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Set of 4 dining chairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for
Bovenkamp (Netherlands), 60ties
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 dining chairs by Miroslav Navrátil
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining chairs by Miroslav Navrátil. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
Category
1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1950s Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Westbergs Möbler
Located in New York, NY
1950s Set of 4 dining chairs by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden. Beautiful curved and elegant design with
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Velvet Belgium 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Velvet, Belgium, 1960s.
This is a wonderful minimalist set
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$3,800 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Westnofa
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in rosewood by Westnofa, original leather seat
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$6,331 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Niels Otto Moller Set of 4 Dining Chairs Model-84 for Højbjerg, Denmark 1970s
By Højbjerg & Møller, Niels Otto Møller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid Century Modern period set of 4 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in the 1970s and
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$2,329 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by H. Vestervig Erik
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in rosewood by H. Vestervig Eriksen. Original cognac
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$5,973 / set
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Giuseppi Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs by sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$6,600 / set
H 36 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs Model 3108 Lily/Seagull By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs, model 3108 Lilje/Mågen, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,751 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in
A Set of 4 Dining Chairs By Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seats and back in paper cord. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
$8,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant set of 4 rush seat black painted chairs... lovely carved foot.... probably French....
Category
Mid-20th Century 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Rush
Set of 4 dining chairs design by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Italy 1970s
By Fratelli, Silvio Coppola
Located in Ystad, SE
This set of 4 dining chairs in ash wood and rich cognac leather designed by Italian Silvio Coppola
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$11,337 / set
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia
This elegant set
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Beech
$3,750 / set
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs By Tatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of four dining chairs produced by Tatra company in 1960s. Original labels still
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$549 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs By Tatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of four dining chairs produced by Tatra company. Original label still visible on the
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$645 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 20.87 in
1970s Italian Romeo Rega Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs by Romeo Rega in bi-metal upholstered in navy leather.
Category
1970s Italian 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Swedish Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 4 chairs made in solid and lacquered pine. Produced in Sweden during the 1960s and a part of
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Pine
$4,097 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
1970s Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Drevotvar, Czechoslovakia
By Dřevotvar Jablonné
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully cleaned, wash the wooden parts and apply revitalizing oil
- height of seat 48 cm.
- fabric in good condition
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Tatra, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set 4 Dining Chairs 1960s by Wilhelm Benze GmbH, Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
4 Vintage Chairs from the 1960s.
Manufacturer: Wilhelm Benze GmbH, Germany
Displayed price is for
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,234 / set
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs, model SAKS by Poul Volther, Danish Design, Restored
By Poul Volther
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs was designed by Poul Volther – one of the icons of Danish
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Oak
$4,539 / set
H 27.17 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
1960s Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Czechoslovakia
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in czechoslovakia.
- Made of beech plywood and solid beech wood.
- Wodden parts have been refurbished.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,911 / set
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
4 Dining Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil , 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Dining Chairs in hardwood and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues is nothing less than gorgeous!
Each of these
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$12,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of 4 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
By Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst.
The have a heavy wired chrome frame
Category
1970s Belgian Space Age 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,373 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, set of 4 dining chairs.
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel. Set of 4 pcs dining chairs in
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$2,329 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 dining chairs by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1960s
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of 6 dining chairs, stained wood, black leather, Italy, 1960s
This
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$3,345 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Emanuele Rambaldi, 4 Dining Chairs Leggerissima Model, Figli Di Sanguineti, 1951
By Emanuele Rambaldi, Figli Di Sanguineti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A very rare set of six dining chairs, the "Leggerissima" (ultralight) model, designed by Emanuele
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
$6,212 / set
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Oak by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of four beautiful midcentury dining chairs produced by TON company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$678 Sale Price / set
60% Off
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- original upholstery with minor sings of use
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,051 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- original upholstery with minor sings of use
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,433 / set
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Postmodern Set 4 Dining Chairs/Side Chairs by Marble Imperial Design, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Set 4 Marble Imperial Design Dining Chairs/Side Chair, 1970, Chairs have been
Category
1970s American Post-Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 20 in
1970s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, set of 4 dining chairs, original.
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf. Set of 4 chairs in original good condition: no smells and
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$1,612 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice set of 4 Italian dining chairs produced by Pizzetti, Rome in the 1950s
During restoration
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Brazil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
dining chairs manufactured by Forma are composed of a solid Caviuna structure and upholstered seat and
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$25,000 / set
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970s Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Drevotvar, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished , wash the wooden parts and apply revitalizing oil
- height of seat 48 cm.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 dining chairs 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of four dining chairs model 420, design Harry Bertoia for Knoll International.
Early chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,583 / set
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Dining Chairs by John Stuart & Jack Lenor Larsen
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 walnut dining chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Fabric is worn at the front
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,795 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
4 Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster for KFF Germany, 1980s, Set of 4
By KFF
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 vintage chairs from the 1980s.
Design and manufaturing by Karl Friedrich Förster, Germany
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,150 / set
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark 1970s, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of black painted oak and cow hide seat. This was
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cowhide
$2,986 / set
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs designed by Harry BERTOIA for Knoll International, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A set of black and white Side Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s
Category
1950s American 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,539 / item
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 dining chairs "Iside" designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 postmodern dining chairs, model "Iside", designed by
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Steel
$7,200 / set
H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs In Bent Dark Oak By Jitona, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of four dining chairs from mid-century era. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak, Bentwood
$903 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Carlo di Carli for M. Singer & Sons
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent set of four (4) armless Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Carlo di Carli in
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Citterio Cucine, 1980
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four vintage Eighties chairs, Italian manufacture, design by Citterio cucine.
The chairs
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Iron
$487 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 17.92 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This elegant set of four dining chairs was designed by Antonín Šuman and produced in the former
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, USA, c. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the exquisite vintage mahogany dining chairs designed by influential Paul McCobb for
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,595
H 36 in W 18.25 in D 22.5 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of beechwood, fabric
- Original upholstery
- Maker: Ton
- Good, original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs Made In Teak "Boomerang" By Alfred Christensen From 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, known as Model Boomerang, was designed by Alfred Christensen
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Teak
$4,009 Sale Price / set
21% Off
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs "Miss B" by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1990s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of Postmodern Dining Chairs "Miss B" designed by Tito Agnoli
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,400 / set
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 20.28 in
Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs w. Black Leather Seats
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and completely original set of four stylish dining chairs.
This beautiful set of very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Iron
$4,181 / set
H 35.5 in W 17.8 in D 20.8 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Model 82, Designed by N.O. Møller from the 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
The set consists of four dining room chairs, model 82, designed by the renowned furniture designer
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,587 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four '4' Dining Chairs by Jørgen Baekmark for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Rare set of four dining chairs model: J80 designed by Jorgen Baekmark for FDM Møbler in the 1950s
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Oak
$5,500 / set
H 32 in W 19.75 in D 19.5 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, c. 1960s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous set of four, 60's era Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in the manner of
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Felt, Walnut
$3,150 / set
H 32.5 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs Model 71 Made In Teak By Niels O. Møller From 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, model 71, designed by Niels Otto Møller in the 1960s, is an
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Teak
$3,972 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four '4' Dining Chairs in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, c. 1950's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
For your consideration is a sophisticated set of dining chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley. The
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$5,200 / set
H 32.5 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs Leather and Chrome by F.ll Saporiti, 1970s
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of 4, 1970s F.lli Saporiti dining chairs. Made of chrome and steel base with leather
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$7,400 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) Co
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,695 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 20 in
1940s Maximilian For Karp Dining Set Table And 4 Dining Chairs Mid Century
By Richard Neutra
Located in Monrovia, CA
Designed In The 1940s Maximilian Karp Dining Set, The Dining Table Also Has A Glass Top With 4
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco 4 Retro Dining Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
$100,000 / set
H 29 in W 53 in D 36 in
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4 Retro Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 4 retro dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 4 retro dining chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 4 retro dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 4 retro dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 4 retro dining chairs are of considerable interest. Niels Otto Møller, Kai Kristiansen and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik each produced beautiful 4 retro dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 4 Retro Dining Chairs?
Prices for 4 retro dining chairs start at $1 and top out at $800,000 with the average selling for $3,202.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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