High Style Mid Century Reading Chair w/ Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1950 modern Heywood Wakefield reading chair with stylished pouf ottoman. The chair featuring a beautiful wood border with nail-back decorative edge and tapered legs. The ottoma...
Wood
Heywood-Wakefield High-Back Lounge Chair, Sculpted Oak Frame, Olive Fabric 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural mid-century lounge chair in the style of Heywood-Wakefield, the Massachusetts firm known for its sculpted maple and oak seating from the 1950s–60s. The chair features wi...
Oak
$516Sale Price|25% Off
1900s Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Co Ebonized and Decorated Youth High Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 1900s Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company of Baltimore Ebonized oak and Decorated Youth High Chair in very good sturdy condition and great patina.
Oak, Paint
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Moderate surface scratche...
Fabric, Wood
$1,084
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Baroque Style Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Rustic Baroque style chair from Boden Norrbotten, North of Sweden. The chair is a country furniture from the first half of the 19th century. The model itself is from the Baroque pe...
Pine
French Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and green fabric lounge chair designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Moderate surface scr...
Fabric, Oak
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool highback lounge chair made in Denmark around 1950 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgard for France & Daverkosen. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tall silhouette ...
Wool, Beech
$3,600 / set
H 29 in W 23 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair and Ottoman, James Inc, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair and Ottoman for James Inc. - 1950s Sculptural Milo Baughman scoop lounge chair and matching ottoman for James Inc., featuring Baughman’s distinctive low-sl...
Fabric
Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, High Point, NC. This chair is very comfortable and stylish at the same time. Beautifu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern, Oak Lounge Chair in Olive Wool, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
A Danish modern oak lounge chair, 1960s, in the tradition of the Danish craft furniture movement — the seat sits close to the floor with a deeply reclined back angle and generous sea...
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall, model 1806-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Model 1806 lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall. beautiful walnut base with walnut arms. has new knoll fabric upholstery.
Walnut
Modern Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Lounge Chair, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. This piece is currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted in the listing includ...
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern, Highback Lounge Chair, Elm, Wool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Highback Lounge Chair, Elm, Wool, Denmark, 1950s An organic modern lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark c. 1950s. This example has a wonderful hi...
Wool, Elm
Mid Century Club Chair Att. to Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Extra clean mid century lounge chair attributed to Heywood Wakefield. This example is well constructed, well designed and in. exceptional, ready to use condition. Measures: Total ...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman By Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century modern lounge chair and matching ottoman by Dyrlund, showcasing exceptional Danish craftsmanship and timeless Scandinavian design. The chair and ottoman feature b...
Teak
$3,895
H 33 in W 26 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by TH Robsjohn Gibbings with Mohair Cushions
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous lounge chair with new button tufted cushions by TH Robsjohn Gibbings. Maple frame in excellent vintage condition with almost no wear, possible it was refinished some time a...
Mohair, Maple
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 30.5 in D 37.5 in
Model VP 37 Oak and Teak Lounge Chair by Georg Thams, Denmark 1950's
By Georg Thams
Located in Culver City, CA
An exceptionally sculptural Mid-Century Modern high-back wing chair designed by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1950s. Defined by its striking, architectura...
Velvet, Oak, Teak
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in
Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely painted and decorated child's chair from New England has wonderful original gilding and fine stenciled splash. The rush seat is original to the chair. There is wear to be...
Pine
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman style Parsons lounge chair and matching ottoman. Tufted back and newly upholstered. Mid-Century Modern. Measures (chair): 34 D x 33 W x 31 H. Ottoman: 33 W x 18.5 H ...
Fabric
$2,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs By Heywood Wakefield USA, 1950s Solid sculpted maple frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 16.75"W x 19....
Upholstery, Maple
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 80 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Sienna ultrasuede 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Sienna ultrasuede Long leather 3 seat sofa with round Birch legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful ultrasuede is soft and shows no signs of use ...
Birch, Ultrasuede
$2,962 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in
Lawson-Fenning Griffin Chair, Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Lounge Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,878Sale Price|40% Off
W 77.17 in L 120.08 in
6.5x10 ft Handknotted Beige and Red Wool Area Rug with Geometric Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless texture, warmth, and artisan character to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish area rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition. Carefully crafted using tr...
Wool
Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Directional, Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 6ft curvy chaise lounge with arched back in beige ultra suede in ready to use condition
Ultrasuede
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style Textile Dome Pendant, 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern vintage pendant with cream white dome shaped textile shade over metal mount and three red wooden globes on top. In the organic modern style of Josef Fr...
Textile, Wood
Sold|$2,800
H 40 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Bart Stools or Counter in Teak Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four stools made in Denmark circa 1970's. These feature solid teak framing with padded seats. Fabric is original and could use updating but these are perfectly ...
Fabric, Teak
$1,650
H 48 in W 60 in D 1 in
Chinese Export Four Panel Lacquered Coromandel Dressing Screen Room Divider
Located in Doylestown, PA
Chinese export smaller scale four-panel lacquered dressing screen room divider with hand-painted decoration on both sides. One side depicts a charming continuous pavilion scene with...
Metal
Early Chair Attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very early chair that is attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll. The chair features a vinyl type finish that is in good condition with a few marks and light staining. The legs have ...
Canapé Votre maison par Guillerme et Chambron 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé Votre maison par Guillerme et Chambron 1960's
Oak
Unavailable|$1,995
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 34 in
DESTROYED 10/27/26 Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century dining table Table measures: 50 wide x 34 deep x 29.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. T...
Wood
French Art Deco sofa
Located in IT
The entire ensemble features elegant black leather details contrasted by ivory-colored leather upholstery. One of the armchairs in the set is reclining, while the second and the sofa...
Leather
Lot of Two Imperial Russian Silver Vodka Cups
By Israel Eseevich Zakhoder
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of Two Imperial Russian Silver Vodka Cups Silver vodka cup, tapered cylindrical body with flared lip finely engraved with typical alternating architectural and floral motifs ...
Silver
$14,500 / set
H 31 in W 48 in D 26 in
Rare "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall in Cowhide
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Plainview, NY
The rare "Crescent" lounge chair with matching ottoman, also known as the "Grasshopper" chair, model 745-LB, by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, features an elongated sinuous bo...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set The Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set is a timeless representation of mid-century design excellence. Th...
Fabric, Wood
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.
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