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Pair of 1940s Italian Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
H 34.50 in. W 18.50 in. D 21 in.
Pair 1940s Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of button tufted side or slipper chairs with upholstered one piece seat that curves into the back. Bleached mahogany wood bases. Striped ivory and white silk upholstery is origi...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in. W 18 in. D 22 in.
Pair of Vintage Bankers Chairs by Sikes of Buffalo N.Y.
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bankers chair courtroom chair Sykes Co Inc Buffalo, NY
These are solid wood bankers chairs. This bankers chairs were manufactured by Sykes Co., Inc., Buffalo New York; the...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in. W 18 in. D 20 in.
1940s Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s pair of Louis XVI style chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
H 32 in. W 23 in. D 22 in.
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs upholstered in fabric. Designed and made in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
H 27.17 in. W 28.75 in. D 32.29 in.
Pair of Hollywood Regency Chairs, 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hamburg, PA
A wonderful pair of extra large scale upholstered chairs in the manner of Grosfeld House. The size of these are extra wide and can be considered settees. New upholstery and refinishi...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 27 in. W 44 in. D 29 in.
Pair of Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Axel Larsson chairs produced by SMF, Bodafors, 1940s. Signed.
Very good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
H 33.47 in. W 18.12 in. D 23.63 in.
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning pair of Danish easy chairs. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s.
In need of new upholstery. Very solid frame and high quality.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.29 in. W 34.65 in. D 35.44 in.
Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cheeky lounge chairs, made in Norway in the 1940s. Rare, neat model with high comfort and a light look. Reupholstered with sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 29.93 in. W 19.69 in. D 25.6 in.
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of luxurious Danish lounge chairs with beautiful rounded forms. The chairs are in an overall very good condition, but they need a new upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in. W 30.32 in. D 31.5 in.
Pair of 1940s Italian Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of newly-upholstered 1940s Italian, soft wool felt, wingback back chairs with very comfortable down wrapped seat cushions. Button tufted back and tapered legs, these beautiful c...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Felt
H 39.25 in. W 32 in. D 35 in.
Pair of Tufted Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of tufted chairs, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 42 in. W 27.5 in. D 32 in.
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Tub Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency tub chairs. Very chic. These chairs need reupholstering.
Category
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.5 in. W 25.25 in. D 24 in.
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous slipper chairs, American, circa 1940s. Glamorous form with dramatic scroll backs, button tufting and sexy curvaceous legs. Reupholstered in an ivory color textured...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in. W 24 in. D 24 in.
Pair of Elegant Slipper Chairs, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant slipper chairs with dark walnut legs, American, 1940s.
Refinished and newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
H 30.5 in. W 22.5 in. D 29 in.
Pair of American 1940s Side Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautifully restored, this pair of side chairs are great in scale and very comfortable. They feature a harp like back and a delicate tufted linen seat.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.75 in. W 20 in. D 16 in.
1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s pair of unique English metal arch back chairs with open frames enclosing leathered backs and seats. Great as accent chairs or dining chairs. The muted colors perfectly complime...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in. W 18 in. D 19.5 in.
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco lounge chairs. Original fabric with black lacquered wood frame.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 29 in. W 26.5 in. D 27 in.
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco club chairs. The chairs have walnut bracket feet and are oversized.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.5 in. W 37 in. D 36 in.
1940s Pair of Chairs, Stained Mahogany, Green Wool, Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Elegant pair of chairs, stained mahogany, French polish. New green black flecked wool upholstery.
Italy, circa 1940
Measures: Seat height 48 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 33.47 in. W 16.54 in. D 15.75 in.
Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A pair of Scandinavian upholstered lounge chairs or dating from the early 1940s.
Typical of the style associated with Joseph Frank and Kaare Klint, these chairs display a combinatio...
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in. W 23.63 in. D 27.56 in.
Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of luxurious "Schulz" easy chairs by Otto Schultz for Jio Möbler, Sweden. Very early edition featuring large and curved back rests professionally re-upholstered in a grey velvet...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 29 in. W 28.25 in. D 27.5 in.
Pair of Christie Tyler 1940s Lounge Chairs
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
A pair of Christie Tyler 1940s reconditioned lounge chairs, with an aluminium and steel frame.
Both chairs have been fully reupholstered in grey wool fabric.
Measures: Height 80cm...
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.5 in. W 25.2 in. D 36.62 in.
Pair of Faux Bamboo 1940s Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of faux bamboo 1940s side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
H 38 in. W 18 in. D 17 in.
Otto Schulz, Pair of Cocktail Chairs, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in DE
Pair of cocktail chairs, designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s.
Restored and reupholstered in Mohair.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
H 29.53 in. W 34.65 in. D 29.53 in.
Pair of Danish Midcentury Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Danish club chairs, circa 1940s, with textured wool upholstery, raised on stained beech legs. New upholstery. Super comfortable and stylish chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 34.5 in. W 27 in. D 31 in.
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Beautiful pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency style tufted lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
H 33 in. W 29 in. D 29 in.
Pair of French 1940s Cerused Oak Chairs Attributed to Francisque Chaleyssin
By Jules Leleu, Charles Dudouyt, Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of French 1940s Gothic style Cerused oak chairs attributed to Francisque Chaleyssin. This versatile pair of French high back armchairs or side chairs can be used in an ...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Gothic Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.38 in. W 22.75 in. D 21 in.
Pair of French Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of French club chairs, 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 37.8 in. W 32.09 in. D 32.29 in.
Rare Pair of André Arbus Chairs, France, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare elegant pair of André Arbus chairs, manufactured in France in 1940s. Signed.
André Arbus (French, 1903–1969) was a furniture designer, sculptor, and architect. Born into a fam...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in. W 20.08 in. D 20.08 in.
Pair of 1940s Tomlinson Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Looking for a Project ? Here are a pair of stylish 1940s tufted wingback or barrel back club / lounge chairs. All original, solid quality American made chairs, in need of reupholstry...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in. W 30.5 in. D 36 in.
Pair of 1940s Square Back Gondola-Style Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful side chairs with gondola arms and dark mahogany wood frames. Upholstered in vintage ivory damask fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
H 32 in. W 25 in. D 26 in.
Axel Larsson Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Axel Larsson
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of high back easy chairs with an oak frame by Axel Larsson. The seating and the armrests are beautifully curved.
The chairs have been professionally reupholstered in our in-ho...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 37.01 in. W 26.38 in. D 31.5 in.
Pair of 1940s Lounge Chairs by Eric Karlén
By Firma Rumsinteriör, Eric Karlén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rare lounge chairs by Eric Karlén with a bold, folding shape. Upholstered in Pierre Frey “Yeti” fabric which includes mohair and alpaca for a great, textured look. Leather dr...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Beech
H 31.5 in. W 27.56 in. D 31.5 in.
Pair of Chestnut Wood and Rattan Chairs by Rossi Rugerro, 1940s
Located in London, Greater London
Pair of mid-century chairs with chestnut wood and rattan, designed by Rossi Rugerro, 1940s. A unique pair of chairs.
Note: these items are more decorative then practical.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Chestnut
H 31.5 in. W 16.93 in. D 20.08 in.
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Fritz Hansen Model 1672 large wing chairs, circa 1940s.
Large wing chairs produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have b...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 41.74 in. W 29.93 in. D 31.5 in.
1940s Italian Design Gaudì Style Rope and Wood Pair of Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare model
Excellent condiction
Measures: H seat 43 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 33.47 in. W 24.81 in. D 21.66 in.
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Slipper Chairs, in the manner of William "Billy" Haines, American, circa 1940's. They are currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted below INCLU...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30 in. W 26.5 in. D 22 in.
Pair of French 1940s Cerused Oak Side Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of French 1940s Cerused oak side chairs with chrome bars on back. Frame-up upholstered with horsehair, mohair velvet fabric cover.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in. W 15.75 in. D 17 in.
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco green velvet upholstered lounge / club chairs. The chairs have fringed skirts and the original velvet fabric. The pillows are not original, but nicely done. ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 32 in. W 35 in. D 24 in.
1940s Pair Neoclassical Lacquered Carved Swan Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of neoclassical armchairs in black lacquer finish, circa 1940s. Each having a round reeded crest rail continuing to carved rosette arm terminals, upright carved swans joining th...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 33 in. W 27 in. D 19 in.
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in beech and seagrass designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
H 30.32 in. W 24.02 in. D 27.56 in.
Pair 1940s Hollywood Regency Carved Parlor Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Chairs attributed to Grosfeld House. The pair featured sloping cornucopia designed hip rests, open carved legs, and dra...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39 in. W 25 in. D 30 in.
2 Pairs of 1940s French Armchairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
4 French Armchairs from the 1940s. There are only 4 chairs available. There 875.00. A pair.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in. W 24 in. D 22 in.
French 1940s Pair of Oversized Club Chairs by Erton
By Erton
Located in East Hampton, NY
Armchairs by Erton, upholstered in super soft black leatherette (original), with mahogany legs and brass square sabots. These chairs are super comfortable!
Retains manufactured me...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31 in. W 33 in. D 32.5 in.
Pair of Armchairs, France, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs, France, 1940s.
Oak and bast. Loose back cushion upholstered in red wool.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 34.26 in. W 26.38 in. D 22.05 in.
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Classic midcentury lounge chairs upholstered in fabric standing on solid mahogany legs. Designed by Danish architect Frits Henningsen, circa 1940. Made in Denmark. Great orig...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
H 31.11 in. W 25.2 in. D 27.56 in.
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in patinated leather, designed and made by a Danish cabinetmaker. Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 29.14 in. W 25.2 in. D 25.2 in.
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Georg Kofoed, 1940s
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs upholstered in fabric. Designed and made by Georg Kofoed, made in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 27.17 in. W 38.19 in. D 26.78 in.
Danish Pair of 1940s Lounge Chairs with Elmwood Armrests
By Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique pair of Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond lacquered elmwood. Light elegant design in the style of Alfred Christensen and Fritz H...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Elm
H 30.5 in. W 28 in. D 30 in.
Hollywood Regency Glamour Pair of Lucite Side Chairs by Grosfeld House, 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in National City, CA
Set of two Hollywood Regency occasional side chairs in Lucite featuring new upholstery--black with gold accents, circa 1940s, USA
Chairs were restored preserving the original spring...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
H 27 in. W 20.5 in. D 20 in.
Pair of 1940s Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of stylish and very comfortable bentwood lounge chairs, American, circa 1940s.
Newly restored and reupholstered, these chairs are roomy, inviting and wonderfully sculptural. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 31.5 in. W 27.38 in. D 22.5 in.
Pair of Norwegian Lounge Chairs with Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs with a solid wood frame patinated leather and velvet. Designed and made by Møre Lenestolfabrikk A/S Ørstavik. Great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Leather
H 29.14 in. W 24.81 in. D 25.6 in.
Pair of Axel Larsson Lounge Chairs, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of lounge chairs attributed to Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabriken, Bodafors, 1940s. The chairs are made of a curved elm frame with a fabric upholstery with a beautiful flo...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 34.65 in. W 24.02 in. D 32.29 in.
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Webbed Seating, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of wooden lounge chairs in the style of Elias Svedberg for Nordiska, with a beige webbed canvas seating. The chairs have sculptural rounded legs and wide and curving armrests.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 30.32 in. W 25.79 in. D 31.5 in.
Pair of French 1940s Style Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1940s style club chairs.
Solid walnut with brass sabots.
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35 in. W 32 in. D 32 in.
Eric Bertil Karlén Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
By Firma Rumsinteriör, Eric Karlén
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant shape of the design is emphasize...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Elm
H 31.89 in. W 27.96 in. D 29.14 in.
Art Deco Pair of Chairs Wrought Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy, 1940s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco midcentury pair of chairs wrought iron by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1940s. Iron, gold color patina. New upholstered with old-pink suede.
High backrests, entirely hand-molded...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 47.25 in. W 16.15 in. D 14.57 in.
Pair of French Black Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of black French leather Chesterfield club chairs were made around the 1940s in France. They feature oak armrests and legs and a frame upholstered in black faux leather in v...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 35.44 in. W 29.53 in. D 35.44 in.
Rare Pair of 1940s Rocking Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare Pair of 1940s Rocking Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara. These extremely rare and beautiful chairs were fabricated in European birch by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, circa the la...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 36.5 in. W 22 in. D 41 in.
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1940s Pair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1940s pair chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all 1940s pair chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 426 antique and vintage 1940s pair chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1940s pair chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco 1940s pair chairs are consistently popular styles. Many 1940s pair chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Grosfeld House, Paolo Buffa and Fritz Hansen produced popular 1940s pair chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940s Pair Chairs?
Prices for 1940s pair chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s pair chairs begin at $234 and can go as high as $60,397, while the average can fetch as much as $5,120.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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