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Seating For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Baroque
Kho Liang Le, Bench 070, Holland 1962
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Bench/daybed 070 by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1962. On a quadrangular metal base with 6 legs is placed a mattress covered in a chocolate-colored wool fabric, stitched with black but...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Set of three Space Age leather lounge chairs on acrylic base. Italy c1970
Located in London, GB
Set of three sculptural lounge chairs in soft black leather on a pyramid shape acrylic base In very good condition Comfortable!
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Midcentury Soriana sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of Soriana two seater sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970 Original tubular structure and fabric covers. Original design winner of the Compas...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Pair TH Robsjohn Gibbings Brass Leg Webbed Stools Strap Benches 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
A rare pair of model 1730 benches designed by TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb 1950s Sculpted walnut frames with cotton webbing on solid brass splayed legs Original patina with la...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Brass

Midcentury pair of armchairs by Charles e Ray Eames for ICF, Italy 1960
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of armchairs and one ottoman by Charles e Ray Eames for ICF de Padova, Original metal and wooden structure, leather upholstery Stunning set in perfect vintage condit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Petit Repos Armchair in Green Bouclé, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
An early example of the petit repos chair in original patina, newly upholstered in a green bouclé.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Wooden Concrete Chair by Jonas Bohlin, Sweden, 1981
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin's pioneering and minimalist approach to design reshaped the contemporary furniture landscape in Scandinavia. Manufactured under the prestigious label ...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Wassily Chair Model B3 in Black Leather by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1925
Located in Belmont, MA
The Wassily chair, also known as the B3 Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 while he was working at the Bauhaus. Inspired by the curving handlebars of the Adler bicycle, the W...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Coppia di Poltrone Gigi Radice Minotti tessuto Trama verde Giallo Mid-century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coppia di Poltrone Gigi Radice Minotti tessuto Trama verde Giallo Mid-century
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Set of Two French Provincial Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two provenzal chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat, curved lines and characteristic details of French Provincial style. In good original co...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wood

Poltroncine pieghevole in corda stile Hans Wegner
Located in Napoli, NA
Coppia di poltrone restaurate in perfetto stato Attribuite a modello JH 512, disegnata da Hans J. Wegner per Johannes Hansen, 1949
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rope, Wood

Ash Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa by Frits Eschauzier Jr, 1967
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and one of a kind Mid-Century Modern high back sofa or bench. Design by Frits Eschauzier Jr. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid ash frame and the cushions are re...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Bouclé, Ash

Low Back Lounge Chairs in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful set of Danish lounge chairs, resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural find. These chairs, crafted from oak and retaining their original sav...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Malatesta and Mason Armchair, Year 1950
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Malatesta and Mason armchair, 1950s, Made in Italy. Ebonized wood armchair with original patina of the period. The fabric of the armchair is red faux leather and is original. This s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded dark brown exotic hardwood ply shell in a delectable satin oil finish accented with high...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Medium Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded medium brown exotic hardwood ply shell in a delectable satin oil finish accented with hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Sculptural Vintage Pace Collection Lucite & Aluminum Swivel Armchairs 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of model 171 chairs by Pace Collection circa 1970s Molded Lucite seats with new dark sage sheepskin seat pads Polished aluminum architectural bases with 180 swivel 24.5 inch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum

Pair of Lucite Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Stools Attributed to Vladimir Kagan
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Vladimir Kagan attributed stools in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet 1960s Lucite pyramid bases with round seat pads upholstered in new old stock Nazca velvet designed by Don Wight ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Lucite, Velvet

Pair of armchairs 70s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs from 70s
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Storage Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Storage Bench, geometric designed patterned exterior with pop-up seats, concealing cedar-lined storage, bench seats reupholstered with mohair dimensions: 56" 17" deep 1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "Thierry" Stools, Circa 1950s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "Thierry" stools for Votre Maison, Circa 1950s, France made of solid oak. Dimensions: 19.50" x 12.50" x 16.50" "The soul of Guillerme et Chambron’s wo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Oak

Brass Tripod Bar Stools France 1950s Set of 4
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant rare tripod bar stools designed in a tripod oak base with a brass stand and the top is made in light grey leather.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Razorblade Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Furniture Factory, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjærnulf's striking dining chairs, crafted from oak and showcase a captivating blend of Baroque and Mid-Century Modern influences. Known as the Razorblade model, these classi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Vintage DUX of Sweden Modular Sofa
Located in Toronto, CA
Absolutely incredible vintage 8pc modular sectional, attributed to DUX of Sweden. Stamped made in Sweden. Brilliant original mid-century modern upholstery. Custom abstract print wi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Cotton, Nylon, Hardwood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, walnut, Italy, 1962 This iconic armchair part of the Bastiano line, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Set of Two Reclining Chairs
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a fol...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chair, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s. This very sculptural Oase chair was created by Dutch designer Wim ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans. This great pair of mid century modern mushroom ottomans or poufs with chrome bases have been newly upholstered in plush blue velvet. Be...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Sol Bloom Patio 'Scoop' Chair with Table in Black Steel Mesh
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sol Bloom for New Dimensions Furniture, 'Scoop' patio chair with catch-all table, wrought iron, steel mesh, United States, 1950 This high back patio or garden chair designed by Sol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 3-seater sofa resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural find. This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this small upholstered settee dates from the 1950s. The sofa features simple lines with curved armrests and slender, tapered black iron legs and brass-tipped feet. Re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Suede, Rosewood

Lady Chair in the style of Marco Zanuso
Located in San Diego, CA
This chair features the iconic upholstered structure and curved armrests that embodies the timeless appeal of mid-century furniture, combining technical excellence, refined craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Folding Sunbeds, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Relax in style with these striking midcentury modern sunbeds, a charming addition to any outdoor retreat or indoor lounge space. Crafted from durable materials and boasting a vibrant...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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

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Velvet

Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs Set of 10
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All chairs are in good vintage condition. The braided canework has been replaced. These ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Sei Sedie 'Nonaro' di Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Anni 80
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di 6 sedie, metallo smaltato con cuscini in espanso con rivestimento in tessuto. Buone condizioni.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Leather Desk Chair by William Lancing Plumb for Marble Imperial Furniture
By Marble Imperial, William Lancing Plumb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk chair by William Lancing Plumb for Marble Imperial Furniture, 1960's, USA. This plush desk chair features original black leather upholstery and cushions. The chair off...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Set of 8 Tempestini for Salterini Black Enamel Iron "Radar" Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini set of eight radar dining armchairs. Featuring sculpted sturdy hoop frameworks in black enameled wrought iron, curved ergonomic full backs,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Chair Model Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy 70
Located in Lucija, SI
Rennie chair designed by Kazuhide Takahama for studio Simon, Gavina in the 70s. Original lacquered wood structure with leather cover and seat. It is in good condition with traces of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Windsor Dining Chairs by Erik Ole Jørgens for Tarm Stole, Denmark, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, expansive set of Windsor chairs designed by Erik Jørgensen for Tarm Stole Møbelfabrik. Constructed from solid Burmese teak and featuring a clever butcherblock sea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Teak

Mid Century 1950's Chrome and Sheepskin Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in London, GB
REDUCED FROM £2,500!!! Add a touch of luxury and sophistication to your home with this Mid Century original 1950's armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Reupholstered in the finest M...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Chrome

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs. These shapely Italian Gio Ponti inspired mid century modern chairs with splayed brass legs are recently upholstered and very comfortable. Beauti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Brass

Set of 4 Belgian Mid Century Modernist Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 4 Mid Century Modernist Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw, Belgium, 1960s. This remarkable set of four modernistic dining chairs comes from the first owner and is designed in th...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Straw, Oak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Dining Chairs Pair Eugen Schmidt 1965 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs pair or duo from chromed metal, bentwood and upholstered seat and back from woolen textile fabric in orange color by Eugen Schmidt, circa 196...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Chrome

Early 1960's Production Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman finished in Brazilian rosewood and black leather for Herman Miller. Nice example exhibiting attractive figuring to the rosewood veneers and ori...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum

12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. We have 12 chairs in total available.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Rush, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Settees in Oak, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of of carved oak settees with removable arms, a very comfortable design with dynamic forms especially the back. Reupholstered in Pierre Frey fabric, cushions are done with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wool, Oak

Italian Wingback Club Chairs, Gio Ponti in Sheepskin and Danish Wool Tweed, Pair
Located in Mckinney, TX
Meet Giovanni…it’s not just what’s on the outside, but what’s on the inside that counts. Except in this case. It ALL counts. How can anyone resist a good looking Italian. These fabu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Sheepskin, Wool

Italian Baroque Style Dining Chair in Antiqued White & Silk Upholstery, 14 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 14 Italian Baroque style dining chairs, each meticulously crafted to epitomize opulence and sophistication. Delicately finished in antiqued white, adorned with subtle pastel...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating

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Silk, Wood

A Pair of Mid-Century Socialist Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These Mid-Century Modern Czech lounge chairs are made from a solid poplar frame and have bent beechwood arms. They are typical of East-Block "Socialist Modernism" in their simplicity...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cypress

Early 1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen/ Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic early production Papa Bear chair and Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen.Chair and ottoman retains original fabric as well as original finish to the w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair Of French Modern Karate Chairs By Michel Cadestin
Located in Houston, TX
Rare pair of French Modern Michel Cadestin for Airborne Karate lounge chairs. These shapely and extremely comfortable iconic Italian lounge chairs are in very good condition and date...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Bouclé, Fiberglass

Set of Four Caned Back Dining Side Chairs, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Great shape. Naturally patinated metal sabots.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

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

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Fabric, Wood

Carl Straub 3 Piece Modular Sofa Vintage Wool Boucle Midcentury 1960s Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three piece modular lounge sofa in brown wood frame and beige wool upholstery by Carl Straub. Supremely comfortable, and with a sleek low seat and back, this sofa would be ideal for ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Wood

F506 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable Artifort model F506 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and n...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Wood Cube Stool Samara by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age wood cube stool pouf ottoman or side end low coffee cocktail table, model "Samara" by the dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries for the italian design manufac...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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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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