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Seating For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1910s
Set of Six Solid Golden Oak Bankers Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of Six Bankers Open Oak Armchairs by Community for Jasper Seating Co. Inc. Featuring open, double cross braced, sturdy, solid Golden Oak frames, 27H Arm rests, Wide comfortable s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak & Black Leather Bar Stools by Erik Buch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Teak

Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from a single block of Molave wood. The Lobi people belong to an ethnic group that orig...
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1950s Burkinabe Tribal Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green bouclé fabric and wood slipper chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height 13.5”
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s, reupholstered Danish armchair, Gabriel furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair. Upholstered in quality Gabriel furniture wool. Renewed oak wood. Brand new upholstery. Manufactured by a Danish furniture manufacture...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The cha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of 2 Mid-Century 1950s Italian Armchairs 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century 1950s Italian armchairs, 1950s. Intact structure, original fabric covering with signs of aging.
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Pink 50s Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs with sprung upholstery, fabric cover, wooden base. A pair of armchairs that lend themselves to be revisited to make them suitable for a room with a relaxation area,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two wooden "Pirkka" chairs, masterfully designed by the revered Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl for Tochiku Bamboo & Rattan Six Strand Three PIece Sectional Sofa
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tochiku Industry LTD for Paul Frankl Six Strand Bamboo & Rattan Three Piece Sectional Sofa. Featuring square steam bent stacked Bamboo strand frame, wrapped Rattan, wide seats, supp...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1950s Armchairs with black painted iron rod frame and brass feet. The red bear cover is still the original one. For better performance of these very comfortable chairs is to...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Solid Elm Bench attributed to Olavi Hänninen 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Sculptural solid elm wood bench attributed to Olavi Hänninen produced by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, circa 1950s Handcrafted Rustic, Minimalist, Brutalist style Good condition Measures:...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Set of 10 Dining Chairs by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for Forma
Located in New York, NY
Solid Caviùna, bamboo caning. Produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Paper maker's label to underside of one chair. **Price shown is for the set of 10.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Wood

Pair of 1950s California Design Iron and Tropical Hardwood Side Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of iron and tropical hardwood side chairs, hairpin wrought iron frames with wooden seats and backs in a rounded tapered triangle form. The wood is a rich red-brown with a slight...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Danish Vintage Cocktail Chair
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very comfortable Danish vintage cocktail chair. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1950’s. It is of fantastic quality and is a lovely size. The...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Ot...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50 prodotte da una piccola realtà italiana la Rochester di Crusinallo (NO), come riportato dal marchio ancora presente sulla struttura. Particolar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of Velvet Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s. A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in Rose Uniack...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Elm

1950s sofa with teddy bear upholstery still original
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1950s sofa with black painted iron frame and brass feet. Original red bear cover. For better performance of this furniture we recommend replacing the upholstery and padding.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Swedish Style Rams Head Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Style Rams Head Chair.  its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Lounge Chair
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
1950s (estimated) Brazilian vintage lounge chair. Native Brazilian wood, invuia, also known as Brazilian walnut, has a great appeal due to its deep texture. The details created by mo...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs. Manufactured in French, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Drafting Stool Model 77 S of the 70 Series OG Leather
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare drafting stool designed by renowned architect and designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956. Model 77 S of the 70 series. Original light brown leather upholstery with a chrome p...
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1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 6 original Superleggera (super light) chairs designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1957. The 699 Superleggera, which has been a star in Cassina's ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Ash

Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare, modernist wing chair was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s. It seamlessly combines classic aesthetics with functionality. The wide, profiled backrest ensures comfor...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

For Allison Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa and two lounge chairs 'Samspel"
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This is for Allison, one sofa and two lounge chairs. Item Reference LU4154138829682 LU4154138829492 This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufact...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Expertly Restored - Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Fin Juhl style armchair adjustable seat
Located in London, GB
Beautiful armchair. Leather, walnut and upholstery in an off white linen fabric
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of French Antique Louis XV-Style Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Set, 4 Chairs & Table w/ Plant Holder, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular patio or garden set in wrought white enameled iron which includes a round dining table and 4 chairs. This charming set was ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Mid-Century G. Descalzi High Espalier Dining Chairs Brass Set of 6, Italy 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish set of 6 dining chairs with high back in gilded brass with seat in white fabric. Straight lines, curves and decorative elements embellish the design of the entirely bras...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Vintage Robin Day 675 Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely stylish set of four vintage Robin Day 675 dining chairs. Originally designed in 1952, this set were manufactured under license by Case furniture, they date fr...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This charming set of four rustic wood French chairs dates back to circa 1950 and showcases the timeless elegance of French design. The chairs are made of high-quality wood and rattan...
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1950s French Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Alf Svensson ‘013’ Easy Chair for Artifort DUX, 1950's
Located in Balen, BE
Alf Svensson ‘013’ Easy Chair for Artifort DUX, 1950's A timeless lounge chair made by Artifort Dux in the Netherlands. Designed by Swedish designer Alf Svensson. Vintage upholste...
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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Italian Mid Century Bench
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Mid Century bench. Ebonized Beech wood with tapered legs and carved detaials on the armrests.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent original condition.  
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Robin Day For Hille 1958 ‘Cane Back’ Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Robin Day For Hille 1958 ‘Cane Back’ Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM Featured in the Hille sales brochures and catalogues from 1958 to 1963. Complete wi...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Cane, Foam, Mahogany

Midcentury Modern "Oda" chair by Arnold Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing “MS-9” or “Oda” lounge chair by Arnold Madsen, with a striking round silhouette. Cocoon model with decorative teak details on the arms. Uphols...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in quality furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in quality furniture wool. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Renewed oak wood, brass springs in the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue bouclé fabric slipper lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Seat height: 16”
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs Attributed to Antonio Gorgone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of mid-century armchairs attributed to Antonio Gorgone. Solid Elm angular frame with a brick red frabric re-upholstery. Dimensions: H 95cm W 65cm D 68cm Seat H 36cm W 57cm D...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

1950s Rare George Nelson Associates Arbuck Table Stool Wire Grid Iron Patio
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely Rare Three Leg Round Design. Can be used with a glass top as show and included as a table, or with a cushion as a stool, however, there is no cushion included. It was only ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs -set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W17 D19 H36 SW18 SD16 SH18 Fully restored minimal teak dining chairs. Teak frames have been fully refinished, hardware replaced and wooden frames are sound and sturdy. Upholstery in...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Wood + Green Leather Stool with Brass Base, Italy 1950s - 1 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Italian stools featuring rectangular wood bases with upholstered seats in original green leather. The bases have linear wood detailing and stand on inset patinated brass ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, fabric, rubber, coated metal, Italy, design 1957 Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model ‘811’ is desi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Spainish Revival Carved Oak + Leather Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of 6 midcentury Spanish Revival style Brutalist dining chairs. Leather seat and back rest on heavy carved oak frames. Steel studs. In impressive original condition with minor wea...
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1950s Spanish Colonial Revival Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chrome Mid Century Soda Shop Style Side Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Great 1950s diner-style side dining chairs, this elegant modernist tubular armchair set features two heavily made chromed round tubular frames with original brown coverings. Sold as...
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1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Restored Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Mid-Century Rattan sofa in three pieces featuring six-strand square pretzel arms showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Frankl. Crafted wi...
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1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Egon Eiermann Desk Chair SE40 for Wilde + Spieth, Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Spring swivel chair SE40 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, Germany 1950s. Description - Original W + S, presumably made in the 1950-60s - Seat and back made of multi-glued beech ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Teak Bench PJ-SI-33B by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret rectangular PJ-SI-33B bench in teak and cane, designed in the 1950s for the M.L.A. hostels in Chandigarh, India. The cane tabletop is supported by a pair of V-shaped...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Pair of Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs - 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs - 1950s
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1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset Lounge Chair in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, armchair, teak, cane, France, 1950s In the 1950s, the French designer Michel Ducaroy designed this elegant lounge chair as part of his collection for h...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, sofa, wood, painted metal, fabric, Italy, 1955. Rare free-form sofa designed by Japanese designer Taichiro Nakay and presented at t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Gautier-Delaye French Set of Table with Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of dining table with set of six dining chairs, solid beech, France, 1950s This French dining room set is designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye. This lovely se...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Beech

Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...
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1950s European Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

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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