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Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
to an elaboration of the ancient "Roman curule saddle" in wood and leather; the "curule", was a very
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Notte Chair by Imperfettolab
By Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Notte Chair by Imperfettolab
Notte Chair by Imperfettolab
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 23.23 in
IO Chair by Imperfettolab
By Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
olive trees, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman
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
Stoa Chair, Natural Oak, Studio Mohs
By Zeynep Saz
Located in Istanbul , Istanbul
Designed with modern and simple geometry, the Stoa chair emerged as a result of blending natural
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stoa Chair, Natural Oak, Studio Mohs
Stoa Chair, Natural Oak, Studio Mohs
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 19.49 in
Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen
Located in Geneve, CH
captivity and freedom with the central reference point of second century Roman sculpture of the human body
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen
Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen
H 27.96 in W 15.99 in D 20.01 in
Contemporary Klismos Chair in Stainless Steel and Fine Leather Seat Mesh
Located in San Francisco, CA
found in Roman copies of Greek artwork. The most famous example of the ancient klimos chair may be the
Category

Early 2000s American Classical Greek Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield
Located in Tyler, TX
Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian priest in Florence from 1494-1498~~the design comes from an ancient Roman
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
the 15th Century chairs of the Italian Renaissance and has it roots from the chairs of ancient Rome
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Midcentury David Print Emerald Satin, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
roman emperor hadrian. i have always been drawn to figures of the ancient greek and roman worlds, and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
By Michele Bonciani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
an ancient Roman form in almost every European country. Also known as a Savonarola, the chair is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair Side Chairs
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
was still kept in the convent of San MarCo in Florence The X-formed chair was copied from an ancient
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Regency Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency era bergère library or salon chairs (also called Gondola chairs or Tub chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Regency Chairs
Pair of Regency Chairs
H 33.25 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
chair was copied from an ancient Roman form in almost every European country. Also known as a Savonarola
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
H 31.5 in W 35.04 in D 27.56 in
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
H 31.5 in W 35.04 in D 27.56 in
Equilibria Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Equilibria Chair by Imperfettolab
Equilibria Chair by Imperfettolab
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Pukà Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pukà Chair by Imperfettolab
Pukà Chair by Imperfettolab
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 53.15 in
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
H 31.5 in W 35.04 in D 27.56 in
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Alberto Marconetti Original Oak, Iron & Leather Straps Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Alberto Marconetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
for equipage of the ancient Roman equestrian order. Solid and quite comfortable for every day use
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ten Midcentury David Print Emerald Satin, Dark Wood Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
roman emperor hadrian. i have always been drawn to figures of the ancient greek and roman worlds, and
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Late 19th century Terracotta Throne Chair from the Mannifatura di Signa workshop
By Manifattura di Signa
Located in Palma de mallorca, IB
STUNNING AND RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY TARRACOTTA THRONE CHAIR IN THE GREEK STYLE BY MANNUFATURE DI
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Equilibria Chairs by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pair of Equilibria Chairs by Imperfettolab
Pair of Equilibria Chairs by Imperfettolab
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Polished Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
By Sight Unseen, Bestcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, designed by Charles Constantine, takes its inspiration from the ancient Roman curule, an ornate, cross
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique 19th Century Henry II Renaissance Revival Mahogany & Leather Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
"A charismatic 19th century Henry II side or desk chair, circa 1870s. Drawing inspiration from
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Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
ancient Roman walls and roads. Like the Camaleonda, “Le Mura” is defined by its voluptuous profile
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Six Catilina Chairs in Steel and Fabric Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
transported back to ancient Rome ensconced in the seat of the Roman senator, Lucio Sergio Catilina, after whom
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Louis XVI Chairs, in Carved Walnut, France, 18th Century '1774-1791'
Located in Lisboa, PT
ancient Greek and Roman models. Much of it was designed and made for Queen Marie Antoinette for the new
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Lacquered Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of large black lacquered spoon back dining chairs made in the style and manner of
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Regency Klismos Chairs, attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
drew inspiration from the ancient Greek and Roman examples, depicted on pottery, frescoes and marble
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Black Aquileia Dining Chair with Cane Seat
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
strategic outpost of the Roman Empire. Its ancient frescos and mosaics were the main source of inspiration
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2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alberto Marconetti Original Oak, Iron & Leather Straps Armchairs, Pair
By Alberto Marconetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
accents throughout. They appear modern yet as if crafted for equipage of the ancient Roman equestrian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Iron

20th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola x Folding Lion Head Throne Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
brass rings. The Savonarola chair design comes from the ancient Roman X-shaped chair that was very
Category

20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs with Cane and Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
any room. The classical styling inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture has never gone out of
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood

Pillola Seat 05 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 05 by Imperfettolab
Pillola Seat 05 by Imperfettolab
H 5.52 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Pillola Seat 04 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 02 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 02 by Imperfettolab
Pillola Seat 02 by Imperfettolab
H 11.82 in Dm 32.68 in
Pillola Seat 01 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 01 by Imperfettolab
Pillola Seat 01 by Imperfettolab
H 16.15 in Dm 39.38 in
Pillola Seat 03 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
H 19.69 in W 107.09 in D 49.22 in
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
H 19.69 in W 88.59 in D 38.59 in
Gold Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gold Nido by Imperfettolab
Gold Nido by Imperfettolab
H 25.99 in W 51.19 in D 38.19 in
Ciottolo 09 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 09 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo 09 by Imperfettolab
H 16.54 in W 38.19 in D 19.3 in
Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our furnishing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab
H 18.12 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Chrome Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our furnishing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Chrome Nido by Imperfettolab
Pair of Chrome Nido by Imperfettolab
H 25.99 in W 51.19 in D 38.19 in
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
H 21.26 in W 43.31 in D 35.83 in
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
H 18.12 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ciottolo 01 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our furnishing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 01 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo 01 by Imperfettolab
H 21.26 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our furnishing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
H 21.26 in W 43.31 in D 35.83 in
Ciottolo 05 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 05 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo 05 by Imperfettolab
H 22.05 in W 41.74 in D 30.71 in
Chrome Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome Nido by Imperfettolab
Chrome Nido by Imperfettolab
H 25.99 in W 51.19 in D 38.19 in
Pair of Gold Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our furnishing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gold Nido by Imperfettolab
Pair of Gold Nido by Imperfettolab
H 25.99 in W 51.19 in D 38.19 in
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
H 20.48 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our furnishing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab
H 20.48 in W 36.62 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Copper Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our furnishing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of Copper Nido by Imperfettolab
Pair of Copper Nido by Imperfettolab
H 25.99 in W 51.19 in D 38.19 in
Ciottolo 08 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient Roman road via Emilia. A contrasting and mutating landscape that reflects in our furnishing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 08 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo 08 by Imperfettolab
H 14.97 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron. In between, the ancient Roman road via Emilia. A
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
H 19.69 in W 122.05 in D 53.15 in
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Ancient Roman Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of ancient roman chairs available for sale. Each of these unique ancient roman chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 154 antique and vintage ancient roman chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 75 modern editions to choose from as well. Ancient roman chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of ancient roman chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, Empire and mid-century modern ancient roman chairs are of considerable interest. Mario Bellini, Henning Kjærnulf and Luigi Caccia Dominioni each produced beautiful ancient roman chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Ancient Roman Chairs?

Prices for ancient roman chairs start at $195 and top out at $135,533 with the average selling for $3,678.

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.