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Shiro Kuramata-How High the Moon Armchairs for Vitra, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in PARIS, FR
Kuramata, is crafted from nickel-plated steel mesh and produced by Vitra in Switzerland. This model, which
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1980s
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early "High the Moon" chair designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by Vitra in 1986. In
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Glas Italia, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Macherio, IT
the international design, designed in 1976 by the great master Shiro Kuramata Born in Tokyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass

Walnut Custom Handmade Large Format Shattered Mirror
By Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Zaha Hadid, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the days...
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2010s American Minimalist Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Walnut Custom Handmade Large Format Shattered Mirror
By Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Zaha Hadid, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the days...
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2010s American Minimalist Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

Chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier - 80s/90s
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier
Located in Paris, FR
, Aldo Cibic , Andrea Branzi, Shiro Kuramata, Michael Graves, Peter Shire, Javier Mariscal, Barbara
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

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La Menagerie Ottomane Leopard Porcelaine Dinner Plate Handmade in Italy
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Hono Stool
By Jason Horvath
Located in Denver, PA
The Hono stool started with our rediscovery of Shou Sugi Ban, an ancient Japanese burning technique that preserves wood through charring. Inspired by the method's resulting rich colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

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H 16 in Dm 16 in
Heart Stool with Red or Black Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Stool heart with polyurethane foam and upholstered with red fabric 100% cotton. With removable upholstery. Base in polished stainless steel. Also available with black fabric, on requ...
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Heart Stool with Red or Black Fabric
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H 17.72 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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Harvey Guzzini Olympe Table Lamp for ED, Italy 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in London, GB
Large Olympe table lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini for ED, Italy 1970s. The demilune shade is particularly pleasing lit, a half moon of ambient light through semi-opaque acrylic. It ...
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Original Vintage Rio Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Oscar Niemeyer, 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer, Anna Maria Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. That’s "Rio" Chaise Lounge created in 1978 by Oscar Niem...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Postmodern Cotton Velvet Mak Suh Muh Dining Chair Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Mak Suh dining chair is part of the New Malabar's Collection The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define, this elusive design style was a reaction against the ut...
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Bauhaus Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel Étagère / Flower Stand, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Chrome-plated tubular steel étagère made in the 1930s with glass shelves. Chrome plating is in original condition.
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Minimalist Modern Walnut Platform King Bed Frame, Judd Style
By Donald Judd, George Nakashima, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Rare Pierre Cardin Pop Art Futuristic Ambiance Phone
By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare and highly collectable Pop Art futuristic Ambiance phone.
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Futurist Scientific Instruments

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GLASS TABLE 1976, by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Glas Italia, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Macherio, IT
Shown here is the glass table 1976. The low table characterised by the very refined minimal aspect with feet in mm. 24 thick transparent glass, thermo-welded to the top in mm. 12 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

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Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By Maurice Calka, LeLeu Deshays
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu. Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS" This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
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Large Oba-Q K Series 'Ghost' Lamp, Shiro Kuramata for Yamagiwa, Japan, 1972
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Oba-Q K series floor lamp by Shiro Kuramata. White acrylic shade with external light source. Excellent condition. Kuramata, one of the most influential post-modern designers, i...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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The Kid Peach Bed Side Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Kid Peach Bed Side Table by Matteo Cibic is a delightful night or bedside table. India's handicrafts are as multifarious as its cultures, and as rich as its history. The art o...
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The Kid Peach Bed Side Table by Matteo Cibic
The Kid Peach Bed Side Table by Matteo Cibic
H 22.25 in W 21.86 in D 15.75 in

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Original Shiro Kuramata " How high the moon" club armchair
Located in Zaventem, BE
Club armchair designed by Shiro Kuramata Vitra edition 1987. Nickeled metal mesh.
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Epoxy coated nickel-plated steel "How High the Moon" Armchair by Shiro Kuramata, Japan / Germany
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Shiro Kuramata How High the Moon Armchairs, Vitra, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
“How High the Moon” armchair by the Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata in nickel-plated steel mesh
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Armchairs

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Shiro Kuramata How High The Moon Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
How High The Moon Chair,Vitra earlier production 08.1998
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Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1980s
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early "High High The Moon" chair designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by Vitra in 1986
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

"How High the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Dronten, NL
"How high the Moon" armchair. Designed in 1986 and handmade by Kurosaki for Vitra. Nickel-plated expanded steel mesh. In production from 1987-2009. Marked with label. Excelle...
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

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Nickel, Steel

"How High the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
"How High the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 31.89 in
Shiro Kuramata Steel chair, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Uccle, BE
Epoxy coated nickel-plated steel "How High the Moon" Armchair by Shiro Kuramata, Japan / Germany
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Shiro Kuramata Steel chair, 1986
Shiro Kuramata Steel chair, 1986
H 27.96 in W 37.01 in D 31.89 in
HAL2 Chair by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
HAL2 chair by Shiro Kuramata for Cassina, Japan, IXC. This chair is made of expand metal as the
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

HAL2 Chair by Shiro Kuramata
HAL2 Chair by Shiro Kuramata
H 36.82 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Pastoe Chairs by Shiro Kuramata
By Pastoe, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Dronten, NL
Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer known for his innovative and avant-garde furniture designs
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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Set of Four Pastoe Chairs by Shiro Kuramata
Set of Four Pastoe Chairs by Shiro Kuramata
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Shiro Kuramata chair for Vitra label "How high is the Moon"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space age looking of Shiro Kuramata in this amaizing chair .Vitra label.
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Late 20th Century German Club Chairs

Shiro Kuramata " How High the Moon " Chair for Vitra
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Shiro Kuramata " How High the Moon " chair for Vitra. Nickel-plated steel mesh with vitra tag to
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20th Century German Modern Chairs

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Shiro Kuramata How High the Moon Chair, circa 1991
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic Post-Modern design from Shiro Kuramata. Early example with dated Vitra label from 1991. In
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1990s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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"How high the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Dronten, NL
-plated expanded steel mesh. In production from 1987-2009. Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991).  
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Nickel, Steel

"How high the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
"How high the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 31.89 in
How High the Moon by Shiro Kuramata Vitra Limited Edition
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
How high the moon designed by Shiro Kuramata Lounge chair made of expanded metal. Vitra quit
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Shiro Kuramata, How High the Moon, Vitra Edition
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Vitra limited 1. Edition with sticker Label produced in 1991.
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1990s European Armchairs

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Metal

Shiro Kuramata, How High the Moon, Vitra Edition
Shiro Kuramata, How High the Moon, Vitra Edition
H 23.63 in W 37.41 in D 32.29 in
Shiro Kuramata 'How high the moon'
Located in Cologne, DE
How high the moon by Shiro Kuramata edition of 30
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Late 20th Century German Settees

Shiro Kuramata 'How high the moon'
Shiro Kuramata 'How high the moon'
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Kuramata’s - How high is the Moon chair
Located in New York, NY
Shiro Kuramata’s famous “How high is the Moon” manufactured by Vitra. One of the 'How high the moon
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Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

"How High The Moon"
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Hudson, NY
Nickel-plated expanded steel mesh.Designed in 1986 by Shiro Kuramata, produced by Kurosaki for
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

"How High The Moon"
"How High The Moon"
H 28 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed entirely of steel mesh, with no interior frame or support, the design provides the outline of a chair without any of its traditional structure. While its shape is that of...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Armchairs

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Nickel, Steel

"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
H 28.75 in W 37.41 in D 32.29 in
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed entirely of steel mesh, with no interior frame or support, the design provides the outline of a chair without any of its traditional structure. While its shape is that of...
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Vintage 1980s Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
H 28.75 in W 37.41 in D 32.29 in
Shiro Kuramata, How High the Moon Armchair, Vitra Edition, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Milan, IT
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) How High the Moon armchairs, 1986-1987. Vitra Edition Steel (epoxy
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Nickel

"How High the Moon" Structural Chair by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed entirely of steel mesh, with no interior frame or support, the design provides the outline of a chair without any of its traditional structure. While its shape is that of...
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Vintage 1980s Asian Modern Armchairs

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Nickel, Steel

Miniature How High the Moon Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in San Antonio, TX
by the Vitra design museum with permission of Mieko Kuramata, Tokyo and Vitra. Original wooden box
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Late 20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Miniature How High the Moon Chair
Miniature How High the Moon Chair
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.75 in
"How High the Moon" Armchair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Cologne, DE
Year: 1986, material: nickel-plated expanded steel mesh, on four cylindrical feet. Measurements: W 94.5cm x D 83cm x H 72.5cm. Manufactured by Vitra.
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Armchairs

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Steel

"How High the Moon" Armchair
H 28.55 in W 37.21 in D 32.68 in
"Oba-Q" Acrylic Table Lamp by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shiro Kuramata (1934–1991) is one of Japan's most important designers of the 20th C. Kuramata was
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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Kuramata How For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kuramata how available at 1stDibs. Each kuramata how for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, nickel and steel. There are many kinds of the kuramata how you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kuramata how bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kuramata how over the years, but those crafted by Shiro Kuramata and Vitra are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.