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1940 ART DECO ENGLISH PAIR ARM CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Art Deco English 1940 Club chair with a re-imprinted deco fabric on a beautiful wood carved
Category

Vintage 1940s English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940 ART DECO ENGLISH PAIR ARM CHAIR
1940 ART DECO ENGLISH PAIR ARM CHAIR

1940 ART DECO ENGLISH PAIR ARM CHAIR

$6,200
Dramatic Red Metal Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Metal highback chair with red enamel.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Dramatic Red Metal Chair
Dramatic Red Metal Chair

Dramatic Red Metal Chair

$1,450
Metal Chairs with Zebra Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Decorative Metal Chairs with Zebra Fabric 19" W x 26" D x 46" H
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Metal Chairs with Zebra Fabric
Metal Chairs with Zebra Fabric

Metal Chairs with Zebra Fabric

$2,250
Mid-20th Century French Bistrot Tolix Chairs Model T4, 1940
By Tolix
Located in Milan, Italy
This charming set of 12 original Tolix Model T4 chairs, were originally used above all in French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century French Bistrot Tolix Chairs Model T4, 1940
Mid-20th Century French Bistrot Tolix Chairs Model T4, 1940

Mid-20th Century French Bistrot Tolix Chairs Model T4, 1940

$311 / item
All Metal Ladderback Armless Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Extroidinarily designed art chair of great original design.
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Chairs

All Metal Ladderback Armless Chair
All Metal Ladderback Armless Chair

All Metal Ladderback Armless Chair

Pair of metal and leather chairs by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of metal chairs with brown leather seats that wrap around the frame. The patina, on both the
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of metal and leather chairs by Gio Ponti
Pair of metal and leather chairs by Gio Ponti

Pair of metal and leather chairs by Gio Ponti

$1,800
Set of 17 Vintage Tolix "A" Chairs, circa 1940
By Tolix
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 17 vintage Tolix "A" iron chairs, circa 1940 from France. Designer: Xavier Pauchard (1880
Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 17 Vintage Tolix "A" Chairs, circa 1940
Set of 17 Vintage Tolix "A" Chairs, circa 1940

Set of 17 Vintage Tolix "A" Chairs, circa 1940

$412
Pair of metal chairs in the style of Tomasso Buzzi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of highly decorative metal chairs with brass arrows and swags in the style of Tomasso Buzzi
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of metal chairs in the style of Tomasso Buzzi
Pair of metal chairs in the style of Tomasso Buzzi

Pair of metal chairs in the style of Tomasso Buzzi

Set of 8 Vintage Metal Chair
Located in Newport Coast, CA
great patina on this set of 8 French metal bistro chairs.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Set of 8 Vintage Metal Chair
Set of 8 Vintage Metal Chair

Set of 8 Vintage Metal Chair

$5,500
Beautiful Pair of Chairs, Design Lio Carminati, 1940
By Lio Carminati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful pair of chairs, Design Lio Carminati, 1940. Painted steel structure, reclining seat and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Pair of Chairs, Design Lio Carminati, 1940
Beautiful Pair of Chairs, Design Lio Carminati, 1940

Beautiful Pair of Chairs, Design Lio Carminati, 1940

$3,351
1940s Metal Desk and Three Chairs by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, ile de france
1940s white metal desk with 3 chairs in the original patina by Gilbert Poillerat. Chairs height 92
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Metal Desk and Three Chairs by Gilbert Poillerat
1940s Metal Desk and Three Chairs by Gilbert Poillerat

1940s Metal Desk and Three Chairs by Gilbert Poillerat

Vintage Tolix Bistro Chair Model T4, circa 1940
By Tolix
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Tolix Bistrot chair model T4, circa 1940. Original condition and great patina. 40 pieces
Category

Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tolix Bistro Chair Model T4, circa 1940
Vintage Tolix Bistro Chair Model T4, circa 1940

Vintage Tolix Bistro Chair Model T4, circa 1940

$239
Health Chair Designed by Herman Sperlich for Ironrite, circa 1938-1940
By Herman A. Sperlich, Ironrite Ironer Company
Located in Essex, MA
A sculptural vintage Ironrite Health Chair designed by Herman Sperlich, circa 1938-1940, in white
Category

Vintage 1930s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Health Chair Designed by Herman Sperlich for Ironrite, circa 1938-1940
Health Chair Designed by Herman Sperlich for Ironrite, circa 1938-1940

Health Chair Designed by Herman Sperlich for Ironrite, circa 1938-1940

$260
Set of 6 French Metal Stacking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A colorful and interesting set of six matching French outdoor metal chairs with original paint
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 French Metal Stacking Chairs
Set of 6 French Metal Stacking Chairs

Set of 6 French Metal Stacking Chairs

$3,200
Vintage Tolix "A" Polished Metal Chairs, 1940s
Located in Roubaix, FR
Set of 6 Vintage Tolix "A" Iron Chairs Circa 1940 from France Designer: Xavier Pauchard (1880
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Steel

Vintage Tolix "A" Polished Metal Chairs, 1940s
Vintage Tolix "A" Polished Metal Chairs, 1940s

Vintage Tolix "A" Polished Metal Chairs, 1940s

$2,752
Set of 12 French wood and metal chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 French wood and metal dining chairs. Chairs stack. All have been cleaned and polished
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 French wood and metal chairs
Set of 12 French wood and metal chairs

Set of 12 French wood and metal chairs

$2,800
Set of 6 metal side chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of 6 metal dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 metal side chairs
Set of 6 metal side chairs

Set of 6 metal side chairs

$5,800
An Elegant Pair of High-back Gilded Metal Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Ivory chenille fabric covers these elegant Hollywood Regency gilded metal chairs. Ribbon weave
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

An Elegant Pair of High-back Gilded Metal Chairs
An Elegant Pair of High-back Gilded Metal Chairs

An Elegant Pair of High-back Gilded Metal Chairs

$1,950
Rare metal upholstered chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare and unusual side chair made of steel with upholstered covering. Designed by Donald Knorr
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare metal upholstered chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll
Rare metal upholstered chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll

Rare metal upholstered chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll

$7,500
Set of Eight French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 8 French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Reupholstery recommended.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Set of Eight French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

Set of Eight French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

$4,200
Set of Six French Art Deco Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Reupholstery recommended.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six French Art Deco Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Set of Six French Art Deco Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

Set of Six French Art Deco Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

$2,800
Pair of Metal Outdoor Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of mid-century, steel outdoor springer lounge chairs. Great form and surface with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Metal Outdoor Lounge Chairs
Pair of Metal Outdoor Lounge Chairs

Pair of Metal Outdoor Lounge Chairs

$2,400
Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco solid walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Reupholstery recommended.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

$2,800
Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco solid walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Reupholstery recommended.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

$1,100
Set of Four French Art Deco Black Ebony Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 4 French Art Deco Black Ebony Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Reupholstery recommended.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four French Art Deco Black Ebony Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Set of Four French Art Deco Black Ebony Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

Set of Four French Art Deco Black Ebony Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

$1,100
Set of 6 French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Reupholstery recommended.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s
Set of 6 French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

Set of 6 French Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940 s

$2,800
Set Of Four Metal Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs, Mid 20th Century.
Located in St.amford, CT
Set of Four Metal Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs, mid 20th century, comprising: four armchairs, each
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Of Four Metal Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs, Mid 20th Century.
Set Of Four Metal Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs, Mid 20th Century.

Set Of Four Metal Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs, Mid 20th Century.

$1,800
English "Pell" Chairs.
Located in New York, NY
English Pell Chairs with tubular steel frame. Pell was the creator of tubular steel. Metal Rivets
Category

Vintage 1940s English Chairs

Materials

Metal

English "Pell" Chairs.
English "Pell" Chairs.

English "Pell" Chairs.

$4,800
Pair of elegant lacquered metal and brass chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lacquered metal side chairs with elegant brass detail, inset silk back panels and buttoned
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Slipper Chairs

Pair of elegant lacquered metal and brass chairs
Pair of elegant lacquered metal and brass chairs

Pair of elegant lacquered metal and brass chairs

Set of 8 Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 French Bistro chairs all stripped and polished. 4 Armchairs and 4 side chairs Stackable
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Chairs
Set of 8 Chairs

Set of 8 Chairs

$3,100
Eight French Bistro Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabululous Unique Design Sling Style French Polished Bistro Chairs.Great Color
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eight French Bistro Chairs
Eight French Bistro Chairs

Eight French Bistro Chairs

$2,400
pair of painted iron chairs
Located in So. Egremont, MA
pair of painted iron garden chairs with metal basket weave seat for indoor or outside use
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

pair of painted iron chairs
pair of painted iron chairs

pair of painted iron chairs

$1,200
2 Jean Prouve Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Two original Jean Prouve Lounge Chairs made of painted metal and wood. Original White paint has
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

2 Jean Prouve Lounge Chairs
2 Jean Prouve Lounge Chairs

2 Jean Prouve Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Yellow Metal Outdoor Chairs in Black and White Check Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming yellow metal Windsor style chairs in new black and white gingham fabric.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Chairs

Set of Four Yellow Metal Outdoor Chairs in Black and White Check Fabric
Set of Four Yellow Metal Outdoor Chairs in Black and White Check Fabric

Set of Four Yellow Metal Outdoor Chairs in Black and White Check Fabric

$2,200 / set
Pair of King and Queen Spring chairs
Located in New York, NY
Painted metal spring chairs. can be used indoors or out.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of King and Queen Spring chairs
Pair of King and Queen Spring chairs

Pair of King and Queen Spring chairs

$800
Herman Miller Walnut Evans LCW Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1940 s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A rare dark walnut example in incredible condition with no chips and minimal wear for it's age. The Herman Miller/Evans Products Company label is intact.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Walnut Evans LCW Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1940 s
Herman Miller Walnut Evans LCW Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1940 s

Herman Miller Walnut Evans LCW Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1940 s

$3,900
Art Deco Pair of Chairs
Located in New York, NY
contrasting colorful multi striped welting. The red metal frame adds to its light silhouette. One chair is a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pair of Chairs
Art Deco Pair of Chairs

Art Deco Pair of Chairs

$3,950
Set of 8 chairs by Dassi
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
8 chairs by Dassi. They were part of an entire dining set including a bar and a table. (Please, see
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 chairs by Dassi
Set of 8 chairs by Dassi

Set of 8 chairs by Dassi

$2,900
Pair of chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of drafting stools. Wood with green metal base.Interesting design. Chairs raise up and down
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of chairs
Pair of chairs

Pair of chairs

$700
Pair of Bent Metal Thonet Inspired Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bent metal bistro chairs with newly upholstered seats in antique fabric. Metal has beautiful patina.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Bent Metal Thonet Inspired Dining Chairs
Pair of Bent Metal Thonet Inspired Dining Chairs

Pair of Bent Metal Thonet Inspired Dining Chairs

$650
Toledo Drafting Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Original Toledo drafting chair. Height adjustable.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Toledo Drafting Chair
Toledo Drafting Chair

Toledo Drafting Chair

$1,100
Pair of French Garden Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rhythmic pair of French metal garden chairs. *We ship internationally*
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Garden Chairs
Pair of French Garden Chairs

Pair of French Garden Chairs

$950
pair of brass lounge chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

pair of brass lounge chairs
pair of brass lounge chairs

pair of brass lounge chairs

$6,500
French Mid Century Architect s Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
A 1940's architect's chair from France. Stylishly designed and solidly built chair typical of
Category

Vintage 1940s French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Mid Century Architect s Chair
French Mid Century Architect s Chair

French Mid Century Architect s Chair

$1,450
Pair of Industrial Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is the first time I have ever seen this silhouette. The paint is incredibly sweet and they are comfortable, too !
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Industrial Chairs
Pair of Industrial Chairs

Pair of Industrial Chairs

$900
Pair of Solid French Bistro Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of French bistro chairs is solid and sturdy and sits like a dream.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Solid French Bistro Chairs
Pair of Solid French Bistro Chairs

Pair of Solid French Bistro Chairs

$850
Four 1940s Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, ile de france
Four 1940s chairs by Jacques Adnet in gilt metal and black leather.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four 1940s Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Four 1940s Chairs by Jacques Adnet

Four 1940s Chairs by Jacques Adnet

English "Pell" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Large Chairs with tubular steel frame. Metal Rivets. Curved back and seat. Set of 8 for $6,400.
Category

Vintage 1940s British Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

English "Pell" Chairs
English "Pell" Chairs

English "Pell" Chairs

$650
Sleek Set of Six French Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stylish set of six French chairs. These are incredibly comfortable and have great details.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sleek Set of Six French Chairs
Sleek Set of Six French Chairs

Sleek Set of Six French Chairs

$3,600
Very Rare Mathieu Matégot Chair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Lisieux, FR
Almost never seen on market, a very rare chair by Mathieu Matégot. Registered in the Jousse
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Mathieu Matégot Chair
Very Rare Mathieu Matégot Chair

Very Rare Mathieu Matégot Chair

Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural, functional, suitable, mutable, easy on the eyes, not for giant thighs....
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair
Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair

Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair

$425
Set of Four Vintage Regency Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four low Regency lounge chairs with "Greek" key accent, nail head trim, and industrial pulls
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vintage Regency Lounge Chairs
Set of Four Vintage Regency Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Vintage Regency Lounge Chairs

$2,200
Set of Four White Painted Metal Garden Dining Chairs with Heavy Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four white painted metal garden dining chairs with heavy patina an beautiful grill work
Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four White Painted Metal Garden Dining Chairs with Heavy Patina
Set of Four White Painted Metal Garden Dining Chairs with Heavy Patina

Set of Four White Painted Metal Garden Dining Chairs with Heavy Patina

$1,100
12 Jansen dining chairs
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare dining set, comprising of a pair of armchairs and ten side chairs stenciled
Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

12 Jansen dining chairs
12 Jansen dining chairs

12 Jansen dining chairs

Antique Ibex head wedding Chair
Located in Canaan, CT
Gold and silver embossed metal. Chair is in very good condition. Seat can be cleaned up or
Category

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Ibex head wedding Chair
Antique Ibex head wedding Chair

Antique Ibex head wedding Chair

$1,800
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Club Chairs
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This pair of tuxedo style arm chairs, in what appears to be black Patton leather, were originally
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Club Chairs
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Club Chairs

Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Club Chairs

$4,900
Pair of Grosfeld House 1940s Balloon-Back Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hollywood Regency accent chairs by Grosfeld House, model No. 3688, from the company's 1947 catalog
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Grosfeld House 1940s Balloon-Back Chairs
Pair of Grosfeld House 1940s Balloon-Back Chairs

Pair of Grosfeld House 1940s Balloon-Back Chairs

$3,800
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1940 Metal Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940 metal chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1940 metal chair — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1940 metal chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 metal chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful 1940 metal chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1940 Metal Chair?

A 1940 metal chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,463, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.

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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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