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Seating For Sale
Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Paddel pair of arm-chairs by Jean Gillon for Probel, in cognac leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable chairs in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a matching sofa (3 ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Jacquard Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Beat, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian bra...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Afra Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut Canvas
Located in Milano, IT
Afra Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut Canvas A true icon of Italian modern design, the Monk chair was conceived in the 1970s by the renowned duo Afra ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, Wood

French Set of Nine Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of nine French Louis XV style dining chairs (armless side chairs) from the early 20th century. Their curvaceous oak frames outline the upholstered backs and seats carrying the si...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved natural beech wood. Nice slim elegant ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Wool

Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of four Anonima Castelli Piana Folding Chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1960s. Made in Italy, these chairs feature a sleek and elegant smoked lucite color finish with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Shagreen Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / Paimio , 1930/40s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural and collectable armchair model No. 31 / Paimo by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced during the 1930/40s. Steam bent plywood ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Pakistani Punjabi wooden tribal chair featuring thick turned stiles topped with tiered finials and a latticework back of turned spools. The chair also has low turned legs and...
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Early 20th Century Pakistani Tribal Seating

Materials

Velvet, Rope, Wood, Silk

1970s Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Solid Oak
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage razor blade chairs in great country style. They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furni...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This S.C.A.L. daybed designed by the iconic French designer, Jean Prouvé, is a true Mid-Century Modern masterpiece. Crafted by the esteemed Ateliers Prouve in France circa 1950, this...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Model "Euroform" Armchairs, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Euroform" armchairs (2 pieces sold separately), design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Teak frame, brass details, beautiful original velvet -like ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Oak Dining Chairs, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s and produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Representing a rarer upholstered-back varia...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Modular Sofa, Vilka, Finland, 1970s
By Vilka Finland
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Modular sofa, manufactured by Vilka, Finland, 1970s. Stained birch frame, original velvet -like fabric upholstery. Five pieces and an ottoman. Good vintage condition, minor patina co...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Telephone Sofa Green Velvet Queen Anne style 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Green Velvet so called ''Telephone sofa '' This little sofa .use to be standing in the hallway . For longer Telephone calls .in the sixties . Queen Anne in style .Nut wood . Gre...
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1960s Queen Anne Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were manuf...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Legs in stained wood, recently reupholstered in light fabric. The sofa features a refined, sculptural for...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ebanista “Vienna” Angled Sofa Upholstered in Linen Fabric, Made in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and architecturally sculpted “Vienna” angled sofa designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by the renowned luxury furniture house Ebanista. This American-made ...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Italian Designer, Counter Stools, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast brass and white fabric counter stools or barstools, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered at some point in recent history. Minor imperfections on m...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs – Amsterdam School, 1920s Stylish pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed to the Amsterdam School, made in the Netherlands in the 1920s. Featuring strong ge...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rounded lounge chair constructed with a continuous, monolithic frame in high-gloss lacquered wood. The frame forms the arms and base in one uninterrupted element with rounded interna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Cathedra Seat, sculpted black cast stone stool by Alentes Atelier
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
A quietly powerful work, the Cathedra Seat reflects ALENTES’ devotion to form, craftsmanship, and the timeless architectural language that informs the studio’s practice. Entirely han...
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2010s Greek International Style Seating

Materials

Cast Stone

Modern Danish 1950s Sofa with Stained Birch Frame by Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Frits Henningsen is famous for his Classic sofa designs most of which were produced between 1935 and late 1940s. This sofa is supposedly one of his later designs a with sharper and m...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair 1940s Swedish Grace Shell Back Club Chairs Upholstered With Velvet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of elegant Swedish club chairs from the 1940s, beautifully preserved in their original golden velvet upholstery. These armchairs feature a distinctive shell-shaped backrest th...
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1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A sculptural equilibrium of geometry, warmth and tactile refinement, this bespoke pair of stools reinterprets materiality with a soft, luminous nuance of natural wood and texture. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious armchair is a study in elegant curves and sophisticated materials. It features a plush, upholstered seat and a beautifully defined wraparound back, which provides both...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ebony

Pair of "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Postmodern 'Tokyo' dining chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980's. Black powder coated tubular metal frames with a contrasting natural wood seat and finished with a ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Papillion 100% Pure Linen Slip Covered Wing Back Style Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Papillion Linen Wing Chair, a stunning piece that combines elegance and comfort. This chair is crafted with flax natural linen fabric, giving it a sleek and organic m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Birch

Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Paddel sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, in leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable sofa in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a pair of chairs available also. Gillon's ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Marco Zanuso “Senior” Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Marco Zanuso “Senior” Lounge Chairs Newly upholstered in mustard bouclé Brass Legs, Italy, circa 1960 Available to view in-situ at our Miami gallery.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand, Leather, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the apartements of 'Les Arcs' Ski Resorts in the French Alps. Chromed tubular frame in metal wi...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Baker Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Baker Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Nobilis Leopard Velvet Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th-Century wood footstool featuring bronze ball and claw footing with new Nobilis leopard velvet upholstery.
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19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry Collection for Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Dining Side Chair designed by Barbara Barry. Mahogany stained and cream velvet upholstery. Eight chairs available. Barbara Barry collection by Baker Fur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 8 Frances Elkins Style Loop Dining Chairs Regency
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 8 Frances Elkins Style Loop dining chairs in a medium wood tone by the luxury furniture makers Lane Venture. These indoor dining chairs are in a warm brown mottled finish with...
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Early 2000s American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Custom Made Dining Banquette Bench Upholstered or Slip Covered COM
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order the Bloom Banquette can be done in any of our linens, performance fabrics, or COM. Can be made to any length, depth, and height. Leg finishes are also available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood

"Sibbo" - Yngve Ekström - Oak Armchair - Midcentury Swedish Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Sibbo armchair, designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, is an elegant and enduring example of Swedish furniture design from the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak, it embodies the essen...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
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1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian Designer, Stools, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and beige fabric stools or ottomans designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Restored and reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"H x 23.5"W x 16.25"D S...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Drexel Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Drexel Furniture Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs. Four side chairs and two scroll arm captain chairs Measure 19.5" in width, 21" in depth...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer

Metal chair by Jacques-Pierre DUFRESNE (1922-2014) Mermaid and fish
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Jacques-Pierre DUFRESNE (1922-2014) Mermaid and fish green patinated bronze chair
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1980s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

1940s Art Deco Armchair Bentwood Ebonised Pink Schumacher Tiger Velvet animal
Located in London, GB
A classic bentwood art deco armchair in ebonised wood frame reminiscent of JIndrich Halabala armchairs combined in a super exciting fabric! The frame has been masterfully restored an...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Nobilis Leopard Velvet Round Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th-Century round wooden footstool featuring a geometric, triangle-pattern border inlay detail. This piece also showcases cream-colored, pumpkin-shaped feet and is newly upholstered...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Milo Baughman Circular Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milo Baughman attributed circular three-piece sectional sofa. Upholstered maybe 20 years ago in a blue fabric that still presents very well! Just professionally cleaned and ready to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Betu Outdoor Chair, Maverick Big Oudoor Lounge Chair, Natural Mahogany
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Outdoor Lounge Chair - The Maverick is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is modern and chunky with big, comfortable back and seat cushions. The wood fram...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960
Located in Uppsala, SE
Little Tulip chair (originally known as the F163), designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin. The Artifort Tulip collection remains a true Mid-Century Modern icon. A perfect fusion of e...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Bruno Rey stackable dining chairs for Dietiker, Switzerland, 1971
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of rare 1970's Bruno Rey stackable dining chairs. A mix of solid and pressed wood / bentwood construction. Produced by Dietiker Möbelfabrik, Stein an Rhein, Switzerland. Design...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian daybed crafted in hand-carved Pinewood, in good original condition. This elegant antique sofa reflects the hallmark characteristics of t...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Rare Mid-Century Curved Back Sofa in Book-Matched Walnut signed Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This rare curved-back sofa, signed by renowned American designer Karl Springer and crafted circa 1980, is a masterpiece of mid-century modernist luxury and craftsmanship. The piece’s...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Milo Baughman Luxe Alpaca Chrome Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Milo Baughman chrome lounge chair newly upholstered in a creamy ecru Pollack Luxe Alpaca.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
(US tax includeed) A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was c...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Daybed or Sofa by Kai Winding for Hundevad
Located in Southampton, NJ
An outstanding 1960s Rosewood daybed by Kai Winding for Hundevad and Company finished on all sides with original fitted slats featuring beautiful wood grains with warm luster. Scarce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Felt, Wood, Rosewood

Mid-century Eric Buch Reupholstered Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of four dining chairs with two tone Teak frames. Darker frames and lighter backrest. Reupholstered in new black textured vinyl. CREATOR Attributed to Erik Buch, Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Henning Kjaernulf designed these extraordinary Brutalist dining chairs with sculptural decorative backs. Each chair features solid oak construction with undulating cutout pa...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage 1950s French farmhouse chairs
Located in Bristol, GB
2 available - Price is per chair. French farmhouse chairs from the Allier region of central France. Their unusual design with a green stained seat and backrest is typical of the reg...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Seating

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Vladimir Kagan For Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs In Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1980's Vladimir Kagan design for Directional swivel lounge chairs, the chairs were purchased from the original owner who got them from the Vladimir Kagan showroom in ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

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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