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Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950 s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Set of six Iconic Razorblade Dining Chairs Carved Oak by Henry Kjærnulf 60 s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 Iconic Danish Razorblade oak dining chairs by Henning ("Henry") Kjærnulf made in the 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid-Century "Lia" Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues: Brazilian Hardwood Iconic Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
, with a gentle curve that provides comfort and support, making it an ideal chair for relaxing and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Remarkable Set of 12 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) Iconic modern cane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Remarkable Set of 8 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) Iconic modern cane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
iconic chairs are very iconic and sought after. Fast, insured Shipping in 7-21 days. Managed by our
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Sesc Pompeia Stool, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1979-1980, Midcentury Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic stool was designed by Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) and made especially for Sesc Pompeia, a
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 6 iconic Göran Malmvall Dining Chairs in solid Oregon pine, Sweden 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of 6 Göran Malmwall Pine Dining Chairs, Sweden, 1940s A rare set of six iconic dining chairs
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1960 s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Uithoorn, NL
also included iconic chairs, tables, and storage units, all characterized by a harmonious mix of
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Amazonas Lounge Chair in Rosewood by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropical Modern Design and is
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 iconic Göran Malmvall dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, Sweden 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of 4 Göran Malmwall Pine Dining Chairs, Sweden, 1940s A distinctive set of four iconic dining
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Re-Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs by Karel Koželka Antonín Kropáček
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
, originally produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. These iconic chairs embody the elegance and ingenuity
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of 2 Amazonas Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Gillon for Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropical Modern Design
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Amazonas Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropical Modern Design and is
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rainer Daumiller Soaped Pine Armchair – Sculptural Danish Design, 1977
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
, originally crafted in Denmark in 1977 by the renowned Hirtshals Sawmill. These iconic chairs showcase
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Leather Safari Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
restored by our team of craftsmen this iconic chair has a new lease on life and we love the results. The
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1963 and still in production, this iconic chair became a staple in U.S. offices in the 1960s and can be
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic chair with pouff Mod. Margherita in curved wicker and cushion covered in ivory boucle
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1965, Verner Panton, Two Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition, in Blue
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Museum of Art & Design. Set of two iconic chairs. Some damage and loss of gloss on the back like shown
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Baughman’s most recognizable chair design. This influential and iconic chair with its slim, steel frame is a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Model 58 Chairs, Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Deland, FL
. This now iconic chair set is constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak, showcasing the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Iconic Willow Chiar nr. 312 by Charles after Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Willow Chiar nr. 312 by Charles after Rennie Mackintosh The Willow 312 chair by Mackintosh
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20th Century Scottish Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Iconic Esfera Armchair by Ricardo Fasanello - Fasanello estate certified - 60 s
By Ricardo Fasanello
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
original leather upholstery. Resting on a rotating base, the chair offers both visual impact and functional
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Space Age Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin

A Pair of Pietro Constantini Cream Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Vito al Torre, Italy. The iconic chairs feature a sculptural silhouette crafted from beechwood with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Poltrona Frau Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair, Gingerbread Yellow Pelle Leather
By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poltrona Frau Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair, Gingerbread Yellow Pelle Leather. 2000s. Labelled
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
examples from the 1980s. The foam is still very comfortable and solid. It is a sturdy chair. These iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Time Life Lobby or Executive Chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair Ottoman in Walnut, Carlo de Carli, M. Singer and Sons, Italy-USA, 1950 s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Deland, FL
/ 54.61 cm Ottoman Width: 24 in Ottoman Depth: 17.25 in Ottoman Height: 17.25 in This iconic chair and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

On-3 Lounge Chair in Rosewood Bouclé by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1966
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
new medium density foam for maximum comfort. This iconic chair is incredibly comfortable
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Tolix Dining Chair
Located in Hellerup, DK
Classic French Tolix chair, as designed by Xavier Pauchard in 1935. The metal chair is an icon of
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tolix Dining Chair
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hellerup, DK
Classic French Tolix chair, as designed by Xavier Pauchard in 1935. The metal chair is an icon of
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
blend fabric from Paris, France. Like all iconic chairs designed by Pierre Paulin, such as his Ribbon
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Scirocco" Safari Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Scirocco" Safari Chairs by Arne Norell, 1960s Introducing a pair of iconic "Scirocco" safari
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Ash

Vintage Italian Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Brass Chiavari Chair. Offered is an iconic Italian brass Chiavari chair or side
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
curved bent wooden frame supports the seating of this iconic chair upholstered with black fabric
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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Plywood

Gerrit Reitveld Berlin Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Toronto, CA
In 1923 Gerrit Rietveld designed his iconic Berlin chair for the ‘Juryfreie Kunstschau’ in Berlin
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jacober folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Iconic folding chair from 1970s Aldo Jacober
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Jacober folding chair 1970s
Jacober folding chair 1970s
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Tria Simple Oak, RAL Color Seat and/or Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
52, W 58 cm Materials: Plywood Chair; 4 Legs Solid Oak Base, White Our iconic chair designed
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Pair of Mathieu Matégot Garden Chairs
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This pair of iconic heart-shaped garden chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot are extremley rare. They
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cognac Leather Director s Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair expresses the retro style
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Black Leather Director s Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this high version of the iconic collapsible
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Beige Leather Director s Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair expresses the retro
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Carmel, NY
The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Pierre Chapo S34 Chair
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic four-legged chair model S34 in solid elm was designed by French designer Pierre Chapo in
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Jaques Guillon Cord Chair
Located in Carmel, NY
iconic creation: the Cord Chair, now a treasured exhibit in renowned museums like those in Quebec and New
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Maple, Walnut, Plywood

Verner Panton Green Side Chairs, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
elegant as in its style. Very comfortable and original, the chair is an icon of that period. Verner
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Iconic easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of Chandigarh, India
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair 1960 s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
timeless appeal. Far beyond a functional chair, the Oxford Chair is an iconic statement piece, bringing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Yngve Ekström White and Red Mid-Century Side Chair / Circle Chair, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
the development of the style known as "modern Scandinavian". The iconic Circle chair for Swedese (1956
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Hille
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Karate Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin. This iconic chair was designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century wire chairs made by Herman Miller for Eames. Comes with leather bikini covers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wire

Warren Platner Chrome Rod Lounge Chair, Red
By Warren Platner
Located in Napa, CA
Warren Platner Chrome Rod Lounge Chair in Red Wool for Knoll — Mid-Century Modern Icon An
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Cushion, Black, Gold, Simple, Stool, Upholstered Our iconic chair designed by German duo Lorenz + Kaz
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak, Ral Color Seat and/or Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: tria; 3 legs, with cussion, black, gold, simple, stool, upholstered, Our iconic chair designed by
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Simple Oak, Painted Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
available: tria; 3 legs, with cussion, black, gold, simple, stool, upholstered Our iconic chair designed
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak, Painted Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
available: tria; 3 legs, with cussion, black, gold, simple, stool, upholstered Our iconic chair designed
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

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Iconic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of iconic chairs available for sale. Each of these unique iconic chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 199 antique and vintage iconic chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. Iconic chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Iconic chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Iconic chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Aarnio, Lorenz+Kaz and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are Iconic Chairs?

Prices for iconic chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, iconic chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Questions About Iconic Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames chair is iconic due to its sleek and handsome design, making it the first lounge chair of its time to depart from more traditional, bulky styles. It is also exceptionally comfortable. This mid-century chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the furniture company Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eames chairs from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Louis Ghost chair is iconic for its elegant clear Lucite design, created by Phillipe Starck in 2002. It makes it exceptionally versatile to incorporate into existing decor, as well as making it an eye-catching style statement. Shop a collection of ghost chairs from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.