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Seating For Sale
Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Model 316
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs model 316 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. These chairs feature a teak frame with cognac-colored aniline leather sea...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Six Erik Buch Refinished Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch Refinished dining chairs in solid teak, custom upholstery The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality mat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Breathtaking Set of 8 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) modern cane dining chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Early 20th Century Neapolitan Set Four Thonet Chairs Sautto & Liberale Ebonized
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century set four Thonet chairs by Sautto & Liberale, ebonized in curved beech. Naples is a capital of the Thonet style in an Italian version with a beautiful story to tel...
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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Superb Restored Pair of Loungers by Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Asian Klismos Leg Water Lilly Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (8) Contemporary Art Deco Klismos Tapered Leg Water Lilly Pattern...
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1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Set of Four Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood and fabric - Good, original upholstery - Good, original condition.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by TON - 1940s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Very well preserved condition.
Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Arne Norell Ari Easy Chairs in Cognac Brown Leather, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A great pair of Ari chairs designed in 1966, by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent original condition with signs of usage and patina.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Space Age Vintage White Blue Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age pair of vintage lounge chairs with white lacquered bentwood frame and blue covered textile fabric cushions from 1960s. While the white lacquered bentwood frame is in distressed condition with signs of age and use like fading, scuffs, abrasions and scratches, the original blue textile fabric is in fair condition, too. It shows some small stains and signs of use. Both lounge chairs are stable, sturdy and very comfortable. The space age lounge chairs were designed 1960s and show the label by Olympic Airways...
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1960s Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of 8 Unilabor Chairs MT 552, Geraldo de Barros, 1960s, Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
This incredible set of eight MT 552 chairs designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and manufactured by Unilabor has a frame in solid rosewood with cane backrests and seats. Because...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Biedermeier Black Wood and Green Velvet Dinning Room Chairs, 1830
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, black shellac for the structure and a beautiful green and white velvet for the seat, note the particular design of the ...
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Post-Modern Pink and Red Alcantara Sofas, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Post-modern pink and red Alcantara sofas, Italy 1980s This rare set of pink and red postmodern sofas have a unique look: their brightly coloured cush...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Restored Antique Victorian 1870 Coalbrookdale Nasturtium Pattern Garden Bench
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Coalbrookdale Nasturtium pattern cast iron garden seat or bench dating to circa 1870. The ...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of Six Specialty Woodcraft Midcentury Danish Modern Cane Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Six vintage Mid-Century Modern Caned Back Dining Chairs by Specialty Woodcraft. Item features 2 Arm Chairs, 4 Side Chairs, Sculptural Solid Teak Frames, Hour Glass Shaped Fron...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

20th Century Leather, Quilted Sofa in the Chesterfield Style
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this sofa for 3 people, covered in a natural leather in the color of bronze. This piece of furniture is from the 70s, stylized as antique. ...
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1980s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Ico Parisi '856' Leather Lounge Chairs, Cassina, 1957
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely and important pair of original 1957 Ico Parisi “856” lounge chairs finished in high quality leather, manufactured by Cassina, Meda (Milan), Italy...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat flamingo pink velvet "Coronado" sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Project from 1960s The sofa can come as a living room set together with its pair ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Three White Dutch Reupholstered Alpha Chairs Designed by Rudolf Wolf
By Meander, Rudolf Wolf
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three dining chairs, model alpha from the Meander series, designed by Rudolf Wolf. Manufactured by Meander (Netherlands) in the 1960s. Black lackered steel structure. The chairs have been reupholstered with a white structured fabric. Rudolf Wolf is one of the most important industrial designers of the Netherlands. After a brief period at various architectural firms, he focused mid 1950s on furniture designs for various manufacturers. In 1955 Rudolf Wolf designed a series of furniture for Elsrijk using ingenious solutions as welding and this way he was able to give this furniture a solid construction. In 1964 the Meander Gamma furniture series followed. The Alpha chair...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Monumental Horn & Leather Armchair with Foot Stool
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1960 Monumental Horn & Leather Armchair with Foot Stool. An Outstanding Sculptural & Decorative American Longhorn Steer Armchair with M...
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Mid-20th Century Central American Seating

Materials

Horn, Leather

Solid Pine Slat Folding Outdoor Chairs, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage outdoor chairs. Solid wooden slat construction with armrests. Fold-able for easy storage. Dimensions: 63 W x 97 H x 78 D cm, seat 42 cm...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Thomasville Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Brass Finial Wood Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomasville faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale brass finial wood dining chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (2) armchairs, (4) side chairs, origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs. of the Louis XV Period. We can re cover the Sofa upon r...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 transparent Lucite Eros swivel chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell and made in Italy. The seat is made out of acrylic and the base is aluminum. Marked at the se...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Western Folk Art Wagon Wheel Table and Chairs Set, 1960
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique wagon wheel lounge chairs with matching side table. Heavy solid wood from an antique wood made sometime in the 1960s. Chairs and table feat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Linen Wingchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant early 20th century English wing chair with mahogany frame and new linen upholstery.
Category

Early 20th Century British Country Seating

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Robert and Trix Haussmann Oak and Rope Dining Chairs Mid century 1963 Set of Six
Located in Milano, IT
Set of six oak wood and woven rope chairs model 6200 by Robert and Trix Haussmann from Zurich Switzerland. These married architects did not g...
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19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern black leather swivel barrel lounge chairs by Preview Spectacularly designed chairs with a style that will never go out of fashion and made of very high-grade leather which will last many lifetimes. They swivel from side to side and will return to their original start position automatically. Preview Furniture Company...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Zanotta Alfa Sofa Sectional in White-Leather
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Sleek, Sturdy and Immensely Sexy, this low-slung, two-piece Sofa Sectional is a fit for Modern, Minimalism, Contemporary Lofts as well as tasteful timeless traditional homes. The sta...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-Seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s - New Upholstery ( 2 available).
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 1920's English Red Studded Club Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920's. Pair 1920's English red studded club chairs. Original Rexine leather buttoned and studded with sprung seat pads, brass leg caps, great wea...
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1920s British Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Set of 6 "Model 101" Dining Chairs, Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four chairs was designed by Guiseppe Gibelli for Fratelli Maspero and manufactured by Sormani in Italy, Mariano Comense in the 1960s. The "Elisabetta" model is made of oa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Palisander

Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides. Dark walnut and new dark blue/black upholstery. In fabulous vintage condition apart from one side chair that had a broken back rail that has been repaired by our experienced staff. Please see photos, circa 1962-1970. Their iconic sculpted design inspired by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is extremely desirable and sought after. Finding an original set of ten is rare! They have been re-upholstered in a fabric that is an ongoing debate here as to whether it is blue or black. Depending on the light some of us say blue and some say black, but either way, they are absolutely stunning. They are comprised of deep sultry walnut and the backs of the chairs bear the elegant triple Brasilia arches. Their high backs, tapered legs and sturdy frame unify their comfort. These will be wonderful encompassing any dining room table. The Brasilia Collection is Mid-Century Modern in style but borders on Brutalist although it would be beautiful in an Industrial or modern country setting as well. It is no coincidence that The Brasilia collection design is very architectural in style. It was introduced to the public at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962 and drew its inspiration from the architecture of the newly created and majestic Capital of Brazil, Brasilia. The brochure for Brasilia by Broyhill Premier says…….”Brasilia…the city…by its daring and beauty has revolutionized architecture and opened vast new horizons of design. From this inspired dream, Broyhill Premier drew inspiration for the furniture grouping which bears the Fine young name: BRASILIA.” This line was extremely popular with the furniture buying public and is still sought out today. Broyhill ended production of this successful line sometime in the 1970s...
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Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Meribel Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 dining chairs, model Meribel, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France) Ashwood base and legs, and original straw seat, curved back, l...
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1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Ash

Giotto Stoppino Set of 6 Cobra Dining Chairs in Leather
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 6 faux leather chairs from Giotto Stoppino with Chrome frame, Italy 1970s.
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970’s
Located in Chicago, IL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti dining chairs, Italy, circa 1970. Original condition, Saporiti tag on bottom, sled bases.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
French Louis XVI style two-seat sofa, hand-carved in solid wood, upholstered with a white Calico and painted in an aged white gesso.
Category

2010s English Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four ‘Superleggera’ Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Set of four 'Superleggera' chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy 1950s. Iconic design made in solid Ash and their original black lacquered finish and upholstered seat. The seat is r...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Ash

Milo Baughman Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
This is one of our favorite designs by Milo Baughman. These dining chairs have a beautiful architectural base of polished chrome square stock steel supporting an upholstered seat and...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Poul Volther Refinished Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 dining chairs in oak designed by Poul Volther for FDB Møbler in 1954. The chairs have been overlooked and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very goo...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Six Cantilever Chairs by Casala in Leather and Beechwood, 1970s
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of six vintage cantilever dining chairs in beechwood by Casala, 1970s Reupholstered in leather! Measures: HxWxD: 79x47x51 cm.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bonnin Ashley Custom Made Bench in Repurposed Pine with Limed White Chalk Finish
Located in Miami, FL
Shown in repurposed pine with a limed white chalk finish, this Bonnin Ashley custom made bench can be ordered in other woods and with a variety of finishes...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Country Seating

Materials

Poplar, Pine

Niels Otto Møller Four Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored model 71 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in rosewood designed with straight li...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Gorgeous 19th Century Humpback Settee
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century fruitwood framed humpback settee. The beautifully shaped button back raised over serpentine seat flanked with finely hand carved scroll arm...
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19th Century English Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

George Montague Ellwood Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard & 8 Matching Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, made by Bath Cabinet Makers,. An Arts and Crafts oak sideboard and eight matching dining chairs The sideboard with elongated slatted sides with heart cut-ou...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Luxurious Mohair velvet upholstered Orchidée "lady & senior" lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne International, France, 1968 “Orchidée” was one of the Cadestin models that were ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum in Paris We fully restored these chairs with high quality 100% mohair wool velvet fabric "Musco" by De Ploeg In this process we preserved the old and original Airborne marked old upholstery from under the cushions and used it again The large model has 4 caster wheels to move the chair around in a space About the designer: Michel Cadestin was born in France in 1942. He is an interior designer and architect and through his work, he wishes to offer a functional and fun design accessible to the majority. A prolific designer, he has experienced with diverse forms and materials during his career. His creations are varied as evidenced by the furniture intended for the Center Georges Pompidou, such as the Karate armchair...
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1960s French Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Foam, Fiberglass

Set of Four Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of four solid pine wood chairs in very good condition. Designed by Rainer Daumiller and manufactured by Hirtshals Savvaerk in the 1970s The chairs have a carved seat and backr...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Four Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley
By Swirl Craft
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four wrought iron and upholstered dining chairs in a Hollywood Regency styling by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley, California. This set is in very good vintage condition with their original finish and upholstery. However, there are several rust spots on the fabric we have been unable to remove so we have priced them as frames only, circa 1970s. Scrolls and swirls and spirals. Oh my!! This set of four Hollywood Regency style wrought iron and green velvet striped dining chairs...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 18th century carved mahogany library armchair, or bergère. Of good rich color and patination. George III, circa 1780. This antique Sheraton period armchair, sometimes described as a bergère (bergere) chair, is raised on reeded square tapering legs which merge, headed by a carved rosette panel...
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1780s English Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1950s set of six dining chairs in manner of Paul Frankl. Found in the US - unknown maker - these chairs are similar in style to the Corset chair des...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

6 White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style White Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome off-white Asian style, Ming style, or Chinoiserie set of six dining chairs by White Fine Furniture. They are in wonderful vintage condition. There are a few nicks and dings as you would expect for their age but nothing outstanding. We call that patina. The loose seat cushions are useable, but most will want to replace. Please see photos. NOTE: We do have a matching dining room table and display china cabinet listed separately if you are so inclined. This set of six Asian style dining chairs...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Rare Vintage green brown Chesterfield Corner Couch Made of Real Thick Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Chesterfield corner couch made of real thick leather. good condition and with a beautiful dark green patina. Measurements: 250cm x 250cm Height 72cm Seat height 40cm.
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 8 Pace Dining Armchairs in Ivory Crocodile Leatherette , circa 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful set of eight Charles Hollis Jones style lucite dining arm chairs freshly reupholstered in Ivory Crocodile Leatherette. Sexy and light, easy t...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Lucite

Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex
Located in Dallas, TX
A collection of uniquely soft but sophisticated modular pieces that can be created as a sofa or a robust sofa sectional. Each piece has a loose back knife edge pillow...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Antique English Chaise Longue/ Recamiere, Mahogany, Arround 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique English Chaise Longue/ Recamiere, Mahogany, arround 1830 Mahogany with Boulle decor. Tub shape, upholstered. Curved backrest tapering ...
Category

19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

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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