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Theater Sofa
Theater Sofa

Theater Sofa

$27,175 / item

Theater Sofa

By Carpanelli

Located in Milan, IT

Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular elements and a structure in wood covered with a layer of polyurethane of different dens...

Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Theater Sofa
Theater Sofa

Theater Sofa

$27,175 / item

Theater Sofa

By Carpanelli

Located in Milan, IT

Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular elements and a structure in wood covered with a layer of polyurethane of different dens...

Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Antique Theater Seats
Antique Theater Seats

Antique Theater Seats

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high Seat Height: 17 1/2" Materials: Plywood & Cast Iron

Category

Early 20th Century American Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Theater Seats
Vintage Theater Seats

Vintage Theater Seats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These industrial styled theater seats are made out of bent plywood and the arm rests are solid wood. The structure and seat mechanism is made out of stee...

Category

1940s Unknown Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Four Folding Theater Seats
Antique Set of Four Folding Theater Seats

Antique Set of Four Folding Theater Seats

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique set of theater chairs feature hardwood construction, original dark finish, four individual folding seats, and complete folding frame. Dimensions: 71.25w 21d 33.5h 16sh ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench
Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench

Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury, pickled maple, conjoined 4-seat, auditorium, theater, folding bench with back flap.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Single and modular sofa system with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in different densities. The maximum comfort of the seat is determ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather

1950s, Danish cinema/theater armchairs, furniture velour, original condition.
1950s, Danish cinema/theater armchairs, furniture velour, original condition.

1950s, Danish cinema/theater armchairs, furniture velour, original condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish cinema/theater armchairs. Red and dark orange furniture velour, ash/beech wood. Original good condition: use according to age, no smells and no stains, slightly worn fa...

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Beech

1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair
1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair

1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair

Located in Praha, CZ

Authentic 1950s vintage cinema chair crafted from solid beech wood and plywood. This original theater seat features a beautifully aged surface and retains its original numbering, hig...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet. This authentic theater seating piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring original folding seat...

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Antique Art Deco Red Painted Authentic Upholstered Movie Theater Chair
Antique Art Deco Red Painted Authentic Upholstered Movie Theater Chair

Antique Art Deco Red Painted Authentic Upholstered Movie Theater Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Art Deco Red Painted Authentic Upholstered Movie Theater Stadium Chair...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of six rare Friso Kramer Revolt theater chairs
Set of six rare Friso Kramer Revolt theater chairs

Set of six rare Friso Kramer Revolt theater chairs

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A stunning set of folding and stackable Revolt chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. This exceptionally rare set was designed in 1953 and produced for only four years. The des...

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Antique Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style
Antique Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style

Antique Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style

Located in Fulton, CA

Exceptional and scarce "Star Brand Shoes" folding shoe store fitting chairs. Circa. 1920's. Detailed cast iron frames with steamed plywood seats and backrests. Original stenciled ad...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s
Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s

Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s

By Carlo Mollino

Located in Renens, CH

Theater chair designed by Carlo Mollino for the 1952 renovation of the RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana) Auditorium. The armchair is completely original, no restorations have taken p...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Vintage Friso Kramer Theater Chairs, Metal, Circa 1959
Set of Three Vintage Friso Kramer Theater Chairs, Metal, Circa 1959

Set of Three Vintage Friso Kramer Theater Chairs, Metal, Circa 1959

By Friso Kramer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Extremely rare set of three Friso Kramer theater chairs designed in 1959. Manufactured in the Netherlands by Ahrend de Cyrkel. All in good vintage condition with minor wear consiste...

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Theater Bench by Carlo Mollino, Rai Auditorium Torino, Italy, 1951
Theater Bench by Carlo Mollino, Rai Auditorium Torino, Italy, 1951

Theater Bench by Carlo Mollino, Rai Auditorium Torino, Italy, 1951

By Carlo Mollino

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This two-seater bench was designed by Carlo Mollino in the 1950s. The bench was part of the original seating from the Rai Auditorium in Turin, which is why there are small numbers on...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery
Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery

Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery

By RIMA

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of four LV8 cinema or theatre chairs was made in Padova, Italy by RIMA in the 1950s. The pieces feature faux leather upholstery and fold-out seats. The chairs are in classi...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

set of 6 walnut armchairs, upholstered in red leather, from an Italian theater
set of 6 walnut armchairs, upholstered in red leather, from an Italian theater

set of 6 walnut armchairs, upholstered in red leather, from an Italian theater

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

set of 6 antique armchairs with solid walnut wood structure, upholstered in red leather in good condition, coming from an Italian theater, they are original from the 19th century, Or...

Category

19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Green Vinyl Clamshell Armchair
Vintage Green Vinyl Clamshell Armchair

Vintage Green Vinyl Clamshell Armchair

Located in Dekalb, IL

Art Deco influenced lounge or club chair featuring a dramatic fan-form shell back upholstered in deep green vinyl with nailhead trim and carved hardwood arm supports. The tall flared...

Category

Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Plastic, Wood

20th Century, Dino Gavina Armchair with Pouf mod. Viscontea
20th Century, Dino Gavina Armchair with Pouf mod. Viscontea

20th Century, Dino Gavina Armchair with Pouf mod. Viscontea

By Dino Gavina

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare DS-707 Sofa & ottoman in original leather by Philippe Malouin for De Sede
Rare DS-707 Sofa & ottoman in original leather by Philippe Malouin for De Sede

Rare DS-707 Sofa & ottoman in original leather by Philippe Malouin for De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

De Sede DS-707/03 Sofa with Matching Ottoman by Philippe Malouin, Switzerland Exceptional DS-707/03 three-seat sofa with matching DS-707/05 ottoman, designed by Philippe Malouin for ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Pair of Brown Honey Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs — England, Circa 19
Vintage Pair of Brown Honey Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs — England, Circa 19

Vintage Pair of Brown Honey Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs — England, Circa 19

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful vintage pair of English Chesterfield club chairs in rich honey-brown distressed leather. Featuring classic rolled arms, deep button tufting, and exceptional comfort. Both c...

Category

1950s English Chesterfield Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Burlap, Wood

Roche Bobois Three-Piece Suite Sofa, Settee and Chair near Flawless Condition.
Roche Bobois Three-Piece Suite Sofa, Settee and Chair near Flawless Condition.

Roche Bobois Three-Piece Suite Sofa, Settee and Chair near Flawless Condition.

By Roche Bobois

Located in Highwood, IL

Roche Bobois Three-Piece Suite Sofa, Settee & Chair near Flawless Condition. When inspecting our Roche Bobois Sofa with matching Chair and Sette it is hard too fathom that anyone...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Ultrasuede

Mid-Century Visconti Dining Chair Velvet Wood Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Mid-Century Visconti Dining Chair Velvet Wood Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu

Mid-Century Visconti Dining Chair Velvet Wood Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Luchino Visconti was a melodrama lover. “I like melodrama because it is situated just at the meeting point between life and theater”, he once said. So, transmitting this director’s i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Simon Gavina, Italy, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Simon Gavina, Italy, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Simon Gavina, Italy, 1970

By Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Gavina Studio was founded by Dino Gavina in the 1960. Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need fo...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Orange by Paoli
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Orange by Paoli

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Orange by Paoli

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s/1960s; Paoli Chair Co. - Orleans, IN Upholstered lounge chair produced by Paoli Chair Company, featuring a compact, architectural silhouette with squared arms, a gently rec...

Category

Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Vintage Sculptural Chaise Lounge Pair, attributed to Vladimir Kagan
Vintage Sculptural Chaise Lounge Pair, attributed to Vladimir Kagan

Vintage Sculptural Chaise Lounge Pair, attributed to Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan, Carsons

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A pair of sculptural vintage armless chaise lounges with long cushions, gently reclined backs and low upholstered bases. New warm ivory boucle upholstery is included before delivery....

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Cantori Rivoli Classic 3-Seater Sofa Bed in Capri Mastice Linen 230 cm 90.6 in
Cantori Rivoli Classic 3-Seater Sofa Bed in Capri Mastice Linen 230 cm 90.6 in

Cantori Rivoli Classic 3-Seater Sofa Bed in Capri Mastice Linen 230 cm 90.6 in

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Designed by Cantori, the "Rivoli" classic sofa bed features a simple and compact silhouette tailored for versatile luxury living spaces. The internal structure is crafted from multil...

Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Linen

20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Viscontea Red Leather, 1980s
20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Viscontea Red Leather, 1980s

20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Viscontea Red Leather, 1980s

By Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Attributed to Pierre Lardin, pair of armchairs
Attributed to Pierre Lardin, pair of armchairs

Attributed to Pierre Lardin, pair of armchairs

By Pierre Lardin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Art Deco pair of open-sided armchairs attributed to the French designer Pierre Lardin, circa 1937, in cherry. Newly restored and upholstered. 21.5” wide x 24” deep x 32.5” hig...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Cherry

Exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois - France
Exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois - France

Exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois - France

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture edition Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Jean Paul Gaultier specially designed the fabrics for the Roche Bobois 'Mah Jong' sofa. The Ga...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Bentwood

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, taupe alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970's, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Ligne Roset Togo Modular Suite in Grey Bouclé, 3-Seater, 2-Seater & Corner
Ligne Roset Togo Modular Suite in Grey Bouclé, 3-Seater, 2-Seater & Corner

Ligne Roset Togo Modular Suite in Grey Bouclé, 3-Seater, 2-Seater & Corner

Located in Nottingham, GB

We are delighted to offer this exceptional Ligne Roset Togo suite, comprising a 3-seater, 2-seater, and corner unit, designed by the legendary Michel Ducaroy. The Togo remains one o...

Category

Late 20th Century Seating

Materials

Bouclé

JNK Miami's Twiggy Luxury Channel-Tufted Leather-Accented Sofa
JNK Miami's Twiggy Luxury Channel-Tufted Leather-Accented Sofa

JNK Miami's Twiggy Luxury Channel-Tufted Leather-Accented Sofa

Located in Miami, FL

Experience the pinnacle of sophisticated comfort with JNK Miami’s Twiggy Ribbed Fabric & Leather Trim Sofa. Designed with architectural grace, this modern statement piece features a ...

Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) SESC Pompeia Chair 1979-82
Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) SESC Pompeia Chair 1979-82

Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) SESC Pompeia Chair 1979-82

Located in CA, CA

A scarce Lina Bo Bardi Pompeiia pine stool baring its original metal badge with inventory number. These metal tags are found only on furniture designed by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferr...

Category

1980s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Danish Teak 2-Tone Green Lounge Chair by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
Danish Teak 2-Tone Green Lounge Chair by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen

Danish Teak 2-Tone Green Lounge Chair by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen

A wonderful Danish Modern lounge chair designed by the elite Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. It comprises of a gorgeous teak frame with flared out bentwo...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Home Cinema Electric Reclining Armchair Full Options For Maximum Comfort
Home Cinema Electric Reclining Armchair Full Options For Maximum Comfort

Home Cinema Electric Reclining Armchair Full Options For Maximum Comfort

Located in New York, NY

One seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions and above al...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs
20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs

20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs

By Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Gavina Studio was founded by Dino Gavina in the 1960. Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need fo...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson
Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson

Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson

By Robert Wilson

Located in PARIS, FR

Robert Wilson (1941-2025 Hamletmachine Chair, Ca. 1986 Edition XO, France Perforated metal corners lacquered gray Signed Robert Wilson and numbered 230 on the seat Model created for ...

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1980s American Minimalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair
Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair

Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair

By Henri Rapin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco exquisitely sculpted armchair by Henri Rapin, sculpted by Charles Hairon. This prototype is published extensively in the period por...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

1920s Czech Two-Seat Cinema Bench in Beech Wood, Art Deco Style
1920s Czech Two-Seat Cinema Bench in Beech Wood, Art Deco Style

1920s Czech Two-Seat Cinema Bench in Beech Wood, Art Deco Style

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare original 2-seat cinema bench from 1920s Czechoslovakia, crafted from solid beech wood and shaped beech plywood. This piece features authentic folding seats and retains its ori...

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Other

Rare 1920s Czech Art Deco Cinema Chair in Thonet Style
Rare 1920s Czech Art Deco Cinema Chair in Thonet Style

Rare 1920s Czech Art Deco Cinema Chair in Thonet Style

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare original cinema seating chair manufactured in former Czechoslovakia during the 1920s, probably by Thonet or influenced by classic Thonet production. Crafted from solid beech woo...

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular pair of Mid Century Orange Slice Patio Chair, also known as a Clamshell Chair, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the John B. Salterini Company. This wonderful set is a...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton (Thonet), 1960s, Set of 7
Mid-Century Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton (Thonet), 1960s, Set of 7

Mid-Century Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton (Thonet), 1960s, Set of 7

Located in Żory, PL

Original set of seven mid‑20th‑century theater seats produced by TON (formerly Thonet). The chairs are grouped into two modules: one with three seats and one with four. Crafted from ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Togo Murano Miyako Lounge Chair / Japanese Architectural Modernism
Togo Murano Miyako Lounge Chair / Japanese Architectural Modernism

Togo Murano Miyako Lounge Chair / Japanese Architectural Modernism

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Togo Murano Miyako Lounge Chair / Japanese Architectural Modernism / Natural Beech Originally designed in 1960 by renowned Japanese architect Togo Murano for the historic Miyako Hote...

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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955

Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955

Located in High Point, NC

A lacquered metal, wood and grey fabric armchair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Kalita Humphreys Theater, c. 1955. Provenance: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas, Texas, 1955. Bui...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Fellini Italian Leather Sectional Sofa with 3 Reclining Seats
Fellini Italian Leather Sectional Sofa with 3 Reclining Seats

Fellini Italian Leather Sectional Sofa with 3 Reclining Seats

Located in New York, NY

Fellini leather sectional sofa with 3 reclining seats with soft motion of the head, back and leg rest. 1x Arm seat with motion (electric) 1x Armless s...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Italian Style Carved Wood Armchairs, 1990s
Pair of Italian Style Carved Wood Armchairs, 1990s

Pair of Italian Style Carved Wood Armchairs, 1990s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A beautiful pair of Italian-style armchairs from the 1990s, featuring elegantly carved wood frames with graceful scroll arms and refined detailing throughout. These chairs showcase ...

Category

1990s Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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.