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Seating For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Bauhaus
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and made by the German Thonet factory in the early 1930s. This piece is made of tubular steel and black leather with natural patina. The materials used and the traces of wear show that this is an early production of this timeless modell. The armrests are finished with solid wood. Following the success of his Wassily chair, Breuer continued to experiment with tubular steel furniture. Like the Wassily chair, the B35 was not a direct representative of the Bauhaus school, but is clearly in line with the Bauhaus design and construction principles, with a modern, stripped-down form made of industrial materials not used today in furniture production. Marcel Breuer was born in 1902 in Hungary. He was an architect and designer. He received a scholarship to study painting and sculpture at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in 1920, but quickly quit and applied to the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After completing the preliminary courses there, he studied at the Bauhaus furniture...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Leopard Patterned Upholstered Bench
Located in Redding, CT
Leopard Patterned Upholstered Bench. Soft Chenille Fabric. Perfect for at the foot of a bed or as a vanity bench. Under its skirted base ar...
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2010s Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bauhaus Style Chromed Tubular Steel Stool by Slezak, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style stool was manufactured by Slezak in the Czech Republic in the 1930s. Made of chromed tubular steel with a molded plywood seat. S...
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Tufted Pink Banquette with Fringes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hollywood Regency tufted banquette in pink with long fringes.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile

Vintage Hollywood Regency Keyhole Back Fireside Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Keyhole Back Fireside Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair. item features "keyhole" backs, solid wood frames, distressed finish, tapered legs, very nice vintage pair,...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Versace Silk Velvet Upholstered Giltwood Italian Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made, vintage Versace Upholstered Italian with silk velvet, Giltwood framed sofa and pair of armchairs suite. A truly stunni...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Baker Furniture Faux Bamboo Upholstered Armchairs in Soft White Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Hollywood Regency Baker Furniture faux bamboo chairs. This pair of Baker faux bamboo chairs showcases a stunning blend of Hollywood R...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

Elegant 1960s Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This beautiful sofa comes to us from a lovely estate in Palm Beach. Its elegant lines are enhanced by the stripped fabric. It has been upholstered rec...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Style Cantilever Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of vintage furniture with our white vinyl and chrome tube cantilever chair, reminiscent of the iconic Model SS33 Bauhaus chair designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet...
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1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Scrolling Garden Patio Loveseat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Scrolling Garden Patio Loveseat Bench. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H x 57" W x 24" D x 16" Seat Height x 23" Arm Height.
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are made in Italy from the 70ties In the manner of Marcel Breuer the chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and also from Finland Desig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech, Birch

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.
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

DOOQ Bauhaus inspired Armchair L'Unité with Brass Feet, Grace 819&Velvet Havane
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
L’Unité armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stands. A piece that excites the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Brass

Thomasville Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Brass Finial Wood Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomasville faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale brass finial wood dining chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (2) armchairs, (4) side chairs, origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Pr Hollywood Regency High Back Wing Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Fun stripped upholstery, high back wing.lounge chairs. Clean and ready to use.
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Hollywood Regency Bronzed Iron Saber or Sword Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency bronzed iron saber or sword bench. This charming vintage bench, stool or ottoman has been newly upholstered in push blue mohair fabric.
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Silver Leaf Fretwork Chair by Edward Ferrell for Lewis Mittman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Silver Leaf Chinoiserie Fretwork Chair, designed by Edward Ferrell for Lewis Mittman, American, circa 2000s. It would make a great desk or vanity chair.
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Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of four Chiavari Chairs, 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
All of them have been newly upholstered with a great velvet upholstery fabric. Different sizes: Width: 38cm Depth: 38cm Height 93-101 cm Seat height: 46-47cm.   
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an upholstered base, the extension has a tufted top and also has a curved edge. The sofa comes with two matching tufted foot stools...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 3 Leather Chairs by DalVera in style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find three Bauhaus Leather Dining Chairs designed and manufactured by DalVera in the style of Charlotte Perriand. The chairs feature black tubular frame and ...
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1950s French Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s This stool or ottoman goes very well with our zebra chair. Together they are a perfect couple, that attracts everyone's attention. Completely reupholstered with new springs and covered with a selected real zebra skin...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever base.The seat and the back are in woven rattan. A pretty classic reminiscent of the Cesca B32 model by Hungarian designer...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Chromed Steel and Beech Armchair by Mart Stam for Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Bauhaus tubular chromed steel and ebonized beech armchair by Dutch designer Mart Stam for Thonet, 1932. The original wood finish has worn patches ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1950s Italian Rope Tassel Gilt Curule Seat / Vanity Chair/ Side Table
Located in Cork, IE
This gilded wrought iron Curule or Savonarola stool with a twisted rope frame tassel feet has 1950's Italian Hollywood Regency written all over it. This seat would make a great bedr...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Serpentine Crescent Sofa, 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
1960s Harvey Probber serpentine curved sofa featuring striking custom channel back design with walnut legs reupholstered in the late 1990s. Timelessly chic, this beauty is suitable f...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Tubular Steel Loungechair Zebra Hide by Fa. Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
The design of this chair goes back to the model of R.C. Coquery from the year 1929. It was produced under the number B 251 from Thonet-France. This chair by Hynek Gottwald is a czech version with changed proportions. It has been completely restored and upholstered. Covered with 3 selected real zebra skins...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs.
Italian design, 1980s.
 Reupholstered in faux leather.

 In very good...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chrome leather Bauhaus Chair Thonet MR 10 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design: Mies van der Rohe, - 1980s - Original condition with patina - Maker- probably Thonet - jr     
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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Oak Bed-Side Tables, Mucke-Melder, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak bed-side tables by Mucke-Melder. Maker: Mücke - Melder Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Revived Polis...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Industrial Factory Bauhaus Stool by Rowac / Robert Wagner Germany, 1910-1920s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
This iconic three-legged steel stool "Stahl Schemel Modell 1" is made by Rowac (Karl RObert WAgner in Chemnitz) and is known to enthusiasts and collectors as a industrial design classic. It was developed 1905 and exhibited for the first time 1909 at the Leipzig Fair. it was used at the Bauhaus and is considered the original type of workshop stool. Walter Gropius used the stool for his new Bauhaus building in Dessau. The Rowac Stool...
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1910s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

"Imperial" Dining Chair by Weiman/Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Imperial" faux bamboo brass chair by Mastercraft, Circa 1975. Very sophisticated design side chair or desk chair made from high quality materials and execution. Newer Pierre Frey st...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

8 Mies van der Rohe Cantilever MR10 Chairs in Chrome & Black Saddle Leather
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 8 MR 10 cantilever chairs (256cs) by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This set is made in high quality black vegetable tanned saddle leather by Gavina in Italy c.1980s. An absolute icon of the Bauhaus Movement and influential to the entire Mid Century Modern Period. Comfortable and perfectly balanced they have become one of the most enduring designs of the 20th Century with manufacturing starting in 1927 and still continuing to this day. Originally designed as a dining chair they work equally well as side chairs or as a set of funky office meeting room or conference chair. The concept of using metal tubing as a supporting structure in chair design is credited to the British manufacturer RW Winfield who produced campaign chairs in a cantilever design for the Great Exhibition in 1851. This original design was known and documented to have been an inspiration to both Marcel Breuer and van der Rohe. Breuer was the first to produce a design in chrome pipe work and inspired by the curved handlebars of his Adler bicycle he designed the Wassily chair in 1925. Although this was not a cantilever chair it helped to establish a base production method that was built on by others. This resulted in the first true cantilever chrome chair, the S33, being designed by Mart Stam in 1926. Thereafter, van der Rohe designed the MR10 in 1927, the Brno chair in 1930 and Breuer 2 further chairs in 1928, the B32 (later named the Cesca chair after his daughter Francesca) and the B33 which was a derivative of Stam’s S33.
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Lovely Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper style Carved Wood Bench
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper style carved wood bench. Well crafted carved fruitwood base with custom upholstered top, this piece mea...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Sofa With Curved Arm and Brass Plinth Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely breathtaking. Original condition in EXCELLENT condition. I also have a matching loveseat and larger sofa (56” wide and 94” wide). Check my other lis...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs in Graphic Ikat Silk, c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs with sculptural high back design. Newly upholstered in graphic black and platinum Ikat silk fabric with geometric print. Chairs have tall shield ...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

Fasem Vintage Italy brown Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics and produced by Fasem. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It can be used...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fine Quality Custom Two Seat Sofa With Quilted Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very comfortable and well made Sofa with inset panel arms, tufted back and gently rounded back. The impeccable custom fabric treatment is a Diamond quilted deep Salmon background w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maison Jansen Style Italian Leather Bench with Brass Detail with Swan Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic Mid-Century Bench or Ottoman from the 1950'-1960's, or Hollywood Regency. The inspiration is from bench that was very much in the French Empire Revival look with its Curu...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Beautiful Chiavari Wooden Chair Wicker Seat, attributed to Rocca, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful Chiavari chair attributed to Rocca, Italy, made in the 1950s - 1970s. It show some minor scratches, also patina and paint lost, but this is old-age. It has a w...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Le Corbusier; Pierre Jeanneret; Charlotte Perriand; 1928; LC3; Armchair; France; Italy; Cassina; Bauhaus; Modernism; LC3 single armchair for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The chair is a symbol of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, with a unique combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 armchair has a chrome-plated steel frame that gives it a sleek and contemporary look. The thick Italian white leather adds a touch of luxury to the design and offers superior durability, while the combination of foam and goose down in the side and seat cushions provides a comfortable seating experience. With its low seat and wide armrests, the LC3 armchair is the perfect place to relax after a long day. The chair's design is both functional and stylish, making it an ideal addition to any modern living space. In excellent condition and signed by its designers, the LC3 armchair is a collector's item that is sure to be treasured for years to come. Whether you are looking to add a touch of sophistication to your home or simply enjoy the ultimate in comfort, the LC3 single armchair by Le Corbusier for...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 two-seater sofa in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in Italy by Cassina. Signed with serial number. The LC2 was designed in 1928 by Le Co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier Grand Modèle LC3 club chair by Cassina Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1970s gray leather with white, grey...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency style hexagon shaped brass garden stool or side table. It features four different intricate, hand-carved scenes of birds and lush foliage and two side...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ivory Tubular Steel Cantilever Chrome Armchairs, Quality Leather, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 10 Vintage De Sede RH-304 leather chairs by Robert Haussmann, Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, DE
De Sede RH-304 leather chairs by Robert Haussmann, set of 10, very good condition Discover this exclusive set of 10 De Sede RH-304 chairs designed by the renowned designer Robert Ha...
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20th Century Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
In the style of Paolo Buffa, this 1950;s butterfly wing back chair has been restored and newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric. Beautifully carved wood swag motif accents the front of the chair leading down to gracefully outward curved tapered...
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1950s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Upholstered Bench with Animal Print
Located in Redding, CT
Upholstered bench with animal print upholstery. Nice cream painted stool base with brass beaded nails. Cream and tan animal print upholstery covers this traditional bench...
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2010s Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the centuries-old design of the wing chair, reminiscent of Edward Wormley's designs for Dun...
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1940s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hollywood Regency Wood and Cane Twisted Rope Motif Arm Chair - Spain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency rope motif chair with an upholstered seat. This fun chair was made in Spain and features a carved wood frame which gives the illusion that the piece is m...
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Six Mastercraft Brass Bamboo Imperial Dining Chairs, Italy - 12 available
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six available. Upholstery of the ones listed not bad, but may prefer to reupholster. Brass show age. Patina and wear to the finish. I noticed one ding to the back leg. Otherw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Pink Hollywood Regency Tufted Velvet Bench
Located in Redding, CT
Pink Hollywood Regency Tufted Velvet Bench. Painted iron/metal legs . Perfect for a dressing room or walk in closet or at the foot of a bed.
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 2oth Century Bergere / fireside chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
A very fine OVER THE TOP pair of Grosfeld House Bergere / Fireside chairs in a rich carved mahogany in really nice original condition,, wonderful war patina. Very unusual design, I ...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Newly Upholstered Petite Ottomans
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This is a pair of petite ottomans featuring newly upholstered fabric. The design displays a lively and organic pattern resembling a zebra or woodgrain motif in shades of red and whit...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric

Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood. The chairs maintain its original charm with a delightful patina with all four seats being expertly refinished. Structurally sound, firm and steady. The Thonet A811 chairs...
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Vintage Molla Cast Aluminum Hollywood Regency Pool Patio Chaise Lounge - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Molla Cast Aluminum Hollywood Regency Pool Patio Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Listing includes 2 very rare chaise lounge chairs by Molla with sculptural frames, ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Gold Shell Carved Boudoir Slipper Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Gold Shell Carved Boudoir Slipper Accent Chair. Item features a shapely openwork shell form back, elegant cabriole legs, original label, and desirabl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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