Bone Inlay Settee
Mid-20th Century Moorish Settees
Bone, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish End Tables
Bone, Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Wood
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Antique 1890s English Settees
Bone, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Settees
Pewter, Brass, Copper
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Bone
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Wood, Mohair
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Pewter, Copper
Early 20th Century Chairs
Pewter, Copper
Early 20th Century Desks
Copper, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Settees
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Bone
Antique 1880s Syrian Islamic Benches
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut, Bone
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo Raj Chairs
Wood
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Wood, Bone, Fabric
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Bone
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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.
- What is bone inlay furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone inlay furniture is usually made out of wood or metal. An artisan creates carvings along the top, front or sides of the piece and then carefully applies pieces of natural bone to add ornamentation to the furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bone inlay furniture.
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