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Brass Split Chair Unique Dining Chair by Zhoujie Zhang
Brass Split Chair Unique Dining Chair by Zhoujie Zhang

Brass Split Chair Unique Dining Chair by Zhoujie Zhang

By Zhang Zhoujie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chairs from the Brass collection are the second series of objects developed with Endless Forms, Zhoujie’s own digitalized fabrication system that generates an ever-changing family of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

SOPHIA dining chair with brass tips
SOPHIA dining chair with brass tips

SOPHIA dining chair with brass tips

Located in Frazão, Porto

Perfect from every angle, this chair is upholstered in fabric, while the lacquered legs are enriched by antique brass tips.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Small Brass Julius Chair by Duistt
Small Brass Julius Chair by Duistt

Small Brass Julius Chair by Duistt

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Brass Julius Chair by Duistt Dimensions: W 55 x D 48 x H 75 cm Materials: Duistt Fabric and Brass The JULIUS small chair, crafted with great attention to detail, gives us clea...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs
Set of Two Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs

Set of Two Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Set of Two Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs , the fabric must be change

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass
Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass

Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass

$2,795Sale Price / set|33% Off

Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass

By Chiavari

Located in bari, IT

Set consisting of four iconic Chiavari (chiavarine) chairs in brass from the 1950s. The seats have been revisited in the upholstery now in rope made by hand by refined Salento artisans.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set Of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs
Set Of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs

Set Of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Set Of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs. Offered is an unusual set of 2 pairs or 4 brass Chiavari high back chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair 1940s Side Hall Chairs in Mahogany Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Springs Seat
Pair 1940s Side Hall Chairs in Mahogany Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Springs Seat

Pair 1940s Side Hall Chairs in Mahogany Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Springs Seat

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Feet in embossed gilded brass. Chairs of great image in the neoclassical style interpreted in the Mid-century modern period Already in the thirties and forties it was the Domus di ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Med. Hammered Brass Accent Chair – Sculptural Cabriole Leg Club Chair, Handmade
Med. Hammered Brass Accent Chair – Sculptural Cabriole Leg Club Chair, Handmade

Med. Hammered Brass Accent Chair – Sculptural Cabriole Leg Club Chair, Handmade

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

The Louise Club Chair in Medium Hammered Brass is an accent chair with every exterior surface in metal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Med. Hammered Brass Occasional Chair – Louise XV Cabriole Leg Club Chair
Med. Hammered Brass Occasional Chair – Louise XV Cabriole Leg Club Chair

Med. Hammered Brass Occasional Chair – Louise XV Cabriole Leg Club Chair

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

The Louise Club Chair in Medium Hammered Brass is a chair in which no wood is visible on any exterior surface.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Med. Hammered Brass Side Chair – Hollywood Regency Cabriole Leg Club Chair
Med. Hammered Brass Side Chair – Hollywood Regency Cabriole Leg Club Chair

Med. Hammered Brass Side Chair – Hollywood Regency Cabriole Leg Club Chair

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

The Louise Club Chair in Medium Hammered Brass is a chair with every exterior surface covered in metal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR brass
ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR brass

ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR brass

Located in 1204, CH

The OBJ collection is based on simple gestures applied to materials in their commercial format. Through manipulations such as cuts and folds, raw materials are transformed into objec...

Category

2010s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Brass Director Chairs
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Brass Director Chairs

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Brass Director Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Each chair features a sculptural brass frame with clean, tailored lines and a warm patina.

Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Brass-Mounted Folding Chairs
Pair of Neoclassical Brass-Mounted Folding Chairs

Pair of Neoclassical Brass-Mounted Folding Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Neoclassical brass-mounted steel folding chairs.

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Leather and Brass Julius Chair by Duistt
Leather and Brass Julius Chair by Duistt

Leather and Brass Julius Chair by Duistt

Located in Geneve, CH

Leather and Brass Julius Chair by Duistt Dimensions: W 62 x D 62 x H 71 cm Materials: Leather and Brass The JULIUS chair, crafted with great attention to detail, features clean and ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bamboo and brass folding chairs, Italy, 1960s
Bamboo and brass folding chairs, Italy, 1960s

Bamboo and brass folding chairs, Italy, 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in amstelveen, NL

Set of 4 Bamboo and Brass Folding chairs from the 1960s attributed to Vivai del Sud.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Three Leg Dining Chair - Chandra
Polished Brass Three Leg Dining Chair - Chandra

Polished Brass Three Leg Dining Chair - Chandra

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

The modern edge in this chair exudes the feeling of vintage glam, while metal bands delicately bind the chair highlighting the sculpted fluidity of the tight back upholstery.

Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally. ...

Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details

Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

This versatile chair features enriching brass or copper details on the back which combined with the light lacquered metal frame allow a mix and match resulting in the perfect combina...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Grey and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Grey and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson

Grey and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson

By Jesse Sanderson

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey and brass Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: Leather, Steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm Five...

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

White Painted Iron and Brass Curule Chair Frame
White Painted Iron and Brass Curule Chair Frame

White Painted Iron and Brass Curule Chair Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

Neoclassical 19th century Italian curule or Savonarola chair, white-painted wrought iron frame with turned brass accents

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs
Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs

Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs

Located in London, GB

Four Italian 'Chiavari' brass and velvet chairs Italian, early 20th century Measures: Height 91cm, width 42cm, depth 40cm The chairs in this set of four are crafted from brass, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture
Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture

Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Canted corner front legs with solid brackets and brass sabots, curvaceous back and raked back legs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally. ...

Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brass AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio
Brass AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio

Brass AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio Limited Edition of 10 Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 90 cm Materials: Brass and Pearlescent metallic paint.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Club Chair
Polished Brass Club Chair

Polished Brass Club Chair

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Polished brass finish club lounge chair with deep foam upholstered seat and down/feather filled loose pillow back.

Category

2010s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

21st Century Fuji Chair in Brass and Fabric
21st Century Fuji Chair in Brass and Fabric

21st Century Fuji Chair in Brass and Fabric

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

It features a shell-shaped backrest covered in silk satin of the collection and antiqued gold finished legs. Fuji chair with armrests with structure in brass. Padding in foam.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brass Arm Chair with Black Patent Leather Seat
Brass Arm Chair with Black Patent Leather Seat

Brass Arm Chair with Black Patent Leather Seat

Located in East Hampton, NY

Handsome brass chiavari style arm chair.... Original black patent leather seat.... in the style of Jean Royere

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair
Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair

Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superbly elegant and unusual late 19th century Empire style chair having curved back adorned with small gorgeous Medusa head, inlaid in perfect places including the reeded legs with ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Brass and Metal Chiavarine Ladderback Chair Italy
Vintage Italian Brass and Metal Chiavarine Ladderback Chair Italy

Vintage Italian Brass and Metal Chiavarine Ladderback Chair Italy

By Chiavari

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Italian brass and metal Chiavarine ladderback chair produced in Italy during the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Marble, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
Marble, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects

Marble, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Chair is made using two marble slabs, connected with brass hardware and elegant details to hold the recycled rubber seat in place.

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Marble, Brass

Folia Chair: Handcrafted Brass, Organic Design, Collectible piece
Folia Chair: Handcrafted Brass, Organic Design, Collectible piece

Folia Chair: Handcrafted Brass, Organic Design, Collectible piece

Located in Porto, PT

The Folia Chair is a sculptural expression of refined design, where form and function converge with poetic precision.

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Dining Chair Contemporary Design
Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Dining Chair Contemporary Design

Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Dining Chair Contemporary Design

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Brescia, IT

The design of this iconic Ghidini 1961 chair was inspired by the Californian coastline. Blending refined architectural elements with fluid gestures, the chair's form brings surprisin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Iris Chair by Merve Kahraman, Kvadrat Fabric & Polished Brass
Iris Chair by Merve Kahraman, Kvadrat Fabric & Polished Brass

Iris Chair by Merve Kahraman, Kvadrat Fabric & Polished Brass

By Merve Kahraman

Located in New York, NY

Iris Chair by Merve Kahraman Kvadrat Fabric, polished brass finish. 20" W x 22" D x 39" H.

Category

2010s Turkish Chairs

Materials

Brass

Carioquinha Chair +55design – Linen, Foam & Brass Lounge on Casters
Carioquinha Chair +55design – Linen, Foam & Brass Lounge on Casters

Carioquinha Chair +55design – Linen, Foam & Brass Lounge on Casters

By Bruno de Carvalho

Located in Jardim America, SP

This chair is a refined statement piece, rooted in Brazilian craftsmanship and cultural warmth.

Category

2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Autumn Chair in Steel and Brass by Frederic Gaillard
Autumn Chair in Steel and Brass by Frederic Gaillard

Autumn Chair in Steel and Brass by Frederic Gaillard

Located in Geneve, CH

Autumn Chair in Steel and Brass by Frederic Gaillard. Dimensions: W 50 x D 45 x H 90 cm (Seat height: 45 cm).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts 1950s
Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts 1950s

Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts 1950s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair mid-century bamboo chairs brass Parts 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Travertine, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
Travertine, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects

Travertine, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Chair is made using two stone slabs, connected with brass hardware and elegant details to hold the sling seat in place.

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Pétiole Chair by Alexandre Labruyère: Oak & Brass Minimalist Design
Pétiole Chair by Alexandre Labruyère: Oak & Brass Minimalist Design

Pétiole Chair by Alexandre Labruyère: Oak & Brass Minimalist Design

By Alexandre Labruyère

Located in Paris, FR

Pétiole chair The Pétiole chair, part of the eponymous collection, is inspired by the natural principle of the petiole: the thin stem that connects the leaf to the branch. With this ...

Category

2010s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details, Snow
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details, Snow

Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details, Snow

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

This versatile chair features enriching brass or copper details on the back which combined with the light lacquered metal frame allow a mix and match resulting in the perfect combina...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pétiole Chair by Alexandre Labruyère: Oak & Brass Minimalist Design
Pétiole Chair by Alexandre Labruyère: Oak & Brass Minimalist Design

Pétiole Chair by Alexandre Labruyère: Oak & Brass Minimalist Design

By Alexandre Labruyère

Located in Paris, FR

Pétiole chair The Pétiole chair, part of the eponymous collection, is inspired by the natural principle of the petiole: the thin stem that connects the leaf to the branch. With this ...

Category

2010s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brass Vanity Chair, France 1950
Brass Vanity Chair, France 1950

Brass Vanity Chair, France 1950

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage boudoir, vanity chair of brass, circa 1950, handcrafted with brass round wire with a fixed upholstered seat in red leather, France.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italy Ghidini 1961 Pair Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design
Italy Ghidini 1961 Pair Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design

Italy Ghidini 1961 Pair Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Brescia, IT

The photos of the single chair show the polished brass finish and leather upholstery with suede.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Orange and Brass
DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Orange and Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Orange and Brass

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Odisseia chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the Space Age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concepts o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Cosmo Chair with Tubular Brass Structure and Leather Cushions
Cosmo Chair with Tubular Brass Structure and Leather Cushions

Cosmo Chair with Tubular Brass Structure and Leather Cushions

Located in Paris, FR

Chair cosmo with tubular polished brass structure that is shaped with two circles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italy Ghidini 1961 Pair Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design
Italy Ghidini 1961 Pair Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design

Italy Ghidini 1961 Pair Brass Dining Chairs Contemporary Design

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Brescia, IT

The design of this iconic Ghidini 1961 chair was inspired by the Californian coastline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Wooden Chairs With Brass Legs Set Of 4
1970s Wooden Chairs With Brass Legs Set Of 4

1970s Wooden Chairs With Brass Legs Set Of 4

$1,484Sale Price / set|43% Off

1970s Wooden Chairs With Brass Legs Set Of 4

Located in IT

Four chairs from the 1970s with bent plywood frame, legs and brass details.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lee Broom - Hanging Hoop Chair Brass
Lee Broom - Hanging Hoop Chair Brass

Lee Broom - Hanging Hoop Chair Brass

By Lee Broom

Located in New York, NY

Suspended from above, two brass plated steel circular hoops join to create the Hanging Hoop Chair, with a seat and backrest upholstered in Kvadrat wool.

Category

2010s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chiavarine Chairs by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Elegant Brass Design
Chiavarine Chairs by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Elegant Brass Design

Chiavarine Chairs by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Elegant Brass Design

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in bari, IT

Splendid pair of Chiavarine chairs attributed to Gaetano Descalzi, a timeless classic of Italian craft design, in a particularly elegant and slender version. The frame is made of bra...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair with Tubes and Brass
Chair with Tubes and Brass

Chair with Tubes and Brass

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

Work in progress.     

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair with Tubes and Brass
Chair with Tubes and Brass

Chair with Tubes and Brass

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

Work in progress.     

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960s Polished Brass Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
1960s Polished Brass Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

1960s Polished Brass Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

By Chiavari

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chair with bat motif and red velvet upholstery, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

33 Step Lounge Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Lounge Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan

33 Step Lounge Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Travertine Rosso, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
Travertine Rosso, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects

Travertine Rosso, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Chair is made using two Travertine Rosso slabs, connected with brass hardware and elegant details to hold the sling seat in place.

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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Brass Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of brass chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all brass chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 22384 antique and vintage brass chairs in-stock, while there are 4548 modern editions to choose from as well. Brass chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Brass chairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Stephanie Odegard Collection, Edward Wormley and Arne Norell each produced beautiful brass chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Brass Chairs?

Brass chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,205, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $54,004,800.

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.