
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Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Ikea dining chairs by Niels Gammelgaard, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 beech wooden and newly upholstered black fabric dining chairs from Ikea.
Beautifully curved backrests and very comfy seats.
Timeless design.
The chairs are in very good c...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
The sofa is composed of three separate segments characterized by the wave-shaped curves. ...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Tan and Gray Stripes in the Style of Dunbar
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Elegant striped upholstery in tan and gray. Comfortable and ready to use.
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
IKEA ‘Vilbert’ Chair by Verner Panton, 1993, Post-Modern
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Verner Panton was one of the most influential figures in design history, pushing the boundaries of form and materials in the 1960s and 1970s. Launched in 1993 by IKEA and only in pro...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x
Country: France
Materials: Painted Carved Wood, New Linen Fabric
Condition: Newly Reupholstered
Style: French Louis XVI
Year:...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage Set 12 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve balloon back dining chairs dating from the late 20th Century.
These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid ma...
Category
1990s English Victorian Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Swivel Corkscrew Armchairs organic modern
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of gorgeous swivel armchairs that are "reversed" orientation from each other,
that are both in excellent condition.
Similar to the style of Vladimir Kagan's Nautilus chairs,...
Category
1990s Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Rare 1920s French Deco Giltwood Chaise by L'Atelier d'Art du Printemps
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare and elegant Charlotte Chauchet-Guilleré for Atelier Primavera, circa 1920 giltwood chaise lounge with older brown velvet upholstery. Wear to ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Giltwood
LC4 Chaise by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a 1990s edition of the LC4 Chaise, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This edition has a black cowhide cover with black leather cushion. The b...
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Metal
Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below.
Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1990s Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage ‘Tale’ Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Tale stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. Stool was designed around 1953. This was part of a short run of reiditions produced around 2000. Nice fr...
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Wooden Stool "Thonet", 1930's, Germany
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Wooden small table "Thonet" made in the 1920's, in Germany.
Made of wood and leather.
Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age.
Fully functional, after a renovation.
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and comes closest to his minimalist ideal. Upholstered in black leather, this pair is in go...
Category
1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Walse Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, c1990s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Experience the timeless elegance and exceptional comfort of this vintage Postmodern Italian "Walse" lounge chair and ottoman set, designed by the renowned Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Fr...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Green Leather Time Life Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern green Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were manufactured in 1996. These classic offic...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century French Art Deco Settee or Sofa in Original Dark Brown Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful 20th century French Art Deco two seater settee or sofa in original dark brown leather, circa 1930s, having a tight back, scrolled arms with nailhead trim, and two loose seat cushions. Raised on short tapered walnut legs. All original. This handsome sofa with its beautiful aged patina provides a clean, tailored look that's perfect for both traditional and modern interiors.
Dimensions:
back H - 33"; seat H - 18"
arm h - 24.5"
W - 60"
D - 33"
Lolo French Antiques...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Jay Spectre Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1990
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Jay Spectre Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1990. Reupholstered in yellow mohair. We have the pairs in a separate listing.
Measure 26" tall, 44.5" wide 40" deep
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
Camillo Cerri Important Cubist Armchair Designed for Haus Reinbach, 1928
By Camillo Cerri, August Tobler
Located in The Hague, NL
This unique armchair was designed in 1928 by Camillo Cerri specifically for the interior of Haus Reinbach in Stuttgart Germany. The chair was produced in...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINs ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair
Pleas...
Category
1920s English Victorian Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and striped beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Seat height: 16.5”
Category
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These contemporary Chinese chairs feature hardwood construction and elegant, traditional curved back splats for maximum comfort. The chairs are finished in...
Category
1990s Chinese Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Two blue Italian Louis XVI neoclassical style chairs. The color on these is stunning. They measure 37 in H 23 in D 18.25 in wide, Seat height 18.5 in. We have a pair of captain chairs...
Category
1920s American Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
French Art Déco Living Room Set Carved Wood Gilded by Paul Follot, 1920s
By Paul Follot
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Art Déco Living Room Set Carved Wood Gilded by Paul Follot, 1920s
Extravagant and rare Art Déco ensemble consisting of 3 elements:
1 elegant sofa and 2 armchairs.
Slender l...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs :
the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...
Category
1920s French Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Leather Modular Sofa Set by Rolf Benz 1990s
By Rolf Benz
Located in Debrecen, HU
A truly stunning and elegant vintage leather sectional sofa set, crafted by the renowned high-end manufacturer Rolf Benz in Germany during the 1990s. This exceptional piece consists of four separate seating units, offering incredible flexibility and customization.
The sofa features round and rectangular headrests that are removable and adjustable, allowing them to be positioned anywhere along the seat backs for maximum comfort. The set also includes a stylish, round glass table that can be attached to the back of the seating units and positioned in various locations. The table is rotatable and made from especially thick, durable glass, adding an extra touch of luxury.
The seating units can be arranged in multiple configurations, allowing the sofa to perfectly adapt to your space and needs. This set represents not only comfort and functionality but also an iconic piece of 1990s modernist design. It’s the perfect choice for those who value quality, timeless style, and unique solutions.
Make your home extraordinary with this beautiful Rolf Benz leather sofa...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Iron French Bench
Located in Pomona, CA
A curved shape iron base bench. New upholstery
Category
1920s French Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Cappellini Felt Chair by Marc Newson
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
In 1989, Marc Newson dived into the oeuvre of German artist Joseph Beuys — in particular his works in felt. This sturdy, utilitarian textile was simultaneously structured and pliable...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful organic shaped Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa. Recover this stunning sofa in any fabric of your choice. Recovery recommended and we offer reupholstery services if you are intere...
Category
1990s Seating
Materials
Velvet
Rocking Chair by Mira Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A rocking chair in black walnut made be the Nakashima studio and signed / dated by Mira Nakashima, 1993.
Category
1990s Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early Danish Settee in Leather and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee or sofa, stained wood, leather, fabric, brass, Denmark, 1920s.
Exceptional example of early Danish design with robust, bulky aesthetics. The frame of the settee is made of st...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s.
This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Superb Set of 8 Vintage Rush Rattan Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning rare set of eight (8) dining chairs from the custom order limited production Merbau collection designed by the esteemed John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. Th...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Chaise Longue or Lounge Chair in Black Leather on Steel Base 1990's Italy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chaise Longue or Lounge Chair in Black Leather on Steel Base 1990's Italy
Thin-profile and sleek with quality-stitched thick black leather longue recumbent on a minimalist chromed steel base with an off-white pillow...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...
Category
1990s American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Jane Dillon and Peter Wheeler Multipla chair, Kron, UK, 1992
By Jane Dillon
Located in Paris, FR
Jane Dillon and Peter Wheeler Multipla lounge chair, Kron, circa 1990
Re upholstered in Bouclé fabric
Category
1990s British Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Ron Arad Anonimus Chairs for Zeus Noto
By Ron Arad
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four 'Anonimus' Chairs designed by Ron Arad for Zeus Noto, 1994.
Category
1990s Seating
Materials
Wood
Original Wassily Sessel Knoll International Marcel Breuer weiß
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Wassily Chair von Knoll International aus den 1990er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der von Marcel Breuer entworfene Sessel ist eines der bekanntesten Möbeldes...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Art Deco Rattan Lounge Chair / Recliner / Chaise Longue, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Authentic French Art Deco Chaise Lounge in Bamboo and Rattan circa 1920 with rattan woven in a cubist form and presenting a chic, slender profil...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Ligne Roset Togo, Set of 3 in Alcantara Grey Suede by Michel Ducaroy.
Located in Toronto, CA
Timeless design and classic style make this three-piece sectional sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset the perfect choice for any space. Original upholstery of incredibly soft ...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
Set of 4 Robert Mallet-Stevens Model No. 222 Stackable Chairs, Pallucco Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Robert Mallet-Stevens (1886–1945) was a French modernist architect and designer. He believed in simple, functional designs which should be capable of mass production, and these princ...
Category
1920s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Breathtaking Pair of Black Lacquer Rush Cane Loungers by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expe...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Antonio Cittiero Set of 4 Melandra Dining Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
An elegant minimalist design by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, these "Melandra" dining chairs feature seats upholstered in black leather supported by crisply tapered aluminum legs....
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Vintage Postmodern Geometrical Armchairs, Sculptural Memphis Style, 90s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage postmodern armchairs featuring black faux leather upholstery, a black metal frame, and natural wood backrest/armrest and seat detail.
Reminiscent of Memphis Milan...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Antique Set 12 George II Revival Dining Chairs by Robert Strahan 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare antique set of twelve George II Revival carved mahogany dining chairs to a Giles Grendey design by the renowned cabinet makers Robert Strahan, Dublin, Ireland, C...
Category
1920s Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Wassily Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1920s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Budapest, HU
The Wassily chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s for Knoll, stands as an iconic piece in the evolution of modern design. Renowned for its pioneering use of materials and dis...
Category
1920s Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark.
Provenance:
Publisher Fergo, hence by descent in th...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Leather Tufted Armchairs w/ Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These exquisite carved Italian armchairs showcase old-world craftsmanship with a commanding presence. Upholstered in richly aged, deep brown leather, the chairs feature deep button t...
Category
1920s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen.
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen.
The name “os de mouton” (French meaning sheep-bone) refers to the shape of the lower frame of the ch...
Category
1920s French Louis XIII Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
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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