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Seating For Sale
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
Sintra Bench - Walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench"
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood.
This bench is part of the "Sintra" collection whic...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,599 / item
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When i...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$13,799 / item
IN STOCK! Set of 8 Minimalist Flock Dining Chairs CS2 in Boucle #2072 by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Currently in Stock: 10 pieces - 20% off!
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalize...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Linen, Cotton, Bouclé, Wool, Fa...
$9,776 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Luxe Taupe Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 13.25"
All upholstered furnitu...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Hot Pink Velvet Upholstered Loveseat
Located in Astoria, NY
Contemporary Hot Pink Velvet Upholstered Loveseat, on four faux bamboo turned wood feet. 29" H x 60.5" W x 32.5" D; seat: 18" H.
Provenance: From a 201 E 66th Street Estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Faux Bamboo
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric.
Shown in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Velvet
Twist
Knot Black Natural Chair in Rope with Brass legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist and Knot Black Natural Chair in Rope and Brass legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to the heart of c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Design by Kurt Østervig for Sibast.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak frames and the seats are...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo
Cane Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Hollywood Regency faux bamboo arm chairs with caned backs. They are structurally sound but the upholstery may need replacing. They are unmarked. A very comfortable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Womb Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Classic style womb chair in original red Knoll fabric.
Ottoman 24L 20W 15H
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
"Consul" Lounge Chair
Ottoman With Tray by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 1980
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic example of Scandinavian ergonomic design, this vintage "Consul" recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes for Stressless offers supreme comfort and timeless style. Manufactured i...
Category
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Rafaella Bio Dark Blue
Yellow Velvet Angular Sofa by Biosofa
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Rafaella Bio Angular Sofa epitomizes luxurious seating with its exquisite design and comfortable build. Crafted to provide a smooth and soft experience, this generously sized sof...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile
Cini Boeri
Taboga
Lounge Chair for Arflex 1976
By Cini Boeri
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Taboga' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1976.
Designed in 1976. New, current production. Price noted is for a Taboga in fabric upholstery T5.
Taboga armchair was designed by Ci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$3,834 / item
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet.
It’s in good vintage conditi...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Set of Six Designer Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Dining Chairs, two arm and four side chairs. Commercial grade.
Arm chairs are 23.5" wide and 22.5" deep.
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,800 / set
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Pair of cherrywood lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood with padded elements upholstered in cobalt-blue velvet, Italian manufacture, early 1950s.
Italian design has always stood out for its abilit...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
$7,686 / set
Postmodern German Kreuzschwinger Barstool by Till Behrens, 1980s
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant design classic by Prof. Till Behrens in the Bar stool version.
The further development of the cantilever chair. The stools are made entirely of steel rods, which have been m...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ilona Lounge Sofa by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Maskuline leather sofa designed by Arne Norell in the 1960s, produced in Sweden. Featuring thick brown leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports with brass hardware, the stur...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$8,711 / item
Rare Wave-Pattern Upholstery, Swivel Lounge Chair, Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Wave-pattern upholstery highlights a curvaceous
sculptural form. Wood pedestal base, with a 360 degree swivel mechanism. Chair maintains it's good structure. Extremely comfort...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Ground Chaise Lounge for Gebr. Jonkers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and captivating piece of Mid-Century Dutch design, this rattan chaise lounge is attributed to the celebrated designer Dirk van Sliedregt for the manufacturer Gebroeders Jonker...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan
Rare Early Vintage Marenco Sofa in velvet by Mario Marenco for Arflex Italy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Marenco Sofa Mario Marenco for Arflex early edition circa 1970
Velvet upholstered modular sofa on original steel suspension frame
Designed in 1970, the Marenco sofa by Mario Marenc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Country House Library Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant George III style mahogany library chair, with brass castors. Can be supplied in specialist aged leather or upholstered in the clients own material. Bespoke sizing, design ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British George III Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or CO...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut
Canvas
Located in Milano, IT
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut
Canvas
A true icon of Italian modern design, the Monk chair was conceived in the 1970s by the renowned duo Afra ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Original Viennese Jugendstil Ensemle, Secession Style 1905-Restored Carefully
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary Ensemble very carefully restored by an artist carpenter. Original upholstery
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of yellow beige velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Provenance: Private collection, Avenida Angélica,...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bench by Daniêl van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bench or sofa.
Design by Daniël van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam.
Solid macassar ebony and original macassar ebony venee...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Macassar
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Building on the success of the D70 divan at the 10th Triennale Exhibition in 1954, Borsani started working on a mechanical joint that would allow an armchair to assume different posi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th century French Empire daybed.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Bronze
Lisette Chaise, Ivory Bouclé
Maple Chaise by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order ivory bouclé chaise designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Bouclé (available in custom fabric)
Base: Natural Maple (available in cu...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Danish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very stylish Danish wingback lounge chair from circa 1950. We love the organic slim profile of the design reminiscent of the styles that were to emerge in the Danish midcentury late...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered.
Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D
...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 1960
s Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4
Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs
1960's
With "Stendig" manufacturer labels.
Breuer first designed this chair in 1928. Originally known as the B32, the chair’s revelatory use of material and simple form made it an international sensation—nothing like it existed at the time.
In the early-1960s, the Modern Italian furniture manufacturer Gavina Group acquired the rights to the design. The company’s founder and owner, Dino Gavina, decided to rename the chair “the Cesca...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane
Minimalistic Contemporary Lounge Sofa Flock 210 cm in Kvadrat Gentle 2 by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock Sofa is a bold addition to the sculptural Flock collection, defined by organic forms and expressive design. With its timeless wraparound silhouette and deep lounge seating,...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs With Scroll Form Corbels Unsigned...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hello There Desk Chair by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Explore the fusion of industrial style and Italian modernism with this "Hello There" desk chair designed by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, an iconic piece that captures the essence of 20th century design.
Made entirely of steel, this chair features a distinctive design with the words "Hello" and "There" artistically integrated into the backrest and seat. This feature not only adds a touch of bold style but also reflects the creativity and innovative approach of the era.
Artifort, known for its commitment to avant-garde design and quality craftsmanship, leaves its attribution mark discreetly under the seat, ensuring its authenticity and historical value. From Italy, this icon of modernist design has earned a place in furniture history for its unique combination of functionality and aesthetics.
Over the years, the chair has developed a natural patina that complements its age and significant use. In some areas, the glossy paint has begun to peel at the edges, revealing its history and adding authentic vintage charm.
Ideal for collectors and design aficionados, this Artifort desk chair...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Twist
Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist
Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XIII Style Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Backs and Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handsome pair of Louis XIII style armchairs captures the bold character and traditional craftsmanship of 17th-century French design. Constructed from richly patinated oak, each ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIII Seating
Materials
Oak
Slip Covered Settee Bench in Stone Washed Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Brussels Settee Bench, a versatile furniture piece that can serve as a bench, settee, or banquette in any space. This slip-covered beauty comes in a luxurious heavy c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood
$2,490 / item
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
Category
18th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating
Materials
Giltwood
1980s Cognac Leather Piumotto 3 Seat Sofa by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cognac leather 3 seater sofa designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, 1980s. The cushions are filled with low-density foam, ensuring an ultra-soft and lo...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Nautil Two Seater Sofa by Cedric Ragot for Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by acclaimed French industrial designer Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois in 2013, this sculptural three-seater sofa blends contemporary form with luxurious materials. Known for...
Category
2010s French Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Pasqualina Chair by Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Chair with tubular steel frame completely covered in leather; metal seat pan covered with black technical fabric. All the components are available in other colors. Please contact the...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
$1,035 / item
Danish Mid Century Modern Sofa by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen FD - 161
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid Century Danish Modern sofa by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkersen, model FD - 161 made in Denmark circa 1950's.
This example is in very good, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Bermuda Olive Green Lounge Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant lounge chair designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, features a sleek steel frame in matte black. The internal shell is made of cold-foam polyurethane, offering exceptional ...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile
Set of 8x French Style Painted
Carved Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood, Original Fabric
Style: French Antique
Category
1950s American Other Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples.
This is vintage chair after professional renovation.
Designed in 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Modern Counter Chair Flock CS2/65 cm with Wooden Legs in Various fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered & Rare (c. 1933)
Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty-fiv...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Paper
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D
Seat Height (inc...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of six italian wood chairs leather seats by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This set of six sculptural dining chairs is a stunning example of Italian modernist design from the 1970s. Designed by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the chairs feature a di...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,362 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Pair Of Pine And Leather Safari Chairs From Denmark, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Pine And Leather Safari Chairs From Denmark, Circa 1970. Solid pine construction with original thick cognac leather. Very nice patina and wear.
Category
1970s Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s.
The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look.
To...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Mid Century Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Brown Leather Lounge Chair
Model Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell. 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking and comfortable 1970s Danish lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Møbler, known as the “Superstar” model.
This iconic piece features a sculptural frame in dar...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,723 Sale Price
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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