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Monumental Pair of Fiberglass 'Jennifer' Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1970s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
practical in use.
This incredible pair of 'Jennifer' chairs by Michael Taylor, which are large enough to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 35.5 in W 65.5 in D 50 in
Rattan Wicker Pair of Oversized Lounge Chairs Manner of Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Topeka, KS
in the style of Michael Taylor. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Michael Taylor Walnut 6 Dining Chairs Baker Furniture Far East Collection 1950s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Camden, ME
Michael Taylor Far East Collection for Baker Furniture six dining chairs splat back Model 6325
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 20.25 in
Dramatic Set of 20 Black Lacquer Double Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant. This fabulous, low
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Dramatic Set of 20 Sophisticated Black Lacquer Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant. This fabulous, low
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Meticulously Restored Set of 12 Cane Arm Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. This amazing set is comprised of all arm chairs. There are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Cane
H 33.25 in W 22 in D 23 in
All Arms, Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 23 in D 21 in
Mid Century Mahogany Slipper Lounge Chair Attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid century spoon back mahogany slipper lounge chair attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker, 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
1950s Baker Michael Taylor Far East Collection Club Chairs, Raw Silk Cushions
By Michael Taylor, James Mont, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Baker Michael Taylor Far East Collection Club chairs, Raw Silk Cushions
Offered for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.75 in W 31 in D 25 in
Six Restored Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
American design legend Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960s. The set includes two (2) host and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Michael Taylor for Baker Greek Key Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Greek Key Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 18.25
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Michael Taylor for Baker Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
, with arm height of 24.25". Designed by Michael Taylor, possibly in collaboration with Winsor White
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Far East Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker midcentury Far East Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker midcentury Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Superb Restored Set 14 Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. The set consists of two (2) host chairs and twelve (12
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Spectacular Set of 20 Sleek Double Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. The set consists of two (2) host chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Superb Restored Set 20 Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. The set consists of two (2) host chairs and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Stellar Set of 12 Modern Windsor Chairs by Michael Taylor, Cane Seats
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
series by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. There are two (2) host and ten (10) side chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Stellar Set of 12 Modern Windsor Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
A fantastic set of twelve (12) dining chairs from a rare series by Michael Taylor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, Circa 1950s
Walnut frames, with floral
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42 in W 22 in D 25 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
By Michael
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 40.25 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
By Michael
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.25 in W 22.25 in D 22.25 in
Stellar Set of 14 Black Lacquer Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) sleek modern cane dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arms-Sterling Set of 14 Modern Windsor Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) arm dining chairs from a rare series by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Single
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Spectacular Restored Set of 14 Sleek Double Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. The set consists of two (2) host chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Incredible Set of 14 Rare Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1955
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) side chairs; host arm height is 24.25 inches. Taylor's masterful design executed in the superior walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
Meticulously Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. There are two (2) host and six (6) side chairs. Expertly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Cane
H 32.25 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
Spectacular Restored Set of 8 Modern Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1957
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
An incredibly rare and sophisticated set of dining chairs by Michael Taylor for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
All Arms - Sublime Set of 8 Greek Key Parsons Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Meticulously Restored Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
collection designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
1950s Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture - Set of 10
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Hartville, OH
side chairs and 6 arm chairs alternate around the table with all three leaves in place. (Table in a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Unrivaled Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960- Cane Seat
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) sleek modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Unrivaled Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960-Cane Seat
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant. This fabulous, low production
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Unrivaled Set of 14 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960-Cane Seat
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant. This fabulous, low production
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) sleek modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 14 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) sleek modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
All Arms, Sublime Set of 16 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
All Arms, Sublime Set of 20 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
restored Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
All Arms, Sublime Set of 12 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chic Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. A set of this size is the Collector's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Stellar Set of 8 Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1955
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1955. There are two (2) host and six (6) side chairs; host arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
Elegant Set of 12 Parsons Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1970
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
esteemed Michael Taylor. Beautiful, expertly crafted walnut construction. Host chairs with Greek Key arm
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 22 in D 20 in
Chic Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
examples from an impossible to find series of dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 14 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 8 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
, meticulously restored set of eight (8) modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 10 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
, meticulously restored set of ten (10) modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
ALL ARMS Set of 8 Black Lacquer Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) sleek modern cane dining chairs by Michael
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Cane Loungers by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Taylor's masterful design executed in
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 20 in
All Arms - Chic Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
examples from an impossible to find series of dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
All Arms, Chic Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. ALL ARMS. This unique set is the Collector's
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Raymond Sabota Century Greek Key Arm /Dining Chairs-Manner of Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Century Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of midcentury Chinoiserie styled chairs in the manner of Michael Taylor. These solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Armchairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Asian style chairs. The chairs have black lacquered solid wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
accents. The iconic chairs have smooth ball finials on the backs and the arms. The flat arm rests measure
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Far East Ming Armchair Michael Taylor Baker Furniture Co
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s by Baker Furniture Co attributed to Far East Collection Ming Armchair Michael Taylor
after
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Breathtaking Pair of Mahogany and Brass Club Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baker, circa 1980. This fabulous rare design is routinely attributed to the esteemed Michael Taylor
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 35 in
Large Set of Ten Baker Black & Gold Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1950
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Attributed to designer Michael Taylor, this large set of ten Baker Asian inspired chinoiserie
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
All Arm, Exquisite Set of 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
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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.
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