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Groovy F598 M Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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

Early bronze lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll 1960s in rust red
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
supreme comfort with its newly upholstered seat. This iconic chair is the pièce de résistance of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by M. Navrátil, 1950s, French Boucle Fabric
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

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

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut

Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Uccle, BE
inception of the iconic hand chair. These early examples carved by Gonzalez from the designs of Friedeberg
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller
By Charles Eames
Located in Minneapolis, MN
chair was manufactured on September 4, 1970. This a bold example of this iconic chair by one of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme Leather, Poland, 1960
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

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Set of 2 Purple La Marie Chairs By Philippe Starck For Kartell, Made In Italy
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Iconic La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell Elevate your interior with this
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of four vintage Tulip chairs - Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A stunning set of four vintage Tulip chairs, attributed to Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Le Jeune Upholstery Barrel Swivel Kara Chair Showroom Model, 2 Available
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Barrel Swivel Kara Chair Showroom Model, 2 Available Offered for sale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been praised as one of the
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Elda Chair in Grey Leather and Black Shell by Joe Colombo, 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

Set Of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
with new upholstery in black elegance leather. These iconic chairs, born from the visionary mind of
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Purple Violet 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

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business
By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland
Located in Beirut, LB
General Fireproofing Company. This iconic chair is celebrated for its exceptional design, which allows 40
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, 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

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, 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

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair - Iconic Design Statement
Located in Manzano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair – Iconic Design Statement Elevate your space with this exquisite
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
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

Fabric, Fiberglass

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973. This iconic chair was designed by Marcel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Purple Violet 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

cantilevered chair #3 handcrafted from solid black walnut with oil finish
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Chair #3 is a contemporary masterpiece that draws from a rich lineage of iconic chairs, blending
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stackable Aluflex Chairs by Armin Wirth: A Rare Pair of Mid-Century Elegance
By Armin Wirth
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aluflex Chairs by the renowned Swiss designer Armin Wirth, crafted in the 1950s. These iconic chairs
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme White Boucle, 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

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1955, later production The ‘Coconut’ lounge chair is one of George Nelson’s iconic designs. Nelson
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set Of Four Ant Chairs Model 3101 In Black By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
, and they were produced by Fritz Hansen in 2006. These iconic chairs, also known as "Myren", are a true
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

cantilevered chair #3 handcrafted from solid black cherry with oil finish
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
masterpiece that draws from a rich lineage of iconic chairs, blending historical influences with modern
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Le Jeune Upholstery "Emily Dining Chair" Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery "Emily Dining Chair" Showroom Model Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1980s McGuire Beige Gold Herringbone Rattan Chairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic chairs are a statement piece which is also extremely
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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Danish Modern, Set of 6 Chairs in Oak Lambswool, Model SW86 by Finn Juhl, 1953
By Søren Willadsen, Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
lends a touch of understated elegance and modern luxury. These iconic chairs embody Juhl’s philosophy
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Iconic and rare children s Breuer chairs/ set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Evanston, IL
Charming and iconic set of 4 Children's Breuer style chairs Very rare and in great condition
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Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pierre Paulin "M" Lounge Chairs Model F580 for Artifort 1st Edition
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dallas, TX
for Artifort, crafted in the Netherlands in the 1960s. These iconic chairs seamlessly blend avant
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

1960s Arne Jacobsen Rare Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by Arne Jacobsen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
iconic chair played a leading role in one of the fairy tales of Danish furniture design. However – more
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Iconic Eero Aarnio Orange Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Green Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair is an armless B32 cantilever chrome steel tube chair. Classic design iconic chair designed by
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern Black plastic chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2017
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black plastic chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2017 Set of 10 iconic
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a basic seat, with two as armrests, one stretched to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a basic seat, with two as armrests, one stretched to
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Six ‘Mastro’ dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1981 Italy
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
upholstery paired with sturdy metal frames underscores their durability and longevity. These iconic chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
the 1960s. This iconic chair is renowned for its organic shapes and unparalleled comfort, enhanced by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Le Jeune Upholstery Antonella Walnut Dining Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Antonella Walnut Dining Chair Showroom Model Offered for sale is a showroom
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of high back chairs Ingram by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina1980s
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Linkebeek, BE
four iconic chairs we offer is the Ingram-Low, produced by Cassina in ebonized ash with a black leather
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20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare pair of Clam chairs by Arnold Madsen for Madsen Schubell, Denmark 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell
Located in Ranst, VAN
. Featuring sculptural beechwood arms and legs, these iconic chairs are upholstered in real sheepskin from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Beech

Rare Pair of Alan Fuchs for ULUV Rattan Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Alan Fuchs
Located in Praha, CZ
during the 1960s. These iconic chairs exemplify mid-century Eastern European design and feature a
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Vintage 1960s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, 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
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Italian modern grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
. Measurements in cm 55x57,5x84h, 66.5 armrests e 46.5 seat This iconic chair will be perfect for your office
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk 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.