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American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Iron
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
): 20.5"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
40.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 15.5"
Arm Height (inches): 23.5"
All upholstered furniture can be
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Side Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
): 31.75"H x 20.0"W x 18.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.0"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bernard Durussel, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
): 33.5"H x 28.25"W x 31.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 14.0"
Arm Height (inches): 21.0"
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$19,600 / set
Collden, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
): 36.0"H x 33.5"W x 42.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 15.0"
Arm Height (inches): 18.75"
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 19.5"W x 17.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.0"
All upholstered furniture can be
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
): 23.0"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$16,500 / set
Verner Panton, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Germany, 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Melchiorre Bega, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in High Point, NC
): 36.0"H x 31.25"W x 34.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.0"
Arm Height (inches): 23.5"
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
): 25.0"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alf Svensson, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Elias Svedberg, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Elias Svedberg
Located in High Point, NC
(inches): 25.5"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
): 21.25"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
(inches): 30.0"H x 24.0"W x 26.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 15.0"Arm Height (inches): 21.5"
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Iron
Guglielmo Veronesi, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
): 28.0"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Lubberts
Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Wood, Cane, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Velvet, Cane, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Iron
Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Vinyl, Cord, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in High Point, NC
"
Arm Height (inches): 26.5"
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Iron
Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
): 30” H x 24.75” W x 22” D
Seat Height (inches): 18.5”
Arm Height (inches): 26.25”
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
Seat Height (inches): 18”
Arm Height (inches): 23.125”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Martin Eisler, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
By Martin Eisler
Located in High Point, NC
): 32.75"H x 30.0"W x 31.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.0"
Arm Height (inches): 21.5"
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Velvet, Wood
Arnold Madsen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in High Point, NC
): 28.5"H x 25.5"W x 32.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 14.75"
Arm Height (inches): 22.25"
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
): 28.9"H x 30.6"W x 30.8"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.0"
Arm Height (inches): 25.0"
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
): 22.75"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
): 28.0"H x 24.375"W x 26.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
Arm Height (inches): 23.5"
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman, Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Stainless Steel, USA, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
corner)
Seat Height (inches): 19”
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1980s American Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kurt Hvitsjö, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
): 28.0"H x 29.5"W x 30.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 15.5"
Arm Height (inches): 20.75"
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
): 32.0"H x 26.25"W x 31.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.5"
Arm Height (inches): 23.25"
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Plywood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
George Nelson, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1940s
By George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
): 23.0"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
José Zanine Caldas, Chaise Longue, Plywood, Rope, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
(inches): 14.0"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Fabric, Rope, Plywood
Poul Hundevad, Dining Room Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1958
By Poul Hundevad
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Alvar Aalto, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Raffia, Finland, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
Dimensions (inches): 31.26"H x 19.25"W x 20.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.0"
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Raffia, Birch
Danish Designer, Dining Room Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Paul Laszlo Attribution, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
): 29.25"H x 27.0"W x 29.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.0"
Arm Height (inches): 25.5"
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Lani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Poul Hundevad, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in High Point, NC
Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 19.25"W x 18.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.75"
All upholstered furniture can
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Englander
Bonta, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander
Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Ulrich Böhme, Rocking Chair, Steel, Velvet, Germany, 1971
By Ulrich Bohme
Located in High Point, NC
): 22.5"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Steel
Carlo Hauner, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
): 20.25"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstered Furniture
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Fabric, Wood, Elm
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Vintage Upholstered Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage upholstered furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of vintage upholstered furniture, we have 694 options in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of vintage upholstered furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of vintage upholstered furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of vintage upholstered furniture over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Hollywood at Home and Full Bloom Cottage are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Upholstered Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of vintage upholstered furniture at 1stDibs is $2,362, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $34,907 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
Questions About Vintage Upholstered Furniture
- Is vintage furniture worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Many believe that vintage furniture is worth it. Vintage pieces can offer unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty while making living spaces more unique. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in vintage furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
- How old is vintage furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify vintage furniture, you'll need to determine if its production year was 20 to 99 years ago. One way to do so is to research your piece. Start by finding maker's marks and looking them up on trusted online resources. Once you know the maker, you can then learn more about its history and offerings to get a rough idea of the approximate age of your item. Another option is to ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to date your furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of vintage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Thomasville furniture, look for the maker's mark, usually found in a discreet place, such as under a seat or tabletop or on the base or back of casegoods. Thomasville typically stamped pieces with its wordmark, which may read "Thomasville Chair Company" or "Thomasville Furniture," depending on the age of your piece. To find out more about your piece, you can conduct research using trustworthy online resources. If you need help with identification, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Thomasville furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage wicker furniture, first try looking for a maker's marking, usually found under tabletops or seats. If you find a marking, you can use trusted online resources to determine which company or artisan crafted your furniture. Then, you can read further to determine when they were active and producing pieces like yours. To be vintage, your furniture must be at least 20 but no more than 99 years old. If you don't see a marking or have trouble conducting research, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Find an assortment of vintage wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage patio furniture, start with the maker's markings. You will usually find stamps, tags or labels with the maker's name in hidden places, such as under seats and tabletops. By comparing the marking with images shared by trusted online resources, you can learn who produced your patio furniture. Then, you can continue your research to find out more about the style name, year of production and other characteristics. Typically, patio furniture must be at least 20 years old and no more than 99 years old to be categorized as vintage. For help with the identification process, turn to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a large collection of vintage patio furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Lane furniture, examine your piece in search of its date code. Most Lane furniture displays a series of numbers that tells you when it was made when read in reverse. For example, a piece that reads “2971120” would be “02 11 79,” indicating that Lane crafted it on February 11, 1979. To be considered vintage, a Lane furnishing must be at least 20 years old. For further assistance with making an identification, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Lane furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To identify vintage Woodard patio furniture, look for the maker's markings. On three-piece sets, you'll typically find paper labels that bear the brand name underneath the cushions. Sofa and chair frames may also feature welded-on metal labels bearing the brand name. For wrought iron pieces, check the frame for an embossed "Woodard" mark. Once you find the markings, you can use trusted online resources to determine a rough idea of the age of your piece. Anything produced more than 20 years ago, but less than a century ago, is vintage. Pieces more than 100 years old are antique, while those made within the last two decades are contemporary. If you're unable to locate any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identification and dating. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Woodard furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To find out how much vintage furniture is worth, look at the history of sale prices for comparable pieces on trusted online platforms. You can begin your research by determining the maker of your furniture. Since the condition of your furniture will also impact its value, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJuly 30, 2024One way to tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron tables and chairs. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece.
Walter Lamb’s adventurous works and those of other mid-century designers noted for their seminal outdoor furniture — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard, Maurizio Tempestini for John B. Salterini and Richard Schultz for Knoll — is often found among the offerings of 1stDibs dealers.
In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age.
Shop a variety of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
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