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set of a table, chair and rustic stool
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Charming set including a small table, a stool, and a milking chair crafted from rustic pine. Perfect for enthusiasts of authentic and cozy furniture, this ensemble embodies rustic ch...
Pine
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning one of a kind pair of Mid-Century Modern wingback chairs by Karpen upholstered in super soft hand sewn Cocoa Milk Chocolate Shearling.
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Set of 8 Chrome Tee Dining Chairs in New Milk Chocolate Shearling
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Those hours of hand work guarantee a snug tailored fit that's organic and one of a kind. These cozy milk chocolate shearling chairs are suspended over glowing modern chrome frames al...
Chrome
Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Primate French milking or children’s chair in burr chestnut What a stunning piece, the wood tells a thousand...
Chestnut
Milk Medium Stool in Beech Seat with Marsala Red Legs by Paolo Cappello
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The concept for Milk is found in the chairs used in the past for milking.
Steel
Unique First Prototype 'Accidental Carpet' by Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
By Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Having collaborated with Droog since its inception with the 1991 classics Chest of drawers, Rag Chair and Milk bottle lamps, Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen has reached international accla...
Wool, Jute, Latex
Pair of Birthing Chairs
Located in Inverness, GB
An amazing part of Social History these chairs are not Welsh Milking Chairs or Romany Gypsy Chairs - they were designed and built for one purpose in mind, birthing.
Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 8 - Milk/Black
Located in Milano, IT
The smooth yet precise shape of the chair acquires a mesmerizing sense of motion as it interacts with the linear graphic surface. This three-dimensional amalgamation of patterns and ...
Laminate, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Dinka Chair in Leather Col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Dinka is a chair full of fascinating details and evocative references.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 27.17 in
21st Century Dinka Chair with Arms in Leather col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Dinka is a chair full of fascinating details and evocative references.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 11.03 in D 17.33 in
The Milking Stool, by Josh Page Studio. Side chair in Sapele wood
By Josh Page
Located in Cranbrook, GB
Milking stool made from reclaimed Sapele 430featuring curved back rest and carved detail.
Sapele Wood
Spindle Back Windsor Chair
By Bibbings & Hensby’
Located in London, GB
Handmade contemporary spindle back windsor chair by Bibbings & Hensby. Constructed in the traditional manner using green wood split from a freshly felled ash tree with components s...
Ash, Oak
Highly Carved Swedish Begere Chair
Located in Bedford, NY
Highly carved Swedish bergere chair with milk paint finished. Recovered.
Primitive Milking Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of primitive three-legged miniature milking chairs.
Wood
Swedish Painted Milking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This adorable Swedish milking chair would be wonderful used as an accent in any home decor.
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking chairs found in all over the Netherlands.
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking chairs found in all over the Netherlands.
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking chairs found in all over the Netherlands.
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking chairs found in all over the Netherlands.
Wood
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Originally created to function as a work or milking chair, its petite proportions make it a great fireside accent or a perfect child's chair.
Elm, Pine, Yew, Paint
Pair of Traditional Milking Stools
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of traditional provincial French handle-backed milking stools. Sitting on three splayed, slightly curved legs – the back one rising up forming the backrest. They have b...
Wood
Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans- Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Water Mill, NY
Hand Crafted and Painted -Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans-Swivel Bar Stools with Chain Feet
Primitive Carved Wood Milking Stool, Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
This primitive milking splayed leg wood stool was made circa 1920. The seat is beautifully hand carved out of one single piece. It has this fabulous Wabi Sabi look and beautiful pat...
Hardwood
Collection of Vintage Kid's Chairs and Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century wooden kids' chairs and one milk stool. Sturdy and functional and fun!!!
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 14.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Primitive French Oak Milking Chairs Jean Touret for Atelier Marolles
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of three-legged Primitive chairs imported from France. The chairs in French solid oak feature hand-sculpted legs and mortise and tenon joints. Attributed to Jean Touret f...
Oak
American Folk Milk-Painted Rocking Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
American black milk-painted rocking chair, likely from the 19th century.
Wood
Vintage "Heart" Milking Stool Ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming and "honest" patina milking stool, American ca' 1950's. Unusual heart cut out in the back.
Maple
Pair of Oversized Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The chairs have been brought back to life with new foam and gorgeous glowing dark milk chocolate velvet.
Velvet
1900s American Milk Glass Ice Cream Table with Wood Swing Out Chairs
By Sani Products Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Amazing 1900s American ice cream table with swing out chairs. It still has the original white Vitroglass top. The wood seats are refinished and beautiful. The decorative cast iron le...
Iron
Primitive Milk Stool Round Three Legged in Light Wood
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This chair is a more minimal and elegant version of the traditional milk stool.
Wood, Hardwood
Original Eames 670 Lounge Chair & 671 Ottoman in Milk Chocolate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The condition of this original rosewood Eames chair and ottoman is amazing. The rosewood is beautifully patinated and beautifully grained. The leather is a pale chocolate brown, and...
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of French Forties Club Chairs in Milk Chocolate Ultrasuede
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really wonderful pair of very comfortable French club chairs.
6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs with Milk Paint
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 birch and Swedish pine chairs from the Goteborge area of Sweden.
Pair of Side Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Graceful Swedish Lyre Back Dining or Side Chairs in Milk Paint
Six Swedish Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six Swedish dining chairs in grey milk paint finish.
Salterini Wrought Iron & Milk Glass Dining Table w/ Two Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Easton, PA
Wrought iron outdoor dining table with original 1/2" white glass inset top and two matching wrought iron chairs made by the Italian firm Salterini c.1950s. The chair design is a part...
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in Dm 41.5 in L 28.5 in
Paul McCobb Pavilion Collection Set of Four Patio Chairs with Table, circa 1950s
By Arbuck, Paul McCobb
Located in Essex, MA
The set includes two Model 6160 armchairs, two Model 6150 side chairs and a dining table. The white milk glass top comes off easily for moving and shipping.
Wrought Iron
$28,500
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An excep...
Hardwood, Olive
$28,028 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$35,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
Plastic, Velvet
$4,450
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s. Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$4,210 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s
By Luciano Bertoncini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Bellato with solid oak frame legs, tubular steel seat upholstered in wicker,I...
Metal
$12,057 / item
H 0.4 in W 59.06 in D 78.75 in
Luxury Fisher Fur Throw Blanket Merino Wool Backing King/Sofa Size Custom Spain
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Unparalleled Warmth and Refinement This Fisher Fur throw blanket is an exclusive, custom-made accessory designed to bring exquisite softness, warmth, and refinement to your interior....
Fur, Wool
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$150,000 / set
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto extraordinary set of twelve dining chairs model 'Africa' with sculptural frames in walnut including ebony with seats in saddle or cogn...
Brass
$6,072
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
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.
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