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Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Leather Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK22™ has the subtle silhouette that has become a genuine design classic. The iconic chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Orange Selene Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1969
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 4 orange Selene chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Vico Magistretti and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

French Set of Nine Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
to fully enjoy the beautiful proportions of this iconic chair design. A nailhead trim defines the
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20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oversized 1970s French Round Rattan Lounge Chairs with Feather Cushions
Located in London, GB
round rattan. These iconic chairs combine sculptural form with supreme comfort, their generous circular
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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Raffia

Eero Saarinen Large Womb Chair and Ottoman in Forest Green Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

B&B Italia Club Chair
By B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space with this iconic chair!
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six “Lira” dining chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Bellini for Cassina, Italy, circa 1980s. These iconic chairs exemplify Bellini’s sculptural approach to
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kangaroo Chairs PJ-SI-59 by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
solid teak and intricately braided cane. These iconic chairs became integral to the city’s furniture
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Fratelli Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
started designing his iconic chairs and armchairs, and in 1950, he began a partnership with the Saporiti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Takeshi Nii Nychair X Rocking Lounge Chair in Canvas and Steel
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and replaceable. This iconic chair is part of MoMA's permanent collection. The chair measures 26
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Carrera Lounge chairs by De Pas D’Urbino Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina
By Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Bonacchina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
and Lomazzi for BBB Bonancina, Italy 196os. An iconic chair with a chunky, eyecatching design, which
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 Giancarlo Piretti "Plia" Folding Chairs for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
the 1970s. These iconic chairs embody the sleek, space-saving elegance of mid-century Italian design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Modern Vintage Side Chair Dark Brown Beech Laminex Jens Nielsen 1966
By Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Vienna, AT
. This iconic chair could be easily stacked and integrated with these two parts and shows a great
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Eight Steve Leonard for Brayton Leather Dining Chairs
By Steve Leonard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
century by Steve Leonard for Paul Brayton designs. The iconic chairs known as "Ribbon" chairs of "Star
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20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Red Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Three Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Herman Miller. Upholstered in bold red leather, these iconic chairs feature adjustable tilt and height
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Chrome "T Lounge" Chair Reupholstered in Embroidered Denim
By Milo Baughman
Located in Round Top, TX
updated in vintage embroidered denim, an unexpected and fresh take on an iconic chair. Always coveted
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
sophistication of Mid-Century Modern design. These iconic chairs feature a sturdy maple wood base, exquisitely
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swedish postmodern colorful formica chair Vilbert by Verner Panton for Ikea 1993
By IKEA, Verner Panton
Located in MIlano, IT
seat This iconic chair will make any environment more sophisticated and interesting, with its colors
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Formica

Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Patinated Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Odense, DK
of canvas and leather. The iconic chair won the Grand Prize at the Milan Triennale in 1957 and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Lounge Chairs "PK-22" in Black Leather E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Odense, DK
and covered with layers of canvas and leather. The iconic chair won the Grand Prize at the Milan
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Lovö. This iconic chairs belong to his Lovö series, combining both straight lines with round curves
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rare Feltri Chair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
This iconic chair has been featured on numerous online platforms dedicated to modern art and design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Felt

Italian modern brick leather chair Tulu Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1973
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in MIlano, IT
49x48x73h 46h seat This beautiful and iconic chair will be the perfect addition to your home decor. You can
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Katavolos, Kelley And Littell T-Chairs For ICF De Padova, Italy 1952 Set Of 4
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
with their original natural leather backside, which brings character and warmth to these iconic chairs
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century. The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century. The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Kho Liang Ie Model 703 Lounge Chairs, 1968
By Kho Liang Ie
Located in Dronten, NL
elegant restraint and refined proportions that define his work. These iconic chairs feature a beautifully
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Elda Chair in Black Leather Red Shell by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Museum of Modern Art New York and The Louvre Paris. It is such an iconic chair it has been used in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian modern set of four wooden Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni, 1987
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni C
Located in MIlano, IT
conditions. Measurements in cm 42x40x83h, backrest and seat 49h cm Set composed of four iconic chairs, Milano
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Royal Blue Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
painted in walnut or brown colors. This iconic chair serves as an example of design from that period. The
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Lounge Chair Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Navrátil in the 1950s. Crafted in the Czech Republic, this iconic chair showcases a flawless fusion of
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century. The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Iconic Eero Aarnio hanging Bubble chair
Located in Brecht, BE
Suspended Mid Century bubble chair designes in 1968 by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

2024 Set of Eight David Rowland for Howe 40/4 Side / Dining Stacking Chairs
By David Rowland, Howe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
examples were manufactured by Howe in the USA in 2024. This iconic chair has been praised as one of the
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four “Lira e Liuto” Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
, Italy, circa 1980s. These iconic chairs exemplify Bellini’s sculptural approach to seating, combining
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Pair of Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti, Italy 1950 s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Augusto Bozzi (1924–1982) started designing in the late 1940s, with iconic chairs and armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swan Chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 2007
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
iconic chair and upholds Arne Jacobsen's legacy of quality and craftsmanship. The chair has previously
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Le Jeune Upholstery Loft Slipper Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Loft Slipper Chair Showroom Model Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Le Jeune Upholstery Coach Barrel Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Coach Barrel Chair Showroom Model Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Model 811 Dining Chairs by TON
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, dining chairs, model '811', beech, Czech Republic, 1950s. These iconic chairs made after the
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Set of Four Red Leather T Chairs, Katavolos Littell Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Culver City, CA
and Littell sling chairs for Laverne, 1960s. These iconic chairs feature a black T bracket, polished
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme Leather, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
painted in walnut or brown colors. This iconic chair serves as an example of design from that period. The
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech, Leather

Trienna Lounge Chair by Carl-Axel Acking 1957
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Debrecen, HU
. This iconic chair features a solid oak frame paired with its original rich brown leather seating, which
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Pigreco chairs, Gavina production by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Set of six Pigreco chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina. These iconic chairs are
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
material and sculptural form of this iconic chair has become a fixture of American mid century modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wire

Le Jeune Upholstery Madison Lounge Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Madison Lounge Chair Showroom Model Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut

1960s Dark Grey / Black Rohe Noorwolde Leather Egg Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Markington, GB
1960s, designed by the renowned Dutch designer Rohe Noorwolde. This iconic chair features a sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
iconic chair showcases Saarinen’s visionary design, and Knoll’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Royal Blue Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
painted in walnut or brown colors. This iconic chair serves as an example of design from that period. The
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech, Wool

Ovo Man Stainless Steel Chair by Roham Shamekh, Contemporary, Geometric
By Roham Shamekh
Located in New York, NY
The Ovo Man chair is Roham Shamekh iconic chair model declined in all the capsule collections, from
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Jacquard, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
painted in walnut or brown colors. This iconic chair serves as an example of design from that period. The
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Set of six mid century swivel tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini - circa 1960s
By Rudi Bonzanini
Located in Linkebeek, BE
support. Rudi Bonzanini was licensed to produce this iconic chair from Eero Saarinen. Rudi Bonzanini was a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Angel Pazmino rocking chair, vintage wood and leather
By Angel Pazmino
Located in San Francisco, US
. Angel Pazmino, an Ecuadorian designer, created his iconic chairs during the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early Production Eero Saarinen Wire Lounge Chairs - Knoll - Newly Upholstered
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Raleigh, NC
piece of mid-century modern design history. Manufactured by Knoll, these iconic chairs showcase
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
, circa 2010 or later. One of the most iconic chairs, the LC3 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier
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2010s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Groovy F598 M Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
real eye-catcher in your home or office. We will ship this iconic chair in a custom made wooden crate
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Le Jeune Upholstery Lacey Swivel Lounge Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Lacey Swivel Lounge Chair Showroom Model Offered for sale is a Le Jeune
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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.