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Artizan Single Chaise Lounge Sling Arm by Atelier Artizan
Artizan Single Chaise Lounge Sling Arm by Atelier Artizan

Artizan Single Chaise Lounge Sling Arm by Atelier Artizan

Located in Lenoir City, TN

Every piece is designed by siblings Matt Swilley and Alex Brewster and handmade from solid 316 marine-grade stainless steel — the same material used on yachts. No tubing, no shortcut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chaise Longues

Materials

Stainless Steel

Artizan Single Chaise Lounge Floating Arm by Atelier Artizan
Artizan Single Chaise Lounge Floating Arm by Atelier Artizan

Artizan Single Chaise Lounge Floating Arm by Atelier Artizan

Located in Lenoir City, TN

Every piece is designed by siblings Matt Swilley and Alex Brewster and handmade from solid 316 marine-grade stainless steel — the same material used on yachts. No tubing, no shortcut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chaise Longues

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Art Deco Swinging Chaise Longue
Modernist Art Deco Swinging Chaise Longue

Modernist Art Deco Swinging Chaise Longue

By Manufacture française d'armes et de Cycles de Saint Etienne

Located in Janvry, Essonne

A black enameled iron swinging chaise longue sold in the 1930s by the" Manufacture Française

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

21st Century Tahiti Chaise Lounge with Arm by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
21st Century Tahiti Chaise Lounge with Arm by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

21st Century Tahiti Chaise Lounge with Arm by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

upholstery with the new zebra print. Tahiti Chaise longue with arm (Left) with structure in multi-layer wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eclectic Late Victorian Scroll Arm Tufted Chaise Longue in Organic Flax Linen.
Eclectic Late Victorian Scroll Arm Tufted Chaise Longue in Organic Flax Linen.

Eclectic Late Victorian Scroll Arm Tufted Chaise Longue in Organic Flax Linen.

By RhubarbLondon

Located in London, GB

Unusual Victorian scroll arm deep buttoned tufted chaise longue reupholstered in a natural organic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Late Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

A. Rudin Three-Piece Sectional Sofa
A. Rudin Three-Piece Sectional Sofa

A. Rudin Three-Piece Sectional Sofa

By A. Rudin

Located in Pasadena, CA

block feet. Three sections: left-arm chaise, armless two-seat sofa, right-arm chaise. Measures: Arm

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Sofas

Materials

Leather, Linen

Antique Metal Campaign Bed with Cushions
Antique Metal Campaign Bed with Cushions

Antique Metal Campaign Bed with Cushions

Located in Katonah, NY

. Can be folded and used as a chaise with upholstered arm rests or fully extended and used as a bed

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Capri Double Chaise Lounge Sling Arm
Capri Double Chaise Lounge Sling Arm

Capri Double Chaise Lounge Sling Arm

Unavailable|$18,923 / item

Capri Double Chaise Lounge Sling Arm

Located in Lenoir City, TN

Every piece is designed by siblings Matt Swilley and Alex Brewster and handmade from solid 316 marine-grade stainless steel — the same material used on yachts. No tubing, no shortcut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Capri Double Chaise Lounge Floating Arm
Capri Double Chaise Lounge Floating Arm

Capri Double Chaise Lounge Floating Arm

Unavailable|$18,923 / item

Capri Double Chaise Lounge Floating Arm

Located in Lenoir City, TN

Every piece is designed by siblings Matt Swilley and Alex Brewster and handmade from solid 316 marine-grade stainless steel — the same material used on yachts. No tubing, no shortcut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Capri Single Chaise Lounge Sling Arm
Capri Single Chaise Lounge Sling Arm

Capri Single Chaise Lounge Sling Arm

Unavailable|$11,538 / item

Capri Single Chaise Lounge Sling Arm

Located in Lenoir City, TN

Every piece is designed by siblings Matt Swilley and Alex Brewster and handmade from solid 316 marine-grade stainless steel — the same material used on yachts. No tubing, no shortcut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Capri Single Chaise Lounge Floating Arm
Capri Single Chaise Lounge Floating Arm

Capri Single Chaise Lounge Floating Arm

Unavailable|$11,538 / item

Capri Single Chaise Lounge Floating Arm

Located in Lenoir City, TN

Every piece is designed by siblings Matt Swilley and Alex Brewster and handmade from solid 316 marine-grade stainless steel — the same material used on yachts. No tubing, no shortcut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Convertible Drop-Arm Velvet Art-Deco Settee, Chaise Longue and Daybed
Convertible Drop-Arm Velvet Art-Deco Settee, Chaise Longue and Daybed

Convertible Drop-Arm Velvet Art-Deco Settee, Chaise Longue and Daybed

Located in Amsterdam, NL

a settee that transforms to a chaise lounge by taking out one arm and stick it in the side; by

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Quality Victorian/William iv Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise Longue
Antique Quality Victorian/William iv Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise Longue

Antique Quality Victorian/William iv Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise Longue

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality scroll arm carved show wood and mahogany sofa. Dates from circa 1830-1850

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Victorian Regency Mahogany and Beech Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise, circa 1850
Stunning Victorian Regency Mahogany and Beech Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise, circa 1850

Stunning Victorian Regency Mahogany and Beech Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise, circa 1850

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

A stunning Victorian era scroll end sofa We date this piece to be around the mid-19th century, circa 1850 The piece is constructed from mahogany and beechwood with beautiful pa...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Early Victorian Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Beech, Mahogany

Sawyer Modular Sofa - Right Arm Chair Velvet Chocolate
Sawyer Modular Sofa - Right Arm Chair Velvet Chocolate

Sawyer Modular Sofa - Right Arm Chair Velvet Chocolate

By Ben Soleimani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. Hardwood frame and legs Shelter arm at corner piece Track arm at chaise Upholstered in rich velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Sawyer Modular Sofa - Left Arm Chair Velvet Chocolate
Sawyer Modular Sofa - Left Arm Chair Velvet Chocolate

Sawyer Modular Sofa - Left Arm Chair Velvet Chocolate

By Ben Soleimani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. Hardwood frame and legs Shelter arm at corner piece Track arm at chaise Upholstered in rich velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Ben Soleimani Sawyer Modular Sofa - Velvet Chocolate

Ben Soleimani Sawyer Modular Sofa - Velvet Chocolate

By Ben Soleimani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. Hardwood frame and legs Shelter arm at corner piece Track arm at chaise Upholstered in rich velvet Tonal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Sawyer Modular Sofa - Corner Chair Velvet Chocolate
Sawyer Modular Sofa - Corner Chair Velvet Chocolate

Sawyer Modular Sofa - Corner Chair Velvet Chocolate

By Ben Soleimani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. Hardwood frame and legs Shelter arm at corner piece Track arm at chaise Upholstered in rich velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Sawyer Modular Sofa - Armless Chair Velvet Chocolate
Sawyer Modular Sofa - Armless Chair Velvet Chocolate

Sawyer Modular Sofa - Armless Chair Velvet Chocolate

By Ben Soleimani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. Hardwood frame and legs Shelter arm at corner piece Track arm at chaise Upholstered in rich velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Walter Lamb Bronze "S" Arm Chaises Frames, circa 1949
Walter Lamb Bronze "S" Arm Chaises Frames, circa 1949

Walter Lamb Bronze "S" Arm Chaises Frames, circa 1949

By Walter Lamb

Located in Buffalo, NY

Walter lamb bronze "S" arm chaises frames, circa 1949. After World War II, Robert Brown sought

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

1950s Spanish Outdoor Wicker and Bamboo Arm Chaise-Longue
1950s Spanish Outdoor Wicker and Bamboo Arm Chaise-Longue

1950s Spanish Outdoor Wicker and Bamboo Arm Chaise-Longue

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Spanish outdoor wicker and bamboo arm chaise-longue.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Oversized Belgian Rolled Arm Chaise Lounge
Oversized Belgian Rolled Arm Chaise Lounge

Oversized Belgian Rolled Arm Chaise Lounge

By Sherrill Furniture Company

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

A classic Rolled Arm Chaise lounge, made for comfort . Constructed on a solid wood frame with a

Category

20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

An excellent Napoleon III walnut scroll arm chaise longue
An excellent Napoleon III walnut scroll arm chaise longue

An excellent Napoleon III walnut scroll arm chaise longue

Located in London, GB

An Antique French Napoleon III (Second Empire) scroll arm upholstered chaise longue with walnut

Category

Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Chaise Longues

Materials

Calico, Walnut

Rosewood Framed Scroll Arm Chaise Lounge Attributed to Wm Trotter
Rosewood Framed Scroll Arm Chaise Lounge Attributed to Wm Trotter

Rosewood Framed Scroll Arm Chaise Lounge Attributed to Wm Trotter

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century carved rosewood framed chaise lounge attributed to William Trotter. Having scroll back

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chaise Longues

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Mahogany & Red Leather Scroll Arm Chaise Lounge Daybed Bench
Mid Century Mahogany & Red Leather Scroll Arm Chaise Lounge Daybed Bench

Mid Century Mahogany & Red Leather Scroll Arm Chaise Lounge Daybed Bench

Located in Dayton, OH

Large Mid-20th Century Chaise Lounge, bench or daybed. Features a long red leather upholstered

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge Pair
Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge Pair

Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Hollywood Regency chaise lounge sofas. Bright green velvet on brass bases. One left arm

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A right arm chaise lounge designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ash base with Ebony feet. Fully

Category

Vintage 1950s Chaise Longues

Materials

Ash

Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A left arm chaise lounge designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ash base with Ebony feet. Fully

Category

Vintage 1950s Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé

Chaise Lounge
Chaise Lounge

Chaise Lounge

Sold|$3,800

Chaise Lounge

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Great upholstered one arm Chaise in the style of Tommi Parzinger

Category

20th Century American Chaise Longues

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Longue
Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Longue

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Longue

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Hamburg, PA

Vintage Vladimir Kagan sculptural double arm chaise longue with Lucite base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Lucite, Upholstery

Chaise love seat
Chaise love seat

Chaise love seat

Located in Bronx, NY

Imported Italian left arm chaise finished in durable ultrasuede with chrome legs. Two seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chaise Longues

Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Right arm chaise model 5525 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Newly

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Left arm chaise model 5525 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Newly upholstered.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Left arm chaise model 5525 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Newly upholstered

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany, Mohair

Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Chaise by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A left arm chaise lounge designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ash base with Ebony feet. Fully

Category

Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues

Materials

Ash

VK Chaise by Vladimir Kagan Covered in Red Fur
VK Chaise by Vladimir Kagan Covered in Red Fur

VK Chaise by Vladimir Kagan Covered in Red Fur

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Munich, DE

Very nice one-arm chaise by Vladimir Kagan designed in 1958. This version is from the New York

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Chaises in Leather and Mohair, One Available
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Chaises in Leather and Mohair, One Available

Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Chaises in Leather and Mohair, One Available

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Austin, TX

Antonio Citterio chaise lounge for B&B Italia, black leather arm, legs, and back with polished

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Baker Furniture French Regency Brown Leather Chaise Lounge
Baker Furniture French Regency Brown Leather Chaise Lounge

Baker Furniture French Regency Brown Leather Chaise Lounge

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency style scrolled arm chaise lounge By Baker Furniture "Milling Road

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Larry Laslo Ivory Wool & Walnut Chaise Longue For Bexley Heath
Larry Laslo Ivory Wool & Walnut Chaise Longue For Bexley Heath

Larry Laslo Ivory Wool & Walnut Chaise Longue For Bexley Heath

Located in Chicago, IL

right arm chaise covered in a new ivory crepe wool blend. Frame is an ebonized walnut with tapered legs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

EDWARD WORMLEY
EDWARD WORMLEY

EDWARD WORMLEY

Sold|$14,000

EDWARD WORMLEY

Located in Chicago, IL

Wormley for Dunbar, Rare Left Arm Chaise, model 5524

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues

Restored Rattan Four-Strand "Speed" Arm Chaise Longue Chair
Restored Rattan Four-Strand "Speed" Arm Chaise Longue Chair

Restored Rattan Four-Strand "Speed" Arm Chaise Longue Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan four-strand chaise longue with what we at the shop call the "Speed" arm

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Glamorous Hollywood Chaise Longue with Long Swept Arm
Glamorous Hollywood Chaise Longue with Long Swept Arm

Glamorous Hollywood Chaise Longue with Long Swept Arm

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Hollywood chaise longue with long swept arm and splayed ebonized walnut feet tapering

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Marzio Cecchi Single Arm Rocking Chaise Lounge, 1975
Marzio Cecchi Single Arm Rocking Chaise Lounge, 1975

Marzio Cecchi Single Arm Rocking Chaise Lounge, 1975

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Padova, IT

Marzio Cecchi single arm rocking chaise longue, numbered 03, signature engraved in the frame. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Chaise Lounge with Extended Arm
French 19th Century Chaise Lounge with Extended Arm

French 19th Century Chaise Lounge with Extended Arm

Located in Buchanan, NY

This classic French chaise lounge from the 19th century is a true masterpiece. The Napoleon III

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

French 19th Century Chaise with Wooden Arm Details
French 19th Century Chaise with Wooden Arm Details

French 19th Century Chaise with Wooden Arm Details

Located in Buchanan, NY

Classic French 19th century Napoleon III tufted chaise lounge with exposed wooden details on the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Fully Upholstered Chaise with Single Arm by Angelo Donghia
Fully Upholstered Chaise with Single Arm by Angelo Donghia

Fully Upholstered Chaise with Single Arm by Angelo Donghia

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fully upholstered chaise with single arm designed by Angelo Donghia for Donghia, American 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Post Modern Tan Leather Chaise Lounge single arm Great Design
Post Modern Tan Leather Chaise Lounge single arm Great Design

Post Modern Tan Leather Chaise Lounge single arm Great Design

By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Post Modern Mid Century Tan Leather Chaise Lounge single arm Great Design. Very good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Wide Arm Double Bench Daybed Chaise Lounge by Interior Crafts
Postmodern Wide Arm Double Bench Daybed Chaise Lounge by Interior Crafts

Postmodern Wide Arm Double Bench Daybed Chaise Lounge by Interior Crafts

By Interior Crafts

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern Wide Arm Double Bench Lounge The Postmodern Wide Arm Double Bench Lounge is a designed

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chenille

1970's Mid-Century Modern Single Arm Reupholstered Chaise Lounge Daybed
1970's Mid-Century Modern Single Arm Reupholstered Chaise Lounge Daybed

1970's Mid-Century Modern Single Arm Reupholstered Chaise Lounge Daybed

By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Craft Associates

Located in Burbank, CA

pillow that is down filled. Has an arm on one side and open on the other. Very comfortable and loungey

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Chaise Lounge
Edward Wormley Chaise Lounge

Edward Wormley Chaise Lounge

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Wormley for Dunbar early chaise. Asymmetrical resting arm. Reupholstered with Great Plains cotton

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge

Located in Phoenix, AZ

sculpted upholstered form with one arm. The entire chaise appears to float on a solid lucite base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

vk chaise by vladimir kagan
vk chaise by vladimir kagan

vk chaise by vladimir kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

slim silhouette contour chaise with one arm, available in right. stands on four sculptured aluminum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chaise Longues

Materials

Ultrasuede

Exotic 19th Century Chaise Lounge
Exotic 19th Century Chaise Lounge

Exotic 19th Century Chaise Lounge

Located in Buchanan, NY

overlay. The asymmetrical design, only one arm, allows the chaise to be used against a wall. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

Midcentury Maitland-Smith Recamier or Chaise
Midcentury Maitland-Smith Recamier or Chaise

Midcentury Maitland-Smith Recamier or Chaise

By Maitland Smith

Located in Astoria, NY

A mid century scroll arm Maitland-Smith Recamier or Chaise newly re-upholstered, and painted with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Textile

French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Chaise Lounge.
French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Chaise Lounge.

French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Chaise Lounge.

Located in Buchanan, NY

An elgant French 19th century Napoleon III style chaise lounge with one curved arm. Frame of chaise

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Muslin, Burlap

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Arm Chaise For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the arm chaise you’re looking for. Each arm chaise for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for an arm chaise, we have 21 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the arm chaise you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An arm chaise is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made arm chaise over the years, but those crafted by Walter Lamb, Michael Wolk and Roberto Cavalli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Arm Chaise?

The average selling price for an arm chaise at 1stDibs is $4,245, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $24,000 for the 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.

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.