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Leather Armchair Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Atari Jay Armchair
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in New York, NY
Atari Jay Armchair -- Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara Available only in saddle leather. See photo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bore leather armchair by Noboru Nakamura
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Bore armchair in a caramel-colored leather comes in good condition. The leather of the seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Bore leather armchair by Noboru Nakamura
Bore leather armchair by Noboru Nakamura
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 37.41 in
Anglo-Japanese Walnut Spindle Back Armchair, Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
back armchair, with a re-upholstered yellow leather seat, metal label. Godwin designed for W.A. and S
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Japanese Export circa 1880 hand carved
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Open Armchairs. Attributed to Jas Shoolbred
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement ebonized open armchairs, Attributed to Jas Shoolbred with repeated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Katana Beige Leather Armchair by Paolo Rizzatto
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Generously cushioned volumes trace the pampering design of this armchair, offered in prized beige
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Katana Beige Leather Armchair by Paolo Rizzatto
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
The Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese Technique
Located in São Paulo, SP
Charred using the Japanese technique shou sugi ban, it's a light and airy piece with straight lines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Foam, Wood

Ligne Roset by Studio Catoir Okumi Cream Leather Armchair
By Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
Designed by Studio Catoir for Ligne Roset in 2012, the Okumi armchair is inspired by the front
Category

2010s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Brutus Armchair in Solid Walnut with Leather Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
” as the Japanese say. “Chairs are not just utilitarian objects, they have to have personality, they
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brutus Armchair in Walnut Black Oil with Leather Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
– “kawaii” as the Japanese say. “Chairs are not just utilitarian objects, they have to have personality
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Vintage Scandinavian Bauhaus Chrome&Leather Armchairs Model by Torben Skov
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of super rare armchairs was designed by Torben Skov for the Danish manufacturer Erik
Category

1990s Danish Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

"Ten" Fabric or Leather Armchair Designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Driade
By Naoto Fukasawa, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ten" is an elegant armchair, designed by Naoto Fukasawa and manufactured by Driade, with structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black Leather Armchairs with Footstool by Both Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Danish black leather armchairs with matching footstool designed by Søren Nissen & Ebbe
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Baisity leather armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia - 1980’s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Padova, IT
and Japan with Terry Dawn as a partner. Antonio Citterio works in the field of industrial design, in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century Gothic Revival Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century Gothic Revival armchair , possibly by Joseph Pabst, Philadelphia, in carved walnut
Category

Antique 1870s American Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tottori Armchair by Kateryna Sokolova for Driade
By Kateryna Sokolova, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
character. Called after the Japanese animation film “My Neighbor Totoro”, written and directed by Hayao
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Elizabeth" Armchair, Denmark 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, this “Elizabeth” armchair is a rare and prized classic. This model was presented at ‘The Copenhagen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unique Hand Made Art Deco Armchair by Lion Cachet
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Weesp, NL
and harmony. But this armchair isn't just a visual delight. We've added a custom black leather
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

1960 Pair of Armchairs by Pierre Paulin model F444 for Artiflort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1963. The armchairs feature a sturdy steel frame upholstered in beautiful cognac-colored leather (the
Category

Vintage 1960s European Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carved and Gilded Armchairs Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A pair of carved and gilded armchairs conceived in the Empire taste, the mahogany frames with
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Two Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Ornella Armchair Java Plant Textured Fabric
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Ornella armchair is made up of a wooden frame padded with polyurethane foam and covered with a top
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ornella Armchair Java Plant Textured Fabric
Ornella Armchair Java Plant Textured Fabric
H 30.32 in W 37.8 in D 35.44 in
Calyx Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Calyx armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: polyethelene, steel. Dimensions: 58.5 cm x 57 cm x
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Calyx Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Calyx Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 30.12 in W 22.45 in D 23.04 in
Marcel Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Marcel armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, stainless steel, aluminum. Also
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Marcel Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Marcel Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Parchment Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Parchment armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Maple, Steel. Also available in other colors
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Parchment Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Parchment Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 31.11 in W 26.58 in D 26.78 in
Rare Pair of circa 1900 Anglo Chinese Hand Carved Savonarola Armchairs Dragons
Located in GB
armchairs with Dragon heads A very good looking and decorative pair of hand carved circa 1900 horse shoe
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Anglo-Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Peacock Easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan Also available in other colors
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 77.96 in W 35.44 in D 26.97 in
Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare armchair or desk chair, model 114 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Great vintage condition and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Papillon Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Papillon easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, steel. Also available in
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Papillon Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Papillon Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 75.6 in W 42.52 in D 35.83 in
Forma Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, steel. Also available in right
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Forma Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Forma Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 40.56 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
Indoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan, nylon, steel. Also available in
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Hagia Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Hagia easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon. Steel. Also available in
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Hagia Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Hagia Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Parchment Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Parchment easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: maple, steel. Also available in other
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Parchment Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Parchment Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 28.15 in W 29.34 in D 30.71 in
Outdoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, nylon, steel. Also
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Marcel Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Marcel easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Aluminum. Dimensions: 65cm x
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Marcel Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Marcel Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Rapunzel Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Rapunzel easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polypile, urethane foam, stainless steel
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rapunzel Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Rapunzel Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 24.81 in W 30.71 in D 35.83 in
Russell Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Russell easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethyelene, aluminum. Dimensions: 71.5
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Russell Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Russell Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 39.18 in W 34.85 in D 28.15 in
Forma Petite Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma Petite armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, steel. Also available in
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Forma Petite Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Forma Petite Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 32.29 in W 33.08 in D 25.99 in
Forma Easy Armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma easy armchair petite by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, steel. Also available
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Forma Easy Armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue
Forma Easy Armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 32.29 in W 33.08 in D 25.99 in
Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fur

Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Wood

Outdoor Croissant Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Croissant easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethylene, steel. Dimensions: 95cm x
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Croissant Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Croissant easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abacca, nylon, steel. Dimensions: 95cm x
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Calyx Lowback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Calyx armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: polyethelene, steel. Dimensions: 65.5cm x 62 cm x
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Calyx Lowback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Calyx Lowback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 27.76 in W 24.41 in D 25.79 in
Calyx Highback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Calyx armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, Steel. Dimensions: 73 cm x 91 cm x H
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Calyx Highback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Calyx Highback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 39.57 in W 35.83 in D 28.75 in
Indoor Lolah Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Lolah easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, nylon. Also available in other
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Lolah Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Lolah Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 27.56 in W 49.61 in D 40.56 in
Outdoor Lolah Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor lolah easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene. aluminum. Also
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Lolah Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Lolah Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 27.56 in W 49.61 in D 40.56 in
Outdoor Matilda Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor matilda easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene. Aluminum. Also
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Indoor Noodle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan, nylon, stainless steel, steel
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Indoor Noodle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Noodle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 32.88 in
Outdoor Noodle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, nylon, stainless steel
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Outdoor Noodle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Noodle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 32.88 in
Indoor Matilda Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Matilda easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan. Also available in other
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Indoor Matilda Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Matilda Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 24.81 in W 43.31 in D 39.38 in
La Luna Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Maple

La Luna Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
La Luna Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
Indoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, Nylon, Steel. Also available
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 30.52 in W 38.19 in D 39.38 in
Maple Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple tilt easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Natural maple Also available in walnut
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Maple Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Maple Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 24.41 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Outdoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor pigalle easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Steel. Also
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut tilt easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Natural walnut Also available in maple
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Walnut Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Walnut Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 24.41 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Wood

Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Wood

Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Wood

Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Wood

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Japanese Leather Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese leather armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese leather armchair — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 122 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese leather armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 125 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese leather armchair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese leather armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese leather armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kenneth Cobonpue, Kai Kristiansen and Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Leather Armchair?

Prices for a Japanese leather armchair start at $309 and top out at $225,141 with the average selling for $4,004.

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.