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Seating For Sale
Pair of Two Black Leather Modular Sofa Chairs by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s - Good original condition with patina - Made of leather - marked by manufacturer jr.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet are elegantly sculpted and the bench can also be used as a table, end of bed stool...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Grand Prix” chair is a model with graphic edge. It was introduced at the Designers’ Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in 1957. Later that year, the chair wa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Four Pierre Cardin Design Chairs for Roche Bobois, 70's
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four original 70s chairs, design pierre cardin for Roche Bobois made of wood with the classic Cardin decorations on the backrest, original leather seat, white/milk color The...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of twelve fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik. The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the A-frame chair is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its modest appearence but advanced design with curved backrest, crooked angles, straight yet at the same time curved and bended lines... and on top of that as all of Kai Kristiansens chairs very comfortable in use. The chairs have been checked, restored and reglued if needed, sanded and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and and will be reupholstered in fabric from a wide list of "Kvadrat" / Romo fabrics of your choice or a list of standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leater". Kai Kristiansen who is still alive was born in 1929 and raised in Thy, North Denmark. Originally a carpenter, Kristiansen was educated as a building architect at the Royal Academi of Arts in Copenhagen and graduated from here in 1954. His father was the propritetor of at furniture production company, so his interest in furniture was founded early. Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who died in 1959 and is considered the founder of modern Danish design. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and designer and cabinetmaker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999). Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of the are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff. Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Attributed, Three-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Set of dining chairs in mahogany. New weaved seats in papercord. Made by Mogens Kold.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Mahogany

Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Original condition 'Capella' Set consisting of one 2 -seater sofa, one 3-seater sofa and a side table by Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Niels Eiler...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian green velvet & wood Mid Century Modern stools/ottomans
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of bedroom stools also usable as ottomans. Wooden structure with cushioned seats upholstered in green velvet. the wooden structures have be...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of Four 'Gaja' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, set of four 'Gaja' chairs, chromed metal, fabric, Italy, design 1979 Set of four beautiful and delicate dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takaha...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Set 4 Spanish Polychrome Dining Chairs Giltwood Green Painted Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning set of four Andalusian ladderback dining chairs in original Polychrome dark green and old gold with rush seats – a stunning combination of colours with the most appealing ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Seating

Materials

Rush, Paint, Giltwood, Wood

Classical Regency Style Black Lacquered Gilded Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Set of four Neoclassical Regency style side chairs / dining chairs with beautifully tailored striped upholstered seats and backs, faux bamboo turned legs, gilded crossed arrows at to...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 19...
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1930s British Sheraton Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Queen Anne Lacquered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Traditional Queen Anne Splat Back...
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1980s Unknown Queen Anne Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Teak CH-29 Sawbuck Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, DE
Original, elegant and minimalistic set of four danish modern CH-29 Sawbuck dining chairs. Designed by Hans J. Wagner in 1951 for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Manufactured probably in ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Dining Chairs "Golem" by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black Lacquered wooden dining chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969. Stunning set of 4 dining chairs „Golem SD51“ designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi in 1969. The unique frame of the chairs are made of black high lacquered wood and the seats have a black high quality leather upholstery. These chairs are very elegant in its graceful lines and at the same time they embody a linear simplicity. The element that serves as the backrest is lightly profiled to adjust to the seated position. It is one of the very few cases in which the reference to the past is not through the recovery of anonymous types and models, as Magistretti was used to doing. He revisited this formal typology with the collection of Koube chairs designed for the Japanese brand...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-p...
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1980s German Minimalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Lounge Swivel Chairs with Footrest by Göte Möbel, Sweden 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very comfortable swivel armchair with its matching footrest, by Göte Möbel Nassjo from Sweden with adjustable backrest. Curved wooden frame with black leath...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six very stylish and traditional Danish midcentury dining chairs in the style of Erik Buch. Nice slim silhouette and beautiful in their simple yet refined lines. Made in the 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in Black Lacquer and Orange Fabric 1980s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Eileen Gray 'Lota' sofa in black lacquer and red fabric for Classicon Munich, 1980s. This famous and important sofa was designed in 1924, by Eileen Gray. It was custom designed and ...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

White Arch Bench by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
White Arch bench by Karstudio. Materials: FRP. Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm. *This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Both display ways make it the ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-1970s Luxurious White Bouclé Ottoman with Floating Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the nostalgic allure of the mid-1970s in our expertly crafted Ottoman or Pouf. In great condition and skillfully restored, this wooden gem boasts cushions artfully bound and...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, Raw Umber, Elephant Hide Grey and Black. Assembled...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1960s Niels Otto Møller Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in teak designed with straight lined legs and an elegant organic sh...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs by "Kunstmeubelen De Puydt", Belgium 1970s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for unique and stylish dining chairs to add character to your home? Look no further than Kunstmeubelen De Puydt's Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Brno Dining Chairs after Mies van der Rohe Reupholstered Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Flat Bar "Brno" Model Dining Chairs, in the manner of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, American, circa 1970s. These chairs are currently being reupholstered and can be completed...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan living room set with a sectional sofa and lounge chair sofa features a decorative arch detail on both the front and back sides of the base. Also i...
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1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Odin Sofa by Konstantin Grcic, ClassiCon
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The special geometry of the seat means that people are not sitting parallel to each other, but facing each other: an invitation to dialogue. Seen in this way, Odin is a modern interp...
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1990s German Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upho...
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Pepino Bench by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Pepino bench by Owl Dimensions: L 140 x W 60 x H 46 cm Materials: Plywood base, upholstered La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which consists...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

1980s Green Velvet Sofa Bed by Poltrona Frau
Located in IT
Poltrona Frau sofa bed upholstered in Green Velvet. 1980s. Measurements: 118x183 h seat 28 cm.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Seating

Materials

Velvet

Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
An exquisite set of six dining chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. These iconic dining room chairs would look great in any Contemporary, Transitional, or Traditional interio...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality grey Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool. The Anfibio sofa ranks among the most outstanding cult products of Italian design. It is innovative, original, and highly functional; it is a revolutionary sofa-bed, a symbol of high quality and sapient artisanry. It is possible to find it in the permanent collection of 13 museums worldwide, among which the MoMa in New York, since 1972. Alessandro Becchi designed the “Anfibio” sofa for the Italian manufacturer Giovannetti in 1970. It is characterized by generous dimensions and soft, embracing shapes that invite relaxation and comfort. It reminds a floating dinghy thanks to its lack of rigid mechanism. This feature inspired its name, which means amphibious. Furthermore, the sofa presents a rectangular steel structure and padding in non-deformable high-density polyurethane, covered with acrylic thermo-welded fibers and protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and several colors. This artwork is the ideal convertible solution, the perfect combination of aesthetic research and innovative household living. Alessandro Becchi was born in Florence in 1946. He studied at ISIA in his hometown, and in the late 60s, he began his career as a designer. In 1970 he designed the revolutionary Anfibio sofa for Giovannetti. In 1972, thanks to the success of Anfibio, he was invited to the exhibition “Italy: the New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York. This date opens in close collaboration with Giovannetti. He designed a series of sofa-beds, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto, and the famous armchairs Le Bugie...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin

Set of '6' Vintage School Bus Yellow Authentic Tolix Stacking Chairs Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Tolix indoor or outdoor dining chairs in their unrestored condition. Judging by the paint I would think that these Tolix steel stacking chairs spent the majority of their t...
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1960s French Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Theo Ruth 'F815' Lounge Chairs, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of lounge chairs was designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1960s. The rare model numbered F815 was produced by Artifort in The Netherlands. The design is marked by t...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rattan and Bentwood by Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 wicker dining chairs manufactured by Mundus Yugoslavia, in the period after Mundus split with Thonet. Chairs are made of rattan and beech ben...
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1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Daybed by Thonet, Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood Daybed by Thonet, Austria, 1900s.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” lounge chairs for Cassina, bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chai...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Red "Poltovenere" Wingback Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy
Located in DE MEERN, NL
RED "POLTOVENERE" WINGBACK CHAIR BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1980S Introducing the "PoltoVenere" wingback chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, a timeless classic...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful elegant set of 6 1970’s Pierre Cardin designed dining chairs by Roche Bobois. Original beige leather seats. Black lacquer finish with w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco Sofa Set, French, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Deco sofa set French, 20th century in mahogany wood, fabric upholstered back and seats. Dim.: (larger) 89 x 139 x 81 cm. Very good co...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Torso" Purple Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
Located in Pasadena, CA
Established in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina launched industrial design in Italy in the 1950s, based on an innovative approach that marked the transition...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Matteo Grassi Italian Black Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eight dining chairs by Matteo Grassi . Chairs are covered in saddle thick black leather over a steel frame . Marked Matteo Grassi on underside , incised stamp on rear cross stretcher...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.  
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautifully shaped chairs in patinated oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement ...
Category

1980s English Chinoiserie Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Chaise Lounge Wood & Wicker by Palecek
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A PALECEK Anglo Indian Style Solid Wood & Wicker Chaise Lounge Approximate Measurements in Inches 35...
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1980s Anglo-Indian Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Wicker

Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Queen Anne style dining chairs By Henkel Harris USA, 1999 Solid wild black cherry wood, with ivory damask upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs ...
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1990s American Queen Anne Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued finish with neutral silk blend seat cushions. S...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Sculptural Italian Dining Chairs by Mancini and Dorell 4 Sawaya Moroni
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Sculptural Italian dining chairs, designed by Joseph Mancini and Gaby Fois Dorell for Sawaya Moroni, Italy, circa 2000s.
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen around the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are crafted with rosewood frames by Scho...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Industrial Chrome & Black Vinyl Wood Arms Dining Office Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful mid-century Industrial set of 4 dining or office chairs comprised of chrome frames, black vinyl seats and backs, and wood arms by Superior Chaircraft. Beautiful condition, ...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960s, Pair of Safari Chairs by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. These chairs are made of oak with a new canvas upholstery. They are in a wonderful conditi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Set of 4 Hill Manufacturers Lucite & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern fantastic and rare set of four Lucite 3 legged swivel bar stools with Chrome Round Footrest by Hill Manufacturers made in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Danish Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
An outstanding set of six teak dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, model “Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning set of six ladder back teak chai...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

StavOak Dining Game Table & 4 Chairs Jack Daniels’ Barrel Staves Jobie G Redmond
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome original StavOak dining table or game table and glass top with four (4) chairs designed by Jobie G. Redmond and made from Jack Daniels’ barrel staves...
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1980s American Rustic Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

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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