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Seating For Sale
Rare Giuseppe De Vivo Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Perforated Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe De Vivo, set of four dining chairs, model ‘55136’, coated steel, iron, reupholstered in Pierre Frey Georges Vieux Rose fabric, Italy, design circa 1933, production 1950s. T...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Elsie Crawford for Sintoform 'Carousel' Sofa in Fiberglass
By Elsie Crawford, Sintoform
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Elsie Crawford for Sintoform, 'Carousel' sofa, fiberglass, United States, 1969 The Carousel sofa bench, designed by American artist Elsie Crawford for Sintoform, is a distinctive si...
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1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of brutalist trunk tree chairs made in Bretagne, France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Stunning pair of trunk chairs, anonymous work from Finistère, Bretagne, in the far west of France. Made in the 1950s with local cherry trees. Hand carved and assembled. Very unique ...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Cherry

Massive Oak Armchair, Rustic, Burnt Black, For Generations to Last
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Very elegant massive oak armchair. Built and designed by master craftsman. Very elegant and durable chair for generations to last! Very comfortable and easy to maintain. Limited Edit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Impressive Brutalist Rustic Oak Lounge Chair Belgium 1970's, New Mohair Velvet
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Impressive large Brutalist Lounge Chair made in organic carved solid Oak made in Belgium in the 1970's New Mohair High Pile upholstery and new interior foam and strapping finished ...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Foam, Oak

Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

A Dug-out Carved Rustic Primitive Tree Trunk Fireside Chair Formed of Elm, c1800
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An amazing dug-out tree trunk chair dating from the 1800s and originating from England - formed from the base of an Elm tree trunk and would have been used in daily life which is dem...
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18th Century British Rustic Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

For Allison Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa and two lounge chairs 'Samspel"
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This is for Allison, one sofa and two lounge chairs. Item Reference LU4154138829682 LU4154138829492 This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufact...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

A Primitive Vernacular Rustic 'Hedge' or Famine Chair, c1800s, England
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An amazing primitive and naive vernacular 'Hedge' chair, also termed Famine chair, that dates from the 1800s and originates from England. The piece sits on three legs, has a curved ...
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18th Century British Rustic Antique Seating

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Wood

Set of Four Sculptural Italian Dining Chairs in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, fabric, coated steel, wood, Italy, 1960s These Italian-designed armchairs are characterized by their striking sculptural silhouette, featuring sculpted li...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Comfortable 1980's Steiner Modular Pillow Sofa Paris France, Original Fabric
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Comfortable & Classic 'Pillow' Modular sofa made by Steiner Paris Marked all over with Steiner and retaining its original upholstery (covers) from the 1980's The fabric colors have ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Down

Pair Late 20th C. Modern Italian-Made Baroque Style Walnut and Velvet Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a custom made pair of Italian armchairs designed in a modern take on Baroque style. The red velvet padded back and seat add a wonderful punch of happy color. The seat a...
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1990s Italian Baroque Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ribbon

vintage armchairs armchairs Swedish 70s
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchairs armchairs Swedish 70s period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of use size 80 x 71 x 75 (hxwxd) seat height 45; details wood; uphols...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oak and Leather Morro Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro dining chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is de...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Sofa in Black Uphosltery and Imbuia Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Sheriff' sofa, faux leather, imbuia wood, Brazil, 1960s Comfortable and large sofa by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodriques. This sofa breaths the characteristics o...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Imbuia

Otto Schultz Armchair, Germany / Sweden circa 1935
Located in Culver City, CA
Otto Schultz Armchair Germany / Sweden circa 1935 Leather wrapped armchair with brass studs, newly upholstered boucle cushion. 25”w x 24”d x 24”d x 19”seat
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20th Century German Seating

Materials

Leather, Bouclé

Club Armchairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Velvet, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Club Armchairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Velvet Denmark circa 1960 Antique beechwood frames, with button-back rests, newly upholstered in Rosemary Hallgarten velvet. 33”w x 30”d x 30...
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20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair Midcentury Modern Style Dining Chairs Ft. Clean Lines & Organic Form
Located in New York, NY
This chair is designed for true aesthetes. The backrest pays homage to the silhouette of classic feminine dresses from the mid-20th century. The seat and legs are carefully proportio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Bruce Talbert attributed. A set of four Aesthetic Movement walnut dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (attributed). Set of four fine quality Aesthetic Movement walnut dining chairs.
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Custom Made Model 54 Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 Ottoman A custom made ottoman to pair with the Model 54 Chair, developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54...
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2010s British Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Jacquard Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cut...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Velvet

Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful, organic and natural dining chair in solid pine by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller in the 1970s...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Danish Dining Chairs in Teak Plywood and Green Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba, dining chairs, teak plywood, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1970s Pair of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba. The design features a striking combination of materials an...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Sculpted Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, solid pine, Europe, 1960s Sculpted dining chairs in expressively grained pine. Multiple features characterize the sculpted look of this set of twelve chai...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Gabriel Englinger Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gabriel Englinger, lounge chair, wood, long pile velvet upholstery, France, 1928. This rare Art Deco armchair, designed by the esteemed designer Gabriel Englinger in 1928, epitomize...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, cypress wood, Italy, 1970s This pair of large armchairs embraces an impressive architectural design with rounded contours and substantial lines. While it draws inspir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Cypress

Franz Sartori for Flexform Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Sartori for Flexform, lounge chair, leather, stained wood, metal, Italy, circa 1965. This robust easy chair, designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori, stands as a testament ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Benetton' Stools in Mixed Wood and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, stools, oak, walnut, wenge, ash, Italy, 1970s We present exquisitely crafted stools designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton shop. These ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Wenge

Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Giulio Moscatelli Armchair in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, armchair, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950 This armchair by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave car...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pierre Cardin Lounge Chair in Champagne Gold Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, easy chair, beige velvet, plastic, chrome, France, 1970s This lounge chair is designed by the groundbreaking fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1922 - 2020). Pierre Car...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chair in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chair, model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968. The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vibrant all...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Customizable Space Age Lounge Chair From Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli, 1970s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Customizable Space Age Lounge Chair From Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli, 1970s Reupholstered in grey-white-black soft textured fabric The lounge chair has storage under the seat. We offer fa...
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Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polystyrene

Vittorio Varo for Plan 'Zinzolo' Lounge Chairs in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for Plan Design Interior, 'Zinzolo' lounge chairs, fabric, Italy, 1970s These superb Zinzola lounge chairs are designed by the Italian Vittorio Varo. This design refle...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by ISA Bergamo, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Margherita model armchairs with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition, goose down cushions. The velvet is original from the period b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Franco Poli for Bernini 'Dueacca' Armchair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Poli for Bernini, armchair, model 'Dueacca', walnut, metal, brass, leather, Italy, circa 1985. This elegant armchair is designed in 1985 by Franco Poli and manufactured by Be...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ferdinando Buzzi for Ferruccio Brunati 'Camilla' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ferdinando Buzzi for Ferruccio Brunati, lounge chair, model 'Camilla', metal, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s Introducing a piece of innovative design: the Ferdinando Buzzi for Ferru...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Monumental Woven Armchairs in Rattan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Mid-Century monumental woven armchairs in rattan.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Pair of vintage 70s leather and steel armchairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of armchairs with wooden base, chromed steel frame and brown leather upholstery, 1970s, Italian design. CONDITION: In good condition, may show light signs of wear given by time...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Pair of Angular Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, Pierre Frey 'Georges' velvet upholstery, coated metal, Italy, ca. 1950. This set of angular lounge chairs is both voluptuous and grand as they are comfortable. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975/1979 Pair of cubic ‘Artona’ lounge chairs by Italian designer couple Afra and Tob...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Contemporary Modern 111 Chair in Wood & Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern 111 Chair in Wood & Fabric by Federico Perri for Collector Studio. 111 represents all the lines incesed in the surface of the solid wood...
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2010s Portuguese Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Origin Chair
Located in Rome, RM
The Origin Chair was designed by Betony Vernon in 2014. It debuted in December 2012 at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan in the context of a carte blanche as part of the exhibitio...
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Early 2000s Italian Seating

Materials

Statuary Marble

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Long Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood panels joined together with lovely patina and soft rounded edges. We added butterflies inlaid into the wood and a secret milky white wash revealing the uniqu...
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2010s Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

C R Ashbee. An Arts and Crafts rush seat ladder back armchair
Located in London, GB
C R Ashbee. An Arts and Crafts rush seat ladder back armchair with arms that follow down through to the side stretchers. Ashbee used this version of armchair for his family home, off...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Rush

A pair of Mid-Century beech armchairs with outswept arms
Located in London, GB
A pair of Mid-Century beech armchairs with outswept upholstered arms recently professionally reupholstered.Seat Height: 44 cm Arm Height: 55 cm
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.  
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Heals. Set of 4 Arts & Crafts oak lattice back dining chairs & blue Damask seats
Located in London, GB
Heals. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak lattice back dining chairs with professionally reupholstered seats in blue Damask. Price for the set
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' sofa, fabric, wood, metal, Italy, 1980s A truly wonderful piece that breathes the elegance of Italian Post Modern design. This design by Mauro ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, plywood, fabric, Italy, 1970s Armchair composed of white lacquered wood. The chair is build up from a square base with rounded edges and three large legs, one in the b...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wide White Diamond Chair & Ottoman with Pink Upholstery
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll wide version diamond chair with ottoman, frames are original white paint an original but faded pink Knoll textile covers. Minor scuffs to f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Philip Clissett A fine set of four early Arts & Crafts ash ladder back armchairs
Located in London, GB
Philip Clissett. A fine set of four early Arts and Crafts ash ladder back armchairs with pegged joints. Slightly larger than usual, beautifully made with sculptured ladders and all i...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Ash

Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s. Pair of modest Dutch dining chairs. These modern chairs resemble the style of the designs by the British furniture manufacturer Ercol....
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Italian Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, Italy, 1970s This striking lounge chair comes in a black leather upholstery that gives the room a vibrant and interesting touch. The design is further charact...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back. Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Icon of the Memphis Milano Movement. A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer. Additionally, a Carrara marble round pe...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

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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