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Seating For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1960s
19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa, the shaped back profusely carved with various foliage, the frame connecting down to the highly carved and decorative front sup...
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1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Seating

Materials

Teak

French Curved Sofa in Pink Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, mohair, stained beech, France, 1960s This baroque-inspired sofa of French origin features a a voluptuous body with delicate lines and decorative accents. The luxurious and chi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Antique George II Style Mahogany Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George II style mahogany bench, late 19th century. With a recently reupholstered floral desig1300 seat resting on cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of the most influential masters in the history of Danish furniture design. The GETAMA...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

3 x Dux Of Sweden Ribbon Dining Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 3 x Dux Of Sweden Ribbon Dining Chairs This modernist chair was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Dux, Ljungs Industrier during the 1960s. With its original black vi...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Other

Mid-century dining chairs by Oswald Vermaercke for V-form, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This set of six teak wood chairs designed by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form combines practicality with classic mid-century style. They’re comfy, with a skai leather upholstery that’s e...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen ST-750 Chair in Elm, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Round armchair in elm designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Aage Petersen/Stilén in the 1960s. The chair is made from solid elm, even the round backrest and arms are one solid piece of e...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

An early Victorian leather-upholstered rosewood stool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An early Victorian leather-upholstered rosewood stool, of square form, the drop-on top re-upholstered in deep buttoned burgundy leather, raised on bold cabriole legs, the seat rail a...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Louis xiv sheep bone chairs original tapestry dating from the century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent set of 6 Louis XIV sheep bone chairs from the 19th century original tapestry oak woodwork
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern 4 Armchairs in the style of Scarpa, Wood and Leather, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 4 Armchairs in the style of Scarpa, Wood and Leather, Italy
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1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage R Huber Teak Swivel Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
Deeply captivating R Huber swivel chair with teak base. A cousin of the R Huber scoop, this armchair provides all the same comfort without sacrificing ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Godfrey Syrett Black Vinyl + Metal Dining Chairs, Set of 4, 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4 Mid Century Black Dining Chairs, Designed by Godfrey Syrett, Circa 1960s. The chairs, which have original black vi...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss Black Forest chair offers a delightful surprise—a music box hidden inside will activate when the chair is sat upon. A remarkable example of the intricate craft...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Fireplace bench dating from the 19th century straw seat
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
splendid little fireplace bench (cantou) in walnut dating from the 19th century, original mulch and in good condition beautiful little model easy to put in your home due to the small...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Zebra Hide & Chrome Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage, C.1970s large Zebra hide Ottoman on a straight line square Chrome base.. There a a few repairs that are hand stitched, to the hide, very well done.. The Chrome base is in ve...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide

Danish 20th Century by Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak Chairs
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Discover this magnificent series of 4 Danish teak chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen, dating from the 1960s. These chairs are true Danish antiques which will bring a touch of char...
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1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

1960s Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is called the ‘Adam’ chair, designed by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for No...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed set of twelve Italian 19th century Rococo st. Patinated and Mecca dining chairs, from Venice. Each most elegant chair is supported by two front cabriol...
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bonanza Three Seater Black Leather Sofa By Esko Pajamies For Asko
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Vintage Bonanza Three Seater Black Leather Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko Mid Century Retro MCM This unique, comfortable and super stylish Bonanza black leather three-s...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique English Solid Mahogany and Leather Desk Chair, Circa 1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Solid Mahogany and Leather Desk Chair, Circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 3. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and International Shi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Chinese Low Chairs With Carved Back Panel, Late 19Th C., A-Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Classical 19th C. Low Chairs Backed with a carved back panel with armrest, in Burma Rosewood. These are called Opium chairs or meditation c...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood

A Set of Six Dining Chairs by Joseph Savina France 1960s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare set of 6 dining chairs by Joseph Savina Model : Saint Gonéry Oak and original rush In good original condition
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1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Erik Wørts rosewood and leather lounge chair and Ottoman. Denmark 1960s
Located in Braga, Braga
Safari lounge chair and Ottoman designed by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960. Made of solid rosewood and leather seat with brass details. Very nice patinated leather seat...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Fibreglass La Fonda Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
La Fonda chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, 1960s. The chair has a gra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Important Rare Important 19th Century Carved Wooden Red Leather Stool Table
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Outstanding 19th Century Red Leather Upholstered Top Carved Wooden Antique Stool Table. Stool Table i...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Wing Armchair by Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable vintage wing armchair by Howard Keith. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of amazing quality and is a lovely size, qu...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Bamboo ottomans with cushions, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bamboo ottomans with cushions, Italy, 1960s Pair of bamboo ottomans of two different sizes, with cushions. Good condition,slight signs of wear and tear can be seen in the photo. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of 19th Century English Armchairs Tufted with Light Brown Wool Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome set of armchairs with light brown tufted wool upholstery. Fluted wood legs with brass wheels. Tufted cushions on slightly rolled backs. No obvious markings on the bottom ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Seating

Materials

Wool

Trega Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Tormod Alnaes for Sørliemøbler
By Tormod Alnaes
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s with original canvas and leather. The leather has aged fantastically and has a great patina. There is general vintage wear from use, please refer to the photos Ottoman - 21...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Danish 2 Seater Sofa Illum Wikkelsø For Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Danish Two Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM Illum Wikkelso has a legacy for creating some of the fi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag
Located in WEERT, NL
Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

4 Mid Century German teak and rattan chairs by Georg Leowald for Wilkhahn
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century German teak and rattan chairs by Georg Leowald for Wilkhahn, 1960s, Set of 4 The chair frames are made from solid teak and rattan sits, in good vintage condtion, however...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Teak

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

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Antique Handmade, Upholstered Rustic Wood Chairs from Northern Spain
Located in Madrid, ES
A more or less matched set of four rustic country style side chairs following popular design traditions of the province of Navarra, Basque Country in northern Spain. Forceful and str...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Chippendale Style Piano Stool
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Chippendale Style piano stool. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period. It is of fine quality, the frame has beau...
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1890s British Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany And Ormolu Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu armchairs. The armchairs are raised by four square and gently curved legs with Ormolu pawed ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Antique Anglo Indian Levantine Style Inlaid Bone Arm Chairs Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Pair of Late 19th Century Anglo - Indian Bone Inlaid armchairs, each having all over floral inlay and marquetry with geometric reserves, padded velvet seat and back, and risi...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Bone, Hardwood

Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
These comfortable tub square armchairs are a classic Swedish design from the 1960s. They have been reupholstered in a light cream bouclé fabric and the walnut frames have been lacque...
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1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Hepplewhite style arm chairs.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A pair of good quality Georgian Hepplewhite style Mahogany arm chairs, each with upholstered backrest, seat and arm rests, carved gadrooned pattern decoration, raised on elegant cabr...
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of George IV Irish Library Armchairs
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine pair of George IV Irish library armchairs, the well shaped backs with scroll shaped profile, acanthus carved arms, resting on turned fluted legs, with lotus leaf carving and b...
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1830s Irish George IV Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Móveis Cimo, Brazil - set of 4 rare Dinner Chairs, 1960s
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
These 4 rare hardwood dining chairs were manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer of Brazilian furniture manufacturing that existed from 1921 to 1982...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Midcentury Square Ottoman in style of Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury square ottoman with wood base. This ottoman was made in style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. New upholstery. Two ottomans are available.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian living room set with two armchairs and a sofa, 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Complete living room with a pair of armchairs and a three-seater sofa, Scandinavian production of the 1960s. Structure in maple wood with seat, backrest and armrests in fabric, detai...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage armchair / desk chair. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960-70’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully designed and comfortable too. It is a perfect size for use as a desk chair or as an occasional side chair. It actually sits perfectly underneath the Norwegian desk...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Rare mid-century sitting corner by Georges van Rijck, 1960s Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Adorned in a luxurious petrol green upholstery, this unique set by georges van rijk for beaufort exudes a cool, confident vibe that’s both retro and refreshingly contemporary. The vi...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wenge

1960s Sigvard Bernadotte Rocking Chair for France and Sons & John Stuart in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rocking chair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, labelled with original tags from France and Sons as well as John Stuart. The chair was produced circa mid 1960s and...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved frame, with leaves head carved cresting rail, with upholstered back and set in a qu...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Elm

Danish Cocktail Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Cocktail Chairs 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Angelo Magniarotti for Cassina model 1110 lounge chair, Italy 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
A very rare lounge chair designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, manufactured by Cassina in Italy, circa 1960. This model, nr. 1110, is extremely hard to find and absolutely stunning design....
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1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Lion Feet Ottoman
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Lion feet ottoman upholstered in Antique textile from Katie’s personal collection. Complete with 4200 and green tape trim. 22″d x 32″w cushion, 37″ d x 27″ w including legs. 19″ ov...
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair Constructed from solid carved mahogany, the chair standing on confidently lobed baluster front legs, with splayed legs to the rear, all with porcelain castors; the horseshoe-shaped back with pierced scrolls and a buttoned red leather upholstery matching the seat. English, circa 1850 This chair is nearly identical to the so-called "Charles Dickens Chair" (A9979) at the Museum of London, sharing many carved features. The famous author...
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19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Antique Louis XIV Settee
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an original French antique bench frame that has been newly reupholstered. The new fabric mixes bright yet unobtrusive blue, green, and white tones in a plaid/tweed pattern. T...
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Early 1800s Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Danish Teak Vintage Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfortable Danish teak vintage desk chair. This was made by Billund Stolefabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of excellent qualit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Pair of Walnut Tuscan Armchairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of hand carved, walnut, hall armchairs with hoof feet. From a private collection in Venice. 2 pairs available.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, early 19th century
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

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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