Garrett Leather
Regina Lounge Ottoman, Handcrafted Solid Wood Upholstered Leather Ottoman
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
. Upholstery available from Garrett Leather Berkshire in Auburn, Espresso, and Black.
For a wool upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Upholstery, Wool
Ward Bennett Tufted Leather Sofa
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
everyone who laid eyes on them
Rare restored Ward Bennett sofa in a rich white leather, by GARRETT
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Phloem Studio Nadine Lounge, Modern Wood and Leather Strap Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
black. Leather strapping offered in Garrett Leather chestnut, dark brown, and black.
Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
in luxurious putty colored curly textured sheepskin from Garrett Leather. The design bears
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Faarstrup 1950 Low Backrest Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions
By Hans J. Wegner, Farstrup
Located in Bridgeport, CT
re-upholstered the chair with new cushions in an exuberant curly sheepskin (s520C from Garrett
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Regina Lounge, Handcrafted Lounge Chair with Leather Diamond Tufted Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
, white oak, maple, or black. Leather upholstery options from Garrett Leather Berkshire in Auburn
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36 in W 29 in D 34 in
Osprey Lounge Chair with Maple Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
upholstery is available in Garrett Leather's Caressa line, including buttermilk, saddle, coffee, cognac
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Osprey Lounge Chair with Walnut Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
is available in Garrett Leather's Caressa Line, including buttermilk, saddle, coffee, cognac
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Custom Made 1940's Style Lounge Chair Upholstered in Beige Sheepskin Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the seat. This chair has been upholstered in a light beige curly shearling skin from Garrett Leather
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 29.5 in
Custom Made 1940's Style Lounge Chair Upholstered in Beige Sheepskin Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the seat. This chair has been upholstered in a light beige curly shearling skin from Garrett Leather
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 29.5 in
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Shearling
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
reupholstered in curly sheepskin from Garrett Leather in the color "Bamboo".
The chair is attributed to
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Custom Made 1940's Style Lounge Chair Upholstered in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the seat. This chair has been upholstered in a amber color curly shearling skin from Garrett Leather
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 29.5 in
Francis Easy Chair with Walnut Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
handcrafted in walnut, maple white oak, or black. Leather upholstery options from Garrett leather in Auburn
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Garrett Leather adding unparalleled luxury to any room. Excellent new condition. The chairs can be
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Grey Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sheepskin from Garrett Leather adding unparalleled luxury to any room. Excellent new condition. The chairs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Snuff Garrett's "Charlie Russell Rider" Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Garrett" on the belt. The chaps have overlaid "CRR" on the legs. Includes a tooled leather ID tag for the
Category
Late 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
BALLY Garrett Size 8 Black Patent Leather Lace Up Shoes
By Bally
Located in San Francisco, CA
BALLY shoes comes in a black patent leather featuring a cap toe, inner gold tone interior, wooden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brogues
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1960s Aluminium Chromcraft 'Sculpta' Chair Re-Upholstered in Black Leather
By Chromcraft
Located in London, GB
This model of Chromcraft chair featured in the original Star Trek series. Recently reupholstered in soft black leather we have seven chairs available. We also have four Sculpta chair...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Serenity Sofie Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid-century modern sectional sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates. Two 6ft sections that can be positioned end to end for a long sofa or used as two separ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen & Herny Schubell - The Pragh Chair & Stool
The Pragh chair is an iconic piece of Danish design from the mid-1950s golden period. The Pragh was the 2nd masterpiece Mads...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings, caning backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen and Schubell and ever since have become an icon of the Danish Modern design period.
...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell's "Prague Chair" for Schubell & Madsen, Denmark 1960s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This famous model, known as the “Pragstolen or Pragh” (literally: The Prague Chair) by Danish designer duo Madsen & Schubell was designed by Henry Hans Schubell and was produced unti...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Teak
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 38.19 in
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett
Barrel back lounge chairs with deep button tufting. Walnut legs. Extremely comfortable.
By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American, circa 1970....
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Off White Semi-Circular Channel Sectional Sofa by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990’s Glamorous off white channel two piece half circle sectional sofa by Steve chase.
Newly recovered in a soft off white chenille fabric.
Overall dimensions: 155” Wide, 80” Dee...
Category
1990s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modern Woven Leather Strap Teak Wood Chair
Located in Brea, CA
Modern woven leather strap teak wood chair
New teak wood chair with medium saddle colored leather seat and backs, and leather strap arms.
There are 2 available, please check listin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Lounge Chair in Solid Black Walnut and Tanned Leather by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Hardwood, Leather
1950's Lounge Chair Attributed to Madsen & Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultra cool 1950's chair attributed to Danish designer duo Madsen & Schubell. The chair closely resembles the duo's famous "Pragh" chair and we speculate that this is either an early ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Recent Sales
Grove Three-Drawer Side Table
By Frank Carfaro
Located in New York, NY
Shown in Drift Oak, Garrett Leather Shagarrett and Distressed brass.
24in x 20in x 24in H.
Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
In Stock - Arte Side Table
By Frank Carfaro
Located in New York, NY
Available and shown in Bleached Walnut, Gunmetal Legs, Upholstered Drawer with Garrett Leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Démesure or Unscaled Benches by Jouffre
By Jouffre
Located in New York, NY
from Garrett Leather, and fabric from Holly Hunt's "Great Plains" collection. The dimensions are as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Missoni Canvas Doctor Handbag with Leather Trim.
By Missoni
Located in Atlanta, GA
Missoni canvas doctor's handbag with leather trim and nylon interior is quite the show stopper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
Sample Sale - Essex Queen Bed
By Frank Carfaro
Located in New York, NY
Available and shown in Natural Walnut Base, Matte Brass Detail and Garrett Distressed Verde. Queen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Dessin Fournir Classical Modern High Wingback with Green Leather Armchairs
By Dessin Fournir
Located in St. Louis, MO
, having distressed leather from Garrett Leather with back cushions on ebony stained frame and legs, circa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Wingback ...
Materials
Leather
Pair of Danish 1940's Lassen Style Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Shearling
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
cylindrical front legs. To be fully refurbished and reupholstered in sheepskin supplied from Garrett Leather
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of 1950s Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstered in soft Italian Garrett leather in Berkshire Buff. These chairs have a well-deserved patina that
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Danish 1940s Low Back Easy Chairs in Amber Shearling with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
exuberant amber colored straight fleece sheepskin by Garrett Leather. We love how the armrests extend into
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Shearling, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
beige curly shearling skin from Garrett Leather adding unparalleled luxury to any room. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
H 28.5 in W 28 in L 28.5 in
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather MP129 Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
material sourced from Garrett Leather. Not only does it exude unparalleled elegance, but it also ensures
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair in Amber Sheepskin attributed to Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a amber colored straight fleece sheepskin from Garrett Leather product number S519.
Slagelse was a
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 32 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Danish 1940's Viggo Boesen Style Easy Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
newly reupholstered the chair in a putty colored curly fleece luxurious sheepskin from Garrett Leather
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 30.5 in
Hancock Moore Queen Anne Mahogany Leather Nailhead Garrett Office Library Chair
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
Hancock & Moore Garrett armchair. Queen Anne style with a distressed mahogany frame upholstered in
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 30 in D 31 in
Works of Lord Byron, Connoisseur Edition, 16 Vols., in a Fine Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
colored plate each signed in pencil by the artist Frank T. Merrill and one by Edmund H. Garrett, bound in
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Books
Materials
Leather
H 8.88 in W 6.25 in D 2 in
Dessin Fournir Classical Modern High Wingback with Green Leather Armchairs
By Dessin Fournir
Located in St. Louis, MO
, having distressed leather from Garrett Leather with back cushions on ebony stained frame and legs, circa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Wingback ...
Materials
Leather
Danish 1940s Small-Scale Club or Library Chair in Cognac Leather and Shearling
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
replaced the seat with a putty colored curly shearling from Garrett Leather. Very versatile and perfect for
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
Danish 1940's Club Chair in Amber Color Shearling
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
have re-furbished and re-upholstered the chair in an exuberant amber colored sheepskin from Garrett
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish 1940s Highback Lounge Chair in Grey Sheepskin and Open Armrests in Oak
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
exuberant sheepskin from Garrett Leather (S516C Bamboo/Curly) Overall excellent with just minor age wear and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 37.5 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin , 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
in luxurious putty colored curly textured sheepskin from Garrett Leather. The design bears
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
re-upholstered the chair with new cushions in an exuberant curly sheepskin (s520C from Garrett
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair in Beige Sheepskin Shearling, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
shearling skin from Garrett Leather adding unparalleled luxury to any room. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair in Beige Sheepskin Shearling, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
shearling skin from Garrett Leather adding unparalleled luxury to any room. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair in Beige Sheepskin Shearling, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
shearling skin from Garrett Leather adding unparalleled luxury to any room. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Danish 1940s Low Back Easy Chairs in Amber Shearling with Open Armrests
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
amber colored straight fleece sheepskin by Garrett Leather. We love how the armrests extend into the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 32 in W 25 in D 27.5 in
Danish 1940s Easy Chair in Grey Shearling Sheepskin and Open Wood Armrests
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Christensen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk. Newly upholstered in sheepskin S516C from Garrett Leather (Bamboo/Curly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Faarstrup 1950's Low Spindle Back Chair with Shearling Cushions
By Farstrup
Located in Bridgeport, CT
-upholstered the chair with new cushions in an exuberant curly sheepskin (s520C from Garrett Leather) in a
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Shearling Pair of Danish Fritz Hansen Model 1518 Large Size Club Chairs 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
shearling supplied by Garrett Leather, New York Sku S520C which is curly texture and putty color. Fully
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
H 36 in W 36 in D 36.5 in
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and reupholstered in luxurious shearling (bamboo/curly) from Garrett Leather.
The chair is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
H 40.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
reupholstered in luxurious shearling (S520C putty/curly) from Garrett Leather.
The chair is attributed to
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 40.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Pair of 1940s Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The chairs have been upholstered in a light beige curly shearling sheepskin skin (S520C) from Garrett
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Green Painted Leather Dome Top Trunk
Located in Wilson, NC
Green painted leather dome top trunk, with the original green paint, and is engraved with the name
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Walnut and Leather Swivel Chair & Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in Garrett Leather, color Root Beer.
Chair measurements: BH 36" x SH 16" x W 28" x
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Garrett Leather For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of garrett leather for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, wood and animal skin. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of garrett leather now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of garrett leather — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of garrett leather, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of garrett leather that is appealing in its simplicity, but Phloem Studio, Fritz Hansen and Farstrup produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Garrett Leather?
Prices for a piece of garrett leather can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $422 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,940.
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.
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