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Seating For Sale
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex. Designed 1972, current production. At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern lounge chair from the 1930s by Danish architect Magnus Stephensen. Executed in beautifully patinated bent beechwood and seagrass weaving on back and sea...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Early 20th Century European Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Early 20th Century European leather lounge chair. Original distressed leather patina. Nail head details. Wood legs. Replaced seat cushion. Circa early 20th Century.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Leather

French Midcentury Set of 11 Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very unusual set of eleven (11) mid-20th century French dining chairs that give a little spin on the classic ladderback style by applying some creative proportions and carving tech...
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20th Century French Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Fruitwood

A Pair of Custom Normandy Club Chairs Attributed to Jean de Merry, 20th C.
By Jean de Merry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair embodies artisanal craftsmanship at its finest. Handcrafted in the early 2000s at the now-closed Jean de Merry workshop in Los Angeles, these chairs were originally commiss...
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20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Verner Panton, Sectional Sofa, Metal, Fabric, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and brown fabric "Pantonova" sofa designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 104” W x 38” D Seat Heig...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Wool Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and cream-white wool velvet slipper chairs or slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75” H x 25” W x 34” D ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Wood

Acerbis Trench Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Forest Green and White Outdoor Sofa by Officina Ciani in Stainless Steel
Located in Milan, IT
This sofa is dominated by geometric influences and cozy, generously cushioned seat and backrest, both covered in white sunbrella Nattè fabric. A delightful addition to a modern patio...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Steel

Swiss alp folk art pine armchair from Bulle village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp pine armchair from Bulle village near Gruyere village
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1850s Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Acerbis Palla Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creative energy of the 1960s, stands out for its radical conce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's This lounge chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, shows his distinctive approach to form and structure. Craf...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel- & inredningsfabrik AB, Sweden, 1940s. Design attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg. Overall Dimensions...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Baby High Chair Beech and Skai Convertible France Midcentury, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French baby high chair made circa 1960. In beech and skai or faux-leather. Convertible from high chair to baby desk (please see two last photos). While it has a practical ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Faux Leather, Beech

Ample Green Chair #2 by Nichetto Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Nichetto Studio wanted to keep the art of steam bending typical of Thonet intact, in a new material: metal. The result is Ample, a chair with a sinuous shape, a comfortable seat and ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Metal

Fringed Green Bench by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
Located in Milan, IT
Flanking the end of a double bed with a piece offering extra seating space while striking with its stylish look is the effect this superb bench guarantees. Piece of extraordinary sar...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Grand Scale French Louis XVI Genuine Gold Leaf Giltwood Sofa or Settee C 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely gorgeous VERY LONG French sofa that is a real killer. This sofa is very rare and absolutely will make a statement in your home. The sofa is upholstered ...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Rafaella Midnight Blue & Pink Velvet 2 Seater Sofa by Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious and generous sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafaella's angular profile gives this rev...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 32.25” H x 24.25” W x 34.5” D Seat Height: 1...
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Flow dining chairs 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Flow dining chairs 1970s Labeled producer Welzel. Beautiful vintage chairs with great design. Cozy chairs in every aspect.
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood

Jorge Jabour Mauad, Dining Chairs, Leather, Wood, Brazil, 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wood and leather dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Móveis Cantú, Brazil...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen & Schubell in the 1940s. Made from wood, seat is newly uphol...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Fernanda Black leather armchair by CPRN Homood
Located in Milan, IT
The elegant armchair features a sleek, chromed metal frame that adds a modern touch. It is upholstered in luxurious leather. Ideal for contemporary interiors, the armchair combines s...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Metal

Bubble Couch. From the Reefs Collection
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Yunior Marino’s furniture series blurs the line between order and chaos. He brings to life organic objects full of texture that give the utilitarian object a sculptural air. Even whe...
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2010s Mexican Rustic Seating

Materials

Wood, Palmwood

Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of ‘Laila’ Armchairs in Espresso sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish ‘Laila’ armchairs (model ‘238’), designed by Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006). Manufactured by Asko in the late 1940s. Seats are newly upholstered in Espresso sheepskin...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
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2010s British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Twist & Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating

Materials

Brass

1950's Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Spindle Back Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional mid 20th century spindle back bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Furniture. Constructed of solid walnut the bench features hand carved ba...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

A raw root wood hand-carved chair, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A hand-carved organic modern raw wood “stump” chair, probably late 20th century. Little is known about this unique seat, other than it came from the...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Customizable Classicon Aristo Chair by SEBASTIAN HERKNER
Located in New York, NY
The Aristo range of chairs by designer Sebastian Herkner combines premium comfort with precise design. The name áristos’ (ἄριστος), ancient Greek for ‘the most excellent’ or ‘the nob...
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2010s German Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Laguna Round Ottoman with White Oak Waterfall Style Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Laguna Round Ottoman with White Oak Waterfall Style Table. 100% Natural Organic Hemp, a soft nubby texture in a natural undyed flax color The foam is medium to firm density, so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Hemp, Oak

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Spanish Wood Stool Handmade Circa 1960, Elegant Patina & Timeless Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Spanish Wood Stool – Handmade Circa 1960, Elegant Patina & Timeless Design Step into the charm of mid-20th century Spain with this ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s
Located in Westport, CT
Iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This sculptural piece has been fully restored by Stamford Modern, including all-new interior foam and materi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Modern Vitória Lounge Chair, Dedar Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vitória Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Vitória lounge chair draws its inspiration from the graceful contours of the lette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ensamble Pouf in Levante 346-35
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Raphael Walnut Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Architectural armchairs by Raphael with walnut frames finished in a nuanced brown lacquer 32x24x35 Seat height 16, Seat 20x20, Arm 20
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

21st Century Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The Copacabana bench is one of the pieces from the Copacabana collection that was influenced by the si...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Modern Stool in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern stool, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin. A set of three is available. Please refer to 1stDibs listing number LU6233...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Rush, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and rush stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions (inches): 27.5” H x 25.8” W x 16.5” D Seat Height: 17.4”
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1940s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Mushroom Ottoman in Pink Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a pink colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb Styled Mid Century Sofa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century sofa with very clean lines having birch wood accents to each arm end and lower front , sitting on conical legs . Designed in the manner of Paul McCobb and upholstered i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
To connect today’s modern styles with the craftsmanship of the past, it’s essential to understand how to care for your furniture. This rare pair of Svend Skipper Model 91, also known...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Early 20th Century Japanese Stool / Side Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 20th Century Japanese stool that can also be utilized as a side table. All solid wood construction, I believe it to be Japanese oak put together with nails. It is a very robust...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Two Seater Sofa made in England by George Smith LTD, England 1999
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage two seater sofa designed and manufactured in England by George Smith LTD. The sofa is hand-made in the old fashion way, solid wood, metal springs, the cushions are plush wit...
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1990s English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Velvet, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each maintains a distinc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fittings Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs. One captain and five side chairs. Sky Blue Upholstery. Measures 19 " in width, 19 " in depth and 31" in heig...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Rare Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s
Located in Bergen, NO
An exceptionally rare lounge chair designed by acclaimed Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, and produced by Haug Snekkeri in the 1960s. This piece represents ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Teak

6 Kjærnulf dining chairs in oak and reupholstered honey colored sheep skin.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf dining chairs in oak and with newly upholstered cushions in honey colored lambskin. High back. The chairs are originally from the 1960s with decorative ba...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Oak

Twist & Knot Green Stool in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Green Stool in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to the heart of craftsmans...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating

Materials

Brass

Treasure Tobacco Velvet Large Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Treasure Collection by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture seems to be coming straight out of the roaring twenties Art Deco. Beautifully balanced, geometric, and symmetrical, it is enriched ...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Old Hickory Tannery Traditional “Spirit Brown” Leather Club Arm-Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Experience handcrafted luxury in this American made armchair having plush down cushioning enveloped in genuine “Spirit Brown” leather decorated with nailhead trim over subtle walnut...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid American Black Walnut, the Vertere Midi Stool projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Danish Art Deco Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair with Floral Velvet 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco comfortable lounge chair from the 1940s fully upholstered with floral pattern velvet. Legs and armrests of stained beech. Handmade in the 1940s by Slagelse Stolefabr...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Two Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood Round Stools
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home inc has over 2000 items in stock ready for immediate shipping, scroll down to view all of our items! Elm rd. Stool 16”w x 16”d x 19.5”h Seat: 12.5”rd. Vintage Reclaimed E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern 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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