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Alias Highframe 40 Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias Highframe 40 Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alberto Meda, Alias

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda Stacking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Grey Upholstered Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame
Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Grey Upholstered Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Grey Upholstered Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Grey Upholstered Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Black Mesh Seat with Polished Aluminium Frame
Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Black Mesh Seat with Polished Aluminium Frame

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Black Mesh Seat with Polished Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Black Mesh Seat with Polished Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in White Mesh Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame
Alias Highframe 40 Chair in White Mesh Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in White Mesh Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in White Mesh Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Purple Seat with Aubergine Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Purple Seat with Aubergine Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Purple Seat with Aubergine Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias Highframe 40 Chair in Purple Seat with Aubergine Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Purple with Aubergine Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Purple with Aubergine Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Purple with Aubergine Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Purple with Aubergine Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Black Mesh Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame
Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Black Mesh Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Black Mesh Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Black Mesh Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Sand Mesh with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Sand Mesh with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Sand Mesh with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Sand Mesh with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Beige Seat with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Beige Seat with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Beige Seat with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Beige Seat with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Beige Seat with Sand Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Beige Seat with Sand Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Beige Seat with Sand Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Beige Seat with Sand Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Black Leather Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame
Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Black Leather Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Black Leather Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 417 Highframe 40 Chair in Black Leather Seat with Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 AP 40 Chairs Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s. Black Leather
Set of 6 AP 40 Chairs Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s. Black Leather

Set of 6 AP 40 Chairs Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s. Black Leather

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Production !! Possibly 1st year c.1959.. The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

15 David Rowland Stacking 40/4 Dining Conference Chairs in Orange
15 David Rowland Stacking 40/4 Dining Conference Chairs in Orange

15 David Rowland Stacking 40/4 Dining Conference Chairs in Orange

By David Rowland

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic group of 15 stacking chairs, 40/4 chairs aptly named as youre able to stack 40 chairs in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Dining Table and Set of Six Chairs by Umberto Mascagni, Italy, 1950s
Dining Table and Set of Six Chairs by Umberto Mascagni, Italy, 1950s

Dining Table and Set of Six Chairs by Umberto Mascagni, Italy, 1950s

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in Roma, IT

chairs). Dimensions: Table: H 80 x 170 x 86 cmkg 40 Chairs: H 99 x 35 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s
Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

By David Rowland, GF Modern

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find the iconic 40/4 Stacking Chairs, designed by David Rowland in 1964

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business
Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business

Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business

By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Beirut, LB

The 40/4 Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed by David Rowland and crafted by the renowned

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

By Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, 12 Leather Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, 12 Leather Dining Chairs

By Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, 12 Leather Dining Chairs

By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera

Located in Markington, GB

a total of 40 chairs, we have selected on patina and quality to make sure that the chairs in this

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ruud Jan Kokke Chair 40, The Netherlands, 1990
Ruud Jan Kokke Chair 40, The Netherlands, 1990

Ruud Jan Kokke Chair 40, The Netherlands, 1990

By Ruud-Jan Kokke

Located in amstelveen, NL

Re-edition of the Chair 40, Ruud Jan Kokke, the Netherlands, 1990. Unlimited quantities to order

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

40/4 Chair by David Rowland, New Edition
40/4 Chair by David Rowland, New Edition

40/4 Chair by David Rowland, New Edition

By David Rowland, Howe

Located in Courbevoie, FR

40/4 chair by David Rowland, new edition. Its elegant lines, excellent ergonomics, and unsurpassed

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Thomas O’Brian for Hickory Chair Co Emma Chairs
Thomas O’Brian for Hickory Chair Co Emma Chairs

Thomas O’Brian for Hickory Chair Co Emma Chairs

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

) 19" high at seat 16" deep x 20" wide inside seat 27 1/2" high at arms Side Chairs: 40 1/2" high at

Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Gray Chairs, Sweden circa 1920-40
Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Gray Chairs, Sweden circa 1920-40

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Gray Chairs, Sweden circa 1920-40

Located in Round Top, TX

along frame,crown and skirt and rest on cabriolet legs. This pair of arm chairs are restored, stable and

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40
Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40

Located in Round Top, TX

chairs are ready to be upholstered upon discretion of buyer. All scratches, cracks, dings, and age

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Customizable Gebruder T S 40 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
Customizable Gebruder T S 40 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam

Customizable Gebruder T S 40 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam

By Mart Stam

Located in New York, NY

Range S 40 Garden chairs that match the classic S 43 by Mart Stam in their construction and design

Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Original Chrome and Plywood 40/4 Stackable Chairs by David Rowland
Pair of Original Chrome and Plywood 40/4 Stackable Chairs by David Rowland

Pair of Original Chrome and Plywood 40/4 Stackable Chairs by David Rowland

By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These are '40/4' chairs, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

40/4 Chairs by David Rowland — Red and Brown, Vintage 1970s, OF USA
40/4 Chairs by David Rowland — Red and Brown, Vintage 1970s, OF USA

40/4 Chairs by David Rowland — Red and Brown, Vintage 1970s, OF USA

By Office Furniture Systems, David Rowland

Located in Dronten, NL

An opportunity to own a piece of modern design history: the iconic 40/4 chair by David Rowland

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique an EARLY cir 1902 GUSTAV STICKLEY Arm Chairs - W7378 SALE 40% OFF
Antique an EARLY cir 1902 GUSTAV STICKLEY Arm Chairs - W7378 SALE 40% OFF

Antique an EARLY cir 1902 GUSTAV STICKLEY Arm Chairs - W7378 SALE 40% OFF

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Early Gustav Stickley Arm Chairs circa 1902 w7378 SALE This is an early GUSTAV

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Cotton

Alias Highframe 40 Outdoor Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias Highframe 40 Outdoor Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias Highframe 40 Outdoor Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alberto Meda, Alias

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias Highframe 40 Outdoor Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

David Rowland 40/4 Black and Chrome Side Chair
David Rowland 40/4 Black and Chrome Side Chair

David Rowland 40/4 Black and Chrome Side Chair

By David Rowland

Located in South Bend, IN

A stylish vintage 40/4 black and chrome stacking side chair Designed by David Rowland USA, 1977

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian mid-century modern Chairs Du 40 by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern Chairs Du 40 by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern Chairs Du 40 by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1960s

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Chairs Du 40 by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1960s Pair of chairs mod. Du

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963
Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963

Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963

By David Rowland

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963. Set of three

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large auricle armchair from the 1940s, Italian manufacture
Large auricle armchair from the 1940s, Italian manufacture

Large auricle armchair from the 1940s, Italian manufacture

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Grande poltrona a orecchioni degli anni '40 di manifattura italiana. La poltrona ha uno schienale

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Leather chair, 1940s
Leather chair, 1940s

Leather chair, 1940s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Sedia in pelle, Made in Italy, Anni '40.  Particolare Sedia con schienale e seduta sagomata in

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40
Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, c. 1830-40

Located in Kenilworth, IL

1830-40. Dimensions: 19” W (at rail) x 17-1/2” D x 33-1/2” H (one chair is 1/2” shorter) 17” (seat

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

1940s Radica Chair
1940s Radica Chair

1940s Radica Chair

$442Sale Price|20% Off

1940s Radica Chair

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant chair with armrests, sprung seat with leatherette upholstery, beech wood and burl veneer.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

1979 David Rowland General Fireproofing 40/4 Brown Stacking Chairs (Set of 5)
1979 David Rowland General Fireproofing 40/4 Brown Stacking Chairs (Set of 5)

1979 David Rowland General Fireproofing 40/4 Brown Stacking Chairs (Set of 5)

By David Rowland

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of five 40/4 chairs, initially designed by David Rowland in 1964. The listed price

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Early German SE 40 Swivel Chair by Egon Eiermann, 1950s
Mid-Century Early German SE 40 Swivel Chair by Egon Eiermann, 1950s

Mid-Century Early German SE 40 Swivel Chair by Egon Eiermann, 1950s

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hamburg, DE

Very rare office swivel chair from the series of tubular steel spring chairs by egon eiermann. A

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Elmar Flototto Dining or Side Chair, Germany -40 Pieces Available
1970s Elmar Flototto Dining or Side Chair, Germany -40 Pieces Available

1970s Elmar Flototto Dining or Side Chair, Germany -40 Pieces Available

By Elmar Flötotto

Located in Praha, CZ

- Chrome part in good original condition with minor signs of use - Wooden part has been refurbished - Stained beech plywood - high of seat 46 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

C. 1970s David Rowland for General Fireproofing 40/4 Stacking Chair in Leather
C. 1970s David Rowland for General Fireproofing 40/4 Stacking Chair in Leather

C. 1970s David Rowland for General Fireproofing 40/4 Stacking Chair in Leather

By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 40/4 chair, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This particular example was

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Six Mid-Century Modern Ash Stacking Chairs by David Rowland Iconic 40/4 Chair
Six Mid-Century Modern Ash Stacking Chairs by David Rowland Iconic 40/4 Chair

Six Mid-Century Modern Ash Stacking Chairs by David Rowland Iconic 40/4 Chair

By David Rowland

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of six 40/4 stacking chairs by David Rowland in highly sought after Ash with chromed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1979 40/4 Stacking Chair in Black by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co.
1979 40/4 Stacking Chair in Black by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co.

1979 40/4 Stacking Chair in Black by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co.

By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 40/4 Side Chair, initially designed by David Rowland in 1964. This particular chair dates

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co
1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co

1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co

By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) 40/4

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Set of 4 Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Dark Brown
Set of 4 Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Dark Brown

Set of 4 Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Dark Brown

By David Rowland

Located in Huntington, NY

Set of 4 Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Dark Brown Recognized as the first stackable

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

alvar aalto chair611 40's painted blue
alvar aalto chair611 40's painted blue

alvar aalto chair611 40's painted blue

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Tomi, Nagano

exactly the chair pictured, but similar chairs may be shipped from Finland. The item you receive may not

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart

Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart

By Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940

Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 12 Vintage Dining Chairs from the 40's
Set of 12 Vintage Dining Chairs from the 40's

Set of 12 Vintage Dining Chairs from the 40's

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This exquisite set of vintage dining chairs, dating back to the 1940s, embodies a timeless elegance

Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

2024 Set of Eight David Rowland for Howe 40/4 Side / Dining Stacking Chairs
2024 Set of Eight David Rowland for Howe 40/4 Side / Dining Stacking Chairs

2024 Set of Eight David Rowland for Howe 40/4 Side / Dining Stacking Chairs

By Howe, David Rowland

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of eight 40/4 chairs, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. These particular

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak  Armchair 1930/40's
Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak  Armchair 1930/40's

Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak Armchair 1930/40's

By Jamestown Lounge Company

Located in New York, NY

British Oak series, circa 1930/40's. The chair features an exposed solid oak frame, with sculpted arm

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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40 Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 40 chairs available for sale. Each of these unique 40 chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. We have 393 antique and vintage 40 chairs in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. 40 chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 40 chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 40 chairs over the years, but those made by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and David Rowland are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 40 Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,100, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $20,000 highest priced.

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.

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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.