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Set of 5 Amanta Sofa Elements in Bouclé by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Set of 5 Amanta Sofa Elements in Bouclé by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

Set of 5 Amanta Sofa Elements in Bouclé by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

. This particular set is made of a chocolate brown shell and newly upholstered beige bouclé cushions

Category

Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Pair of French White Boucle Midcentury Armchairs
Pair of French White Boucle Midcentury Armchairs

Pair of French White Boucle Midcentury Armchairs

Located in London, GB

. New white boucle cushions made in Chase Erwin fabric. The woodwork has wear, there are some chips

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

"Arizona" Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Danish Modern
"Arizona" Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Danish Modern

"Arizona" Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Danish Modern

By Jens Juul Eilersen, Niels Eilersen

Located in Decatur, GA

cozy chocolately brown boucle. Cushions are goose down filled. We were able to save the Eilersen

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

"Arizona" Loveseat Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen
"Arizona" Loveseat Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen

"Arizona" Loveseat Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen

By Jens Juul Eilersen, Niels Eilersen

Located in Decatur, GA

in an ultra cozy chocolately brown boucle. Cushions are goose down filled. We were able to save the

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

"Arizona" Sofa + Loveseat Set in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen
"Arizona" Sofa + Loveseat Set in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen

"Arizona" Sofa + Loveseat Set in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen

By Jens Juul Eilersen, Niels Eilersen

Located in Decatur, GA

restored in an ultra cozy chocolately brown boucle. Cushions are goose down filled. We were able to save

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Casa & Giardino Settee attributed to Gio Ponti
Casa & Giardino Settee attributed to Gio Ponti

Casa & Giardino Settee attributed to Gio Ponti

By Casa e Giardino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

back seats and newly upholstered cream boucle cushions with leather piping and buttons. Italy, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Rope, Oak, Leather

A hand-crafted wood and bouclé daybed, 21st century
A hand-crafted wood and bouclé daybed, 21st century

A hand-crafted wood and bouclé daybed, 21st century

Located in View Park, CA

An artist-made craftsman style day bed / chaise longue with bouclé cushions, 21st century. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Fir

Baker Furniture Faux Bamboo and Cane Regency Armchairs
Baker Furniture Faux Bamboo and Cane Regency Armchairs

Baker Furniture Faux Bamboo and Cane Regency Armchairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

, 1960s. Includes custom tufted subtly off-white Italian boucle' cushions with tassel ties. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s American Regency Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane, Bouclé, Mahogany

Maison Regain Elm & Boucle Sofa, France 1970s
Maison Regain Elm & Boucle Sofa, France 1970s

Maison Regain Elm & Boucle Sofa, France 1970s

By Maison Regain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning elm and boucle sofa designed by Maison Regain in 1970s France. This sofa is the perfect

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Otto Schultz Armchair, Germany / Sweden circa 1935
Otto Schultz Armchair, Germany / Sweden circa 1935

Otto Schultz Armchair, Germany / Sweden circa 1935

Located in Culver City, CA

Germany / Sweden circa 1935 Leather wrapped armchair with brass studs, newly upholstered boucle

Category

Vintage 1930s German Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Sofa by Serafino Arrighi in White Bouclé
Italian Sofa by Serafino Arrighi in White Bouclé

Italian Sofa by Serafino Arrighi in White Bouclé

By Serafino Arrighi

Located in Milano, IT

containing three seats, covered with white bouclé cushions. Its peculiarity is in its back, in fact the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Rattan Cane Wingback Chair in Rare Peacock Shape 1970s
Rattan Cane Wingback Chair in Rare Peacock Shape 1970s

Rattan Cane Wingback Chair in Rare Peacock Shape 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Hand bended rattan cane chair with newly upholstered bouclé cushion strong structure and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Rare “Orbis” Modular Set from Luigi Colani by COR, Germany 70s
Rare “Orbis” Modular Set from Luigi Colani by COR, Germany 70s

Rare “Orbis” Modular Set from Luigi Colani by COR, Germany 70s

By Luigi Colani

Located in Landgraaf, NL

coffee table. White plywood frames, reupholstered black leather seats and reupholstered white bouclé

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Plywood

Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig

Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

has slightly curved armrests and a angled frame. The charcoal grey bouclé cushions are supported at by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

20th Century French Rattan Swivel Armchairs, a Pair
20th Century French Rattan Swivel Armchairs, a Pair

20th Century French Rattan Swivel Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

with smoothly rounded armrests and tufted bouclé cushions that emanate a warm and nestled feel. Their

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set
1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set

1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

. Rattan / Cane / Wicker woven handmade seats, with new bouclé cushion. These are handmade, which is clear

Category

Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane

Teak Bench with Modular Seat by Westnofa
Teak Bench with Modular Seat by Westnofa

Teak Bench with Modular Seat by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

removable chair has new Belgian wool bouclé cushions and the seat's position can be reconfigured by moving

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Pair of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Chairs, Brazil, 1950s
Pair of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Chairs, Brazil, 1950s

Pair of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Chairs, Brazil, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

frame with short legs and wooden shoes create the necessary support. The bouclé cushions are attached to

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Maison Gouffé Armchairs, France, circa 1940, Labeled, Numbered
Pair of Maison Gouffé Armchairs, France, circa 1940, Labeled, Numbered

Pair of Maison Gouffé Armchairs, France, circa 1940, Labeled, Numbered

By Maison Gouffé

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Upholstered in off white bouclé, cushions foam core wrapped in down Measures: H 34, D 26.5, W 26.25 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Westnofa Modular Bench
Westnofa Modular Bench

Westnofa Modular Bench

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

new Belgian wool bouclé cushions and the can be reconfigured according to your heart's desire

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Glass, Wood, Teak

20th Century French Provincial Style Oak Armchair with Sculpted Back and Round
20th Century French Provincial Style Oak Armchair with Sculpted Back and Round

20th Century French Provincial Style Oak Armchair with Sculpted Back and Round

Located in High Point, NC

a plush round bouclé cushion, offering both texture and warmth, while the deep seat cushion provides

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ib Kofod Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair with Cut Out Detail for Selig
Ib Kofod Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair with Cut Out Detail for Selig

Ib Kofod Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair with Cut Out Detail for Selig

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with creamy bouclé cushions. The chair has an adjustable angle of recline, with the backrest attached

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Beech

Rattan High Back Chairs - a Pair
Rattan High Back Chairs - a Pair

Rattan High Back Chairs - a Pair

By Bonacina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

in Northern Italy. New wool boucle cushions included. Cushions add 2.5” to seat height. Bonacina is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

lines that form a striking contrast against the soft white upholstery. The boucle, cushioned seats and

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Geraldo De Barros, c. 1955, Brazil, Signed
Rare Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Geraldo De Barros, c. 1955, Brazil, Signed

Rare Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Geraldo De Barros, c. 1955, Brazil, Signed

By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

frame wraps around and supports the wood case which cradles the newly upholstered bouclé cushions. By

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

1900s French Faux Bamboo Daybed With Boucle Upholstered Cushions
1900s French Faux Bamboo Daybed With Boucle Upholstered Cushions

1900s French Faux Bamboo Daybed With Boucle Upholstered Cushions

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French Faux Bamboo Daybed with Bouclé Upholstered Cushions captures the charm and

Category

Early 20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

Vintage Boho Boucle Chicklet Sectional Sofa
Vintage Boho Boucle Chicklet Sectional Sofa

Vintage Boho Boucle Chicklet Sectional Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

piece combines cozy boucle fabric with chiclet-style cushions, offering a unique blend of bohemian charm

Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

"Futura" Beech Armchairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
"Futura" Beech Armchairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

"Futura" Beech Armchairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén

Located in Utrecht, NL

between the materials. The solid beech frames’ polished surface contrast beautifully with the light bouclé

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Bouclé Upholstered Chair by Boris Tabacoff
Vintage French Bouclé Upholstered Chair by Boris Tabacoff

Vintage French Bouclé Upholstered Chair by Boris Tabacoff

By Boris Tabacoff

Located in High Point, NC

above a chrome metal base, sumptuously curved smoked plexiglass cradles a plush boucle upholstered

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Creme Boucle Sofa Mid-Century Modern Contemporary
Florence Knoll Creme Boucle Sofa Mid-Century Modern Contemporary

Florence Knoll Creme Boucle Sofa Mid-Century Modern Contemporary

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

, including the creme boucle upholstery, cushions and frame. The two sofas feature tuxedo arms and back making

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Adrian Pearsall Chrome and Boucle Sofa, 1970's
Adrian Pearsall Chrome and Boucle Sofa, 1970's

Adrian Pearsall Chrome and Boucle Sofa, 1970's

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Culver City, CA

features a polished stainless steel frame that wraps the entirety of the sofa, with boucle upholstered

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early 20th Century French Bouclé Armchair In Original Patina
Early 20th Century French Bouclé Armchair In Original Patina

Early 20th Century French Bouclé Armchair In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

. Upholstered in a neutral bouclé fabric, the generously cushioned seat and back provide inviting comfort while

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Brazilian Style Beechwood Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle, 1970s
Brazilian Style Beechwood Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle, 1970s

Brazilian Style Beechwood Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

chair has removable cushions upholstered in an elegant ivory boucle. The round back cushion attaches to

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

20th Century Italian Sofa & Armchairs In Cream Boucle, c.1950
20th Century Italian Sofa & Armchairs In Cream Boucle, c.1950

20th Century Italian Sofa & Armchairs In Cream Boucle, c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

legs and skilfully reupholstered in a luxurious cream boucle fabric with removable seat cushions. These

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Wave Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall in White Bouclè
Wave Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall in White Bouclè

Wave Chaise Longue by Adrian Pearsall in White Bouclè

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Milano, IT

the chaise design stand out. It has a comfortable and long restored cushion in white bouclé fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

20th Century Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cream Bouclé, circa 1950
20th Century Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cream Bouclé, circa 1950

20th Century Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cream Bouclé, circa 1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

bouclé with removable seat cushions. The chairs are of wonderful quality, finished in Italian cream

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Italian convertible sofa of Gavina manufacture in white bouclé, label
Italian convertible sofa of Gavina manufacture in white bouclé, label

Italian convertible sofa of Gavina manufacture in white bouclé, label

By Dino Gavina, Gavina

Located in Milano, IT

a cozy refuge, a bed on which to dream and rest. Beneath the cushions, the bouclé-covered mattress

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Florence Knoll Creme Boucle Sofas Mid-Century Modern Contemporary
Pair of Florence Knoll Creme Boucle Sofas Mid-Century Modern Contemporary

Pair of Florence Knoll Creme Boucle Sofas Mid-Century Modern Contemporary

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

including the creme boucle upholstery, cushions and frame. The two sofas feature tuxedo arms and back making

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Model 205 Sofa in Cream Bouclé by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Model 205 Sofa in Cream Bouclé by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia

Model 205 Sofa in Cream Bouclé by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

condition, recently reupholstered in white bouclé with new foam cushions. Dimensions: 82.25” length x 33

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

1950s H-410 Ivory Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair
1950s H-410 Ivory Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair

1950s H-410 Ivory Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in High Point, NC

cream boucle of the upholstered cushions complements the dark finish of the wood, forming a stylish

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Bouclè Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair
Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Bouclè Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair

Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Bouclè Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

and upholstered with a fine wool blend Bouclè fabric, with goose down cushions.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bouclé

Bas van Pelt Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1940s
Bas van Pelt Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1940s

Bas van Pelt Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1940s

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Utrecht, NL

cushion have been reupholstered recently in premium bouclé fabric. Dimensions: 27.36 in W x 33.46 in D x

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Boucle, France circa 1930
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Boucle, France circa 1930

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Boucle, France circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

, Shellac french polished. Rounded veneer at the back. Newly reupholstered with white boucle fabric

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Rare Unicorn Stool in Aluminum and Ivory Bouclé, 1960s
Vladimir Kagan Rare Unicorn Stool in Aluminum and Ivory Bouclé, 1960s

Vladimir Kagan Rare Unicorn Stool in Aluminum and Ivory Bouclé, 1960s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

bouclé upholstered cushion on cast and polished aluminum base. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Danish "Z" Lounge Chair by Poul Jensen for Selig in New Bouclé Wool Fabric 1960s
Danish "Z" Lounge Chair by Poul Jensen for Selig in New Bouclé Wool Fabric 1960s

Danish "Z" Lounge Chair by Poul Jensen for Selig in New Bouclé Wool Fabric 1960s

By Poul Jensen, Selig

Located in Almelo, NL

professionally reupholstered bouclé wool cushions in a color that contrasts perfectly with the rest of the chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Cherry

Contemporary, Freeform Floating Sofas, Walnut, Nubby Boucle, 2000s
Contemporary, Freeform Floating Sofas, Walnut, Nubby Boucle, 2000s

Contemporary, Freeform Floating Sofas, Walnut, Nubby Boucle, 2000s

Located in Stamford, CT

gorgeous white, thick, nubby textured boucle. Springs and cushions are all brand new. May be purchased

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Florence Knoll Boucle Cube Club Chair Mid Century Modern
Florence Knoll Boucle Cube Club Chair Mid Century Modern

Florence Knoll Boucle Cube Club Chair Mid Century Modern

By Florence Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

noticeable flaws, including the creme boucle upholstery, cushions and frame. The cube chair feature tuxedo

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

White Boucle Upholstered Curved Back And Base Chairs, Italy, 1970s
White Boucle Upholstered Curved Back And Base Chairs, Italy, 1970s

White Boucle Upholstered Curved Back And Base Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

1970's Italian pair of curved back and base chairs Newly reupholstered in boucle fabric Single seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Supple Brown Leather & Nubby Cream Boucle Bench on Black Steel Legs
Supple Brown Leather & Nubby Cream Boucle Bench on Black Steel Legs

Supple Brown Leather & Nubby Cream Boucle Bench on Black Steel Legs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stylish soft caramel leather rectangular bench having inviting comfy nubby cream boucle upholstered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Lounge Chair in Iron and Bouclé, Brazil, 1950s
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Lounge Chair in Iron and Bouclé, Brazil, 1950s

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Lounge Chair in Iron and Bouclé, Brazil, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

, Pietro Maria Bardi, and Giancarlo Palanti. Full iron structure, with brand new cotton bouclé upholstery

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Boucle Cushion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic boucle cushion available at 1stDibs. Each boucle cushion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, bouclé and metal. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage boucle cushion now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a boucle cushion — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each boucle cushion bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made boucle cushion has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bessa, Lisa Tharp Collection and Arflex are consistently popular.

How Much is a Boucle Cushion?

Prices for a boucle cushion can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $299 and can go as high as $8,300, while the average can fetch as much as $3,541.

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.