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Seating For Sale
European Cabinetmaker Round Tripod Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
European tripod stool, made by a European cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, newly upholstered in cowhide. Dimensions: Height: 51 cm / 20.08 in Width: 51 cm / 20.08 in Depth...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Italian Chair in Style of Marco Zanussi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian arm chair great Italian design in style of Marco Zanussi. Wood frame and the hand painted upholstery material.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model "126", Attributed to Eugenio Gerli, 1958
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Extremely Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model "126", Attributed to Eugenio Gerli for Società Compensati Curvi Monza, 1958 This rare and highly collectible pair of lounge chairs is a variant of the iconic Model "126" by Eugenio Gerli, produced by Società Compensati Curvi Monza in 1958. With their elegant and sophisticated design, these chairs are a true gem for collectors and design enthusiasts. The chairs feature a beautifully crafted curved plywood shell with walnut canaletto veneer, giving them a timeless and warm aesthetic. The arms are seamlessly integrated into the structure, enhancing the chair’s flowing design. The legs are made from black lacquered iron, adorned with adjustable brass feet, adding a refined touch of sophistication and utility. Each chair comes with two original ivory antique velvet...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of solid soap treated oak. Original upholstery of wool. Model 290, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Francesco Beghetto Floating Sofa Fully Upholstered In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is defined by its soft, sinuous lines and a unique construction. A tubular structure, supported by straps, is fully upholstered in fabric, eliminating the need for traditio...
Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Sculptural French Beechwood Chairs, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Six Sculptural French Beechwood Chairs, 1950s In the manner of Charlotte Perriand – Alpine Modernism A striking set of six sculptural dining chairs, crafted in France during ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Set Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of five Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane high back dining Chairs. Two armchairs and 3 side chairs.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat. Dimensions: 41.5" x 22.5" x 38.5", seat 18.5" to 13.5"
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose. Construction: solid beech frame with a coil ful...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in cotton velvet with Solid Oak or Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Dining Chair is a simple, elegant and beautifully detailed dining or occasional chair with a show frame made entirely from solid walnut or oak. Shown here upholstered in so...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Walnut, Velvet

Leather Executive Tilt Swivel Office Chair by Hancock and Moore
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Georgian style mahogany and leather executive office tilt and swivel chair attributed to Hancock and Moore. The chair features a radiant mahogany frame having a double peaked...
Category

20th Century American Georgian Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft black leather. Chair sits above a four star base, with chrome and black plastic acc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1970s Luna Lounge Chair by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of Scandinavian Design, the Luna chair was designed by Odd Knutsen (1916-1986) for Hjellegjerde Møbler in Norway, circa 1970s. Comfortable, sleek, and stylish, this chair’...
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16) Made in Denmark, Designer Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen, around 1951. Priced as a pair; we will ...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Fine Carved French Louis XV Louis XV Club Style Sofa Settee Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a part of a two-piece set with a club chair listed separately. The sofa is extremely well carved and in good condition with older red upholstery and the frame being an even-a...
Category

1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rattan chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of rattan chairs
Category

1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Mid Century Oak Bobbin Wood Armchairs C1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A great pair of oak bobbin wood armchairs from mid-century France C1950. An unusual duo of beautifully turned and carved, medium oak chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt//Atelier G...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Seating

Materials

Oak

Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Grey Sheepskin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant very luxurious Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved beech and grey sheepskin...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Africa Chairs (8) By Afra And Tobia Scarpa Maxalto Walnut, Black Leather, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, brass, Italy, circa 1975-1980, set of eight. Very good original condition. This set of 8 matching chai...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Midcentury pair of armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs, designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The chairs are crafted from light wood, with beautifully sculpted lines that reflect Buffa's mastery of traditional craftsman...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Super-plush Oversized Organic Modern Armchair in Kvadrat Ecriture
Located in Nyack, NY
This chair's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest quali...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Custom Art Deco Style Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible custom sofa. The curved lines and overall shape of this sofa are truly eye catching. We love the triple tiered base, the chunky curved backrest and the oversized, weigh...
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair

Expertly Restored - Kurt Østervig Sculpted Lounge Chairs for Jason Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of Janus lounge chairs, designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler in the 1950s, is a masterpiece of Danish modern craftsmanship. Crafted from beechwood with a ric...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Douglas Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Douglas sofa is a low-slung sofa with a down-wrapped seat cushion and solid American walnut or white oak legs. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ang...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Original Roche Bobois Leather Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Original Roche Bobois Sofa, most likely Buffalo Leather, black wood legs, down filled cushions, cushions attached with zippers. Great quality. Please see all pictures, no damages, no...
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Japanese antique wooden stool/1900-1920/small chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden stool made of cedar wood from the late Meiji and Taisho periods (around 1900-1920) in Japan. It is believed to have been actually used in old private homes and farmh...
Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Seating

Materials

Cedar

Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
This sofa's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest qualit...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Julie Burgundy Leather Chair By Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the archetypal design of a chair, this contemporary piece exudes exquisite craftsmanship in its skillfully interlaced back and wooden seat. Combining a clean design with ...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ouo Swivel Light Blue Armchair By Simone Micheli
Located in Milan, IT
OUO is not just an armchair; it is a work of art that draws inspiration from the timeless form of an egg. The compact and totemic shape of OUO, when viewed from the back, maintains a...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Pair of vintage 1970s chairs designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
Located in None, IT
Pair of chairs with wooden frame and orange fabric seat, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear and tear given by time ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Skinny Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage elm skinny bench. Crafted from reclaimed elm wood, this bench is not only solid and sturdy but also exudes a charming rustic charm. Perfect for adding character to any room, ...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

Vintage Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Bentwood, Original Cane Style: American Rattan
Category

1970s American Other Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pasqualina Chair by Grassi&Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
The Pasqualina collection was born from the desire to design leather items with a great aesthetic value. Its tubular steel frame is completely covered in...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Steel

Arts & Crafts Spade Back Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Fumed oak finish spade back side chair, nice carving accent details on various areas of the chair. The finish is a very dark brown - black fumed oak with lighter areas from use and a...
Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Leather "Scoop" Dining Chairs by Holly Hunt A Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of leather scoop dining chairs by Holly Hunt. Retaining metal label "Studio H A Holly Hunt Collection". Solid hardwood frames in exc...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of walnut lounge chairs by Danish-American designer Jens Risom, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford Modern, the solid walnut frames feature a rich natural fini...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mesa Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mesa swivel chair by Lawson-Fenning in white Alpaca bouclé. The Mesa swivel chair is a fully upholstered club chair that features a walnut or oak inset base. The Lawson-Fenning Coll...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of Mid C20th Leather Chairs by Katalovos Iconic Sling Back T Chair The Leather Seat is Attached to the Crome Frame Very Stylish and Comfortable
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pink velvet and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric with staining and sun-fading, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 29.75...
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid Century Westnofa Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian Mid Century Modern swivel, tilt lounge chair and ottoman, made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The chair and ottoman are in very good, clean, ready to use c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cushman Furniture, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 35.5” H x 36.75” W x 33” D Seat Height: 17” 
Category

1940s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair Period: 1990s Style: midcentury modern, classic Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed steel frame Colours: natural wood Condition: Original vintage condition, signs...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Milo Baughman Scoop Chair in Soft Ivory Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Milo Baughman 1950s Scoop chair hits all the marks with a gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profile, a very comfortable ergonomic design with a wide seat, and new soft ivor...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome-Polished Steel Wrapped Swivel Chairs
Located in Roanoke, VA
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Stunning pair of barrel chairs with mirror finish chrome backs and bases. Original hot pink upholstery. The coolest ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf Kurul armchair skilled crafted by EG Møbler in Denmark The chair is made of solid oak upholstered with new sheepskin which is very comfortable and "h...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Early 19th Century Antique Anglo Indian Caned Seat Settee in Carved Ebony
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 19th century Anglo Indian caned seat settee (with down filled cushion) in extensively carved solid ebony from the British colon...
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony, Down

Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Straw Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Covered Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
BH Bespoke Collection Olivier Sofa Slip Covered Shown in Heavy Oyster White Belgian Linen A timeless silhouette with tailored lines and softly flared ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classic Lutyens Style Chair in original finish with unusual seat upholstery. Iconic pierced loop back design back and feet. Original finish has paint losses and can be easily restore...
Category

1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Contemporary 'Jagger' Sofa by Norr11, Lounge, Setup 3, Customizable
Located in Paris, IDF
JAGGER Sofa, Lounge version Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main image: Modules: 2 x Half Circle + 12 x Double Corn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Restored Thonet Piano Stool, Mid 20th Century
Located in Schwerin, MV
Restored bentwood piano stool/swivel stool by Gebrüder Thonet. The piano stool is made of black lacquered (shellac) beechwood and has four steam-bent feet with a bentwood ring for st...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Seating

Materials

Metal

George Nakashima for Knoll Attr. Straight Chairs Mid Century Modern - Set of 4
Located in Roanoke, VA
Designed by George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair.” This is an early produc...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Sumptuous Pair of Newly Upholstered Mohair Velvet George Smith Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of sumptuous George Smith classic club chairs newly upholstered in Kravet chocolate brown silk mohair having with rolled English arm , brass nailhead trim, and mahogany tapered ...
Category

2010s English George III Seating

Materials

Mohair

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of 8 Chairs White Bouclé
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, 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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