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Seating For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1990s
1 of 3 Postmodern 'Miss Global' Chairs, Philippe Starck for Kartell, 90s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful vintage postmodern chairs, model 'Miss Globe', designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Kartell during the early 1990s. Good vintage condition with some smaller and exp...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Utrecht “637” lounge chair in leopard velvet by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Lounge chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, 1980s. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while ...
Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of channeled Post Modern slipper chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc. If you're seeking chairs to wind down and relax in - the sort you can sit in for ho...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bouclé

'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Cannaregio' sofa, a vibrant and versatile creation by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. Originally conceived in 1987, this sofa exudes playfulness, adaptability, and a bur...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Leather Onda Three-seater Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta
Located in BAARLO, LI
'Onda' three-seater sofa designed by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta in 1985. The high-quality sofa has a playful character with a wavy frame made of chromed metal and upholst...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Isao Hosoe for Cassina 'Artù' Armchairs in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Isao Hosoe for Cassina, 'Artù' dining chairs, saddle leather, Italy, 1991 Made in 1991, the Artù chair by Japanese engineer and designer Isao Hosoe for Cassina is inspired by the le...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

S33 Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Introducing the iconic S33 Chair Set by Mart Stam, proudly crafted by Thonet. This collection, produced during the 1980s in Germany, pays homage to the timeless designs of the Bauhau...
Category

1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Uri Stool, Ikea, 1995
By IKEA
Located in Firenze, IT
Stool, model Uri, designed by Per Idar Ledang in 1995 for Ikea. It features a cushion upholstered in blue velvet and distinctive wave paws, iconic of the postmodern style.
Category

1990s Swedish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

A set of 3 post modern bar stools by Mart Stam, circa 1980s. Chromed tubular
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 3 post modern bar stools by Mart Stam, circa 1980s. Chromed tubular steel structure, black leather seat and backrest. There is some minor wear on the leather but no rips or ...
Category

1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Togo Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. This example is by Arconas, the licensed distributor of Ligne Roset in the 80s in North America. Made in Canada.
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1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Karges Louis XVI Style Carved Fruitwood Roll Arm Bench
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Karges Louis XVI Style Carved Fruitwood Roll Arm Bench
Category

1990s American Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Elegant Daybed Beautifully Carved and Covered With Versace Fabric, Versace Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Empire revival daybed beautifully hand carved with gold leaf swans heads, brass details and covered with a Gianni Versace silk. Part of G.Versace furniture collection...
Category

1980s Italian Empire Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Hat Trick Chairs by Frank Gehry for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1992. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item.
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and comfortable Alky chair. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969, produced by Castelli Italy. Both chairs have the original wool fabric, color red. The chairs are professi...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs. Milo Baughman Style, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs. Milo Baughman Style Offered for sale a pair of 80s Cy Mann chrome lounge chairs, in the style of Milo Baughman. Cy Mann's distinctive wide chr...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

Large Scale Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning, large scale leather Directional swivel chairs in soft dark grey leather. The lines on these chairs are insane. Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman both designed legendary chairs in this era for Directional. Very rare pair. With original Directional tag. Price is for the pair. DIMENSIONS: 31" tall x 34" deep x 37"wide; seat height: 17.75" The dark leather cushions are soft and very comfortable. Very good original condition. Occasional minor scratches or scuffing to the leather. We're currently pairing these Directional Swivel Lounge chairs with a gorgeous burl credenza by Arthur Umanoff, Mastercraft brass end tables...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
Category

1990s American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chair Swivel Bar Stool White Plastic Chrome Italian Stefano Giovannoni Magis
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- This iconic design is rotatable, adjustable in height and is made of high-quality materials. The seat is made of ABS (plastic) and the frame of chromium. - It is striking with a sleek seat, making a statement piece in the kitchen, dining room or office - Designed by Stefano Giovannoni for Magis - Functional, stylish, comfortable Stefano Giovannoni born in La Spezia, lives and works in Milan as Industrial designer, interior designer and architect. He graduated at the University of Architecture in Florence at the age of 23 and, in the same faculty, he taught and conducted research until 1991. In 1984 and 1985 he collaborated with Ettore Sottsass and Alchimia-Mendini. He taught at Domus Academy in Milan, SPD Milan, at Università del progetto di Reggio Emilia, at University of Architecture in Florence and in Genoa. He works as Industrial designer, designing many bestsellers and commercially successful products that awarded him as “Champion of Super and Popular of the years 2000” (Alberto Alessi), “King Mida of design” (Cristina Morozzi), “Most bankable designer” (Eugenio Perazza, Magis). He collaborated with companies, such as Alessi, first designer with more than 300 steel and plastic products, (remark products: the “Girotondo family” absolute bestselling series in the history of design-oriented companies with more than 10 millions products sold, the “Mami” series, “Il Bagno Alessi” and famous plastic products such as Lilliput, Magic Bunny and Merdolino), Magis (with “Bombo”stool...
Category

1990s European Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

20th Century Red Leather Italian Modern Sofa Daybed, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian leather sofa from the 80s. Vintage daybed with a particular design and good comfort, in a bright red color. Sofa of excellent proportions, ideal for placing in a living room ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Ripple Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. We reupholstered them in snakeskin velvet. Perfect for an entryway or master bedroom
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Italian Modern Aluminum and black leather bar stools Billy by Ycami, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Modern Aluminum and black leather bar stools Billy by Ycami, 1990s Pair of bar stools mod. Billy with round seat padded and covered in black leather, with grooved aluminum pr...
Category

1990s European Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Glamorous pair of waterfall benches designed by Steve Chase. Newly reupholster with off white with gold foil threads fabric. They can be used as benches or ottomans. Measure...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Torben Skov rocking chair Nordik Andels Eksport Denmark 1989
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare rocking chair designed by Torben Skov and manufactured by Nordik Andels Eksport, Denmark 1989. It's made from a bent beech plywood structure with a sleek white-painted an...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood

Phillipe Starck Sofa from the Clift Hotel San Fransisco
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillipe Starck Sofa from The Clift Hotel San Fransisco Wood frame with chrome feet caps and fluorescent detail on each leg. Reupholstered with cotton-poly fabric and bolster Dimensi...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 French Louis X...
Category

1980s Louis XVI Vintage Seating

Materials

Damask, Mahogany, Cotton

Set of two sheep leather Art Deco style design armchairs with a beautiful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered by ByThijs, this delightful set of two sheep leather Art Deco style design armchairs with a beautiful patina and a positively used appearance. These armchairs don't hide the ...
Category

1980s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Set Of 6 Dutch Design Wicker Dining Room Chairs By Luit Van Der Helm, 1980s.
Located in Schagen, NL
Set of 6 Dutch Design Dining Room Chairs manufactured by Luit van der Helm Design Ca. 1985 Holland. The chairs feature black a Wicker frame and Purple/Pin...
Category

1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Herman Miller EA435 Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Very nice soft pad office chair model EA435 produced by Herman Miller. The chair features a polished aluminium frame and was made in 1993. The chair is height adjustable and has a ...
Category

1990s American Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Fantastic Pair Carved Beech Wood French Louis XVI Directoire Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous, expertly carved pair of "limed" beechwood Louis XVI style or Directoire. The frames are very precisely carved, better than average by far and have a sophisticated...
Category

1980s European Directoire Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

"Ouverture" Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau in white leather 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
"Ouverture" 3 seat sofa in white leather designed by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, early 1980's.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair Empire Style leather armchairs
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair Empire Style leather armchairs very wide and comfortable with golden print on the seat and back
Category

1980s French Empire Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

Postmodern dining chairs in steel and white leather, Belgium 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A unique set of six postmodern dining chairs by Belgochrom from the 80s upholstered in white leather and supported by a brushed steel frame. These heavy chairs perfectly blend style ...
Category

1980s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Danish Modern lounge chairs in bent beech wood and tan leather by Stouby
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Danish Modern lounge chairs in bent beech wood and tan leather. These chairs have Stouby liner fabric under cushions. Possibly designed by Mogens Hansen for Stouby. Denmark C...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

Large and very comfortable wingback armchair made of sheep leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this large and very comfortable wingback armchair made of premium sheep leather and finished with a luxurious nail and black piping combination. This beautiful large and v...
Category

1980s Romantic Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Italian Chair with a Very Original Design with Seat in Colored Fabric Black Wood
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian uncommon chair with a very original design with seat in colored fabric. Heavy black wood. Colored stick decorations on the sides. Grooves o...
Category

1980s Italian Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Le Stelle" Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Skokie, IL
"Le Stelle" Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia This is a beautiful example of a "Le Stelle" loveseat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. "Le Stelle" was originally designed ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

'Chaise Lounge' by Mats Theselius, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition of 50 produced, this is edition 16/50. Excellent condition with small signs of usage.
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed
Located in Basel, BS
This unique midcentury design sofa/daybed / Lounge chairs with a table in between is incredibly versatile and minimal! A beautiful functional design because this piece of very cool...
Category

1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Chippendale or Georgian style side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with cabriole legs, ball and cl...
Category

1980s American Chippendale Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, 1980. Mauve/pink velvet original upholstery in great condition. Has a thin purple/violet pin stripe. Measures Over ...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey into the world of design where comfort meets chic in the most delightful way possible...
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s
Located in DÉNIA, ES
VG furniture represents luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of a sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the r...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s Office or desk chair mod. Modus with seat and backrest in ivory-white plastic monocoque. On the seat ...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll big Easy Lounge Chair with Bronze Finish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner Big Easy Chair for Knoll. Originally purchased in the 1980's this chair was recently re-upholstered in a pretty Knoll fabric. It is in the Bronze Metallic ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Chippendale or Georgian style dining armchairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, and...
Category

1980s American Chippendale Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
Located in PARIS, FR
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993 Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini with four rubber-capped feet standing on springs. Model 543, created in 1993 for Ber...
Category

1990s Italian Seating

Materials

Metal

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti "Peggy 63970" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1990
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of impressive lounge chairs with a “throne like” appearance, designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti in the 1990’s. The chairs are made of a wooden frame and new taupe velvet...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Limited Edition Fritz Hansen Delta Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The exceptional Delta chair was designed in 1983 and the result of the first collaboration between Burkhard Vogtherr en Fritz Hansen. This remarkable black lacquered wooden chair is ...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Philippe Starck Armchairs, 1st Ed., Pratfall for Driade, Italy, 1984
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by the renowned Philippe Starck in 1980, the Pratfall Armchair is a gem of modern design. Combining minimalism and functionality, this first edition is a distinctive reflect...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Six High Back Stacking Plywood Chairs, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist set of six high back dining chairs with a comfortable seat and high back in plywood. The chairs are stackable up to 6 high and are very durable thanks to the sturdy chrome...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980s.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980’s. The MR Collection represents some of the earliest steel furniture designs by Mies van der Rohe. The ...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Overstuffed Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W28 D37 H27 SW28 SD22 SH20 Pair of fun high pile stacked lounge chairs. Chairs have fresh fabric, new foam and show in excellent conditon. Price is for the pair.
Category

1980s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Set of Four Vintage Bamboo Barrel Chairs with Ivory Belgian Textile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the unique allure of our set of four vintage bamboo barrel chairs, beautifully crafted and thoughtfully restored by our expert in-house professionals. These chairs retain the...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer

Pausa sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1986
Located in Den Haag, ZH
The Pausa sofa was designed in 1986 by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau. In its white leather guise, this sofa appears as an early morning misty cloud floating above the earth. Or...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Nautilus Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in nubby chenille from Fishman's Fabrics. Tagged Directional. Original example desig...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chenille

MOMENT Sofa, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
MOMENT Sofa by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1980s with a galvanized steel frame. The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in light grey. Quality ...
Category

1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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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