$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...
Textile
$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...
Textile
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
Iron
$1,650
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...
Wood
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Wood
$4,735Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Read Velvet Theater Seat
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century theater seat from the emblematic Art Nouveau style building: "Palau de la Música" in Barcelona. The architect was Doménech I Montaner a very well-known architect,...
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, pickled maple, conjoined 4-seat, auditorium, theater, folding bench with back flap.
Maple
$29,552 / item
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...
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather
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...
Velvet, Ash, Beech
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...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
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...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,250Sale Price|55% Off
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...
Iron
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...
Metal
$11,839 / set
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...
Metal
Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s
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...
Brass
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...
Metal
Theater Bench by Carlo Mollino, Rai Auditorium Torino, Italy, 1951
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...
Brass
Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Together Mirror with Stool Paramount Theater Boston
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool. From the women’s powder room Paramount Theater...
Aluminum
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...
Iron
$1,894Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Walnut
Poul Henningsen (1894–1967)
Located in Egå, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN (Denmark, 1894 - 1967). Chair designed for the Betty Nansens theater in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. Tubular steel and orange leather. Chair number 7. Measurements: 80 x 50 cm. The chairs that Poul Henningsen designed for the Betty Nansen Theater (formerly known as the Young Theater) in 1957 in Copenhagen are iconic pieces of Danish mid-century design. They are folding theater chairs...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Simon Gavina, Italy, 1970
Located in Turin, Turin
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...
Faux Leather, Wood
$13,022 / set
20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs
Located in Turin, Turin
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...
Faux Leather, Wood
$4,760 / item
Clavijero Lounge Chair, Rosa Morada Wood
By Caterina Moretti, Christian Vivanco
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a lounge chair and bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, reading, rest, and contemplation. Clavijero takes its name from one of the oldest theaters in Mexico. The shape of classic theater seats inspired the design of the two pieces of furniture in this line. Comfortable cowhide beautifies the surface of the pieces. The balance of materials in the Clavijero line elevates the features of the wood and cowhide, achieving a unique, timeless look. Material: Rosa Morada...
Cowhide
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...
Other
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...
Metal
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...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage cinema chair from the 1940s, attributed to Thonet style production. This striking piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring a sculptural curved backr...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Hamletmachine chair 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 ...
Stainless Steel
Restoration Hardware Brown Leather Three-Seat Sofa Vintage Modern Down-Filled
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless three-seat leather sofa by Restoration Hardware, upholstered in rich brown leather with a beautifully aged patina. This piece embodies classic comfort and understated luxu...
Leather, Feathers
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 ...
Beech
Vintage American Seating Metal Frame Red Upholstered Folding Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Seating Metal Frame Red Upholstered Folding Theater Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes (4) folding chairs, unique metal frames,...
Metal
Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Leather Wingback Chair English Library Style, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless expression of classic English craftsmanship, this vintage Chesterfield wingback chair with matching ottoman embodies refined library elegance and enduring comfort. Uphols...
Leather, Wood
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Italian Style Carved Wood Armchairs, 1990s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking set of four Italian-style armchairs from the 1990s, featuring beautifully carved wood frames with elegant scroll arms and refined detailing throughout. Each chair showcas...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Harvey Probber Model D43 Wicker Cantilever Armchairs, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stylish and sculptural pair of Model D43 dining armchairs designed by Harvey Probber in the 1970s, showcasing a perfect balance of organic texture and modernist form. These chairs...
Chrome
Set of Six “Maia” Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An iconic set of six “Maia” dining chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini, Italy, in the 1960s. These chairs are a beautiful example of Italian modern design, featuring sleek...
Chrome
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage s...
Fabric, Birch
Toshiyuki Kita Dodo Armchair for Cassina, Black, Mid-Century
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design Toshiyuki Kita Dodo Chair For Cassina The versatile Dodo recliner converts from a reading chair to a chaise longue, conveniently catering to contemporary needs, like home off...
Fabric, Polyester
Vintage 1990s Hancock & Moore Brown Leather Sofa – Classic Rolled Arm, Nailhead
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless American classic, this vintage 1990s leather sofa by Hancock & Moore embodies exceptional craftsmanship and enduring comfort. Upholstered...
Leather, Wood
Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular 27 piece sectional sofa designed in the mid 20th century by Hans Hopfer (German b. 1931). The dramatic 21st century sofa features Kenzo Tak...
Fabric, Foam
1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless English classic, this 1940s Pegasus Chesterfield sofa embodies the rich character and craftsmanship that make vintage leather seating so desirable. Upholstered in beautifu...
Leather, Burlap, Wood
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...
Leather, Burlap, Wood
White Ceramic Stool Fétiche by Hervé Langlais Available in Different Colors
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Stool Fétiche Baby by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes, available in more than 12 colors. Hervé Langlais is a graduate of the Normandy School of Architecture in Rouen...
Ceramic
White Ceramic Stool Fétiche Baby by Hervé Langlais Available in Different Colors
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Stool Fétiche Baby by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes, available in more than 12 colors. Hervé Langlais is a graduate of the Normandy School of Architecture in Rouen...
Ceramic
$5,510 / item
Clavijero Lounge Chair, Rosa Morada Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a lounge chair and bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, readi...
Cowhide
Vintage French Provincial Bergère Chairs, Leather & Wood, Circa 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This elegant pair of early 20th-century Bergère chairs dates to the 1900 and showcases beautifully carved solid wood frames with graceful lines and traditional detailing. The sculptu...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This modular sofa was made in Germany in the 1970s. It features three elements covered in brown / green velvet fabric which is in an overall good clean vintage condition.
Fabric
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...
Metal
20th Century Mario Sabot Angular Red Sofa Mod. Mais Mais, 70s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Turin, Turin
Mario Sabot is known for its distinctive furniture pieces often made of metal and are designed with extreme care. We worked with many designers as well, like for example Willy Rizzo....
Metal
Set of 12 Sven Markelius modernist stacking chairs 1931 based on Aalto design
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Sven Markelius, Bodafors
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 12 minimal and elegant lightweight confortable stacking chairs by modernist architect Sven Markelius. Designed and produced for the orchestra of the Helsingborg theater in Swe...
Birch
Set of 24 Sven Markelius modernist stacking chairs 1931 based on Aalto design
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Bodafors, Sven Markelius
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 24 minimal and elegant lightweight confortable stacking chairs by modernist architect Sven Markelius. Designed and produced for the orchestra of the Helsingborg theater in Swe...
Birch
$3,428Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Julie Stool Brass Kirkby Fabric
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Julie Andrews, an enchanting icon of the stage and screen, has captivated audiences worldwide with her incomparable talent, grace, and versatility. Renowned for her crystalline voice...
Brass
"Roxinho" Lounge Chair, Michel Arnoult, Mobilia Cotemporânea, Argentina, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored "Roxinho" leather sling chair, designed by the influential Michel Arnoult for his Mobilia Contemporanea furniture company. This Icon Brazilian Modern Des...
Leather, Teak
Vintage wooden folding cinema chairs
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Featuring a classic design with warm wooden tones and sturdy craftsmanship, this bench is a perfect addition to any retro-inspired interior, home theater, or commercial setting. Orig...
Wood, Plywood
$434 / item
Wooden Vintage cinema Bench 1950s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Featuring a classic design with warm wooden tones and sturdy craftsmanship, this bench is a perfect addition to any retro-inspired interior, home theater, or commercial setting. Orig...
Wood, Plywood
$1,744Sale Price / item|28% Off
Mid-Century Modern Visconti Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Wood Handmade in Portugal
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...
Cotton, Wood
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Harald Taupe, Customizable, Setup 8
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Setup 8 (1x Center-F1C, 2x Armrest-F1A, F1B) Fabric: Harald 233 Modular Sofa: Assemble different modules for your own composition. Available in wide r...
Wool
Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair For Arflex Italy 1969
By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Bicia lounge chair designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1969. A fine example of Italian design from the late 1960s, reflecting Bartoli’s experimental approach and use of...
Velvet, Plastic
Pair of Mid Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs are upholstered in a rich floral velour fabric. The chairs are from the mid century and have solid walnut legs and arms. They were made in Sweden.
Walnut
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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