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Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, 1962
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, 1962

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, 1962

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Marco Zanuso " Square " Armchairs for Arflex , Italy 1960's
Pair of Marco Zanuso " Square " Armchairs for Arflex , Italy 1960's

Pair of Marco Zanuso " Square " Armchairs for Arflex , Italy 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Modernist " Square " Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Newly upholstered in a white bouclé fabric and supported by four black painted metal legs resting on slightly conic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury pair of "Square" armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960
Midcentury pair of "Square" armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960

Midcentury pair of "Square" armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of "Square" armchairs or lounge chairs designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, in 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian modern squared armchair in black leather and metal, 1980s
Italian modern squared armchair in black leather and metal, 1980s

Italian modern squared armchair in black leather and metal, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Squared armchair in black leather and metal, 1980s Armchair with squared seat and back, padded and covered in black leather.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Square Armchair with Quilted Back
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Square Armchair with Quilted Back

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Square Armchair with Quilted Back

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Armchair with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane. The maximum comfort of the seat is determined by an intertwining of elastic straps. Wooden feet in dark Sycomoro ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962, set of two.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

The Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese Technique
The Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese Technique

The Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese Technique

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

Charred using the Japanese technique shou sugi ban, it's a light and airy piece with straight lines and angles. Crafted from Freijó wood, it's exceptionally comfortable and durable, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Foam, Wood

The Square Armchair. Produced with Solid Wood Using Mortise and Tenon Joinery.
The Square Armchair. Produced with Solid Wood Using Mortise and Tenon Joinery.

The Square Armchair. Produced with Solid Wood Using Mortise and Tenon Joinery.

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The first piece of the Square Series, it is a light and airy item with straight lines and angles. Made from Freijó wood, it's highly comfortable and durable. The seat and backrest ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Wood

Palmilla Armchair by Foley & Cox: Braided Abaca & Wood, Bauhaus Style
Palmilla Armchair by Foley & Cox: Braided Abaca & Wood, Bauhaus Style

Palmilla Armchair by Foley & Cox: Braided Abaca & Wood, Bauhaus Style

By Foley & Cox

Located in New York, NY

Modern open square armchair inspired by the Bauhaus Movement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered

1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered

Located in London, GB

These comfortable tub square armchairs are a classic Swedish design from the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Marco Zanuso Armchair "Square" in Dark Brown Leather, around 1960
Marco Zanuso Armchair "Square" in Dark Brown Leather, around 1960

Marco Zanuso Armchair "Square" in Dark Brown Leather, around 1960

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Berlin, DE

This Marco Zanuso armchair, model Square, crafted around 1960, embodies the designer’s mastery of modern comfort and restrained elegance.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

M C Home Rosa Morada Wood and ebonized rattan chair "Palmilla"
M C Home Rosa Morada Wood and ebonized rattan chair "Palmilla"

M C Home Rosa Morada Wood and ebonized rattan chair "Palmilla"

By Foley & Cox

Located in New York, NY

Modern open square armchair inspired by the Bauhaus Movement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

The Tree Armchair. Solid Wood from Fallen Trees
The Tree Armchair. Solid Wood from Fallen Trees

The Tree Armchair. Solid Wood from Fallen Trees

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

Amidst the pandemic, he created his debut piece, the Square Armchair, and launched am.o, an artisanal design brand featuring his creations.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Contemporary Armchair with Rounded Square Arms In Oak By José Castro
Contemporary Armchair with Rounded Square Arms In Oak By José Castro

Contemporary Armchair with Rounded Square Arms In Oak By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This elegant and contemporary armchair is a beautiful blend of comfort and structured design.

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Armchair with Rounded Square Ebony Wood Arms By José Castro
Contemporary Armchair with Rounded Square Ebony Wood Arms By José Castro

Contemporary Armchair with Rounded Square Ebony Wood Arms By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This elegant and contemporary armchair is a beautiful blend of comfort and structured design.

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Series of 4 Bridge Armchairs 1940 Fabrics with Small Squares and Beech
Series of 4 Bridge Armchairs 1940 Fabrics with Small Squares and Beech

Series of 4 Bridge Armchairs 1940 Fabrics with Small Squares and Beech

Located in Marseille, FR

Series of 4 bridge armchairs 1940 fabrics with small squares and beech, height 82 cm for a width of 56 cm and a depth of 56 cm.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back  1 Round back Available
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back  1 Round back Available

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available

By Gunlocke

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seati...

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Modern Square Frame Oak Armchairs with Original Blush Textured Fabric, Set of 4
Modern Square Frame Oak Armchairs with Original Blush Textured Fabric, Set of 4

Modern Square Frame Oak Armchairs with Original Blush Textured Fabric, Set of 4

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful set of four modern square frame, almost a Parsons style, armchairs comprised of oak, their original blush textured fabric, and chrome and nylon adjustable disc shaped feet.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Georgian Mahogany Square Legged Wing Chair
Georgian Mahogany Square Legged Wing Chair

Georgian Mahogany Square Legged Wing Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Georgian mahogany upholstered wing back armchair with square legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Kent Library Armchair

Kent Library Armchair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A William Kent design gilded wood library armchair with tapering square legs, acanthus and shell carvings, vitruvian scroll rails and swept arms with acanthus roundel and bell-flower...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

By Rick Owens

Located in Geneve, CH

Square alchemy chair by Rick Owens Dimensions: L 60 x W 60 x H 81 cm Materials: Bronze, camel skin Weight: 43 kg Available in both light and dark color. Rick Owens is a Cali...

Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Upholstered Armchair
English Victorian Upholstered Armchair

English Victorian Upholstered Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian walnut square back armchair with stretcher and brown tapestry upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

English Regency Red Armchairs
English Regency Red Armchairs

English Regency Red Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of 19th century English Regency style mahogany and gilt lion armchairs with square back and red upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

19th Century Gainsborough Armchair
19th Century Gainsborough Armchair

19th Century Gainsborough Armchair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century Gainsborough armchair, The square padded back above straight padded arms with unusual incised downswept supports.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Bright Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
Bright Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

Bright Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

By Rick Owens

Located in Geneve, CH

Bright square Alchemy chair by Rick Owens Dimensions: L 60 x W 60 x H 81 cm Materials: Bronze, camel skin Weight: 43 kg Available in both light and dark color. Rick Owens is...

Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

French Armchair in Princeton Ticking
French Armchair in Princeton Ticking

French Armchair in Princeton Ticking

Located in Faversham, GB

A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a low back and a wide generous seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Linen, Beech

20th Century Howard & Sons ‘Bridgewater’ Armchair
20th Century Howard & Sons ‘Bridgewater’ Armchair

20th Century Howard & Sons ‘Bridgewater’ Armchair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fine 20th Century Howard & Sons ‘Bridgewater’ armchair. Raised on square tapering beech legs and lacquered brass castors.

Category

20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair
Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair

Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair

Located in Allerum, SE

STUREHOV, This fine Gustavian style armchair is inspired by a remarkable Gustavian period square back armchair from our own collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Foxhole 120 Armchair by spHaus
Foxhole 120 Armchair by spHaus

Foxhole 120 Armchair by spHaus

Located in Geneve, CH

FoxHole is a family of outdoor and indoor products featuring a three-seater couch, a large armchair, and two square occasional tables. The whole family is based on a geometrical powd...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Spanish Renaissance Revival High-Back Armchair
Spanish Renaissance Revival High-Back Armchair

Spanish Renaissance Revival High-Back Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A majestic armchair with square lines, studded upholstery, and carved gilded wooden finials.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century Barrel Back Armchair
Early 19th Century Barrel Back Armchair

Early 19th Century Barrel Back Armchair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An elegant and comfortable English Regency period barrel back armchair, raised on square tapered legs with brass caps and castors.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Bobbin Turned Walnut Armchair
Early Bobbin Turned Walnut Armchair

Early Bobbin Turned Walnut Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Late 17th century Italian walnut square back armchair with bobbin turned arms, legs and stretchers, the whole possessing good rich color and crisp turnings.

Category

Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

20th century Howard style Woodstock Armchair
20th century Howard style Woodstock Armchair

20th century Howard style Woodstock Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A good quality 20th century Howard style 'Woodstock' armchair. Raised on square tapered legs and brass casters.

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

French Napoleon Armchair in Goldenrod Ticking
French Napoleon Armchair in Goldenrod Ticking

French Napoleon Armchair in Goldenrod Ticking

Located in Faversham, GB

A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of English Regency Red Armchairs
Pair of English Regency Red Armchairs

Pair of English Regency Red Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Regency style (19th cent) mahogany and gilt lion Armchairs with square back and red upholstery.        

Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Spanish Colonial Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Spanish Colonial Walnut Armchairs

Pair of Spanish Colonial Walnut Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Spanish Colonial (South American possibly 17th Cent) walnut Armchairs with a square back and from stretcher with a geometric inlaid design.

Category

Antique 16th Century South American Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Armchair in Wide Stripe Blue Linen
French Armchair in Wide Stripe Blue Linen

French Armchair in Wide Stripe Blue Linen

Located in Faversham, GB

A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Italian modern red leatherette armchair by Formanova, 1980s
Italian modern red leatherette armchair by Formanova, 1980s

Italian modern red leatherette armchair by Formanova, 1980s

By Formanova

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern red leatherette armchair by Formanova, 1980s Armchair with squared seat and backrest, padded and upholstered in red sky leather.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury American Upholstered Seat Armchairs
Pair of Midcentury American Upholstered Seat Armchairs

Pair of Midcentury American Upholstered Seat Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of midcentury American armchairs with a square back having wavy splat panel back and upholstered seat (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Gold Armchairs
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Gold Armchairs

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Gold Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Neo-classic (Neopolitan 18th Cent) open Armchairs with square fluted tapered legs and carving on backrail with gold upholstered seat and back Fabric is worn and has ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Gold

Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Armchair
Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Armchair

Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Armchair

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid armchair, having a square shaped back with a quality mahogany satinwood inlaid panel to the centre, unusual X shaped open arms and l...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Meritalia Scoop Armchair in velvety felt by Philippe Malouin
Meritalia Scoop Armchair in velvety felt by Philippe Malouin

Meritalia Scoop Armchair in velvety felt by Philippe Malouin

By Meritalia, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The name "Scoop" refers to the gesture of carving ice cream with a spoon, leaving a smooth, fluid groove in the surface, mirroring the armchair’s squared yet polished contours. Kno...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Felt

Prod, Italy, C. 1970 Pair of Armchairs
Prod, Italy, C. 1970 Pair of Armchairs

Prod, Italy, C. 1970 Pair of Armchairs

Located in London, GB

The choice of purple upholstery brings us back to the mythical 1970s, a decade in which fantasy in furniture and in life in general was the focus of everything and every choice. This...

Category

Antique 1670s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Square Armed Club / Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Pair of Square Armed Club / Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Pair of Square Armed Club / Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant pair of square armed modern club chairs. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.

Category

2010s British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Pair Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Square Back Arm Chairs
Pair Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Square Back Arm Chairs

Pair Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Square Back Arm Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of Louis XVI style carved and painted, square back arm chairs. The chair frames are beautifully carved with a twisted rope detail, acanthus leaf motif to arms and tapered, flu...

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Restored Aqua Turquoise 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs , Pair
Restored Aqua Turquoise 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs , Pair

Restored Aqua Turquoise 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs , Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Five-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both chairs have been professionally custom-painted in a Aqua T...

Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Paint

Le Jeune Upholstery Kilani Dining Armchair Showroom Model
Le Jeune Upholstery Kilani Dining Armchair Showroom Model

Le Jeune Upholstery Kilani Dining Armchair Showroom Model

By Iconic Design Gallery

Located in Miami, FL

This modern style curved-back dining armchair has thin squared-off arms and is upholstered in a light gray textured linen blend fabric.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Poplar

Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils
Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils

Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very elegant pair of French armchairs or fauteuils, painted and beautifully carved with much detail. The pair is painted in a soft original pale oyster gray, which highlights the bea...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Square Wrought Iron Chairs in the Manner of Quinet, France 1960's
Square Wrought Iron Chairs in the Manner of Quinet, France 1960's

Square Wrought Iron Chairs in the Manner of Quinet, France 1960's

By Jacques Quinet

Located in New York, NY

Square section wrought iron chair with comfortable curved back. Twelve available.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Marco Zanuso 'Square' White Velvet Chairs with Teak Feet, Italy, circa 1962
Marco Zanuso 'Square' White Velvet Chairs with Teak Feet, Italy, circa 1962

Marco Zanuso 'Square' White Velvet Chairs with Teak Feet, Italy, circa 1962

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Argelato, BO

Splendid pair of armchairs designed by the Italian architect and designer Marco Zanuso for Arflex. The chairs are in excellent condition, and have recently been reupholstered in whit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs
A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs

A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs, each with square backs and shell and scroll carved cresting rail, scrolling lion’s head arm supports and turned, gadrooned legs, ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Fuchsia Vintage Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Fuchsia Vintage Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

Fuchsia Vintage Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Milano, IT

The armchairs come from the Rome home of Luigi Caccia Dominioni.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Meritalia Scoop Armchair with Footrest in velvety felt by Philippe Malouin
Meritalia Scoop Armchair with Footrest in velvety felt by Philippe Malouin

Meritalia Scoop Armchair with Footrest in velvety felt by Philippe Malouin

By Meritalia, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The name "Scoop" refers to the gesture of carving ice cream with a spoon, leaving a smooth, fluid groove in the surface, mirroring the armchair’s squared yet polished contours. Kno...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Felt

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Square Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal square armchair for your home. Each square armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a square armchair, we have 445 options in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the square armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A square armchair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one square armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marco Zanuso, Arflex and EMU Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Square Armchair?

A square armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,186, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $100,000,000.

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.