Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Made in Chicago
Located in Highwood, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that was custom made in our Upholstery Department.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Lee Industries Leather Upholstered and Nail Studded Ottomans
By Lee Industries
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Lee Industries Leather Upholstered and Nail Studded Ottomans . Measures 16" in width, 16" in depth and 17.5" in height.
Leather
$3,750 / item
Gina Upholstered Checkered Stool with Brass Back
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
“Gina” is a mini celestial throne. Matte brass back is combined with the nostalgic black and white checker fabric throughout the stool. Contrasting colors and forms of “Gina” creates...
Brass
Modern Pouf / Coffee Table by Jordan Artisan Collectible Design Indoor / Outdoor
By Jordan Artisan
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This modern contemporary, abstract, pouf / coffee table is part of the JORDAN ARTISAN Collectible Design series. The rock pieces can be used indoors and outdoors. The handmade sculpt...
Polystyrene, Wood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Eastwood Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Eastwood lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Eastwood Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style Eastwood lounge chairs with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Arts & Crafts Style Pair of Oak and Leather "Safari" Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Lisse, NL
These highly stylish pieces are all handmade in the Arts & Crafts style and they have a safari-like look and feel to them.
Leather, Wood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Chair w Flip Footrest Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Chair with Flip Footrest Ottoman.
Oak
Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts stool or ottoman By Gustav Stickley (#797 "India Seat" in the 1900 catalog) USA, Circa 1900 Turned mahogany legs, with needlepoint uph...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Kumkapi Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This late 19th century Kumkapı carpet is a magnificent example of the superior skill in the arts and crafts of the Ottoman Empire. Its intense and vibrant colors, its texture adorned...
Metallic Thread
$3,950Sale Price|28% Off
Hawiian Curly Koa Wood Coffee Table 1998 #5 by Paul Ayoob
By Paul Ayoob
Located in Soquel, CA
Among the more intriguing pieces he has constructed are an oversize arts-and-crafts-style chair and ottoman that sold for five figures.
Wood
Sold
H 22 in W 32.5 in D 26 in
Arts and Crafts Ottoman with All Round Carved Floral Details and Storage Inside
Located in London, GB
Arts and Crafts ottoman with all round carved floral decoration professionally re upholstered in a quality thick floral fabric with carved detail all around the upper edges and to th...
Oak
Sold
H 15.75 in W 22 in D 16.5 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood and Leather Footstool or Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts footstool or ottoman By Stickley USA, 2005 Cherry wood, with black leather upholstery.
Leather, Cherry
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stools or Ottomans, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts stools, benches, or ottomans By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 15.75 in W 22 in D 16.5 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood and Leather Footstools or Ottomans
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts footstools or ottomans By Stickley USA, 2005 Cherry wood, with black leather upholstery.
Leather, Cherry
Sold
H 16.5 in W 17.25 in D 12 in
Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool or Ottoman
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid oak, with leather upholstery.
Upholstery, Oak
Fantastic Arts & Crafts Ottoman In Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful ottoman had a black painted surface and leather woven top. It also has the original hand hammered nails on all four sides. The condition is very good and it is very st...
Sold
H 20 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Large Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Ottoman, circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Arts & Crafts Mission ottoman in the manner of Stickley Bros. offers upholstered seat within oak frame having square and straight legs, circa 1910.
Upholstery, Oak
Walnut and Leather Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsically painted and speckled in a well worn acid green leather on a carved walnut base with four legs
Sold
H 16.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
French Inspired Woven Leather and OaK Ottomans Made in Chicago by Old Plank
Located in Highwood, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman of Foot Stool inspired by a pair of c1910-1920 French Woven Leather Club Chairs, that we also produce in house and offer on 1stdibs. The process to create Woven...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 28 in
Round Leather and Copper Leg Ottoman or Coffee Table by Donald Deskey, 1930's
By Donald Deskey
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Truly unique and incredible arts and crafts table by Donald Deskey made of leather with flat copper legs.
Copper
Liberty 's Ottoman Leather Pig by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty 's London during decades and later for Abercrombie & Fitch. By Dimitri Omersa, United Kingdom.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 19 in W 20 in D 20 in
Square Ottoman with Walnut Finish Upholstered in a Vintage Native American Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a new low stool upholstered in a vintage Native American rug textile in caramel, browns, and gold. This boxy ottoman can be seating or a table stool and features a walnut fin...
Walnut
Sold
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 41 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Morris Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair and ottoman By Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Carved oak frame, with burgundy leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 40.75 in W 34.25 in D 39.5 in
Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Morris Chair and Ottoman, 20th Century
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mission Oak Morris chair and ottoman in the manner of Stickley Bros. offers reclining back, slat sides and leatherette cushions, 20th century. Measures - 40.75" H x 34.25" W x 3...
Oak
Sold
H 40 in W 29 in D 34.5 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Cherry
Sold
H 41.5 in W 32.75 in D 37.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with green leathe...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 41 in W 33 in D 37.25 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool
By Lifetime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool (B).
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 37.25 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 34.5 in D 43.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 16 in W 20.75 in D 13.75 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool or Ottoman Attributed to Stickley
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman. Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House.
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 39 in W 31.53 in D 34.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 15 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool or Ottoman, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House In the manner of L. & J.G.
Brass
Sold
H 14.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Mahogany Arts & Crafts Thebes Stool Footrest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian arts and crafts Thebes stool / foot rest / ottoman.
Mahogany
Sold
H 18 in W 23 in D 20 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Cushion Stool Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickley mission Oak Arts & Crafts upholstered cushion stool ottoman footstool.
Fabric, Oak
Antique English Arts & Crafts Elm Rush Stool Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Elm and Beech Rush Stool C.1920 Excellent condition commensurate with age.
Rush, Beech, Elm
Sold
H 17 in W 22 in D 19 in
Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Made in Chicago
Located in Highwood, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that was custom made in our Upholstery Department.
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 13.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered cushion.
Leather, Oak
"X" Base Stool, Ottoman, Footrest
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Oak frame supports upholstered cushion pad seat, or footrest. English style, American manufacture, offered either as a pair or individually, priced individually.
Upholstery, Oak
Large Upholstered Double Ottoman or Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large upholstered double ottoman or window seat. This is a very unusual design, the ottoman has been designed to be central in a room as it can open easily from either side, it ...
Chenille
Large Scale Ottoman Upholstered with a Vintage Rug Textile
Located in Pasadena, CA
This large scale upholstered ottoman table was custom made to feature a colorful and rich vintage rug with two artfully stitched repairs and evidence of its use. A robust frame on si...
Wool
Sold
H 39.25 in W 32.88 in D 41 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool
By Lifetime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts brown leather ottoman footstool. Item features brown leather loose cushion, model no. 403, solid wood construction, beautiful wood gr...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 16.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Pair of Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherrywood Green Leather Ottoman Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts cherrywood green leather ottoman stools.
Leather, Cherry
Large Stickley Cherry Reclining Chair and Ottoman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts set of adjustable lounge chair and matching ottoman by Stickley.
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century Leather Library Club Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Premium glazed cognac brown leather trimmed in bronze dome tacks make these captivating club chairs and ottoman the right choice for den, library or ultra Classic living room, circa ...
Patent Leather
Aged Leather Elephant Sculpture/Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted leather elephant statue with glass eyes and white wooden tusks.
Leather
Stickley Oak Bow Arm Morris Lounge Chair With Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
There are some minor acceptable signs of age including some faint scratches to the frame which do not impact the fine Arts and Crafts presentation.
Tapestry, Oak
Rare Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts stool or ottoman By Gustav Stickley (#797 "India Seat" in the 1900 catalog) USA, Circa 1900 Turned mahogany legs, with brass-studded uph...
Brass
Vintage Leather Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful worn round leather ottoman probably made from the 1920's.
Finely Made Arts and Crafts Tackle Box Ottoman
Located in Babworth, Retford
The sides with carved swimming fish in water separated by pierced verdigris copper to represent bubbles. With an upholstered seat and door to the side. Possibly America, circa 1930s.
Copper
Sold
H 38 in W 30.5 in D 38.5 in
STICKLEY Highlands Oak Mission Arts & Crafts Style High Back Chair + Ottoman
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mission / Arts & Crafts style armchair and ottoman by Stickley, from their Highlands Collection.
Fabric, Oak
AJ's Furniture Morris Chair and Ottoman
By Aj's Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Morris chair and ottoman by Aj's Furniture. Straight from a Designer Showroom. Aj's Furniture was founded by Alvin Jr and his wife Inez in 2000. Today, family oriented business has...
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Rattan / Burnt wood or natural Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist. Dimension...
Leather, Rattan, Wood
$2,098 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
$7,500 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 14.18 in
Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
Brass
$8,245 / set
H 23.63 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Long Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze-finish brass backplate. Due to the nature of the alabaste...
Alabaster, Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Carl Auböck 'Nun' Floor Lamp in Brass
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck 'Nun' floor lamp in brass. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is executed in brass with a cast brass base and sculptural hard paper shade by ...
Brass, Iron
$3,760 / item
H 22.84 in W 19.69 in D 28.35 in
Solid Cast Brass, Shou Sugi Ban Wood Cant & Crystal Jeweled Sintel Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Sherpa side table is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This high end, contemporary and bespoke side table is evidence of Egg's unique and exploratory appr...
Crystal, Brass
$2,071 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
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.