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Seating For Sale
Andre Vandenbeuck Aluline Armchairs for Strassle International Switzerland 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two midcentury armchairs model ‘Aluline’ designed by Andre’ Vandenbeuck and manufactured by Strassle International with die-cast aluminium frame partially painted black and up...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni Set of Four 'Monk' Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1974. Set of four 'Monk' chairs by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The red brown leath...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's. Newly Restored and upholstered in Italy.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Seating

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Formanova Lounge Chairs
Located in Red Lion, PA
Pair of lounge chairs by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1960s Tan and black leather upholstery
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Camelback Sofa in Pierre Frey Embroidered Linen, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Camelback Sofa in Pierre Frey Embroidered Linen England circa 1900 Antique country house frame, newly upholstered in embroidered linen by Pierre Frey. 85”L x 33”d x 53”h x 22”seat
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20th Century English Seating

Materials

Linen

Alessandro Mendini - San Leonardo Chair set
Located in Naples, FL
A pair of Alessandro Mendini leather club chairs for Matteo Grassi. The high quality leather with high back, modern style wings on the top sides with a broad seat, and generous arms.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950's Brazilian 'M1' Sofa by Branco & Preto
Located in New York, NY
The M1 Sofa by Branco & Preto is a unique and special piece of furniture, distinguished by its innovative use of Brazilian materials and its reflection of a pivotal moment in mid-20t...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950's Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The Boomerang lounge chair by Jose Zanine Caldas is a special and unique piece of furniture, notable for its innovative use of materials, its elegant design, and the rich history of ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs Upholstered in Sophisticated Melange Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chairs features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered in fumed Oak frame and brick v...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

1950's Brazilian Sofa Attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
The sofa attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli is unique and special due to its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and the rich artistic heritage of its creator. Made of caviu...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Galassia Ottoman by Italian Design Club, Upholstery by Peter Marino for Rubelli
Located in Vicenza, IT
Handcrafted in Italy by the finest artisans, the Galassia Ottoman exemplifies superior quality and timeless elegance. Every detail is meticulously executed, showcasing Italian artisa...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Foam

Pair of Ash Bow Wood Series Armchairs by Steiner of France
Located in Dorchester, MA
The French furniture company Steiner produced this striking pair of armchairs as part of their Bow Wood series in the early 1950s. The legs are formed of large curves of golden ash; ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

121 Dining Chairs (4) walnut & brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa - Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Linear and clean design : nice set of 4 matching Cassina 121 dining chairs in brown leather and walnut : very stylish combination. Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950's Brazilian bench by Liceu de Arte
Located in New York, NY
The Liceu de Arte bench is unique and special due to its exceptional blend of natural materials and artistic design, deeply rooted in the educational and cultural ethos of the Liceu ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Karuselli" lounge chair and foot stool by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Early edition
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic "Karuselli" lounge chair with matching foot stool designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Produced in Finland by Haimi during the 1960s. Fiberglass shell with white lacquer and original b...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A George III Style Armchair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A George III Style Armchair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale reupholstered White Paris Boucle fabric All original, with newly upholstered drop in seat. Wonderful carvings raised ...
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Peter Prasil Leather Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Australian designer Peter Prasil, a unique leather chaise lounge chair. The chaise features a curvaceous black leather upholstered seat supported by a tubular aluminum scaffold-...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Leather Wrapped Teak Chair for Willy Beck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The chair features a solid teak frame with a dark navy leather upholstered wide seat, backrest and le...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

19th Century French Belle Époque Set of Eight Beech Provence Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique French set of eight dining room chairs made of hand crafted painted Beechwood, in good condition. The set consists two armchairs and six side chairs. The orig...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Three-Seat Lounge Sofa by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi
Located in Toronto, ON
A spacious lounge sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s. This large and stylish sofa boasts fluffy cushions and inviting round shapes that beckon you to ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Pair of Hand-Carved Tribal Chairs from Africa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Large tribal carved wood chairs with figural mask crests, curved back with breasts and geometric carved elements on front and back and solid seat rising on hewn legs, likely from Tan...
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1960s Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ IndoorLounge Chair 1955c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ IndoorLounge Chair 1955c. Custom made by California Living 2000c. Woven heavy vinyl wrapped on Black metal powder coated base. Dimensions: 31.50" high...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mies van der Rohe Style Brazilian Artesian Classic Daybed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mies van der Rohe Style Artesian Daybed Features: Walnut frame Premium aniline dyed Italian black or brown leather from Brazil Individually hand welted Upholstery panel sections-bottom tufted Seat cushions are high resilient-high density polyurethane Premium cowhide leather strap seat...
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

1950's Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, manufactured by Moveis Artisticos Z, is a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies the innovative and artistic approach of its...
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Art Deco Chrome And Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, machine-age rocking chair in the manner of designers Gilbert Rohde and Kem Weber features a bent chrome frame on black lacquered wood rockers with contoured back. The back ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960's Brazilian Pair of 'Shell' Armchairs by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
The pair of 'Shell' Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner stand out as unique and special pieces of furniture design, embodying a harmonious blend of innovative materials and ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Svegards Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of four Scandinavian Modern dining chairs by the Swedish furniture maker Svegards Markaryd. Complete with two arm chairs and two side chairs made from solid teak a...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl, a pair of NV45 chairs in Rosewood for Niels Vodder, 1945
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare pair of Finn Juhl NV-45 chairs with frame of Brazilian rosewood, upholstered with light fabric. Designed 1945 and made at cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. both chairs stamped by N...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

Uniq Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Fredrik Kayser, 1960s.
Located in Bergen, NO
Model 860 design by Fredrik Kayser and produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway 1962. Fredrik A. Kayser is a well-known furniture designer from the Scandinavian Design period of the mid-twe...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Pair of Art Deco Style Chairs Reupholstered in Teal Blue and Gold, silver Grea
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of Art Deco Style Chairs Reupholstered in Teal Blue and Gold/silver 'Great Gatsby'  diamond shaped Velvet, Solid Mahogany Frames with Black Velvet sides on armrests. A beautif...
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Late 20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet

Antti Nurmesniemi, a pair of 1950s '418' armchairs for Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Antti Nurmesniemi, a pair of 1950s '418' armchairs for Artek. Wooden frame, Wool upholstery on seat and back in black with buttons. Leather armrests. Very unique model - never in p...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak

1960s Bamboo Living Room Set Chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
Discover the 1960s classic Italian indoor living room set made from bamboo! The light wood tone adds a rustic yet modern feel to your living room. Relax in style with the woven seat ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo

French Bedroom Chair
Located in Malibu, CA
A French Louis XVI period finely carved walnut armchair with oval back and burnout damask upholstery & trimmed with Samuel & Sons silk gimp. The chair is raised on four tapered carve...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

1950s Pierre Jeanneret 'Kangourou' Chandigarh Lounge Chair PJ-SI-59-A
Located in London, GB
1950s Pierre Jeanneret 'Kangourou' 'Kangaroo' Chandigarh Lounge Low Chair model PJ-SI-59-A. This chair is made of Indian rosewood which was used in the earliest productions of Pierr...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/Indoor Lounge Chair Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/Indoor Lounge Chair Design 1955c. Custom made by California Living 2000c. Metal Frame with mesh seat and back covered by 3" thick cushion' Dimension: ...
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Early 2000s American Seating

Materials

Metal

20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish side chair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Otto Schulz for Boet in good condition. The button-tufted seat backrest o...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Pair Preview Tripod Lounge Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Preview Tripod Lounge Chair, 1980. Original upholstery. Beautiful sculptural shape. Measure 36.5" wide 31" tall 40" deep seat height 18" seat width 23.5" seat depth 20"
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Moderne lounge chair, model 860 by Fredrik Kayser, Norway 1960s
Located in Bergen, NO
An amazing Mid- Century Modern swivel chair designed by Fredrik Kayser and produced at Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. Model 860. Fredrik A. Kayser is a well-known furniture designer from th...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 5 Maison Regain Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 5 Maison Regain leather and elm wood chairs. Wonderful rich patina to leather and solid construction in the style of Pierre Chapo. France 1960's.
Category

1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 8. Beautiful condition, keeping in min...
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti ‘Anfibio’ Sofa in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, leather, steel, Italy, 1971 The Anfibio sofa, a rare and innovative creation by Italian designer Alessandro Becchi for...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede

Set of Four 1960's Scandinavian Mid Century Chairs
Located in Brno, CZ
This is a set of four Mid-Century dining chairs. The designer and producer of these chairs are believed to be made in West Germany in the 1960’s. These chairs were clearly inspired ...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Henning Kjærnulf Model 255 Dining Chair for Bruno Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining chair from Henning Kjaernulf, produced by Bruno Hansen. Constructed in teak and oak, with a woven paper cord seat and a curved backrest with angled supports, reminiscent of Ha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak, Papercord, Oak

Studio BBPR Pair of Urania Armchairs for Arflex, Italy, 1954
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchairs for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Moller Dining Chairs model 78 and 62 Rosewood & Papercord
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and iconic set of 6 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller for JL Møller Møbelfabrikin 1954. The set comprises of four model #78 chairs and two model #62 carver ar...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

19th Century Country House Stick Back Armchair in Ash & Elm
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine 19th century quality English ash & elm Windsor armchair. Comprising stick and hoop back with a spindle back. The back rail is secured to a stunning solid saddle shaped elm sea...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of 6 Maison Regain Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 6 Maison Regain leather and elm wood chairs. Wonderful rich patina to leather and solid construction in the style of Pierre Chapo. France 1960's.
Category

1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Set di 12 sedie, Giuseppe Gibelli per Sormani, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questo modello di sedia progettato da Giuseppe Gibelli per Sormani nel 1960 rappresenta un capolavoro del design italiano di metà secolo. Queste sedie combinano un’estetica elegante ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Harewood

Set of 6 Art Deco Dining Chairs in walnut with stunning backrests, Austria 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of unique Art Deco dining chairs, consisting of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs. They feature stunning backrests done in walnut plywood. The chairs curre...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ IndoorLounge Chair 1955c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ IndoorLounge Chair 1955c. Custom made by California Living 2000c. Woven heavy vinyl wrapped on Black metal powder coated base. Dimensions: 26.50" high...
Category

Early 2000s American Seating

Materials

Metal

Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ IndoorLounge Chair 1955c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/ IndoorLounge Chair 1955c. Custom made by California Living 2000c. Woven heavy vinyl wrapped on Black metal powder coated base. Dimensions: 30" high 22...
Category

Early 2000s American Seating

Materials

Metal

Curved Lounge in Mohair Velvet, England circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Curved Lounge in Mohair Velvet England circa 1860 Elegantly curved lounge on antique frame, newly upholstered in mohair velvet. 84”L x 32”d x 33”h x 15”seat
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19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair Erwine & Estelle Laverne Champagne Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Erwine & Estelle Laverne Champagne Stools, Clear acrylic shells with faux sheepskin upholstered seats on chromed steel swivel bases by Erwine and Estelle Laverne. There is a cas...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Lucite

Tommi Parzinger Blue Velvet Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These Tommi Parzinger chairs exude dignified glamour in this sultry blue velvet material. We purchased this set from a decorator who spent thousands on this Kravet fabric and re-uph...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Fleece, America circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Fleece America circa 1950 Elegantly symmetrical modern sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 112.5”L x 35”d x 24”h x 17...
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20th Century American Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Plywood Side Chairs attributed to Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvati, Italy 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Plywood Side Chairs attributed to Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvati. Made in Italy, 1950's period. Set of 3 chairs. Plywood veneer chairs in a pa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Wood and Rope STOOL, 1960s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Solid wood and woven rope stool, 1960s Beech wood. Very good original vintage condition. H – 45 cm, W,D – 32 (38) cm
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

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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