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Theater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular elements and a structure in wood covered with a layer of polyurethane of different dens...
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2010s Italian Seating

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Textile

Theater Sofa
Theater Sofa
$20,125 / item
Theater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular elements and a structure in wood covered with a layer of polyurethane of different dens...
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2010s Italian Seating

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Textile

Theater Sofa
Theater Sofa
$20,125 / item
Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high Seat Height: 17 1/2" Materials: Plywood & Cast Iron
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Early 20th Century American Seating

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Iron

Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These industrial styled theater seats are made out of bent plywood and the arm rests are solid wood. The structure and seat mechanism is made out of stee...
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1940s Unknown Industrial Vintage Seating

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Wood

1960s, Danish cinema/theater armchairs, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish cinema/theater chairs. Original red furniture fabric, plywood, oak wood. Added lower stiffening wooden construction. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Wool, Beech, Oak, Plywood

Antique Set of Four Folding Theater Seats
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique set of theater chairs feature hardwood construction, original dark finish, four individual folding seats, and complete folding frame. Dimensions: 71.25w 21d 33.5h 16sh ...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating

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Wood

Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, pickled maple, conjoined 4-seat, auditorium, theater, folding bench with back flap.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Maple

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
Located in Desio, IT
Single and modular sofa system with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in different densities. The maximum comfort of the seat is determ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather

Early 20th Century Read Velvet Theater Seat
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century theater seat from the emblematic Art Nouveau style building: "Palau de la Música" in Barcelona. The architect was Doménech I Montaner a very well-known architect,...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Seating

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Velvet, Wood

1950s, Danish cinema/theater armchairs, furniture velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish cinema/theater armchairs. Red and dark orange furniture velour, ash/beech wood. Original good condition: use according to age, no smells and no stains, slightly worn fa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Velvet, Ash, Beech

Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional and scarce "Star Brand Shoes" folding shoe store fitting chairs. Circa. 1920's. Detailed cast iron frames with steamed plywood seats and backrests. Original stenciled ad...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating

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Iron

Set of six rare Friso Kramer Revolt theater chairs
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A stunning set of folding and stackable Revolt chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. This exceptionally rare set was designed in 1953 and produced for only four years. The des...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Antique Art Deco Red Painted Authentic Upholstered Movie Theater Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Art Deco Red Painted Authentic Upholstered Movie Theater Stadium Chair...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Seating

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Metal

Elegance in Time: Catalan Modernism Theater Chair Kursaal , c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Catalan Modernism with the "Kursaal" Theater Chair, a sculptural masterpiece from Manresa, Spain, circa 1927. An embodiment of organic shap...
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1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

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Iron

Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s
Located in Renens, CH
Theater chair designed by Carlo Mollino for the 1952 renovation of the RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana) Auditorium. The armchair is completely original, no restorations have taken p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Brass

Theater Bench by Carlo Mollino, Rai Auditorium Torino, Italy, 1951
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater bench was designed by Carlo Mollino in the 1950s. The bench was part of the original seating from the Rai Auditorium in Turin, which is why there are small numbers on...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Brass

Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Together Mirror with Stool Paramount Theater Boston
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool. From the women’s powder room Paramount Theater...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

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Aluminum

Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery
By RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four LV8 cinema or theatre chairs was made in Padova, Italy by RIMA in the 1950s. The pieces feature faux leather upholstery and fold-out seats. The chairs are in classi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Iron

set of 6 walnut armchairs, upholstered in red leather, from an Italian theater
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
set of 6 antique armchairs with solid walnut wood structure, upholstered in red leather in good condition, coming from an Italian theater, they are original from the 19th century, Or...
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19th Century Antique Seating

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Walnut

Poul Henningsen (1894–1967)
Located in Egå, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN (Denmark, 1894 - 1967). Chair designed for the Betty Nansens theater in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. Tubular steel and orange leather. Chair number 7. Measurements: 80 x 50 cm. The chairs that Poul Henningsen designed for the Betty Nansen Theater (formerly known as the Young Theater) in 1957 in Copenhagen are iconic pieces of Danish mid-century design. They are folding theater chairs...
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1950s Danish Vintage Seating

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Metal

Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson
Located in PARIS, FR
Robert Wilson (1941-2025 Hamletmachine Chair, Ca. 1986 Edition XO, France Perforated metal corners lacquered gray Signed Robert Wilson and numbered 230 on the seat Model created for ...
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1980s American Minimalist Vintage Seating

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Stainless Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Two-Seat Couch — Circa 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Italian mid-century modern two-seat leather couch, circa 1980s. Upholstered in high-quality soft leather, this sofa offers a clean, tailored silhouette paired with generous...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Danish Reupholstered Bench — 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chic and timeless mid-century Danish bench, originally from the 1960s and newly reupholstered in a beautiful mustard-yellow fabric. The seat features classic button tufting and clean...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs — Denmark, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of sculptural lounge chairs designed by Danish master Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, circa 1950s. These chairs showcase Kofod-Larsen’s signature blend of elegant lines, or...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Oak Steel Bar Stools, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A clean and timeless set of three vintage mid-century modern bar stools, dating to the 1960s. Each stool features solid oak wood slat seats and backs, beautifully contrasted by black...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Leather Channel-Tufted Club Chairs by Martin/Brattrud, 1987
By Martin Battrud
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking pair of vintage club chairs by Martin/Brattrud, dating to 1987. These chairs feature beautifully sculpted silhouettes with classic channel-tufted upholstery, showcasing th...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Leather

Mid-Century Pair of T-Back “Floating Cube” Lounge Chairs Milo Baughman Style — C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking pair of large T-back lounge chairs in the Milo Baughman style, circa 1970s. ( they have no label or maker’s mark). These iconic “floating cube” chairs feature upholstered bo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

1960s Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Oak Steel Bar Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A sophisticated set of three mid-century modern bar stools, dating to the 1960s, distinguished by their clean architectural lines and timeless material palette. Each stool is crafted...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak Steel Bar Stools, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional set of six mid-century modern bar stools from the 1960s, distinguished by their refined proportions and architectural clarity. Each stool features solid oak slat seats...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Julie Stool Brass Kirkby Fabric
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Julie Andrews, an enchanting icon of the stage and screen, has captivated audiences worldwide with her incomparable talent, grace, and versatility. Renowned for her crystalline voice...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Seating

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Brass

1950s Iron Lyre Back Settee With Brass Swan Heads Paw Feet by Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking and highly sculptural iron settee attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950s. This elegant mid-century piece showcases a refined lyre-back design, accented by hand-p...
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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Pair of Gray Leather Channel-Tufted Club Chairs by Martin/Brattrud, 1987
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking vintage pair of channel-tufted club chairs manufactured by Martin/Brattrud Inc. in 1987, a maker well known for high-quality American craftsmanship and enduring design. Th...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

Vintage Pair of Brown Leather Channel-Tufted Club Chairs — Martin/Brattrud, 1987
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with this vintage 1980s pair of channel-tufted club chairs, manufactured by Martin/Brattrud Inc. in 1987. These chairs feature rich, distressed brown leather that ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Leather

Pair Edmond Petit Paris Upholstered Gondola Chairs with Original Silk Jacquard
Located in Morristown, NJ
An elegant and highly refined pair of Parisian gondola chairs by Edmond Petit, distinguished not only by their sculptural neoclassical form but by their original Edmond Petit silk ja...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair For Arflex Italy 1969
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Bicia lounge chair designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1969. A fine example of Italian design from the late 1960s, reflecting Bartoli’s experimental approach and use of...
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1960s Vintage Seating

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Velvet, Plastic

Mid-Century Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak Beech by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Danish lounge chairs features a refined blend of teak and beech wood, showcasing the sculptural lines and organic elegance of Arne Vodder’s celebrat...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Teak

20th Century, Dino Gavina Armchair with Pouf mod. Viscontea
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

Pair of Brown Leather Tufted Library Side Chairs by Century Furniture, 1990s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning pair of Mid-Century tufted library side chairs by Century Furniture, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and timeless quality. These chairs are upholster...
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1990s American Chesterfield Seating

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Leather, Cherry

Set of Four Vintage Century Furniture Tufted Leather Side Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning set of four Mid-Century tufted library side chairs by Century Furniture, a brand celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless quality. Each chair is upholstered...
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1990s American Chesterfield Seating

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Leather, Cherry

Vintage Pair of Brown Leather Tufted Side Chairs by Century Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a refined pair of Mid-Century tufted library side chairs by Century Furniture, celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and enduring quality. Upholstered in rich br...
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1990s American Chesterfield Seating

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Leather, Wood, Cherry

Vintage Leather Wingback Lounge Chair Ottoman, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful vintage wingback lounge chair and matching ottoman are upholstered in rich, warm brown leather that has developed a stunning natural patina over time. The classic wing...
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1970s American Federal Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood

20th Century, Gavina Studio Pair of Leather Chairs mod. Tripolina
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Metal

Vintage Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa, 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage Chesterfield-style sofa, upholstered in beautifully aged distressed brown leather. This classic piece showcases the hallmark deep button-tufted backrest and rolled...
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1980s Chesterfield Vintage Seating

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Leather

Vintage Rustic Outdoor Wood Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A vintage rustic outdoor bench crafted from wood features a slatted seat and backrest, and curved armrests extending from the front legs. This aesthetically pleasing solid wood bench...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Seating

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Wood

Antique Hepplewhite-Style Mahogany Shield-Back Settee, Circa 1890s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This elegant Hepplewhite-style settee dates to the late 19th century, circa 1890s England. Expertly crafted from solid mahogany, it features the distinctive quadruple shield-back des...
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1890s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Mid 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Bergère Armchairs – Floral Upholstery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Evoking the romance of Mid 20th Century France, this exquisite pair of Louis XV-style wingback bergère armchairs captures the essence of timeless elegance. Crafted from solid wood, e...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Restoration Hardware Solid Teak Outdoor Platform Base/Chaise Lounge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautifully chaise lounge design by Restoration Hardware. This wonderful piece is crafted from solid teak wood and features a sturdy slatted design with a natural weathered patina th...
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Early 2000s American Rustic Seating

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Teak

Art Deco Armchairs by Robert Mallet-Stevens, Cut Steel, France, 1932
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Robert Mallet-Stevens studied at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris from 1903 to 1906. In 1912, he exhibited his works at the Salon d’Automne and met architects Pierre Chareau (1853-1950) and René Herbst. In 1913, he designed a villa for Madame Paquin in Deauville and developed projects for exhibitions in Grand Lyon, London, Brussels, and San Francisco. From 1920 to 1921, he designed sets for the films Jettatura by Pierre-Gilles Veber and Le Secret de Rosette Lambert by Raymond Bernard. Mallet-Stevens received the commission for his first building, the Villa Noailles for Viscount Charles de Noailles in Hyères (Var department), in 1923. In 1924, he organized an exhibition of the Dutch artistic group De Stijl. The following year, he built the Alfa-Romeo showroom on Rue Marbeuf and the Pavillon du Tourisme at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. From 1926 to 1927, he built the residential houses on Rue Mallet-Stevens in Auteuil (Paris). He founded the Union des Artistes Modernes in 1929 and designed the apartment of Tamara de Lempicka on Rue Méchain in the same year. Mallet-Stevens built a townhouse for his friend, artist Louis Barillet...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Cut Steel

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 2015
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed in the midcentury by Hans Hopfer. The dramatic sofa features Kenzo Takada (Japanese 1939-2020) and Missoni fabrics ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Fabric, Foam

1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of Mid Century Orange Slice Patio Chair, also known as a Clamshell Chair, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the John B. Salterini Company. This wonderful set is a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing this wonderful pair of Mid Century Orange Slice Patio Chair, also known as a Clamshell Chair, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the John B. Salterini Company. This won...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Wrought Iron

Clavijero Bench, Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, reading, rest, and con...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Cowhide, Oak

Clavijero Lounge Chair, Rosa Morada Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a lounge chair and bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, readi...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Cowhide

Clavijero Lounge Chair, Black Finished Oak Wood
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Simple lines and noble materials define Clavijero, a lounge chair and bench. Made by hand using traditional carpentry techniques, these two pieces are created for conversation, readi...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating

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Cowhide, Oak

Vintage American Seating Metal Frame Red Upholstered Folding Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Seating Metal Frame Red Upholstered Folding Theater Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes (4) folding chairs, unique metal frames,...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating

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Metal

Set of Four Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning set of four Mid Century Orange Slice Patio Chair, also known as a Clamshell Chair, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the John B. Salterini Company, ( they have no maker’s ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Wrought Iron

Svago SV 395 Zero Gravity Recliner Heated Vibrating Massage
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A commanding presence and technological elegance combine in the Svago ZGR Plus Model SV-395 Zero-Gravity Recliner, a chair designed to offer not just comfort but restorative luxury. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating

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Faux Leather

Vintage Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Tubular Hoop Rocker Rocking Chairs, 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of vintage Art Deco metal rocking chairs, also referred to as "hoop arm" chairs or "patio bouncer chairs". These wonderful chairs embody the streamlined aesthetic of...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

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Wrought Iron

Modern Visconti Armchair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
“I like melodrama because it is situated just at the meeting point between life and theater.” Quoting Luchino Visconti, a cinema director and a screenwriter, Ottiu’s designers create...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Seating

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Visconti Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Wood Handmade in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Luchino Visconti was a melodrama lover. “I like melodrama because it is situated just at the meeting point between life and theater”, he once said. So, transmitting this director’s i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Seating

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Cotton, Wood

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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