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Seating For Sale
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

Set of Six Harvey Probber Ebonized X-Base Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of six X-base dining chairs by Harvey Probber. Brass hardware contrasts and compliments the dark ebonized mahogany. Cushions are in nice vintage condition and are easily reuphols...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Carved Oak Hall Settle
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century carved oak hall settle, with panelled back depicting Merlion and scrolling relief. Above lift up seat flanked by carved Merlion headed arm res...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Set of Outdoor Wicker Chairs and Side Tables, 60s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Set of Patio and Garden Wicker Chairs and Side Tables, 60s. A lovely patio and garden set of 1 wicker chairs and 2 small side tables in different sizes from the...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker

Woven Cane Bamboo Lounge Chair Yuzuru Yamakawa C, 261 Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A beautiful organic woven cane chair with a frame made of Bamboo. Designed by Yuzuru Yamakawa for Yamkawa rattan. 1st version from the 80ties. The bamboo cane chair...
Category

1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand dining chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of six. The chairs have a simple and timeless design. The fancy backrest and seat in straw comb...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool Please note the delivery fee listed...
Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Set of Eight Antique George III Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of eight antique George IIIl quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of two carver chairs and six single chairs in original condition having a quality reeded top rail and carved shaped mahogany splat to the centre. The pair of carver chairs...
Category

1780s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Lovely Set of Four Carved Walnut English Side Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This set of four walnut English side dining chairs have wonderful decorative carvings, cabriole legs that terminate with ball and claw feet, and new French linen blend upholstery. #...
Category

19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Four Art Deco Dining Chairs French to Recover / Restore, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, circa 1930 Recover or restore Original vintage condition Frames are sound and solid.   
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Chinese Mini Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. Crafted entirely from wooden joints, It remains sturdy and robust, a fantastic piece to use as a...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Seating

Materials

Wood, Elm

Iconic Oversized Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Compartment, USA, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful all original sofa with storage compartment in very good vintage shape by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s, USA.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Red A56 Tolix Chair, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fabulous vintage French metal A56 Tolix chair with armrest, designed by Jean Pauchard. An extension of the a chair variety (which had no armrests) and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rosewood and Boucle Vintage Ottomans, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Pair of rectangular ottomans, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. Solid rosewood frames with rectangular seats covered in new off-white luxu...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Brown Vintage Look Squared Ottoman
Located in IT
Brown vintage look squared ottoman Size to be confirmed: 120 x 120 cm H 40 cm.  
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Eight Spanish Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 14 Spanish carved walnut dining chairs with upholstered seat and back.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

"Nie" Sofa Minimalist Style in Gray Fabric
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The name Nie emerges as an affectionate nickname for Oscar Niemeyer, whose work Alessandra was inspired by his creation. The design of the piece refers to the femininity of the maste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of four peacock or fan back dining armchairs made in the Hollywood Florida Regency taste. The chairs feature a balloon shaped back with an open lattice fretwork design...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Benoît, Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful set of 8 oak dining chairs. The seat in straw caning. Entirely assembled in the traditional way, the construction and the way th...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Arne Vodder Mid Century Modern Jatoba Dining Room Set
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century modern Jatoba Arne Vodder dining room set. Elegant early 1960s dining room table and chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark. Th...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of 8 French Louis XV Style Chairs by Maison Romeo, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
New colorful upholstery is a great contrast to the beautiful old oak in these chairs. The lovely patina evident on the oak feet and structure is enough to convey the half-century of ...
Category

1950s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs after Paul McCobb or Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and interesting set of dining chairs made by Heywood Wakefield. A very nice minimalistic look created out of solid walnut. Armchairs measure H 40 W 23 D 19. In the sty...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s vintage Ficks Reed faux bamboo and rattan sofa with a chinoiserie flair. In original yellow finish with original fabric. Cushions have ha...
Category

1970s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Eight Hollywood Regency Style Louis Pistono Distressed Dining Chairs
By Louis Postino
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine set of eight Louis Pistono white distressed dining chairs. Each having a carved ribbon back with red under paint on a distressed off-white frame. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Italian metal postmodern dining chairs with black metal frames and black leather seats. Good condition. In the style of Cattelan Italy ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Dining Set by David Rosen Futura-Series Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare entire dining set by david Rosen 'Futura-series' for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950's. a Dining table expandable, with 8 dining chair, certains with armrest. Futura-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four '4' Model 422 Spindle-Back Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts comfort and beauty this set of Model 422 dining chairs, designed by the renowned Arne Vodder in the mid 60's, is a superb example of Danish minimalist design. Constructed...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Pierre Paulin "Pod" Chairs Artifort 1960s Rare Model with New Ploeg Wool Fabric
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of fully restored 'POD' chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort The Netherlands This chair is a rare model to find and as a pair very unique The original chai...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Nickel, Steel

6 Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Goatskin with Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six original Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in goatskin. The six chairs have been in a one user household and are in great vintage conditi...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Goatskin

Danish Rosewood Capella Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This lounge chair No. 4 or the Capella chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1959 and manufactured by Niels Erik Eilersen in the early 1960s. It featur...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern high quality leather upholstery chairs on 6 six heavy duty brass finish castors. They easy move around and swivel. Brushed chrome band around the base.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set Six Teak Finn Juhl Chairs Model 197 Scandinavian
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of six dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl Chairs are marked with the France & Son's metal medallion as well as gilt stamped.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Chaise Longue "Diapason" by De Lucchi & Saracino
By De Lucchi & Saracino
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed in 1973 by Giovanni De Lucchi and Titti Saracino, their "Diapason" chaise is made using a sheet of stainless steel attac...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (2) Arm chairs, (4) side chairs, beautiful wood grai...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.  
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Set of six dining chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo. Mahogany with patinated brass details.  
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954. Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed. This eccentric sofa...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Included is the matching stacked rattan Ottoman. Custom cushions C.O.M. (Costumers Own Material) are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and we have the cushions made for you. If you need help sourcing fabric we can help! Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 20 years of experience in rattan refinishing. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available for years to come for your home or office. We get our handed-down knowledge from Tropical Sun Rattan ( TSR ) which was started in 1934 in California. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." Signed copies are available on request for USD 39.99. The hard bounded 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and modern-day photos of Tropical decors...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

6 Steel Gastone Rinaldi Dining Chairs for Rima, Italy, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Steel Gastone Rinaldi Dining Chairs for Rima, Italy 1970. Original upholstery.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Monumental Woven Armchairs in Rattan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Mid-Century monumental woven armchairs in rattan.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Cappio Dining Chair in Chinaberry Wood Finish with Black Fabric, set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The Cappio chair highlights our beautiful chinaberry wood finish combined with a stunning black fabric, this chair features a unique buckle design on the back of the seat. Our team a...
Category

2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

Beech and Leather Dining Room Set by Mario Marenco, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Marenco dining room set, Postmodern, beech, tan leather, Italy, 1970s Impressive and tall chairs made in solid beech. Rectangular table with asymmetrical lines, also in sol...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Tournus Benches
Located in New York, NY
Large Tournus benches in enameled cast aluminum and bronze with newly upholstered tops. Price is for one.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Oak Dining Room Chairs Attributed to Bovenkamp, The Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A nice set of oak dining chairs with new green upholstery. We think it is a design by the Dutch midcentury furniture manufacturer Bovenkamp, since the oak frame and the shape of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptional set of 6 French Empire Marquetry chairs. Made in France circa 1815-20. Set consists of 2 Captains/Carvers and 4 side c...
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

Modern Wrought Iron Barrel Back Sculptural Garden Patio Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern wrought iron barrel back sculptural garden patio dining chairs - set of 4. Item features stacking chairs, wrought iron construction, ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet, Italy, 1951
Located in Madrid, ES
"Triennale corner" curved sofa designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex in 1951. Made of solid wood structure and polish brass legs. Upholstered in dark green cotton velvet.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

1960s Erik Buch Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 model 49 dining chairs in rosewood with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri. The model 49 chairs are becoming increasingly collectable with the...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Radiant Pair of Art Deco Revival Club Chairs in Magnificent French Cane
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored pair of rattan Art Deco Revival club chairs, circa 1980. Fabulous rattan frame construction completely veneered in heavy French Cane. Design, quality and crafts...
Category

1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Monumental Leather and Rattan Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970s Monumental swivel easy chair by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis This chair has sturdy thick chocolate brown distressed neck leather that acquired a stunning an...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French Victorian (late 19th century) mahogany side / dining chairs with shaped open backs, leather seats, and fluted front legs.
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chair in Grey Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chair upholstered in grey bouclé wool, designed in Italy in the 1960s. A rare find in the Italian Scarpa oeuvre. Comfortable lounge chair, in excellent condition. A sturdy yet elegant piece that would fit well in a minimal interior, but also in a more rustic wabi-sabi-inspired interior. Afra and Tobia Scarpa are award-winning postmodern...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This set comes in it's original...
Category

Late 20th Century French Seating

Materials

Leather

Fine Quality Set of 4 Antique William IV Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Finest quality set of 4 antique William IV rosewood carved dining chairs having an ornate carved shaped back and carved centre splat. Drop in seats which have been newly reupholstered with quality fabric. They stand on attractive shaped reeded tulip legs...
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Set of Four Massive Dining Chairs Designed by Luciano Ercolani for Ercol, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Italy - made of pinewood - wooden parts has some signs use - good original condition.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality pair of 19th century mahogany French Empire library armchairs having well figured Top rails over enclosed swept arms with car...
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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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