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Seating For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Solid Wood and Upholstered Mid-Century, Organic Modern Style Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by 20th-century Latin American design, the Clara Dining Chair blends heritage craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Its solid wood frame, sculptural curves, and floating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Set of 8 Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
$12,610 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa
Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper.
The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Collectible Style Armchair in Mongolian Faux Fur By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An explosion of organic, enveloping forms, conceived as both furniture and sculpture. Its silhouette is defined by soft, generous curves and a commanding backrest that cocoons the bo...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The LC3 implements the logic of modernity sepa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
$18,915 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Illusion 90 Degree Corner Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Ripple Sofa - Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$14,352 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Organic Modern Two Seater Sofa in Terracotta Velvety Jacquard w Abstract Motifs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern sofa has a soft and inviting aesthetic, comprised of multiple rounded, oversized cushions that form the seat, back, and armrests. Upholstered in rich textured fabrics, th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Foam
$13,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,140 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Art Deco Style Modular Sofa Handmade in Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish. Its sculptural si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Trimming
Collectible Modular Sofa in Deep Red Velvet with Graphic Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted for both comfort and modern style, this striking sofa is upholstered in a luxurious deep red velvet. Its unique silhouette features three generously cushioned sections, creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
Belgian Stone Washed Linen Slip Covered Chair - Indigo
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ans Belgian Linen Slip Covered Accent Chair, exuding classic European style with its elegant design. Crafted with luxurious Belgian linen, this accent chair features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood
Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
By Karim Rashid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$4,424 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Big round acid green velvet with two-tone fringes pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A bold reinterpretation of the signature round collection with striped fringe. Initially designed with white and single-color stripes, the updated version introduces two-color fringe...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile
Bolha Armchair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA LOUNGE CHAIR, designed in 2025.
This lounge chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and a soft upholstery. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Chestnut
$7,363 / item
Contemporary Dining Chair in Red Velvet With Custom Lacquer Finish-Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern dining chair is a study in sleek, minimalist design. Its lacquered wooden frame offers a smooth, clean finish, while the gently curved backrest provides ergonomic support...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
ClassiCon Cork Side Table No 3 by Herzog
de Meuron
Located in New York, NY
Stool or side table. Dark cork with impregnation, milled from one block.
Sustainably produced and flexible in use – a design object that works in any living environment.
Warm, ground...
Category
2010s German Seating
Materials
Cork
$2,031 / item
Solid Hand Carved French Oak and Teddy Mohair Redux Bench by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Oak Redux Bench is a commanding study in balance, crafted from solid French oak and upholstered in luxurious mohair. Each piece is sculpted by hand in France, making every bench ...
Category
2010s French Minimalist Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Mohair, Oak
Set of 8 Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
$12,610 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandia Nett Swivel Lounge Chair by Fjord Fiesta with Swivel Base
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Scandia Nett Swivel / Easy Chair
by Hans Brattrud
Swivel chair in laminated lacquered oak or walnut, fully coloured veneer or with light edges. Satin chrome or black swivel base.
M...
Category
2010s Norwegian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Chair in Bouclé Upholstery with Architectural Silhouette By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Bouclé, Foam
Perícia dining chair - off white
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERICIA DINIG CHAIR, designed in 2025.
Timeless design with an organic shaped backrest. This chair comes in two backrest options: Upholstered or papercord weaving. Crafted by hand i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$3,800 / item
Indoor Outdoor Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Woven Rope Natural
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Enhance your outdoor dining experience with this stylish solid teak wood dining chair featuring natural rope accents. Crafted from high-quality teak wood, this chair offers durabilit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Seating
Materials
Rope, Teak
Organic Modern Two Seater Sofa in Navy Blue Velvety Jacquard w Bold Motifs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern sofa has a soft and inviting aesthetic, comprised of multiple rounded, oversized cushions that form the seat, back, and armrests. Upholstered in rich textured fabrics, th...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The LC3 implements the logic of modernity sepa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Adoni Sofa in Dark Blue Wool with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
$6,531 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Cream Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$395 / item
Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam
Cannaregio Chair in Canaletto Walnut Wood
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by the rich character of solid Canaletto walnut wood, this handmade chair from Italy embodies timeless elegance. Available in Havana finish, its design takes inspiratio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,495 / item
Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Brown FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Brutalist Solid Dark Brown Oak Trigon Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Medallion Dining Chairs – 4 Side + 2 Armchairs
Located in Landivy, FR
A timeless French dining set inspired by the Louis XVI period, composed of four medallion side chairs and two matching armchairs. Each piece is entirely handcrafted in France from solid beechwood, hand-carved and hand-finished according to traditional cabinetmaking methods.
The oval medallion back, fluted legs and sculpted details reflect the elegance of 18th-century Parisian style, reinterpreted with modern comfort and precision.
Upholstered in a refined French fabric, each chair can also be covered with the client’s own material or with alternative fabrics proposed by Maison Gontier.
Available in several wood tones — cherry, oak or custom finish — and in three patinas: Décorateur, “Demi-antiquaire” and “Brocante”. Custom lacquer colors are also offered; the Gontier color chart can be viewed among the images.
Dimensions:
Side chair – H 96 cm (37.8 in) × W 48 cm (18.9 in) × D 53 cm (20.9 in).
Armchair – H 88 cm (34.6 in) × W 57 cm (22.4 in) × D 60 cm (23.6 in).
Seat height 45 cm (17.7 in).
All pieces are made to order and covered by Maison Gontier’s 3-year warranty, reflecting the quality and durability of true French craftsmanship.
A subtle dialogue between classical heritage and contemporary artistry, these Louis XVI medallion chairs...
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Elegant Velvet Bench with Two Solid Wood Legs By Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and understated bench is a perfect blend of comfort and natural elegance. The generously upholstered seat provides a comfortable and inviting surface, which can be custo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Oxido-Honey" specialty fabric. Oxido-Honey is a woven fabric with multiple textures in taupe, dark brown, ivory, and muted yellow....
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Parlay" specialty fabric. Parlay is a woven black and white fabric with the white part having a velvet texture. Perfect for using ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Erberto Carboni
Delfino
Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production.
Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,542 / item
Eclectica, set of 6 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 6 chairs each in a different style.
The chairs are made from prec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Bertu Benches, Suelo Big Modern Sheepskin Fur Bench, Sheepskin with Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Fur Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid maple in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a very thick sheepskin cushion. The Suel...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chair-Back Armrests
Seat In White Boucle
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing the Jean Pierre Dining Chair, a masterful blend of mid-century modern design and contemporary sophistication. Inspired by the iconic works of Pierre Jeanneret, this chair pays homage to the timeless elegance of the 1950s while embracing modern comfort and style.
Design Inspiration:
The Jean Pierre Dining Chair takes its cues from the renowned designs of Pierre Jeanerette...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features a graceful, upholstered curved form that creates an inviting and fluid silhouette....
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Franco Albini Pair of
Fiorenza
Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1952
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini Pair of 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chairs for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy.
New, current production. Price is for a pair in fabric group T6.
Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Casi Norwegian Sheep Upholstered Elm Bench Off Center
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Casi Elm Bench
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most authentic materials are hand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail
Upholstered Feet By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This comfortable and modern sofa is a study in streamlined design and understated elegance. It features a plush, upholstered seat and back, the contours of which are gracefully outli...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Repoussé Chair
Antiqued Copper
Hand Repoussé
All Copper Chair with Patina
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional...
Category
2010s Seating
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Style Dining Chair In Walnut
Bouclé Upholstery by Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary dining chair is a refined expression of minimalist design. The walnut wood frame showcases a smooth, natural finish, while the gently curved backrest ensures both s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa With Wraparound Wood Back By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and luxurious sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and dramatic design. It features a plush, upholstered seat for superior comfort. The sofa is defined by a continuous ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming, Foam
Set of Four Vintola Studio Dining Chairs, Navy Blue Velvet, Perennials, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Set/2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchairs in the Style of 1930
s, by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Symphony armchair is designed to give your living room a sophistic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Taupe Velvet
Oak Armchair Modern Dining, Desk or Accent Chair By Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is an elegant contemporary armchair that is a perfect blend of style and comfort. The gracefully curved back and arms are upholstered in a luxurious, soft taupe velvet fabric, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Mushroom Ottoman in Cinnamon Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$375 / item
Shell Dining Chair, Brown Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Marlen Met Im Green Leather
Turquoise Metal Chair by EP Studio
By EP Studio
Located in Milan, IT
The simplicity of sleek profiles synthesizes with the exclusivity of sartorial details in this chair by EP Studio. Equally apt for fitting in contract or domestic spaces alike, it fl...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$2,710 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
By Karim Rashid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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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