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Seating For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Poltrona Corona di Poul Volther per Erik Jørgensen Anni 90 rossa
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con poggia piedi, basi in metallo cromato, espanso, rivestimento in tessuto. Discrete condizioni, segni vistosi sul rivestimento.
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs model #7403 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965. A great set of chairs in their original vegetable d...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 3 Matteo Grassi 1970s Post Modern Beige Italian Leather Barstools
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Set of 3 Matteo Grassi 1970s post modern beige Italian leather barstools. These fantastic barstools feature a clean leather wrapped design wi...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Striped Armchair with Pine Frame
Located in Outremont, QC
Pine Striped Armchair Reupholstered with heavy duty midnight & off white fabric. Exceeds 100,000 double rubs, 60% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 10% Flax. Made in America. Not suitable for ...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Seating

Materials

Cotton, Pine

"Cubo" Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), Brazilian architect and designer, founded the furniture design and manufacturing company L'Atelier in São Paulo, Brazil, in the 1950s. It became a benchm...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French 1980s Black Leather Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset
Located in London, GB
A perfectly patinated black leather two-seater ‘Brigantin’ sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. French, c. 1980.
Category

Late 20th Century French Seating

Materials

Leather

Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” Dining Chairs for Giovannetti, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Rovereta, SM
Alessandro Becchi "Toscanolla" for Giovannetti, 1970, set of six. If desired, 12 are available This rare "Toscanolla" dining chair was designed by Becchi for Giovannetti in 1970.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina 1960. The chairs show slight signs of wear, seats restored. The meeting between Vienna straw and metal tubular, tradition and innovation, Thonet and Bauhaus, is what characterizes the legendary B32 chair, called Cesca, designed by Marcel Lajos Breuer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Post Modern Stools White Made in Italy
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Post modern bar stools in white enameled metal with spaghetti corded seats designed by Giandomenico Belotti for fly line. good condition. Located in Brooklyn NYC Dimensions...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Art Deco Parchment, Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Meda, MB
This stunning pair of Art Deco style armchairs was produced in Italy in the 1980s. The back is in parchment (goat skin), the frontal frame and the legs are black lacquered, while th...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Lacquer, Parchment Paper, Velvet

“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands. Bart is know for his unique designs. The chairs are professionally reupholstered with the finest scheep leather from New Z...
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1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Togo Sofa Set in Cognan Brown Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage Togo sofa set, designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s and manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. This iconic corner armchair with ottoman features original cognac brown velv...
Category

1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in Sapphire Velvet, A Pair
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have 2 pairs of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs. Priced per pair these chairs are a sublime fusion of opulence and iconic design that are timelessly chic. Crafted to perfection, these lounge chairs are not merely pieces of furniture; they are functional pieces or art. Enveloped in a sumptuous deep sapphire velvet, these lounge chairs redefine comfort and style. The allure of the plush upholstery beckons you to sink into a world of indulgence, with the rich velvety texture against your skin, a tactile symphony that will elevate your relaxation to an art form. Warren Platner was a luminary in the world of modern design, Platner's career was marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and elegance. Trained as an architect, he seamlessly transitioned into the realm of furniture design, leaving an indelible mark with his distinctive creations. Platner's ingenuity was particularly evident in his collaboration with Knoll, a legendary name in the world of modern furniture. Founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll and later joined by his wife Florence Knoll, the company became synonymous with cutting-edge design and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Knoll became a trailblazer, collaborating with visionaries like Warren Platner to create pieces that would go on to define an era. The Platner Lounge Chairs, with their unique design and quality materials, stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of both Warren Platner and Knoll. These chairs aren't just pieces of furniture; they are collectors' items, highly sought after by those who appreciate the intersection of art and functionality. In a world where trends come and go, the Platner Lounge Chairs stand the test of time. They aren't just a place to sit; they are an experience, a visual and tactile journey into the lap of luxury. Owning these chairs isn't just a choice; it's an affirmation of a lifestyle that values the finer things – where comfort meets design, and every piece of furniture is a statement. These chairs would look incredible in any mid century modern, contemporary or modern environment. We currently have these chairs in our gallery alongside other iconic pieces, and Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and Eero Saarinen dining set...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel

Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956. The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck). Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99). Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood, Leather

Divano mod. 920 di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Divano modello "920" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964. Il modello è quello di un divano a due posti comodi. Cuscini e rivestimento rinnovato con tessuto lavabile e antimacc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten black painted wood Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. Good quality, fine condition. Two armchairs: 25 wide, 21.5 deep, 37 high, ...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish High-Back Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak dining chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4. Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern ladder back dining chairs in solid teak with new upholstery in black faux le...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Plywood Stacking Chairs with Bended Steel Back Legs for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, ZH
These vintage postmodern chairs were designed for Ikea in the 1990s. Undeniably the designer must have been inspired by the Ligne Roset RIO dining chairs...
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B
Located in Quarrata, IT
Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B Italia.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Creme Velvet, Gold Edition
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage authentic Eero Saarinen's executive arm chair. Completely restored with a touch of gold. We've been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imag...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Queen Anne Lacquered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
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 6 Traditional Queen Anne Splat Back...
Category

1980s Unknown Queen Anne Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Armchair 004 by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Armchair 004" by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s Good condition with minor signs of usage.
Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools/Ottomans
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools Offered is a Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools. This set includes two stools(we have...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Red Beech Stools, 1960s, Original Preserved Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of midcentury red beech stools, 1960s, original preserved condition.   
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - Vintage Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of art deco style club chairs with a unique box design Classic minimal deco look somehow embodies the 1920s aesthetic Perfect for contemporary interiors and comfortable...
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1990s Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Nagono by Studio Dellarobbia Sectional Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nagono by Studio Dellarobbia Sectional Sofa Versatile sectional consisting of four pieces; (1) armless lounge chair, (1) corner piece, (1) chaise with right facing arm and one lounge with left facing arm. Each piece can be used independently or joined. Detailed measurements in the last photo: 130" width x 59" depth x 28" height Seat height 16" Arm height 22" Some wear to chaise. Roll of fabric...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice late 1970s vintage set of 6, California casual designed McGuire San Francisco dining chairs made of bent rattan and caning with loose upholstered seat. Feature a barrel back, X ...
Category

1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Vladimir Kagan for Preview 4 piece Sectional Sofa, 1988
Located in Chicago, IL
4 piece curved biomorphic sectional sofa, 1988. Designed byVladimir Kagan for Preview. Original blue/green fabric is in great condition.
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Wicker Works Braided Rattan Club Chairs, New Upholstery, 1 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Wicker Works Braided Rattan Club Chairs, New Upholstery, 1 Pair Available Offered is one pair of Wicker Works braided rattan club chairs which have been newly upholstered. These wonderful coastal chic...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Wood

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Chrome-plated Steel and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, chrome-plated steel, rush, Europe, 1970s These sleek modern dining chairs, dating back to the seventies, constitute an open framework crafted from steel, f...
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 Dal Vera Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 2 armchairs from the 1960 swith a Scandinavian design produced by the Italian historic DAL VERA furniture factory in Conegliano Veneto and designed by Antonio Dal Vera himself...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brescia, IT
4 iconic chairs by designer Arne Jacobsen. Known as the Series 7 chair, the 3107 chair is part of design legend, a timeless and historic chair. Jacobsen, inspired by the work of C...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s vintage Ficks Reed faux bamboo and rattan sofa with a chinoiserie flair. In original yellow finish with original fabric. Cushions have ha...
Category

1970s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa o...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Vintage Bobo Cast Brass Counter Bell
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho cast brass bell. A charming floral design in a heavy weight bell. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating

Materials

Brass

Striped 3 Seater Sofa with Pine Frame
Located in Outremont, QC
Pine Striped 3 Seater Sofa Reupholstered with heavy duty midnight & off white fabric. Exceeds 100,000 double rubs, 60% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 10% Flax. Made in America. Not suitable...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Pine

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric

Scandinavian Armchair "Safari" by Elias Svedberg
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair made of wood and speckled fabric produced by the company Nordiska Kompaniet. Particular seat with movable backrest. A piece of original and modern design, capable o...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Danish Chair in Solid aged Pine by Nissen & Gehl 1970, Model: Fyrkat
Located in København K, 84
One original rare danish dining chair in solid pine designed by Nissen & Gehl for Jens Hansens møbelfabrik in Silkeborg Denmark 1970. It has beautifully aged golden pine color and is...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Arm Chair Modell 2001 by Bruce Hannah & Andrew I. Morrison for Knoll Set of 2
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rare large version of the "Model 2001" designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Ivar Morrison around 1970. The two armchairs offered here are upholstered in black leather and come from a...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 413 Burgundy Red Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 413 Burgundy Red Leather Dining Chairs, 1980 for Cassina- Two chairs available and sold as a pair. We have a set of...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in dark brown wood and leather, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Refinished dark brown rosewood frame with the original leather cushions in beautifu...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960. Seats having recent fabric. Quantity of Eight.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super comfy matching pair of barrel back lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature swiveling walnut base with blue fabric. Fabric is old and should be replaced.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Stained Wood & Beige Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, fabric, Italy, 1960s Everything about this pair of chairs is elegantly round. The back-/armrest echoes the base in the same semicircular, open form. Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Meurop Crocus Ball Chair, New Upholstered with High-End Fabric by Dedar, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Timeless crocus ball armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967. The chair is reupholsered in a soft wool bouclé fabric by Dedar...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

6 Steel Gastone Rinaldi Dining Chairs for Rima, Italy, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Steel Gastone Rinaldi Dining Chairs for Rima, Italy 1970. Original upholstery.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molded laminate wood structures and were part of the first line of furniture from L’atelier. Designed for the launch of the store, this collection still had the execution and details of artisanal woodwork but already introduced some techniques and materials considered innovative. Brasiliana armchairs...
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Postmodern 1970s Set of 6 Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable very UNIQUE model 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid beechwood-- Or...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

Danny Ho Fong stool in metal and wicker, USA - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Danny Ho Fong stool in metal and wicker, USA - 1960s. Original fair condition.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cognac Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller 1970s
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare lounge chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and were produced by Herman Miller in the early 1970s. It is one of the earlier lounge chairs which were produced in Europe...
Category

1970s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni
Located in Porto, PT
Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni 1970s, Italy. This sofa can be anything you need. It can be transformed...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

1960s Baumann Dark Oak Bistro Chairs, Set of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Baumann Dark Oak Bistro Chairs – Set Of Five 1960s Baumann Dark Oak Bistro Chairs – Set Of Five. Classic bistro chairs made in France by the maker Baumann. Baumann chairs are ...
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1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

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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