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Emilio Guarnacci for 1P 'Ecuba' Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, 'Ecuba' lounge chair, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, foam, bouclé, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
Claudio Vagnoni for 1P 'Pagru' Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, lounge chair model ‘Pagru’, fabric, plastic, Italy, 1968
Wonderful ‘Pagru
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P 'Ecuba' Lounge Chair in Brown Upholstery
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, 'Ecuba' lounge chair, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, foam, fabric, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P Pair of 'Ecuba' Lounge Chairs in White Bouclé
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, pair of 'Ecuba' lounge chairs, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, foam
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 41.74 in
‘Nuvola’ Lounge Chair by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P Italy, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A ‘Nuvola’ lounge chair designed by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1P Italy in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in W 37.25 in D 36.25 in
Diego Mattu for 1P Pair of 'Malù' Lounge Chairs in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Diego Mattu for 1P, pair of 'Malù' lounge chairs, fabric, ABS plastic, Italy, 1969
Diego Mattu's
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.17 in W 34.26 in D 38.98 in
Set of 2 "Gena" Lounge Chairs by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Italy, 1969
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 2 Gena Lounge chairs by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Italy, 1969
Stunning set of model 'Gena
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair Of ‘Malù’ Lounge Chairs In Brown Corduroy Upholstery By Diego Mattu For 1P
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
company 1P.
These chairs are made to reach an ultimate level of comfort as can clearly be recognized in
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
H 27.17 in W 34.26 in D 38.98 in
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
measuring 2 3/4 inches long. Chair back’s fifth spindle from right with wood chip measuring 1 inch long
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen.
Modeled after a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Pair of Regency Chairs, attributed to George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in London, GB
Collectors' choice - a very fine and rare Regency period pair of mahogany chairs, firmly attributed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Rare pair of Danish modern fumed oak side chairs
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in DK
This rarely seen pair of side chairs (model 3-1) in slightly fumed oak was
designed ca. 1956 by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
.
Condition: Excellent, with some minor wear throughout. Shallow chip on top of chair back measuring 1/2 inch
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Design Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
to outside of chair arm measuring 1/8 inches. Chair back’s sixth, eighth, and ninth spindles from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated & Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in
This antique Louis XV style desk chair is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Chair 'Egyptian' designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair “Egyptian” designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder,
Denmark, 1949.
Made and stamped by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 35.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.34 in
Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Four carved walnut chairs with leather covers
Milan, circa 1750
They measure: 39.37” high, 18.30
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set of Six Ico and Luisa Parisi Dining Chairs by Ariberto Colombo, 1952
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in Rome, IT
Arredamento Moderno Milano 1953 n. 1 in back cover
Domus n. 708, September 1989, p. 101
G. Gramigna
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Easy Chair Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan,
Denmark, 1950s.
Exceptionally rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
Arraia Lounge Chair attribute to Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 60s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Houston, TX
Brazilian jacaranda (rosewood) and imbuia (walnut).
********This listing is for 1 chair.******
P.S. Colors
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 35.5 in D 50.5 in
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
', George Routledge & Sons (1911) vol. I, p. 81, fig. 105. ''A walnut easy chair'' dated 1710.
Nb. A
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Chaise Lounge Chair by Peter Strassl, 1978
By Strässle International
Located in Skokie, IL
Sculptural chaise lounge chair crafted by Architect Peter Strassl in Germany circa 1978. Originally
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Guarnacci, Padovano & Claudio Vagnoni 'Duna' Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano, Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano and Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, pair of lounge chairswith ottoman
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
H 27.37 in W 40.16 in D 31.5 in
10 Antique French Empire Style Rosewood Dining Chairs, Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 34 1/4 in Width: 20 in Depth: 18 3/4 in
Seat Height: 18
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Guarnacci, Padovano & Claudio Vagnoni 'Duna' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano, Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano and Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, pair of lounge chairs with ottoman
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
H 25.6 in W 39.77 in D 30.71 in
Mid Century Modern Blue Modernica Fiberglass Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 27 1/2in W: 25in D: 27 1/4in SH: 17 1/2in
This Eames for Modernica rocking chair is
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fine Pair Of Italian Caramel Colored Leather Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine pair of Italian Club Chairs upholstered in Caramel top-stitched paneled leather with loose
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs Italian Lounge Arflex Cream Bisson Bruneel Boucle
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Chicago, IL
, Vol 1,p 25 (illustrated). -Mehlhose & Wellner: Meubles modernes. 150 ans de design, p 493, illustrated
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30 in W 29.75 in D 33 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Faux Bamboo Paint Decorated Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 32 1/2in W: 27 1/2in D: 29in SH: 21in
This vintage pair of Hollywood Regency style
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 32.5 in
Titina Ammanati and Giam Paolo Vitelli Lounge Chair for Comfort, 1970s
By Comfort, Italy
Located in PEGO, ES
model lounge chair by T. Ammanati & G.P. Vitelli in the early 1970s, part of the comfort 175 series
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 17 1/2in D: 17in SH: 17 1/2in
This Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carlo De Carli for Cassina Lounge Chair Model 802 in Light Blue Velvet
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
-2000 per l’arredamento domestico, volume 1, Turin, 2003, p. 34
Irene de Guttry and Maria Paola Maino
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
4 Vintage Louis XVI Directoire French Style Dining Chairs With Floral Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 38 3/4in W: 19 3/4in D: 21 1/2in SH: 19 3/4in
This set of 4 Louis XVI Style Dining
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.75 in W 19.75 in D 21.5 in
Marco Comolli "CP1" Lounge Chair for ICF De Padova, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Utrecht, NL
domestico, vol. 1, Allemandi Torino 2003, p 117.
Shipping:
This lounge chair will be packaged and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Marco Comolli "CP1" Lounge Chairs for ICF De Padova, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Utrecht, NL
domestico, vol. 1, Allemandi Torino 2003, p 117.
Shipping:
These lounge chairs will be packaged and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
By Lev & Lev
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage Lounge chair that can become an element of an infinite modular sofa.
Made in Italy by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
executed by Thonet, circa 1925. (Labeled underneath)
The set consists of 5 green Windsor chairs and 1 brown
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.03 in W 21.46 in D 26.97 in
Four Late 19th Century Regency Dining Chairs By Jean Selme For Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35in W: 18 3/4in D: 21in SH: 18 1/2in
This Set of 4 signed French Jean Selme for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Wood
H 35 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Mid-century Rocking Chair Mod. PS16, 1956
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-1980, Volume 1, Turin, 2003, p. 45
Please note
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 70.87 in
Set of four chairs ‘Futurum’ by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1928
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
cm/ 17 1/4"
SH 44.7 cm/ 17 7/8"
Literature Axel Einar Hjorth Möbelarkitekt, Bokförlaget Signum, p
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set of 2 Blue Amanta Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
general appearance of the chair.
Mario Bellini (Milan, February 1, 1935) is an Italian designer.
He
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
Amanta lounge chair from 1966 (the year the company was founded).
The solution of the shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Rare Set of eight dining chairs by Ico & luisa Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
il mondo. Série, poltrone, divani. Seconda série, Milan, 1953, p.1, fig.1,23&24
Andrea Branzi
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in New York, NY
, Esempi di arredamento di tutto il mondo. Sedie, poltrone, divani. seconda serie, Milan, 1953, p. 1, fig
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, Hamburg, 2013, p. 271.
Exhibited
Ten chairs on loan to Birmingham Museums circa 1985-2010 and
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in
Four French Dining Chairs Oak Os De Mouton Louis XIII Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
see last photo).
Shipping:
1 Pack L 100 P 76 H112 45.6 kg.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 44.1 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
of a Better World" (New Haven, 2005), fig. 4.28, p. 147. Each chair has a floral shell carved crest
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 40 in W 24 in D 22 in
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hellouw, NL
1950-2000, vol. 1, Milan 2011, p. 181 (table).
The table is 130 cm diameter x 71.5 cm height // The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
& Son’s dining chairs circa 1844-1845
These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton
Located in Lymington, GB
III-period chairs are all in superb condition throughout - firm in the joints. Some have been re-caned
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
H 35.63 in W 20.67 in D 19.3 in
Limited 100 Museum Edition "Sternensessel" Stars F3 Armchairs, Draenert
By Peter Draenert
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Art 1890–1990. New York, 1990, p. 253, ill.
Dimensions: H.32-3/8, W.24-1/2, D.21-1/4 inches
(82.2
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble, Gold, Brass
H 32.38 in W 24.5 in D 21.25 in
British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone & Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
break-down chairs were designed to be brought out when needed and safely stored thereafter. By
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.63 in W 22.5 in D 19.63 in
Pierluigi Spadolini for 1P 'Boccio' Dining Set with Table and Six Chairs
By Pierluigi Spadolini, Permaflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierluigi Spadolini for 1P (Permaflex), 'Boccio' dining set with table and six chairs, polyurethane
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
chair.
Measures:
W 72 cm (28 1/2”)
D 70 cm (27 1/5”)
H 98 cm (38 1/2”).
Literature:
Ralph Edwards CBE
Category
Antique 1780s English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Carlo De Carli for Cassina Pair of Armchairs Model 802 in Light Blue Velvet
By Cassina, Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
-2000 per l’arredamento domestico, volume 1, Turin, 2003, p. 34
Irene de Guttry and Maria Paola Maino
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Bergeres with Baker Upholstery and Nailhead Trim
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 36 3/4in Width: 27in Depth: 27 1/2in Seat Height: 19 1/4in
This pair of Louis
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36.75 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Rezia Lounge Chairs by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1P, 1960s
By Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Rezia Lounge chairs by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1P, 1960s
New upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 36.62 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 110cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 110cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 80cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wool
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1p Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1p chair for your home. Each 1p chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, animal skin and leather. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage 1p chair now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1p chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1p chair, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1p chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand and Claudio Vagnoni produced versions that are worth a look.
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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.
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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.
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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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