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Seating For Sale
Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller (up to 14)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Eames Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing very minimal wear to arm that we can polish out if reque...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Bailey Natural Hemp Ottoman with Oak Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman, by bloom home inc.
Covered in a sophisticated heavy weight hemp fabric, this ottoman is versatile and stylish. The sturdy solid wood frame guar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Oak
$599 / item
Incredible Surviving Set of 12 Modern Klismos Armchairs by Charles Allen, c 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) Iconic modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed Charles Allen and produced by Regil de Yucata...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Bench with Solid Wood Base and Upholstered Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench elevates any interior with its sculptural presence. Defined by a rounded, oversized silhouette and meticulous stitching, this piece strikes a perfect balance between bold ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Marcel Wanders for Roche Bobois Large Montgolfiere Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic sofa designed by Marcel Wanders studio for Roche Bobois. The Montgolfiere sofa measures over 9 feet long and features round armrests inspired by the 18th century French Montgo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and has been re-uph...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Contemporary
Fave Sofa
by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Mumble col.025
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Sofa
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Chrome Steel
Fabric: Mumble col.025
Dimension :
W 132 cm D 92 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pr. Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Made in Italy c. 1970
s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic Wasilly lounge chairs, originally designed at the Bauhaus by Marcel Breuer, these examples are later, made in Italy versions, attributed to Gavina, circa 1970's. Bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
30s Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory Barrel Back Chairs with Cane Seating. Strong and wonderful chairs that are very comfortable. These seating and backing to these chairs contours to the body ...
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash
Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate classic English forms. Structured with a fluid bentwood ash frame...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
$1,645 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, DELFI Carmine by C&C, Walnut Wood, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric produceed by C&C Milano - one of the most luxury ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard, Velvet
De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970
s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Tan leather DS88 sofa in patchwork by De Sede. The sofa is sectional so it can be set-up in different ways to your own liking.
The sofa...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century De Sede Style 9 Piece Leather Sectional by Laauser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, extra large, 9 piece leather sectional sofa by Laauser. This sectional comes with 4 corner pieces and 5 middle pieces. Shown here with a matching 2pc loveseat (composed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Old Japanese wooden bench/wooden chair with storage/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden bench with storage was made in Japan during the Showa period (mid-20th century). Even among vintage Japanese furniture, benches with such a simple and elegant structure a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 2015
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed in the midcentury by Hans Hopfer. The dramatic sofa features Kenzo Takada (Japanese 1939-2020) and Missoni fabrics ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Ripple Armchair – Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
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
Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French ash mutton leg side chairs or dining chairs from the mid-twentieth century are constructed using mortice and tenon joinery. Their curved fluted legs are joined...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Contemporary channeled Florence Easy Chair in Yellow Leather and Walnut Frame
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Created with the ultimate lounging comfort in mind and featuring a subtly detailed oiled walnut frame, the Florence is pure statement. It works well upholstered in fabric but our rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$5,839 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, these chairs represent a rare variant of Kjærn...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry/ Ruby Red Color
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made armchair features a smooth matte leather like shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet structur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather
Red Plaid Upholstered Easy Chairs, Pair
By George Smith
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Red Plaid Upholstered Easy Chairs, each with brass nailhead details and atop four turned wood legs terminating in casters.
33" H x 32" W x 37" D; seat: 17" H.
Provenance:...
Category
20th Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,250 / set
Verner Panton
Easy
Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production.
With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$11,717 / item
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Verner Panton Relaxer II Rocking Chair by Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Verner Panton "Relaxer II" rocking chair, designed for Rosenthal Einrichtung, Germany, 1974. Reupholstered in brown leather. The beech frame shows light wear consistent with age. Dim...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of early 19th century French Empire period walnut armchairs features hand carved details of laurels on the seat back and shells at the top of the armrests. The seat backs a...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Treasure Tobacco Velvet Large Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Treasure Collection by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture seems to be coming straight out of the roaring twenties Art Deco. Beautifully balanced, geometric, and symmetrical, it is enriched ...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile
Forged Iron Chair with Sun and Moon Motifs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful forged iron chair is a unique piece of furniture, featuring an original design that combines the beauty of craftsmanship with evocative symbols. The back of the chair featu...
Category
20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Over 2000 items in stock, scroll down and select view all to see our current ready to ship furniture and accessories!
Price is per item, this is custom made to order.
We do have 1 floor sample in stock we can offer at a discount.
This club chair, is a reproduction of the classic Napoleon style chair found in Europe. We took an antique and replicated its frame to create our classic Napoli Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Onyx, Marble
1 of 3 Vermelha Chairs by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Italy 1993
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 3 Vermelha chairs designed by Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana for the Italian furniture company Edra. The chair is an iconic piece of c...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in a red Boucle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb Chair and Ottoman in a red Boucle Fabric. This example is 20 years old and very clean! Matching Ottoman is 26" x 20". Probably the most comfortable mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs in Off White Boucle
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs combines bold sculptural design with unmatched craftsmanship, exemplifying the timeless aesthetic of 1950s American design. Cra...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Set of Eight Dining Chairs Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Eight Dining Chairs Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1950s. The chairs need to be recovered, we can help.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Märta Blomstedt Style Finnish Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of 1940s armchairs in the style of Märta Blomstedt’s Aulanko chair. This pair is slightly smaller than the classical Aul...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch, Pine
Set of 2 beautiful made Art Deco armchairs with walnut veneer, France, 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / set of 2 armchairs / walnut veneer and grey upholstery / Art Deco
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of Art Deco armchairs made in France in the 1930s. Craf...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Ubald Klug Iconic
Terrazza
Sofa Island for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofa Island (4 pieces together) for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production.
The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede in wonderful high-en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$72,534 / set
Art Nouveau, Liberty-Chair , 1900, Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
An Art Nouveau chair whose shape and design perfectly reflect this art period. Finely crafted walnut wood covered with a dark, fine glaze. This chair has been artfully restored and r...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
$922 Sale Price / item
26% Off
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition in Patience
Gough recycled velvet by Noom
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience
Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art
In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Cube Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our zebra hides. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and...
Category
2010s American Seating
Materials
Zebra Hide
$3,450 / item
Post-Modern Lucite
Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish postmodern foldable "ghost" chair with a chrome frame and a clear perspex acrylic plexiglass seat and an adjustable backrest. Italy, 1980s. The chair is of high-quality and...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four
Tucroma
Chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Modernist comfort defined a new aesthetic in the 1970s and few designers captured its appeal like Guido Faleschini. His Tucroma chairs for i4 Mariani embody a bold yet supple spirit,...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Edward Ferrell Ltd. Green Upholstered 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Edward Ferrell Ltd. Sage Green Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, label beneath center cushion.
35" H x 83" W x 36" D; seat: 20" H.
Provenance: From a 955 Fifth Avenue Apartment.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Materials
Upholstery
George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950
s Original Signed!
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Original ebonised finish with warm patina. This is a hard to find original bench, retaining its foil la...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Maple
Kumiko Moka-Stained Ash Chair by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
A compact modern throne where to sit for enjoying dinner with friends, this chair boasts a solid construction rich in enveloping curves cleverly counterbalanced by streamlined profil...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,210 / item
Marco Zanuso Regent Lounge Chairs and Stool for Arflex, Italy 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milan, IT
Marco Zanuso Pair of Regent Lounge Chairs and Stool in Velvet.
Arflex Italy 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version. Designed in 1978, new - current production,
Iconic boxing glove sofa. A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 12 Modern mustard velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
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
Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920
Reupholstery in beige wool fabric
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs in Olive Green Velvet - Set of 6
By Jules Leleu
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six 1930s French Art Deco dining chairs attributed to Jules Leleu, sourced in Paris. Each chair is crafted in mahogany with clean, architectural lines and elegant pr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Modular Sofas with Walnut Finish Base and Built-in Tables, Ruy Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of modular Ruy sofas with table tops, walnut finish and beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, this pair of modul...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
American Designer, Stools, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1980
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four oak and green velvet stools designed and produced in the US, signed "Robert" and dated 1980.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 15.25"W x 15.25"D
Seat Height (inch...
Category
1980s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid Century Mexican Hand Carved Leather Webbed Chair Spratling Attributed 1960
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century leather strap chair attributed to William Spratling
Crafted for Artes de Mexico Internacionales, S.A circa 1960
Hand carved frame with backrest cut-out detail
Webbed lea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
1940 Charles Dudouyt French Design Wicker and Oak Chairs Set of 4
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Chairs
Charles Dodouyt
France, 1940
Solid Oak Frame
Wicker Seat
Very Good Condiction
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Pair of Contemporary Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chair, Brazil 1970s Rare Set of 4 available
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptional and increasingly scarce example of the Percival Lafer MP-116 modular lounge system, produced in Brazil in the 1970s and offered here as an individual seating unit. A total of four matching modules are available, an extremely rare occurrence for this model. Sets of this size, in this level of preservation, almost never reach the market. The MP-116 represents one of Lafer’s most sculptural and architecturally ambitious seating designs, defined by its distinctive pillow-block construction, deeply gathered leather upholstery, and the refined engineering that characterizes his most collectible work.
Each module is crafted from four generously padded, individually upholstered leather blocks that create the sensuous, soft geometry that has made the MP-116 one of the most coveted designs of Lafer’s career. Upholstered in a rich, dark-chocolate leather, the cushions retain their fullness and tactile depth, presenting in very good original condition with the kind of surface character and luster that collectors seek. The frames are executed in solid Brazilian Jatobá hardwood, a dense, high-value tropical species noted for its strength and warm, glowing tonality. The timber displays exceptional grain clarity and remains in outstanding condition, underscoring the longevity and craftsmanship of this early production.
The MP-116 was conceived as a genuinely forward-thinking modular system—far more sophisticated than most mid-century modular seating. A single unit makes a striking lounge chair with its sculptural massing and enveloping comfort, while multiple units can be combined into expansive sofas, balanced loveseats, long chaises, or asymmetrical compositions suited to contemporary architectural interiors. The ability to acquire four identical modules offers a level of design freedom, visual coherence, and spatial flexibility that is virtually impossible to source today. For designers and collectors working at a high level, this is an opportunity to build a complete, historically correct MP-116 suite.
This listing is for one MP-116 lounge seat, though up to four matching pieces are available. The set comes directly from the original owner and is accompanied by photocopies of the 1973 Brazil Contempo...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of Vintage Chairs from France, Original painted finish, in a creamy tone with gold gilt and pink velvet.
24" x 24" x 36"h
Arm Height 24" / Seat height 18". / Seat depth 20"
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
De Sede Vintage Leather Lounge Chair - Ds63 - Chocolate Brown Patinated Leather
By Carl Larsson, De Sede
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage De sede model ds 63 lounge chair in patinated chocolate brown leather, Switzerland circa 1970s. This De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and build quality with its ...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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