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‘Crate’ Chair in Wood, Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Crate’ chair in wood, Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld Additional information: Material: Wood
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1950 by Metz and Co in Holland
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair The Rietveld military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair The Rietveld military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair The Rietveld Military Furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair The Rietveld Military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Pyramid Chair by Wim Rietveld '1984'
By Wim Rietveld
Located in London, GB
Wim Rietveld Pyramid Chair (1984). Designed in the 1960s (this chair has a date stamp on the
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pyramid Chair by Wim Rietveld '1984'
Pyramid Chair by Wim Rietveld '1984'
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
“Albatros” Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, the Netherlands, 1951
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare “Albatros” chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld, manufactured in the Netherlands around
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
Iconic “Berlin chair” was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld, and manufactured by G.A.v.d
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
H 41.74 in W 28.75 in D 22.45 in
Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
"Steltman Stoel" was designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1963 and produced by Gerard van de Groenekan
Category

Antique 1860s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
H 27.56 in W 17.92 in D 19.1 in
Crate Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, 1940s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black crate chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, crafted circa 1960 in the Netherlands, these chairs are a
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Manner Of Gerrit Rietveld - Steltman Chair - 1970s Dutch interpretation
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Hasselt, VLI
This 1970s Dutch interpretation of the Steltman chair pays tribute to Rietveld's vision. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Rietveld Jr. Prototype Salon Chair, Netherlands, 1955
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Museum piece! Prototype for a salon chair by Gerrit Rietveld Jr. 1920 - 1961, son of the famous
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Zig Zag Chair,' originally designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Set Of 4 MODERNIST CUBIST "CRATE" CHAIRS after GERRIT RIETVELD, Holland 1980
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in PARIS, FR
blackened solid wood, based on the model by Gerrit Rietveld, handcrafted, Holland 1980.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modernist Dutch Children Chair in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modernist Dutch children chair, manufactured in by unknown manufacturer in Holland, circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Style Red Blue De Stijl Wood Chair MCM Bauhaus
By Karl Springer, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Style Inspired By Piet Mondrian Wood Chair. This was remade by an architect
Category

Early 2000s American Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/color. Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chair Designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping
By Wim Rietveld, Auping
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Mid-Century Modern chair designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping. It was conceived especially for the
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Reproduction of Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. Circa 1960s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Handcrafted Reproduction of Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. Circa 1960s Designed in
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Vintage 1960s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld "Zig-Zag" Chair by Cassina n° 859, Italy 1973
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Gerrit Rietveld "ZIG-ZAG" chair by Cassina, Italy 1970s. N°859 Provenance: Private collection
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Vintage Original Dutch 'Rietveld' Style Retro 1960 Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage original Dutch 'Rietveld' style black slingback leather lounge chair. H 104cm, D 75cm, W
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Crate" Lounge Chair in Deal by Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1934
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Skokie, IL
Gerrit Rietveld "Crate" lounge chair, Netherlands, 1930s Additional Information: Materials
Category

20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Garnerville, NY
A smart pair of Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue DeStijl style lounge chairs. Surprisingly comfortable
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pre War Gerrit Rietveld Style Modernist Painted Chair
By Donald Judd, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rear modernist white painted side chair. Vintage, minimalist and sturdy design crafted from 4
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rietveld Zigzag Chair - Classic Design Furniture in American Pine 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the iconic Rietveld Zigzag Chair, a masterpiece of Dutch design that has been enriching
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Gerrit Rietveld "Zig-Zag" Chairs by Cassina n° 859-860, Italy 1973
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Pair of Gerrit Rietveld "ZIG-ZAG" chairs by Cassina, Italy 1970s. N°859 -860 Provenance: Private
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, Italy, De Stijl Modern, 1918
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gerrit rietveld Bauhaus red blue chair by Cassina. Early production. Authorized by Rietveld estate
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Chairs by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern desk or side chairs in enameled steel and wood by the architect son of
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Italian Bauhaus Armchair Red and Blue by Rietveld 1st production Cassina 1971
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in MIlano, IT
and Blue entirely in wood painted in yellow, red, blue and black. The chair has an inclined seat in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of ten early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of
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Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Red & Blue De Stijl Armchair by Gerrit Rietveld, vintage 1970-80s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Vorst, BE
The icon of the "De Stijl" movement, created in 1917 by Gerrit Rietveld. This chair is a one off
Category

Mid-20th Century German De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue for Cassina, Italy new
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the chair as seen in the first picture. Chair designed by Gerrit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair 1959, Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, Oase Chairs, , classic modernist
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Oase lounge chair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958, and gained the
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Pyramid Chairs with Armrests Designed, Wim Rietveld, 1963 Grey Blue
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four pyramid chairs with armrests designed by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Pyramid Chairs Designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four famous ''Pyramid'' chairs Designed by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Walnut Slab Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut finish wooden slab chairs sold as a set. Their monolithic form are sure to stand up
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Wood Child Armchair 'Crate' by Rietveld by Rietveld, circa 2005
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low drawer chair in natural wood with lacquer for Children by Gerrit Rietveld. Produced by Rietveld
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Cassina Red Blue and Yellow Chair Gerrit Thomas Rietvild Post Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
art movement's influence on Rietveld's work. The chair features a bold red backrest, black frame, with
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cassina Red Blue and Yellow Chair Gerrit Thomas Rietvild Post Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
art movement's influence on Rietveld's work. The chair features a bold red backrest, black frame, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Crate Chair Light Grey
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Crate chair light grey designed by Gerrit Th. Rietveld (1888-1964). The size is accurate copied
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Crate Chair Light Grey
Crate Chair Light Grey
H 24.41 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
Gerrit Rietveld De Stijl Red Blue Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888-1964) De Stijl Red Blue Chair, originally designed in 1918 with red
Category

20th Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Modern Artisan-made Steltman Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Nashville, TN
varying wood grains and finish. Chair is extremely sturdy and well-made. Features popular "drip" design.
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Artisan-made Steltman Chair
Modern Artisan-made Steltman Chair
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Stunning easy chair designed and manufactured dating from the 1960s.
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning easy chair designed and manufactured dating from the 1960s. This sculptural chair features
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Huizenga NV Bastille Chair by Piet Blom, 1960s, De Stijl, Rietveld, Mondrian
By Piet Blom
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
be manufactured by Huizenga in 1965. Made of black and red lacquered wood, the ‘Bastille’ chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modernist High Chair Gerrit Rietveld Style 1940s Dutch
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique handmade High chair, wooden frame, comes with Saddle Leather upholstery. In a Cognac color
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Iconic chair designed by Dutch artist Gerrit Rietveld between 1918 - 1923. This particular piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Vintage Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 34.26 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
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Rietveld Chair Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rietveld chair wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A rietveld chair wood — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a rietveld chair wood, we have 101 options in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rietveld chair wood — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A rietveld chair wood made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one rietveld chair wood that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina and Wim Rietveld produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rietveld Chair Wood?

A rietveld chair wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,886, while the lowest priced sells for $124 and the highest can go for as much as $157,416.

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.

Questions About Rietveld Chair Wood
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.