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Seating For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1980s
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Emerald Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonlight sheepskin with oiled oak ball feet...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oiled oak ball feet...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Dagmar Design Custom Made Sheepskin Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A custom made sheepskin ottoman on hardwood base with stained beech legs. The foam body is covered in premium, tufted Australian shearling. This item is made to order in our Lond...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Contemporary Pair of Italian Armchairs, Wood and White Boucle Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Pair of Italian Armchairs, Wood and White Boucle Fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Minimalist Maarten van Severen, MVS Lounge Chair, Vitra, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
Lounge Chair by Maarten van Severen for Vitra ( 2000): These comfortable lounge chairs can be easily (and safely) tilted back by shifting your body weight, thus creating a lounge be...
Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of two black leather Cab 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 Cassina "Cab" 413 dining room chairs in black saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy. These chairs are 1980s edition. The leather co...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Oak Sofa by Howard Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W61 D37 H26.5 SW53 SD26 SH18 Fully Restored Loveseat Sofa in excellent condition. Item features a newly refinished solid oak frame in a medium dark walnut. Sofa has new straps, new ...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Mohair

Custom Mixed Material Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W73 D27 H29 SW65 SD19 SH18 AH27.5 Gently used curved back sofa with a great mix of colors and materails. Custom ordered specs and size and materials by previous owners. Fabric shows...
Category

2010s Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Chaises d'écolier vintage métal bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Lot de 4 chaises d'école en état très moyen. Bois taché et avec des manques. Métal rouillé et à ressouder.
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

2 x armchairs Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc. USA By Shirley Brackett
By Sidney Lawrence Brackett
Located in WEERT, NL
2 x armchairs Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc. USA By Shirley Brackett
Category

1980s American American Classical Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Rustic Woven Leather Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Boldly scaled vintage French rustic lounge chair given a contemporary urban vibe with woven rough out suede seat, back, and arm panels. Sturdy, large turn legs and wide wood arms con...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tabouret rotin ancien
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Tabouret en état très moyen car le bois est taché et vermoulu.
Category

1980s French Streamlined Moderne Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Arno Declercq - Senufo Stool in Burned & Waxed Iroko Wood / Burned Steel
Located in Vancouver, CA
Arno Declercq is a Belgian designer who's varied influences include art, architecture, fashion and tribal arts. With a background in interior design, Arno launched his distinctive ho...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary sculpted wood dyed INTUITIVE ARCHAISME bench by Cedric Breisacher
Located in 1204, CH
Intuitive Archaisme is a collection of furniture whose design and manufacturing process is based on the primitive instinct of assembling shapes to create a structure. The wood is wor...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Wood

Floral LoveSeat
Located in London, GB
Black and white sofa with black velvet seat and back in embroidered cotton. The back is decorated with opaque black and white beads shaped like f...
Category

2010s British Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Beads

The Montague Armchair eight-way hand tied and upholstered in stripe silk
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from a multitude of classical references, the Montague Armchair is endlessly comfortable and has been used again and again in Samantha Todhunter Design projects, ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers, Silk

Emmanuel Outy , "EOO-1" Ottoman, 2021
Located in PARIS, FR
The EOO-1 Ottoman is handmade on order by expert artisans in France. Each piece is numbered and signed by the designer and the craftsman. A keen draftsman, Emmanuel Outy spent his ...
Category

2010s French Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Fauteuil de bureau en skai vintage années 1980
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Fauteuil de bureau en simili cuir beige en état correct. Il pivotte mais le système est à revoir. Le simili cuir est un peu taché à certains endroits.
Category

1980s French Streamlined Moderne Vintage Seating

Materials

Synthetic

Pair of Late 20th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th Century pair of Louis XIV style style walnut leather upholstered armchairs, each having a shaped back with brass nail head trim, sloped arms, and rising on inswept legs
Category

1980s French Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Modular seating by Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W145 D56.5 H27 (5 pieces + 2 Pieces down) (as shown in first pic) Single W28 D28 H27.5 SW27 SD20 SH17.5 Corner W28 D28 H28 SW20 SD20 SH17.5 Fun modualr seating sofa sectional. Sof...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Postmodern Tubular Vinyl Chairs - Set of 4
Located in La Mesa, CA
Set of 4 postmodern chairs featuring black chunky/tubular metal frames and flawless upholstery in an aqua hue vinyl.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Black Leather Armchair by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage black leather armchair by Carlo Bartoli designed in the 1980s for Matteo Grassi. Very heavy because of the steel frame.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Swivel Chair in the Style of Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in La Mesa, CA
Postmodern swivel and tilt accent chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Curved and oversized with padded arm rests and a wide seat, this chair was made for lounging. Covered in su...
Category

1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Kindel Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of eight Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs ...
Category

1980s American Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Period William IV Chaise Longue Chair Day Bed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Rather Impressive Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Wonderful Carved and Turned Feet with Brass Castors. The Scroll End Having Typical William IV Carved Detail. 19th Century The Back of the Chaise Longue Being of a Carved and Shaped Form. The Chaise Is Covered in a Quality Fabric and comes Complete with Bolster Cushion. Presented in Good Condition. A chaise longue, often spelled "chaise lounge" in English, is a type of long chair...
Category

1980s William IV Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair by Henrik Pedersen
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Discover the sublime fusion of style and comfort with the rocking chair designed by Henrik Pedersen. This exceptional design perfectly combines the str...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Metal

Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli presents his new collection. This newly curated ensemble showcases a distinctive blend of materials and textures, including bronze and gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Bronze

Rattan Easy Chair in the Style of Campana Brothers & Porky Hefer, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bird's Nest Easy Chair in rattan, a masterpiece attributed to the visionary designer, Porky Hefer. Drawing inspiration from nature's wisdom, Hefer seamlessly intertwines wabi-sabi pr...
Category

Early 2000s Seating

Materials

Rattan

Bench (Clube + Ão) - Sauna-System Collection
Located in São Paulo, BR
Sauna-System is CLUBE’s furniture line produced with industrialized aluminum pieces, which are immersed in a tank where they receive electrical discharges, ensuring their durability ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Suite of 8 Poltrona Frau "Fitzgerald" Dining Armchairs - In "Pelle Frau" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Petite Ourse - Seat handmade in Palmwood
Located in Milano, IT
Seat made by hand, designed and produced in Tunisia. The Petite Ourse handcarved palmwood seat features an elementary yet captivating design, featuring rounded shapes that highlight ...
Category

2010s Tunisian Modern Seating

Materials

Palmwood

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic pair of French antique arm chairs in the Louis XVI manner Hand crafted from gilt with upholstered arms Freshly re-upholstered with wov...
Category

1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Knoll Studio "Saarinen Executive" Armchair - In "Volo" Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, original "Saarinen Executive Arm Chair" Armchair from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile "American G...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Delta Sofa - Modern White Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic Krefeld brown leather lounge chair. Mid-Century Modern was originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany. One of the most popular designs of the 20th century a masterpiece that fits seamlessly into any environment. Classic detailing, clean lines and exceptional comfort make the Krefeld lounge appropriate for residential and commercial use. Specifications: Upholstery: Leather, color brown saddle. Cushions are high-density foam with a Dacron top layer. The seat uses coil-spring suspension for enhanced comfort. The back uses dynamic suspension for added flexibility and support. The inner frame is constructed in engineered hardwood and plywood. Legs are ash hardwood in a medium cherry finish. The seat cushion is reversible. Model: 751 Krefeld lounge chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood

Pair of Poltrona Frau "Intervista" Armchairs - In "Nest" Ivory Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, identical pair of "Intervista" Armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house, Poltrona Frau. As you will no doubt be aware by your int...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

White Carrara Marble Side Table - Collectible Italian Design
Located in Milano, IT
White Carrara Marble Stool - Collectible Italian Design - Marble Side Table Past, present and future come together in this sculptural piece by Spinzi. Why you may ask? Because Medus...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Marble

Ming Keng Lu Tsd Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
By Ming Keng Lu The moment is commemorated in an implicit form with a reverence for the past. In the process of sweeping graves, Ming ken Lu always felt he had to record something f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Sir John Soane Chairs
Located in Banbury, GB
Taken from a design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The chair is made of Sono wood similar to rosewood. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Stool in Marble, Italian Collectible Design
Located in Milano, IT
Marble Sculpture - Collectible side table - Sculptural Stool - Italian Design Past, present and future come together in this sculptural piece by Spinzi. Why you may ask? Because Med...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Marble

Stool - Sauna-System Collection by Clube
Located in São Paulo, BR
Sauna-System is CLUBE’s furniture line produced with industrialized aluminum pieces, which are immersed in a tank where they receive electrical discharges, ensuring their durability ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Black Galaxy Fiberglass Popcorn Bench by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Contemporary, hand sculpted fiberglass seat - Popcorn Bench by Kunaal Kyhaan. The sensual form, is imagined in a Galaxy finish with a unique composition of gloss black, iridescent g...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool in White with Full Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic 2021 production Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool, Model 426C, originally designed in 1952. The piece is fabricated of a wel...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Amasunzu Bar Stools by Alma De Luce, Set of 2
Located in Joane, PT
The AMASUNZU bar stool, inspired by the Amasunzu hairstyle, represented different roles and stages in the lives of women and men in Rwanda. An elegant bar stool with its curved back ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Seating

Materials

Walnut, Suede, Velvet

2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Risom dining chair in ebonized maple with black cotton webbing designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2021 and came di...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Panoplie Iron Double Loop Bench, Green Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron bench with curved and looped base painted in a matte black finish. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a green linen fabric or can be COM. Multiple available, so...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Iron

2020 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Black Oak and Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black solid oak frame and black paper cord seat. Th...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Fast Track, Vintage Style Dining Chairs in Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair embodies ease, plushness, and coziness. Crafted from linen and solid wood structure with swivel base. The secret lies in the intricate particulars, which is why the sta...
Category

2010s Spanish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Ming Keng Lu Water Caltrop Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
By Ming Keng Lu Ming Keng Lu's uncle would always brings snacks to his studio in the afternoons, and one day he brought freshly steamed water caltrops. It is a small, white nut that...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Sabina Braxton Velvet Fabric Mini Blue Bench
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Braxton velvet fabric from Paris.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Wood

Paire de chaises vintage métal esprit Braakman ou Bertoia
Located in NANTES, FR
Paire de chaises esprit vintage années 70 Dans l'esprit des chaises wire de Bertoia en bon état, à noter quelques frottement sur les pieds Dimensi...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Mint “Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum” Ottoman Footstool in Mulberry Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, unused Bespoke "Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum" Ottoman/Footstool, dressed in a breathtaking, peerless, top-grade, Mulberry Woven-Wool Fab...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Wool

Comic Wooden Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
"The Comic Wooden Chair is a unique and captivating piece of furniture that draws inspiration from the vibrant world of comic books. It brings the charm o...
Category

2010s Dutch Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Yellow Mellow Pouf, Postmodern and Neotenic Style Ottoman
Located in Istanbul, Maltepe
Yellow Mellow Pouf Yellow Mellow Pouf, a fun and colorful addition to your living spaces. Its vibrant color adds energy, while the soft details of its form highlight a neotenik style...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paint

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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