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Pair of Andre Sornay bridge chairs stained Oregon pine, ebonised wood
By Andre Sornay
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of bridge chairs stained Oregon pine on the back side , lacquer olive green color wood, brass
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Andre Sornay bridge chairs stained Oregon pine, ebonised wood
Pair of Andre Sornay bridge chairs stained Oregon pine, ebonised wood
$12,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Bridge Chairs Brown Faux-Leather French Art Deco, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Art Deco bridge chairs, circa 1930 Two open armchairs in brown textured sky and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Faux Leather

Scala Bridge Chair by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Scala bridge chair by Patrick Jouin Materials: Chair covered in corrected pigmented cowhide leather
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scala Bridge Chair by Patrick Jouin
Scala Bridge Chair by Patrick Jouin
$1,766 / item
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Fabric Bridge Chair with Arms by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric Bridge Chair with Arms by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 55 x D 55 x H 82 cm Materials: STRUCTURE
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fabric Bridge Chair with Arms by Amura Lab
Fabric Bridge Chair with Arms by Amura Lab
$3,069 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Fabric Bridge Chair with Arms by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric Bridge Chair with Arms by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 55 x D 55 x H 82 cm Materials: STRUCTURE
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fabric Bridge Chair with Arms by Amura Lab
Fabric Bridge Chair with Arms by Amura Lab
$3,069 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
By Carlo Tamborini, Pallucco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stackable chair with a metal frame and plastic seat and back. The Bridge chair is very similar to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
Pair of Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
$520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Chairs, Chandigarh c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Chairs, Chandigarh c. 1960s Pair of Pierre
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
By Pallucco, Carlo Tamborini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stackable chair with a metal frame and plastic seat and back. The Bridge chair is very similar to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
Set of 4 Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
$1,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30 in W 21 in D 22 in
Set of 2 Scala Bridge Chairs by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Scala bridge chairs by Patrick Jouin Materials: chair covered in corrected pigmented
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Scala Bridge Chairs by Patrick Jouin
Set of 2 Scala Bridge Chairs by Patrick Jouin
$3,519 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
20th Century French Reupholstered Pair of Bridge Chairs
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French pair of bridge chairs reupholstered by an experienced upholsterer
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century French Reupholstered Pair of Bridge Chairs
20th Century French Reupholstered Pair of Bridge Chairs
$2,414 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Assembled Set of Ten French Bridge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Material: leather, oak, mahogany, cherry, tacks Size: 32.75 W × 22.5 D × 22.5 H in.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Assembled Set of Ten French Bridge Chairs
Assembled Set of Ten French Bridge Chairs
$15,000 / set
H 22.5 in W 32.74 in D 22.5 in
Pair of French Bridge Chairs with Beech Frames and New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1940s French bridge chairs have polished beech frames with curved arms, shield-shaped
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Art Deco Pink Velvet Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
and soft texture of the fabric, enhances the comfort and sophistication of the chairs. These 1940s
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Pink Velvet Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Pink Velvet Bridge Chairs, 1940s
$2,626 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
Mid-20th Century French Black Lacquer Bridge Chairs with Nail Head Trim
Located in Fayetteville, AR
armrests. The French refer to these as bridge chairs since this style was popular at the bridge table in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of 1930s Bridge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pair of french bridges from he art deco period original upholsteryr Original condition
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 1930s Bridge Chairs
Pair of 1930s Bridge Chairs
$2,470 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Bridge Chairs, Urban Camo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 1940s bridge armchairs. Restored with a black lacquered finish and recovered with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Bridge Chairs, Urban Camo
Pair of Bridge Chairs, Urban Camo
$3,200 / set
H 31 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of Mahogany & Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco leather chairs in good overall condition located in NY
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany & Leather Bridge Chairs
Pair of Mahogany & Leather Bridge Chairs
$4,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32 in W 20 in D 19 in
Italian 1920s Art Deco Bridge Chairs, All Original Velvet Upholstered, in Walnut
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Restored and wax polished Italian Art Deco armrest chairs, with spring seat, velvet upholstered in
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Olivier Gagnere Bridge Chairs for Cafe Marly at the Louvre Museum Paris
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of "Marly" bridge chair or armchairs designed in 1994 by Oliver Gagnère for "Le Cafe Marly" at
Category

1990s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bridge Chairs Signed Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of bridge armchairs in oak signed Dudouyt.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Bridge Chairs Signed Charles Dudouyt
Pair of Bridge Chairs Signed Charles Dudouyt
$3,806 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
1950's Stitched leather " desk" or " bridge" chair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather " desk " chair by Jacques Adnet France Great original condition
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret LC/PJ-SI-42-A Bridge Chair / Authentic
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
a warmer, inviting character with its shape and materials. As an easy chair with a strong character
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Eugène Printz, Set Of 4 Art Deco Cherrywood Chairs Circa 1940
By Eugene Printz
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Eugène Printz, Set of Art Deco Cherrywood Chairs Circa 1940 price is for 4 chairs Bridge chairs of
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Cherry

C. 1988 Pair of Ettore Sottsass Bridge Chairs in Ebonized Maple Kvadrat Fabric
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1988. The listed price includes the pair. The chairs are formed of solid maple wood that has been
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Maple, Fabric

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret LC/PJ-SI-42-B Bridge Chair Sofa / Authentic
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

A pair of Italian walnut occasional chairs newly upholstered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940s Italian walnut occasional/Bridge chairs professionally restored & newly upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Granville Bridge Side Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Solid Oak Frame
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
district. The soft upholstery of Sebastian Herkner’s Granville Bridge Chair reflects the serene grey skies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Side Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Solid Oak Frame
Granville Bridge Side Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Solid Oak Frame
$2,728 / item
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Guillerme et Chambron “Bridge Fumay” Dining Chair for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bridge Chairs - Fauteuil Bridge - from France are generally lightweight, often part of a set of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A set of 8 Art Deco style custom Macassar ebony armchairs.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fabulous set of dining or bridge chairs is clearly inspired by seating of the Art Deco period
Category

20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony

SEt of two bridge armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of 1950's Stitched leather bridge chairs by Jacques Adnet Possibility of a second
Category

Vintage 1950s European Armchairs

Materials

Brass

SEt of two bridge armchairs by Jacques Adnet
SEt of two bridge armchairs by Jacques Adnet
$16,058
H 0.79 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Granville Bridge Arm Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Solid Oak Frame
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
district. The soft upholstery of Sebastian Herkner’s Granville Bridge Chair reflects the serene grey skies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Arm Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Solid Oak Frame
Granville Bridge Arm Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Solid Oak Frame
$3,080 / item
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Bridge Lounge Chair by Carpanese Home
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Bridge lounge chair blends handcrafted leather with a tubular wood frame and soft fabric
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bridge Lounge Chair by Carpanese Home
Bridge Lounge Chair by Carpanese Home
$5,796 / item
H 22.84 in W 24.02 in D 25.99 in
Yellow Modern Chair in Oak and Faux Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow Modern chair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938 Bridge chair in stained
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

A pair of art deco armchairs
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a pair of bridge chair attributed to Porteneuve circa 1930
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

A pair of art deco armchairs
A pair of art deco armchairs
$4,282 / set
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
French Deco Bridge/ Side-Chairs with Arms, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Fruitwood Art Deco curved arm side chairs newly upholstered in silk/cotton fabric in Pollack style
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

French Deco Bridge/ Side-Chairs with Arms, Pair
French Deco Bridge/ Side-Chairs with Arms, Pair
$3,900 / set
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Armchairs by Gauthier Poinsignon
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
4 bridge chairs from the 1930's realized by Gauthier Poisnignon , Nancy , France original
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Four Armchairs by Gauthier Poinsignon
Set of Four Armchairs by Gauthier Poinsignon
$3,640 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Bridge Arm Lounge Chairs in Blue Stripe - A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Astoria, NY
, France. Each chair is hand-crafted with a solid wood frame and features elegant curved bridge arms in
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Walnut, Bentwood

Art Deco Pair Of French Chairs Model "Bridge"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, darker in horizontal ones). Beautiful and elegant pair of French "Bridge" model chairs; they are made of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Art Deco Pair Of French Chairs Model "Bridge"
Art Deco Pair Of French Chairs Model "Bridge"
$2,664 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Art Deco Bridge/ Armchairs, France, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning pair of Art Deco armchairs from France, dating to the 1930s. These chairs beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Bridge/ Armchairs, France, Circa 1930's
Pair of Art Deco Bridge/ Armchairs, France, Circa 1930's
$4,282 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.64 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu (3 pieces)
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
bridge chairs. Made in France Circa: 1945 Sofa: 57.50"W x 34"D x 32.75"High Bridges: 23.50"W x 22.50"D x
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu (3 pieces)
Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu (3 pieces)
$33,500
H 32.75 in W 57.5 in D 34 in
Irving Carver Chair
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Irving carver chair bridges sculptural form with modern materials. Its front surfaces are
Category

2010s Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Irving Carver Chair
Irving Carver Chair
$3,571
H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, design and
Category

2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'
La Chair Sculptural Contemporary 'Silver'
$6,023 / item
H 24.41 in W 30.71 in D 26.38 in
Contemporary Sculptural Aquamarine Velvet Dining Chair Alquimia
By Montse Piquer
Located in Almería, ES
softness meets sculptural clarity. With its curving armrests and bold monolithic legs, this chair bridges
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Sculptural Aquamarine Velvet Dining Chair Alquimia
Contemporary Sculptural Aquamarine Velvet Dining Chair Alquimia
$1,755 / item
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.64 in
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, design and
Category

2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Black'
$4,654 / item
H 24.41 in W 30.71 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs Set of Four
Located in Essex, MA
decorative rosette. Perfect as ladies' bridge, breakfast, or side chairs in any room. They measure 34.5 HX
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
certificate of authenticity. A functional design piece, La Chair bridges the gap between fine art, design and
Category

2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'
La Chair Sculptural Velvet Contemporary 'Olive Green'
$4,654 / item
H 24.41 in W 30.71 in D 26.38 in
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
$1,189 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
French Chair in Wood and Yellow Upholstery, France, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
reinforcement. With its curved lines and confident proportions, the chair bridges the gap between industrial
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Red'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
piece, the chair bridges the gap between fine art, design and sculpture. Add multiple pieces to create a
Category

2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Red'
Jet Lag Chair Sculptural Modular Chaise Longue Contemporary 'Red'
$7,940 / item
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 77.17 in
Dining Archipen Chair - Exclusive Artistry Edition in O Textile fabric by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x O Textile presents a Bold Collaboration Bridging Archipen Chair and Textile into conception
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Leather, Faux Fur, Ac...

Gropius Dining Chair - Artistry Edition in The O Textile fabric by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
x O Textile presents a Bold Collaboration Bridging Archipen Chair and Textile into conception of art
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Faux Leather, Velvet, Linen, Cott...

Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition in Patience & Gough recycled velvet by Noom
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Faux Fur, Velvet, Linen, Fabric, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Wool

Dining Archipen Chair Artistry Edition in Patience&Gough recycled velvet by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging Archipen Chair, Textile, and NFT Art
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Cotton,...

Dining Gropius Chair CS1 Artistry Edition in Patience & Gough velvet by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM X Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging Gropius chair, Textile, and NFT Art
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Linen, Sheepskin, Fabric, Ash, Acrylic, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé...

Unconventional Crate Chair, in the manner of Gerrit Rietveld, 1970s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
forms, this chair bridges the gap between historical influence and creative individuality.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Irving side chair by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Irving side chair bridges sculptural form with modern materials. Its front surfaces are
Category

2010s Indian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Irving side chair by Madheke
Irving side chair by Madheke
$3,077
H 35.24 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Chenille, Sourced by Alberto Pinto
By Alberto Pinto
Located in Morristown, NJ
Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Chenille, Sourced by Alberto Pinto, 20th Century
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Bridge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of bridge chairs available for sale. Each of these unique bridge chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and fabric. There are 131 antique and vintage bridge chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Bridge chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bridge chairs bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bridge chairs over the years, but those made by Guillerme et Chambron, Amura and Votre Maison are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bridge Chairs?

Prices for bridge chairs start at $610 and top out at $59,500 with the average selling for $3,200.

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.