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Pair of Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Oval Stools, Benches or Ottomans
Pair of Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Oval Stools, Benches or Ottomans

Pair of Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Oval Stools, Benches or Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic Pair of Italian 1970s oval form stools, ottomans, poofs or benches with a recessed brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Framed Brass Deep Tufted Stiletto Ottoman
Framed Brass Deep Tufted Stiletto Ottoman

Framed Brass Deep Tufted Stiletto Ottoman

By Irwin Feld

Located in New York, NY

Outstanding custom stiletto ottoman designed by Irwin Feld for CF Modern. Yet another perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Modern Style Round Chubby Ottoman in Black Cowhide with Polished Brass Toe Kick
Modern Style Round Chubby Ottoman in Black Cowhide with Polished Brass Toe Kick

Modern Style Round Chubby Ottoman in Black Cowhide with Polished Brass Toe Kick

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

Nothing exudes effortless simplicity like our chubby ottoman. Shown in black cowhide with a shiny

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Aqua Blue Cowhide Ottoman Collection "Himalaya" Brass Frames
Aqua Blue Cowhide Ottoman Collection "Himalaya" Brass Frames

Aqua Blue Cowhide Ottoman Collection "Himalaya" Brass Frames

By James Lenglin

Located in Rosheim, FR

interiors. Ottoman handmade in France by NORKI, upholstered in French cowhide with brass frames.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Bongo Ottoman
Bongo Ottoman

Bongo Ottoman

Unavailable|$3,640

Bongo Ottoman

By CF Modern

Located in New York, NY

detailed with a D ring, supported by two straps. Shown here in black leather and polished brass.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Brass

Modern Style  Ottoman with Velvet Upholstery and Brass Frame and Legs
Modern Style  Ottoman with Velvet Upholstery and Brass Frame and Legs

Modern Style Ottoman with Velvet Upholstery and Brass Frame and Legs

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

The Bordeaux ottoman has a simple, classic, yet elegant brass frame. Finished with long arm tufted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Azucena Cilindro Ottoman Brass Finish by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Azucena Cilindro Ottoman Brass Finish by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Azucena Cilindro Ottoman Brass Finish by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Novedrate, IT

When your eye catches the Cilindro ottoman for the very first time it looks remarkably familiar

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair

Modern Style Round Chubby Ottoman in Velvet with Polished Brass Toe Kick
Modern Style Round Chubby Ottoman in Velvet with Polished Brass Toe Kick

Modern Style Round Chubby Ottoman in Velvet with Polished Brass Toe Kick

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

Nothing exudes simplicity like our 30" chubby ottoman. This ottoman is a versatile addition to any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Naj Ottoman in Cotton Velvet And Glossy Aged Brass Details by Brabbu
Naj Ottoman in Cotton Velvet And Glossy Aged Brass Details by Brabbu

Naj Ottoman in Cotton Velvet And Glossy Aged Brass Details by Brabbu

By Brabbu

Located in New York, NY

sure to make a statement. Legs/Base: Glossy black lacquer; Details: Glossy aged brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery

Stiletto Spider Ottoman / Coffee Table
Stiletto Spider Ottoman / Coffee Table

Stiletto Spider Ottoman / Coffee Table

By Irwin Feld, CF Modern

Located in New York, NY

Stiletto Spider ottoman or coffee table designed by Irwin Feld Design. This versatile ottoman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Soufflé Ottomans by Karl Springer
Pair of Soufflé Ottomans by Karl Springer

Pair of Soufflé Ottomans by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of "Soufflé" ottomans by Karl Springer that are upholstered in velvet fabric and have brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

CF MODERN Custom Round Stiletto Ottoman
CF MODERN Custom Round Stiletto Ottoman

CF MODERN Custom Round Stiletto Ottoman

By Irwin Feld, CF Modern

Located in New York, NY

The Round Stiletto Ottoman designed by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern. These ottomans feature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pilluelo Ottoman by Jorge L. Cruzata for Siglo Moderno
Pilluelo Ottoman by Jorge L. Cruzata for Siglo Moderno

Pilluelo Ottoman by Jorge L. Cruzata for Siglo Moderno

By Jorge Luis Cruzata

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pilluelo ottoman from the in house Siglo Moderno furniture collection. This piece was inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Diana Pouf Upholstered in Velvet Tresse with Brass Plinth
Diana Pouf Upholstered in Velvet Tresse with Brass Plinth

Diana Pouf Upholstered in Velvet Tresse with Brass Plinth

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

exaggerated brass band, will give your living room a glamorous lift. Sumptuous and stylish, it will be a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Modern Navy Velvet and Brass Majestic Pouf Handcrafted and Custom
Midcentury Modern Navy Velvet and Brass Majestic Pouf Handcrafted and Custom

Midcentury Modern Navy Velvet and Brass Majestic Pouf Handcrafted and Custom

By Moanne

Located in Madrid, ES

experience, while the sturdy brass base adds a shiny contrast. The channel-tufted lines that accentuate the

Category

2010s European Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Diana Pouf Upholstered in Velvet Tresse with Brass Band Made in Britain
Diana Pouf Upholstered in Velvet Tresse with Brass Band Made in Britain

Diana Pouf Upholstered in Velvet Tresse with Brass Band Made in Britain

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

exaggerated brass band, will give your living room a glamorous lift. Sumptuous and stylish, it will be a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Flower Shaped Black Bouclé Fabric and Brass Swivel Stool or Ottoman
Flower Shaped Black Bouclé Fabric and Brass Swivel Stool or Ottoman

Flower Shaped Black Bouclé Fabric and Brass Swivel Stool or Ottoman

Located in Tourcoing, FR

French Design Style Black Bouclé Fabric and Brass Round And Flower Shaped Swivel Stool or Ottoman.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Cliff Young Tosca III Occasional Nesting Cocktail Table and Ottoman
Cliff Young Tosca III Occasional Nesting Cocktail Table and Ottoman

Cliff Young Tosca III Occasional Nesting Cocktail Table and Ottoman

By Cliff Young Ltd

Located in New York, NY

top with ribbed shaped satin brass base in *includes table & ottoman in concertex pebbled chablis faux

Category

2010s American Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Cliff Young Tosca III Occasional Nesting Cocktail Table and Ottoman
Cliff Young Tosca III Occasional Nesting Cocktail Table and Ottoman

Cliff Young Tosca III Occasional Nesting Cocktail Table and Ottoman

By Cliff Young Ltd

Located in New York, NY

Top with Ribbed Shaped Satin Brass Base in *Includes Table & Ottoman in Concertex Pebbled Chablis Faux

Category

2010s American Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Mondrian Pink Pouf in Black and Pink Leather with Glossy Brass and Black Iron
Mondrian Pink Pouf in Black and Pink Leather with Glossy Brass and Black Iron

Mondrian Pink Pouf in Black and Pink Leather with Glossy Brass and Black Iron

By Nicola Falcone

Located in Firenze, IT

black leather resting atop a linear base of pink glossy brass and black lacquered iron. Two armrests

Category

2010s Italian Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Il Fratellino, Tall Pouf in Black Velvet on Black Painted Oak Base, Brass Décor
Il Fratellino, Tall Pouf in Black Velvet on Black Painted Oak Base, Brass Décor

Il Fratellino, Tall Pouf in Black Velvet on Black Painted Oak Base, Brass Décor

By La Famiglia Furniture

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Oak, Walnut, Stained Oak, Smoked Oak and Black Painted Oak. The velvet comes in a variety of colours

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mondrian Yellow Pouf in Leather with Pink Glossy Brass and Black Iron, Italy
Mondrian Yellow Pouf in Leather with Pink Glossy Brass and Black Iron, Italy

Mondrian Yellow Pouf in Leather with Pink Glossy Brass and Black Iron, Italy

By Nicola Falcone

Located in Firenze, IT

black leather resting atop a linear base of pink glossy brass and black lacquered iron. Two armrests

Category

2010s Italian Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large-Scale Leather and Brass Ottoman by Karl Springer
Large-Scale Leather and Brass Ottoman by Karl Springer

Large-Scale Leather and Brass Ottoman by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large-scale leather and heavy brass ottoman designed by Karl Springer. Newly reupholster in a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Knoll Style Zebra Hide and Brass Ottomans
Pair of Knoll Style Zebra Hide and Brass Ottomans

Pair of Knoll Style Zebra Hide and Brass Ottomans

By Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A stunning pair of Knoll style zebra and brass ottomans. Beautiful, elegant, and minimal enough to

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Custom Black Bomber Leather Ottomans
Pair of Custom Black Bomber Leather Ottomans

Pair of Custom Black Bomber Leather Ottomans

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of custom black bomber leather ottomans with hand hammered nailhead detail. Also available COM

Category

2010s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Poufs Ottomans by Steve Chase
Pair of Brass Poufs Ottomans by Steve Chase

Pair of Brass Poufs Ottomans by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous pair of large poufs design in the 1980s by Steve Chase. The ottoman have original

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Brass Souffle Pouf Ottoman in the Manner of Karl Springer
Brass Souffle Pouf Ottoman in the Manner of Karl Springer

Brass Souffle Pouf Ottoman in the Manner of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Winnetka, IL

Brass Souffle upholstered Pouf Ottoman having gold star on black ground upholstery with gold and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

ISA Bergamo Pair of Fabric and Brass Ottomans, Italy, 1950s
ISA Bergamo Pair of Fabric and Brass Ottomans, Italy, 1950s

ISA Bergamo Pair of Fabric and Brass Ottomans, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Naples, IT

Original pair of 1950s Italian stools in original velvet and brass feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

A Mid Century Maison Jansen Black Leather Circular Ottoman
A Mid Century Maison Jansen Black Leather Circular Ottoman

A Mid Century Maison Jansen Black Leather Circular Ottoman

By Maison Jansen

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage Maison Jansen circular ottoman with brushed steel frame and legs accented with brass

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Vintage Ottoman Restored in Zebra Hide with Brass Nail Heads
Vintage Ottoman Restored in Zebra Hide with Brass Nail Heads

Vintage Ottoman Restored in Zebra Hide with Brass Nail Heads

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

The shape of this ottoman is so unique! Our designers chose the most beautiful zebra hide. The

Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

"Koala" Ottomans by Garouste & Bonetti
"Koala" Ottomans by Garouste & Bonetti

"Koala" Ottomans by Garouste & Bonetti

By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage "Koala" ottomans by Garouste & Bonetti.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Custom Pouf Ottomans
Pair of Custom Pouf Ottomans

Pair of Custom Pouf Ottomans

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of custom soldier blue mohair pouf seats with brass bases, also available C.O.M.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style, Distressed Brown Leather, Mahogany, Ottomans, USA, 20th C.
Georgian Style, Distressed Brown Leather, Mahogany, Ottomans, USA, 20th C.

Georgian Style, Distressed Brown Leather, Mahogany, Ottomans, USA, 20th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Georgian Style, Distressed Brown Leather, Mahogany, Ottomans or Footstools, USA, 20th C. Pair of

Category

20th Century American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Set of Two Brass and Black Velvet Italian Poufs
1950s Mid-Century Modern Set of Two Brass and Black Velvet Italian Poufs

1950s Mid-Century Modern Set of Two Brass and Black Velvet Italian Poufs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Two round poufs made in Italy in the Fifties, black velvet has been recently upholstered, brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Six Leg Ottoman in Boucle by Pierre Frey, Ireland circa 1900
Six Leg Ottoman in Boucle by Pierre Frey, Ireland circa 1900

Six Leg Ottoman in Boucle by Pierre Frey, Ireland circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Six Leg Ottoman in Boucle by Pierre Frey Ireland Circa 1900 On turned legs with original

Category

Early 20th Century Irish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Thing 3 Stool with Horse Hair, Polished Brass and Velvet (IN STOCK)
Thing 3 Stool with Horse Hair, Polished Brass and Velvet (IN STOCK)

Thing 3 Stool with Horse Hair, Polished Brass and Velvet (IN STOCK)

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

black velvet, featuring medium silver horse hair and a polished brass ring. The Thing 3 is also

Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Arc Poof, Charcoal, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Arc Poof, Charcoal, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Arc Poof, Charcoal, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An ideal occasional seating option. Using the cast brass legs from our Arc Sofa, we have created

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Neo Classical foot stool 1950s France
Neo Classical foot stool 1950s France

Neo Classical foot stool 1950s France

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Neo Classical foot stool . Light Green Linen upholstery. 1950s France . Good condition .

Category

Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Black Fur Brass Feet Ottomans
Midcentury Italian Black Fur Brass Feet Ottomans

Midcentury Italian Black Fur Brass Feet Ottomans

Located in IT

A pair of poufs ottoman with brass original legs from midcentury period. Black fur reupholstered

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Footstools

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Brass Base
Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Brass Base

Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Brass Base

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully restored lounge chair and ottoman with silk velvet upholstery and brass base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kittiinger Black Leather Cane Chair with Ottoman
Kittiinger Black Leather Cane Chair with Ottoman

Kittiinger Black Leather Cane Chair with Ottoman

By Kittinger

Located in West Hartford, CT

Vintage 1950s rare Kittinger Furniture black leather chair that features caning and caster wheels

Category

Vintage 1950s American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Brass Ottoman Covered with a Zebra Fabric, France 1970
Maison Jansen Brass Ottoman Covered with a Zebra Fabric, France 1970

Maison Jansen Brass Ottoman Covered with a Zebra Fabric, France 1970

By Maison Jansen

Located in Brussels, BE

Brass X shape ottoman covered with a zebra fabric (Lelièvre- France). By maison Jansen (1970).   

Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Footstools

Materials

Brass

Antique Tall Patinated Brass Turkish Ottoman Spice Coffee Pepper Grinder
Antique Tall Patinated Brass Turkish Ottoman Spice Coffee Pepper Grinder

Antique Tall Patinated Brass Turkish Ottoman Spice Coffee Pepper Grinder

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful antique rare pepper coffee spice grinder, hand made an incredible mechanical piece hand hammered one of a kind rare piece with some inscription that reads 4 CARANTI.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Karl Springer Style Brass Upholstered Velvet Pouf Ottomans Benches
Vintage Pair Karl Springer Style Brass Upholstered Velvet Pouf Ottomans Benches

Vintage Pair Karl Springer Style Brass Upholstered Velvet Pouf Ottomans Benches

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amazing pair of vintage Karl Springer style poufs. Original brass base has been polished. There are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Scandanivian Modern Eric Merthen Lounge & Ottoman in Black Leather & Rosewood
Scandanivian Modern Eric Merthen Lounge & Ottoman in Black Leather & Rosewood

Scandanivian Modern Eric Merthen Lounge & Ottoman in Black Leather & Rosewood

By Eric Merthen

Located in Oakland, CA

brass buckles on the lounge and brass nails on the ottoman. The frame has a rich color and nice graining

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ekornes Leather Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Brass Frame
Ekornes Leather Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Brass Frame

Ekornes Leather Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Brass Frame

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Ekornes Stressless lounge chair and ottoman. Leather cushions on bronze colored swivel

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chic Pair of Patent Leather and Brass Italian Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Chic Pair of Patent Leather and Brass Italian Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Chic Pair of Patent Leather and Brass Italian Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Located in Phoenix, AZ

are upholstered in a black patent leather and have sculptural arms and sides with splayed brass legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Patent Leather

Contemporary Clover Shaped Brown Leather Ottoman
Contemporary Clover Shaped Brown Leather Ottoman

Contemporary Clover Shaped Brown Leather Ottoman

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary brown leather ottoman with a three-lobed clover shape and decorative brass upholstery

Category

20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Leather Armchair and Ottoman
Early 20th Century Leather Armchair and Ottoman

Early 20th Century Leather Armchair and Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

This Edwardian-inspired set is comprised of a club chair and an ottoman. Made in the Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of DIA Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Pair of DIA Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

Pair of DIA Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

By Design Institute America

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of DIA (Design Institute of America) lounge chairs with ottomans. Brass frame and newly

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Reclining Chair with Ottoman in Velvet, 1970s
Reclining Chair with Ottoman in Velvet, 1970s

Reclining Chair with Ottoman in Velvet, 1970s

By Selig

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chic reclining chair with matching ottoman, frame in chrome plated solid brass, reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair Iconic "Japan" Chairs with Rare Ottoman
Pair Iconic "Japan" Chairs with Rare Ottoman

Pair Iconic "Japan" Chairs with Rare Ottoman

By Finn Juhl

Located in Buffalo, NY

Finn Juhl's iconic 'Japan' chair with teak frame, wonderful exposed brass brackets and floating

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Luciano Frigerio ponyhair armchairs & ottoman - Italy, 1970s
Pair of Luciano Frigerio ponyhair armchairs & ottoman - Italy, 1970s

Pair of Luciano Frigerio ponyhair armchairs & ottoman - Italy, 1970s

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in London, GB

Blanketed in smooth brown-black ‘ponyhair’, these plump armchairs and ottoman by Luciano Frigerio

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Black Brass Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black brass ottoman you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and fabric, every black brass ottoman was constructed with great care. Find 52 options for an antique or vintage black brass ottoman now, or shop our selection of 39 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a black brass ottoman — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A black brass ottoman is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black brass ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Montage, Casa Botelho and Konekt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.

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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.