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Seating For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Vintage Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The piece features an amazing hand dyed black leather upholstery with on a c...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

Pair of Bonacina armchairs in rattan and bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Bonacina armchairs in rattan and bamboo, Italy, 1950s Two rare and spectacular rattan armchairs, perfect for decorating a veranda, garden or living room. Refined and elegant...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 8 Grete Jalk oak & teak dining chairs, 6 side, 2 carvers
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare set of 8 dining chairs by Grete Jalk. Model 32-42 designed by Grete Jalk in 1962 and produced by the fine furniture maker Sibast. This striking Scandinavian Moder...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood No 42 Dining Chairs with Paul Smith Fabric, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, the No 42 chair is one of the most well known designs in mid century Danish furniture...
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1950s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern 360 Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs. These swivel 360.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair. Design by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl Den Haag. A true example of Dutch Modern,Jan den Drijver designed this distinctive ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Calin Corner Sofa Set by Pascal Mourgue for Cinna / Ligne Roset - 4 seater
Located in Nijmegen, NL
The "calin" pillow armchair was designed by pascal mourgue for cinna / ligne roset in 1994. An artist more than a designer, pascal mourgue first sculpted some pouffes in the sand bef...
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1990s French Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of 4 Bar Stools in the Style of "Maison Jansen"
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 4 Bar Stools in the Style of "Maison Jansen"
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stunning and matching vintage Togo 1989 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage TOGO set in its original, soft black leather with the perfect patina. From its first owner (1989) Still 100% original! Matching set! Designed by Michel Ducaroy for ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Danish Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Hallway Bench With Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Vintage Mid Century All Wicker Dining room chairs by Lloyd Loom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 8 Vintage Lloyd Loom All Wicker Dining room chairs. All chairs are in great vintage condition. Great set of Matching chairs ready for use. Located In Brooklyn NYC. Labeled Ll...
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1980s English Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

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

Pair of Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs with arms for Knoll, brown suede
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Mr Lounge Chairs with Arms designed my Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. Brown suede seat pad / tubular chrome steel frame Leather straps Knoll manufacturer labels dating: Nov ...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Marbella Brutalist Stools by Sergio Rodrigues for Confonorm 1970s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These set of 4 vintage beech bar stools were designed by Sergio Rodrigues for Confonorm in the seventies. Great solid design in Brutalist style manufactured in Spain.
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair “spirit” sofas by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label. Condition: Very goo...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Period French Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs made with walnut structures and original upholstery. They have been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The upholstery is adorned with ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

Set of 6 Antique Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs w Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Four of these iconic chairs share a classic design, while the two end chairs feature arms. All feature a matching raised pattern. Please see photos. Despite their age, the set remain...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Set 8 Regency Dining Chairs Two Arms Six Sides
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Set of 8 (6 + 2) Regency Rosewood / Simulated Dining Chairs. Here we Have a Quality Set of Dining Chairs, the Front and Back legs Being of a Sabre Form. The Carver Chairs F...
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1980s Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Matching Pair of 20th Century William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space. Height to a...
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20th Century British William IV Seating

Materials

Damask

Modern Design For Leisure Ostrich Brass Bar Stools Set of 3 Barstool
Located in Wayne, NJ
Design For Leisure brass bar stools set of 3. Has Faux Ostrich upholstery.
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa 1980s with puff
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with lacquered wood footrest, foam padding, leather upholstery.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six English Regency Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs with Two Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superb British set of six brass inlaid Regency Revival dining chairs, of well-shaped Klismos outline, dating from the early 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully hand cr...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

1 OF 2 TIMOTHY OULTON HERiTAGE BROWN VINTAGE LEATHER CHESTERFIELD HALO SOFAS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Designed, over sized Heritage brown leather Chesterfield sofa that is...
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20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered white boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric

Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Bocca or Marilyn sofa with structure in expanded polyurethane foam covered with red fabric, the cover is completely removable. This sofa was designed by Studio 65 and produced by Guf...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of teak wood with nice rosewood accents. They have their original...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Chairs Designed by George Veronda
Located in Chicago, IL
George Veronda, an innovative architect, and partners with Roger Brown, a Chicago artist, designed a notable home for them in New Buffalo, Michigan, com...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, this is genero...
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1950s British Chesterfield Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs With Wicker Seats, Set of 6
Located in High Point, NC
Introduce the essence of French country elegance into your dining room with this set of six 20th Century wooden dining chairs. These timeless pieces offer a harmonious blend of tradi...
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20th Century French Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage pieces of furniture can...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

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

French Cognac Leather Togo Livingroomset by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

1970's Italian oak and rattan dining chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a great set of 12 dining chairs, made in Italy during the 1970's, great vintage design and in very good vintage condition, oak and rattan ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Fabulous 4 Piece Milo Baughman Style Curved Sofa Sectional Carsons Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 4 piece Milo Baughman style curved sectional sofa. We love the oversized channeled back and arms along with the circular end pieces. This sofa will need to be reupholster...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design, this model represents why Votre Maison, the French duo Guillerme et Chambron’s compa...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France. The chairs are made with 3 types of laquered tropical hardwood veneer and upholstered in a cream white leather. Minimalistic and typical french art deco design...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut, Paint

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Christian Liaigre, Mercer Kitchen Dining Chairs, 2 Christian Liaigre, Mercer Kit
Located in New York, NY
"Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) Mercer Kitchen (designed 1997) dining chairs, a pair, each chair with a curved back with an 'M' engraved into the...
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20th Century American Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Oak Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman in Latte Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sultry large set of 14 Oak Corset Dining Chairs designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Brown Saltman newly professionally restored and refinished in original stain with new cushions...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll International (1963) Design: Button-tufted black leather seat and backing on a chrome base with four casters. Dimensions: 32.25" H ...
Category

20th Century American Seating

Materials

Metal

Buffalo Leather 'Safari' Armchairs in the Style of Arne Norell
Located in Budapest, HU
This stylish pair of Safari armchairs from the 1970s exudes timeless charm with its combination of buffalo leather and sturdy beech wood. The leather was recently cleaned, but still ...
Category

1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Modernist Oak Stool, France, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; priced individually. Large, angular stool made of beautifully patinated oak.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Mid-century armchairs, Austria 1950s, Newly Reupholstered, Linen Fabric
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of Austrian armchairs, 1950s, entirely restored, walnut wood legs, reupholstered in premium linen fabric
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Set of 2 swing-chairs Jutta & Herbert Ohl
Located in GOOR, NL
Add a touch of sophistication to your home with our set of 2 swing-chairs, Jutta & Herbert Ohl. With their sleek design and superior craftsmanship, these chairs make a statement and ...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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

1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight beautifully patinated original brown leather MR10 chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

“Capella” sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
The “Capella” sofa designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø is distinguished by its solid rosewood structure, high quality manufacturing and assembly, by its perfect proportions an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Set of 4 Lulli Chairs, Carlo Ratti, Curved Woods Industry, 1950s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of 4 Lulli chairs, conceived by Carlo Ratti in the golden age of Italian design in 1950, embodies timeless elegance and structural innovation. Masterfully crafted by Curved W...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf
By Carole Hicks
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Carol Hicks Bolton Styl...
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Late 20th Century Seating

Materials

Cotton

COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

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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