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Seating For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Folk Art
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table Attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach. Classic design, Quality casting, super stylized. Not certain if wood top is original.Wood be amazing marble or s...
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Neoclassical Antique Giltwood Upholstered Swan Armchair, Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Neoclassical carved swan armchair with upholstered seat back and seat. This antique piece is created from wood and features armrests that are carved to look like swans. The seat ba...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Stool
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic stool in folk art made with three legs. The stool has a round seat and is in its untouched original condition. The paint has become distressed with time and the resulting patina is full of rustic charm and character. This stool is from northern Sweden and made around the 1820s. Older stools...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

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Pine

Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish antique chair from Hälsingland made around the late 1700s to the turn of the century 1700 to 1800. The chair is folk art and thi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

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Pine

Baker Furniture Regency Mahogany and Giltwood Greek Key Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Neoclassical style dining chair By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with giltwood Greek key...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Painted French Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine little accent foot stool. Strong and sturdy.
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating

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Berlin Iron

Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood
Located in East Hampton, NY
This pair of hand crafted sculptural wood chairs feature 3 legs and extraordinary details to back rest and seat - SEE detail images and video provided. Architecturally wonderful! TH...
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1960s Bulgarian Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Long Waiting Room Seat or Hall Bench This Is a Very Sturdy and Heavy Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Long Waiting Room Seat or Hall Bench This is a very sturdy and heavy piece, the back and seat are newly upholstered, in an abstract design in aut...
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1890s Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Continental Neoclassical Style Walnut 19th Century Settee with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A continental Neoclassical style walnut four seater settee from the 19th century, with carved splats, upholstered seat, tapered legs and H-Form cross stretcher. Created in Continental Europe during the 19th century, this Neoclassical style walnut settee features an open back with exquisitely carved splats, flowing seamlessly into the tall arms of identical style. The long, rectangular seat, is covered with a new linen fabric, whose neutral tones compliments the walnut's warmth beautifully. The ensemble is raised on ten legs, seven of which are tapered and carved on the knees. They are connected to one another through an H-Form cross stretcher running along the entire width. With its exquisite Classical lines and walnut patina, this Continental settee...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lloyd Loom Easy Chair Delightful Shabby Lloyd Loom Armchair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lloyd Loom easy chair This delightful Shabby Lloyd Loom armchair dating from the early 20th century The chair is a generous sweeping shape and has a comfy sprung seat...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker

Classic Leather Dining Chair With Capitoné Backrest
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered armchair of classic style. Body of contained dimensions, and straight lines that seek to contrast with the curves of the interior of the arm and back, which provide a tou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish American Classical Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

19th C Childs Ladder Back Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C childs ladder back chair with original rush seat. The seat is so beautiful. Pristine condition.     
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Giltwood Upholstered Taborets / Benches / Stools
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian neoclassic (Late 18th century) giltwood taborets / foot stools with circular brown upholstered padded seats, encircled by a carved frieze in an interlocking pattern, ...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Swedish Original Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art chair from Sweden made around 1860 in painted pine. The chair has the original paint with a time-worn distressed patina. The chair had a very particular function in ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Italian Neoclassic Shield Back Dining/Side Chair W/ Floral Beige Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-Classic side chair with an openwork shield form back, carved decorative splat, padded seat upholstered in floral patterned beige fabric with embroidered trim...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Garden Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of iron swivel patio and garden bar stools featuring an iron lattice inset seat and back in the style of Rose Tarlow Melrose House. P...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely detailed Queen Anne chair. Seat was originally can but now hard upholstered in new mohair. Strong and sturdy.
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood, Paint

Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Primitive Bench; Monoxylite Wood; 19th century; Spain; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Craftsmanship; Arts & Crafts; Rustic two-seater bench from 19th century Spain, with a charming ...
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19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti
Located in Chicago, IL
This Circa 1925, Italian bench was crafted in the early part of the twentieth century in the Florence workshop of P. Mazzetti. Incised maker's mark, item number, and artisan initials appear on the left corner of the rear base: "P. Mazzetti, Terre Cotta, Via Arentina 3E, Riproduzione Interdetta 345 Firenze". Beautifully molded Plaster of Paris sphinx statues support...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Neoclassical Style Large Caned Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large neoclassical style caned sofa. Clean lines throughout with a flat crest rail, carved at the center with scrolled acanthus. Outward rolled arms are ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Fabric

19th Century Italian Painted and Giltwood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Venetian giltwood and painted armchair. Newly upholstered and is strong and sturdy.
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Late 18th Century Italian Banquette, Stato Pontificio
Located in Doylestown, PA
An extremely rare neoclassical parcel-gilt and painted banquette in the transitional Louis XV/XVI style, likely from Marche, Italy, circa 1790, carved on the back rail with the Papal crest depicting crossed keys beneath three gold crowns on a red domed tiara, bordered on either side by a carved and gilded chain. The serpentine seat rail is decorated with embossed and gilded roses and is supported by turned legs. The arms are carved in elegant scrolls. The piece retains its original blue/green painted finish, newly reupholstered in velvet fabric. The region where the piece was made was under the control of the Vatican until the 1870s and is known as the Papal States or "Stato Pontificio...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Italian Neoclassic Piedmontese Silver Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 Italian neoclassic (18/19th century) Piedmontese silver giltwood armchairs with a fluted arched back, concave scroll arms, the back and seat upholstered in a gray two-tone t...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Light oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassic Giltwood & Stripe Upholstered Dining / Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-Classic (18th Century) giltwood dining / side chair featuring a compound shaped oval back, carved foliate crest, ornate painted frame with decorative embellishments, padd...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Patinated Bronze Athenienne Form Urns
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian neoclassic (19th century) bronze Athenian form urns with natural patina, featuring lions\' head embellishments with ring handles, resting on three lions feet joined b...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820
By Deming & Bulkley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A spectacular American Empire sofa with exquisite detailing and design. One of the masterpieces of Federal New York furniture, this circa 1820 parcel gilt sofa with faux bois Rosewoo...
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1820s American American Classical Antique Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Maison Jansen Style Italian Metal & Gilt Bronze Benches in Leopard Velvet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Who doesn’t love a pair of Maison Jansen style benches in leopard velvet! The cushions are new and are almost 3” thick. The swan appointments...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Style Klismos Painted and Carved Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish neoclassical style painted wood Klismos side chairs from the 20th century, with carved décor, rosettes, saber legs, low seats and simple black upholstery. Created i...
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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are fabulous! This is a pair of heavily carved walnut French bergere chairs. They have Neo-classical styling with the ram form arms and instruments along the back frame. The li...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Neoclassic Upholstered Seat Side Chairs, c. 1795-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of French neoclassic upholstered seat side chairs. The chairs are defined by sabre front and raked rear legs which support an upholstered boxed seat. The splayed upper leg posts...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely carved giltwood ottomans. Have been newly upholstered in cheetah-leopard print. Great scale and size.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Swedish Painted Folk Art Kubbstol Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Folk Art Kubbstol chair from Northern Sweden. A Kubbstol chair is made from a hollowed tree trunk; from a single piece of wood that's been hewn out to form the seat, back and frame. ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Black Painted and Gilt Upholstered Dining Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic (18th Century) black painted side chairs with curved backs and rectangular tops carved in a two-wreathed swag rese...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Neoclassical Maison Jansen Lounge Chairs circa 1960, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical Maison Jansen lounge chairs circa 1960. 2 Pairs available. Priced by pair Original velvet fabric, very good condition. Sturdy and very comfortable.
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1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

S. Bent Bros Monogrammed Hitchcock Style Stinciled Rocking Chair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
A Samuel Bent and Bros. Furniture monogrammed Hitchcock style rocker in excellent condition. Very well kept. Measure 25" In width, 29" in depth, 37" in...
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

20th Century Wabi Sabi 4 Leg Stool, Germany circa 1930s or Older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This 20th century wabi sabi 4 leg workshop stool from Germany is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a round, rustic-looking seat made of wooden planks and is supported by four spindle legs. The stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Red Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic ebonized and parcel-gilt armchairs with square form backrests, two tone red-striped upholstered backs and seas with scalloped rope trim, the arms topped w...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery

Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic-style (19th Century) armchairs with curved upper backrests followed by 2 fluted X-stretchers, and scroll arms, with padded seats upholstered in black lea...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Ten Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany and Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rectangular crest rail with gilt beaded border over a carved and beautifully water gilded anthemion shaped splat flanked by stems and leaves. Upholstered seat raised on sli...
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1820s Baltic Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Giltwood and Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved giltwood and painted Italian style reproductions. Newly upholstered. Strong and sturdy. Priced per bench.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood, Paint

A Set of 6 BRUTALIST Handcrafted RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 6 surprising tripod chairs, Modernist, Brutalist, Folk Art, Tribal Art, sculpted in massive wood, with beautiful floral organic motifs, to be attributed, France 1950. This ...
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1950s French Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
During the 18th century, a profound design movement took place in Wales. It was led by peasant-carpenters who, simply in an effort to create a practical seating option, produced one of the most elegant spindle back chairs of that time. It is known as the 'Welsh Stick Chair...
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2010s American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of American Mahogany Upholstered Slip Seat Gondola Chairs, '1830-1935'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American neoclassic mahogany and figured mahogany veneered slip seat gondola chairs in the French Restoration taste. The boxed slip seat is fitted to a bowed mahogany front s...
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Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Continental Mahogany and Pine Bench
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular seat with outward scrolling arms applied with roundels; the shaped apron centered by turned roundel, raised on bobbin-turned legs.
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous set of six early 20th century polychrome high back chairs with strawed seats. Each features a prominently raised crest on the headrest, beautifully carved with a sunflower. The open ladder back features bow motifs. The uprights feature decorative carving and terminate in stylised acorn-shaped finials. The legs are also ornately carved and the front leg brace continues the bow motif. These chairs feature double-turned stretchers to the front and sides with a single-turned stretcher to the rear. With their wonderful colour and patination, this stunning set of Spanish chairs...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gran Confort Office Armchair in leather
Located in Desio, IT
This armchair has an unusual elliptic curved outline with slatted solid wood structure, the backrest frame is made of solid walnut, while the swivel base is fitted with a height and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Stool
Located in Mjöhult, SE
A unique organic and sculptural 18th century Swedish Folk Art stool, ca 1770 - 1800. Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

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Pine

Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique small ladder back green primitive rustic chair with deer hide seat. Item features deer hide leather seat, attractive warm patina, stretcher base, sol...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Neoclassical Talha Real Sofa Jacquard Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Talha Real Sofa, Neoclassical Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Talha Real sofa adds a sophisticated and refined touch to any living area. The sofa is u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

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Silver Leaf

Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..Wonderful patina..color,,finish,, Extremelly comfortable. Hand delivery avail...
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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco Scarlet Armchair Wool Bouclé Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Scarlet Armchair, Contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Scarlet puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair. The sumptuous upholstery in gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

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Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pareja de butacas corcho
Located in Madrid, ES
Conjunto de dos butacas de corcho realizas en la región de Extremadura por los pastores con el corcho que se saca de los alcornoques. Tiene un estructura interna de hierro que las...
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1950s Spanish Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Egyptian Style Winged Neoclassical Giltwood Arm Chair with Cheetah Velvet, 1990s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each. Egyptian Style Winged neoclassical cream and gold giltwood armchair w cheetah velvet. Featuring dramatic giltwood arms and was freshly upholstered in Clarence House ch...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Art Deco Scarlet Armchair DEDAR Red Cotton Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Scarlet Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Scarlet puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Lacquer

Pair of Hand Made Studio Craft Bar Stools by Bill Woodhead, D. 1985
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of handmade studio craft bar stools in maple by the Boston area woodworker Bill Woodhead, dated 1985.
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

French Restoration Mahogany and Upholstered Serpentine Bench
Located in New York, NY
Of double-serpentine form; covered in butter yellow horsehair with star-motif with silk rope trim; over a deep shaped apron centered by a foliate cusp; on casters.
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1840s Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
A fine pair of chairs with unusual shaped backs and seats. With blue paint, gilding and Etruscan painted decoration. Raised on square tapered legs....
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

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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