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Seating For Sale
H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Milano, Lombardia
H269 Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala Copy URL Jindřich Halabala's H269 Armchairs are iconic masterpieces of European modernist design, originating in the 1930s and 1940s. Designed by r...
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20th Century Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Genuine French Tolix Steel Stacking Chairs Set (5) in a Beautiful Bright Green
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Tolix steel stacking chairs painted in their original Romarin green finish. This set of (5) Tolix stacking chairs have been in an warehouse for a number of years and will sho...
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2010s French Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Slat Back Adjustable Armchairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brutalist pair of oak slat high back adjustable armchairs with rush seats, France circa 1950's.
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Vintage De Sede DS80 Patchwork Daybed in cognac leather and ash, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS80 cognac leather patchwork daybed, Switzerland, 1970. Upholstered in its beautiful and soft original aniline leather with amazing wear. The DS-80 sofa unites all of the c...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Italian 1970's Walnut and White Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique and superb pair of Italian 1970's lounge chairs. Hand-crafted with a nod toward the Brazilian iconic designers of the period, Jean Gillon and Sergio Rodrigues. The ro...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1975 This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) f...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage weathered dark brown leather classical style club chair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage dark brown leather classical style club chair. This chair stands on a walnut Chippendale style frame and has dark brown weathered comfortable leather. The chair fea...
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1990s American American Classical Seating

Materials

Leather

Early Eames Alu Group Recliner Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Alu Group Recliner Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Extremely cool and comfortable piece despite the wear. We're selling this piece in its original...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

DAR Eiffel Base Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 2000
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a second generation DAR "Eiffel" armchair designed in 1949 by the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 2001, continuing the Eames’ design ethos ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Bakker “Strip” Armless Dining Chairs, NL, 1970’s
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six armless dining chairs. Hard to find in the US, Dutch designed “Strip” chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn. Great Scandinavian Modern styling with bentwood construction i...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ash

Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac leather seat. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ch...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pr Lane Rolling Cube Storage Ottoman End Tables Game Board Black Vinyl Flip Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lane Style No. 997-87 rolling cube storage ottoman walnut veneered cedar lined end tables with flip tabletop game board on one side black vinyl or ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar, Walnut

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Mallet Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mallet drumstool Cream Lacquer Copper Base Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
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2010s Minimalist Seating

Materials

Copper

Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul McCobb shaped back sofa model 3137. Manufactured by Custom Craft, USA. 7” Wood splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in JB Martin pink velvet. Arm height 23.5” Seat depth 25” Off th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut and vinyl sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970s. This magnificent piece of furniture boasts sleek black vinyl upholstery, and w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Italian Wingback Chair in Mint Green Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, velvet, beech, Italy, 1940s Made in Italy, this lounge chair embraces a robust structure adorned with elegant ears and accentuated pointed corners. The inclined backrest...
Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1950s Red Silk and Linen Blend Custom Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of custom upholstered red silk and linen blend slipper chairs with oak ball feet, lacquered black and additional lumbar pillow. The underside has the custom upholster’s label th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer

Beaufitul Lounge Chair Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful armchair Mod. "Eva" in beech and brown-cognac leather, once designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden. The chair is marked with the original l...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Contemporary Facetated Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Glazed Black
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handcasted and facetated stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather s...
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2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Midcentury Modern Set of Four Chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of four chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s, with rounded seat and back, in black plastic. The round section chair legs are removable. The...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Set of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs and Footstool, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of lounge chairs and footstool embodies the essence of mid-century modern design, seamlessly blending elegance with functional comfort. The construction of these stunning ch...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Swedish Lounge Chairs Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of "Eva" easy chairs in beech and brown-cognac leather, once designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden. The chairs are signed with the or...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Josef Frank, rare stool model B313, Thonet, 1928
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood stool, model B 313, designed by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus in 1928. This example have an (for this model) unusual rattan seat. Possibly a later addition since the holes o...
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Antique Pair of Italian Armchairs Hand Carved Walnut Require Restoration, C1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian pair of armchairs that were hand carved from solid Walnut and in desperate need of restoration. We have (2) pairs of Matching Italian Armchairs that must have come ou...
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1890s Italian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of late 19th century armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for J&J Kohn.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Early Production Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool Finsven Late 1940s
Located in Oakland, CA
Swedish production Finsven late 1940s Alvar Aalto stool, a pre Artek production piece. The stool has developed a patina over the years which adds to its character.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Pair of PK20 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm, Denmark, 1980's
Located in Austin, TX
Highly collectible pair of rust leather and chrome PK20 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm. Originally designed in 1968, these examples were manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Fine exampl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Bench with terracotta legs by Dini e Cellai Signa, Italy, early 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Bench with natural spruce seat and terracotta legs in the shape of winged chimeras. Stamped "Dini & Cellai Signa" and numbered 339.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Seating

Materials

Terracotta, Spruce

Seating group with rope covering, Italy 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Seating group consisting of two armchairs, a stool and a side table. The group is made of bentwood and covered with hemp ropes. Unrestored original condition. Dimensions: Armchairs:...
Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detache...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of Ten Neoclassical English Regency Style Mahogany Dining chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of ten mahogany dining chairs consisting of eight side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 24 inches wide and 21.5 inches deep. Crafted in the English Regency tas...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

"Blade Arm" Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Ib Kofod Larsen, Selig, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true Danish Modern masterpiece: an ultra-rare "Blade Arm" chair and ottoman set designed by the incomparable Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This architecturally stunning se...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 2 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable set of two 975 Lounge Chairs. These popular chairs are designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. The immaculate brown bucket seat ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 1 of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...
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1960s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti ‘Anfibio’ Sofa in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, leather, steel, Italy, 1971 The Anfibio sofa, a rare and innovative creation by Italian designer Alessandro Becchi for...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede

Louis XV Style French Ottoman
Located in Austin, TX
Ottoman from France in the Louis XV style. This piece features a hand-carved wood frame with original white paint and patina. The carving includes floral detailing. The upholstery is...
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of Knoll Pfister Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Knoll Pfister club chairs are cubist in form set atop a seemingly floating base. Taking inspiration from chairs geometric shape, the cushions have been replaced and reup...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Pair of rattan armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rattan armchairs with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + sofa also available.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1970s California Studio Stools
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s walnut and leather studio wood stools with a V shaped frame with flowing down to a four legged asymmetrical base. The influences of the design can be found in nature with blend...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six elegant dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model called “Razorblade” from the cool sculpted design of the backs. Made from oak in a rustic design, seats in dusty pink velv...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

STOOL red 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Red STOOL 1970s Produced by LUCHESSE METALPLASTICA (labeled). Material: Plastic and metal. Three-legged stool is from durable plastic vibrant red colour that will instantly boost ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1970s Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - Set o
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States circa 1970s. The sleek chrome frames elegantly support the vibrant o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Stools in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, pair of stools, oak, Italy, 1970s This remarkable pair of stools, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, is a testament to the artistry and...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Swedish Bench In Pine, Early 20th century
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful, Swedish bench in pine, early 20th century. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Colour loss, marks, scratches and blemishes.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Seating

Materials

Pine

Set of 12 Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A hard to find set of twelve dining chairs from the South of France. Natural washed oak finish on trestle based chairs with inset rush seats, sometimes referred to as the Brutalist ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of yellow armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1944
Located in Milan, IT
Armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni around 1944 for a private residence in Milan; the fabric has been replaced and the wooden part of the feet, polished.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN ARAN ISLES CUSTOM MADE BROWN LEATHER SOFAs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of custom made to order, Ralph Lauren Aran Isles, hand dyed brown leather club sofas RRP ...
Category

20th Century Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

'Gran Visir' Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio Italy 1971 Choose Your Own Fabric
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Incredible and important 'Gran Visir' modular sofa by Luciano Frigerio Italy 1971 with the unique opportunity to choose your own upholstery colour and type of fabric!! The modules c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Plywood

Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Upholstered and Black Lacquer Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of impressive Art Deco influenced arm chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Company. Upholstered in a silk blend cross hatch seat, arm and back. Exposed wood is a very dar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer

Chippendale Style Back Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Chippendale style carved mahogany back wing chair has approximate dimensions of 44 inches in height, 32 inches in width, and 35 inches in depth. The seat height is adjustable, a...
Category

20th Century American Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 4 Strip chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, The Netherlands 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
An iconic chair, the 'Strip chair', designed by famous Dutch designer Gijs Bakker for Castelijn. It was released in 1974. The chair is made out of 6 bended strips of llacquered lamin...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

De Sede Daybed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful De Sede daybed DS 80 in rich caramel brown leather. Signature patchwork leather has wonderful patina and sits on a black slatted wood frame.
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare pair of "El Rey" by Mats Theselius, 1999
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass frame, seat and back in crocodile patterned prime leather. Leatherclothes-wound armrests. Limited edition of 360 chairs produced in 1999. This is chair #234 and #235. Excellent...
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1990s Swedish Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Philippe Hurel Brown Leather & Fabric Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, GB
This Philippe Hurel design is a contemporary form fit with a versatile look that suits an array of interiors. Philippe Hurel has over 100 years of creation, craftsmanship and inspira...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Seating

Materials

Leather

19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This charming 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa has been hand-scraped to reveal the original paint surface. Newly upholstered in linen with bolster pillows. This seat has the added...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. Th...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Beech

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Settee with Egyptian Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian settee with a comfortable barrel-style back, hand-scraped to the original paint surface and newly upholstered in linen. The frame features carved bell f...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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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