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6 x Niels Otto Møller dining chairs Model 83 Papercord Teak Restored
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and rare Danish vintage dining chairs. These chairs were designed by Niels Otto
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Overscale Postmodern Sculptural Art Chair by Alan Siegel dated '83-'85
By Alan Siegel
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale Postmodern Sculptural Art Chair by Alan Siegel dated '83-'85 Offered for sale is a 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Eight Moller Model 83 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Dimensions: 19.5″ wide x 18″ deep x 31″ tall Seat: 18″ tall Condition: Frames are in excellent original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Baumann 83 Parisian Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By W. Baumann & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baumann 83 Parisian Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6) side chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Nanna Ditzel Model 83 Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Wool Bouclé, 1952
By Selig, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Nanna Ditzel Model 83 Lounge chairs in Pierre Frey Wool Bouclé, 1952. Original pair
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Danish Modern J.L. Møbler Model 83 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF 6 MODEL 83 ROSEWOOD DINING CHAIRS BY J.L. MØLLER Denmark branded to inside of chair frame
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Danish Neils Otto Moller Chairs for J. L. Moller Model 83 Rosewood
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Hamburg, PA
Here is a chance to buy a pair of Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Chairs designed by Niels Otto
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

4 x J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik Papercord Dining Chairs Denmark 1970
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the exquisite set of 4 dining chairs by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik - a testament to the
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Papercord

Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Folding Bambu chair, Italy 1960s. 83 x 63 x 63 cm. Good conditions
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s
Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Wox Chair by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Wox chair by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 53 x D 51 x H 83 cm Materials: Ashwood Other
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Wox Chair by Artu
Wox Chair by Artu
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Tecno Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tecno Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 55 x H 83 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tecno Chair by Doimo Brasil
Tecno Chair by Doimo Brasil
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 55 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Musa Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Musa Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 54 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, Fabric, upholstered
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Musa Chair by Doimo Brasil
Musa Chair by Doimo Brasil
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
IO Chair by Imperfettolab
By Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
IO chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: D 59 x W 46 x H 83 cm Materials: raw material, seat in
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

IO Chair by Imperfettolab
IO Chair by Imperfettolab
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 23.23 in
Miami Chair by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Miami chair by Dooq Measures: H 83 x W 48 x D 50cm SH: 50cm Materials: Fabric, lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Miami Chair by Dooq
Miami Chair by Dooq
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Wox Flat Chair by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Wox flat chair by Artu. Pavel Vetrov. Dimensions: W 53 x D 51 x H 83 cm. Materials: solid ash
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wox Flat Chair by Artu
Wox Flat Chair by Artu
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Wox Flat Chair by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Wox flat chair by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 53 x D 51 x H 83 cm Materials: Solid Ash
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wox Flat Chair by Artu
Wox Flat Chair by Artu
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
VIDAL GRAU, Pair of Chairs 1980
By Vidal Grau
Located in Madrid, ES
head decoration on the front of the armrest. 50 x 46 cm Height 83 Category: Design good condition
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

VIDAL GRAU, Pair of Chairs 1980
VIDAL GRAU, Pair of Chairs 1980
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Aluminum Chair by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Chair by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: D 43 x H 83. SH 41 cm. Materials: Aluminum and
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
wood. Dimensions: D 45 x W 47 x H 83 cm Also available upholstered in fabric. The Japanese
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Contemporary Ceramic Chair by Agnès Debizet
Located in London, GB
"Chaise Bergère" by Agnès Debizet Material: Stoneware, porcelain slip Dimensions: H 83 x 45 x 64
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Porcelain, Stoneware

Contemporary Ceramic Chair by Agnès Debizet
Contemporary Ceramic Chair by Agnès Debizet
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 25.2 in
Brown Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown lounge chair by Estudio Andean. Dimensions: W 56 x D 83 x H 93 cm Materials: steel, bronze
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Brown Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
Brown Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 32.68 in
Olivo Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivo lounge chair by Estudio Andean. Dimensions: W 56 x D 83 x H 93 cm Materials: steel, bronze
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Olivo Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
Olivo Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 32.68 in
Cognac Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac lounge chair by Estudio Andean Dimensions: W 56 x D 83 x H 93 cm Materials: steel, bronze
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Cognac Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
Cognac Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 32.68 in
Avellana Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
Located in Geneve, CH
Avellana lounge chair by Estudio Andean Dimensions: W 56 x D 83 x H 93 cm Materials: steel
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Avellana Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
Avellana Lounge Chair by Estudio Andean
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 32.68 in
Gaulinetta Black Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta black chair by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 40 x W 52 x H 83 cm. Materials: ash wood
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Gaulinetta Black Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Gaulinetta Black Chair by Oscar Tusquets
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Gaulinetta Natural Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta natural chair by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm. Materials: ash wood
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Gaulinetta Natural Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Gaulinetta Natural Chair by Oscar Tusquets
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Inflated Ass Chair by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Inflated Ass Chair by Taras Yoom Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions: D 85 x W 92 x H 83 cm Materials
Category

2010s Russian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Inflated Ass Chair by Taras Yoom
Inflated Ass Chair by Taras Yoom
H 32.68 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
- Germany Dimensions: L 45 x W 45 x H 83 cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
Fabric LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
fabric. Dimensions: D 48 x W 50 x H 83 cm Also available in wood. The Japanese designer Shin Azumi has
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fabric LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Fabric LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
1950s Original French Mullca Armchair, Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
41 x W 58 x H 83 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Birch

56 Petacas, Chair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
56 Petacas - Chair by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 50 x 75 x 83 cm Materials: Carbon steel
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

56 Petacas, Chair by Cultivado Em Casa
56 Petacas, Chair by Cultivado Em Casa
H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Jean Prouvé, Dactylo CD 11 Chair, 1944
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Bent sheet steel, steel tube and molded plywood Measures: H. 83 x L. 40 x P. 50 cm H. 32.68 x L
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé, Dactylo CD 11 Chair, 1944
Jean Prouvé, Dactylo CD 11 Chair, 1944
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Alea Dinning Chairs by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of alea dinning chairs by SEM. Dimensions: D 53 x W 50 x H 83 cm. Material: matt lacquered
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Alea Dinning Chairs by SEM
Pair of Alea Dinning Chairs by SEM
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
San Francisco Chair by Comité De Proyectos
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Geneve, CH
San Francisco Chair by Comité De Proyectos Dimensions: D 83 x W 89 x H 97 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

San Francisco Chair by Comité De Proyectos
San Francisco Chair by Comité De Proyectos
H 38.19 in W 35.04 in D 32.68 in
Gaulinetta Coral Red Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta coral red chair by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm. Materials: ash wood
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

 Gaulinetta Coral Red Chair by Oscar Tusquets
 Gaulinetta Coral Red Chair by Oscar Tusquets
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Set of 3 Gaulinetta Chairs by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Gaulinetta chairs by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm. Materials: ash wood
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of 3 Gaulinetta Chairs by Oscar Tusquets
Set of 3 Gaulinetta Chairs by Oscar Tusquets
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Set of 2 Loulou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
and stained wood. Dimensions: D 45 x W 47 x H 83 cm Also available upholstered in fabric. The
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Loulou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Set of 2 Loulou Chairs by Shin Azumi
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
cm x W 46.5 cm x H 83 cm (SH 44 cm), making them the perfect Size for a variety of settings. Whether
Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
No Reserve
H 32.68 in W 18.31 in D 18.12 in
Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
By Dedar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
. Measures: Cm 83 x 48 x 40 seat cm.43. For all our shipments we use special packaging materials (wooden
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Love Chair in Ottanio with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Information: Material: Polished brass Finish: Ottanio Dimensions: W 40 x D 45 x H 83 cm Available in other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Love Chair in Ninfea with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Information: Material: Polished brass Finish: Ninfea Dimensions: W 40 x D 45 x H 83 cm Available in other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Love Chair in Rose with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Information: Material: Polished brass Finish: Rose Dimensions: W 40 x D 45 x H 83 cm Available in other color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Love Chair in Anis with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Information: Material: Polished brass Finish: Anis Dimensions: W 40 x D 45 x H 83 cm Available in other color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Love Chair in Malachite with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Information: Material: Polished brass Finish: Malachite Dimensions: W 40 x D 45 x H 83 cm Available in other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Love Chair in Rubis with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Information: Material: Polished brass Finish: Rubis Dimensions: W 40 x D 45 x H 83 cm Available in other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Zanotta Veryround Chair in White with Steel Sheet Frame by Louise Campbell
By Louise Campbell, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Material: Steel sheet Colour: White Dimension: 105.5 W x 83 D x 69 H cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danese Milano Moritz Chair in Red by Jean Nouvel
By Jean Nouvel, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
, rubber, polypropylene Color: Red Dimensions: 50 W x 46 D x 83 H cm Notes: Stackable, certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danese Milano Moritz Chair in Red by Jean Nouvel
Danese Milano Moritz Chair in Red by Jean Nouvel
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Danese Milano Moritz Chair in White by Jean Nouvel
By Jean Nouvel, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
, rubber, polypropylene Color: White Dimensions: 50 W x 46 D x 83 H cm Notes: Stackable, certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danese Milano Moritz Chair in Grey by Jean Nouvel
By Jean Nouvel, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
, rubber, polypropylene Color: Grey Dimensions: 50 W x 46 D x 83 H cm Notes: Stackable, certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Fabric LouLou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
. Upholstered in fabric. Dimensions: D 48 x W 50 x H 83 cm Also available in wood. The Japanese designer
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Fabric LouLou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Set of 2 Fabric LouLou Chairs by Shin Azumi
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own chair by Lassen. Dimensions: D 88 x W 83 x H 102 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
H 40.16 in W 32.68 in D 34.65 in
582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 my own chair by Lassen Dimensions: D 88 x W 83 x H 102 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
H 40.16 in W 32.68 in D 34.65 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
steel Dimensions: D 61.5 cm x W 49 cm x H 83 cm. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 24.22 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
steel Dimensions: D 61.5 cm x W 49 cm x H 83 cm. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 24.22 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
steel Dimensions: D 61.5 cm x W 49 cm x H 83 cm. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 24.22 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
steel Dimensions: D 61.5 cm x W 49 cm x H 83 cm. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950's Dark Beech Side Chair - Oswald Haerdtl Model 515 - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Maker: Ton -Czech Dimensions: L 48 x W 44 x H 83 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950's Original French Multipl's Dining Chairs - Set Of Five White
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Multipl’s Dining Chairs – Set Of Five White 1950’s Original French Multipl’s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

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83 X Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 83 x chair available at 1stDibs. A 83 x chair — often made from wood, rosewood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 83 x chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 83 x chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 83 x chair over the years, but those crafted by Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Nanna Ditzel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 83 X Chair?

Prices for a 83 x chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,157.

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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.