Canapé "Camaleonda"
$23,552
Canapé "Camaleonda"
By Mario Bellini
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning “Camaleonda” sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini, made from polyurethane, leather
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Chocolate Brown Mohair Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' 7-Piece Modular Sofa in Chocolate Brown Mohair, Designed by Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia in Brown Velvet, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia is one of the most influential works of Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
C&B Gold Camaleonda Modules
$5,345 / item
C&B Gold Camaleonda Modules
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in London, England
Modular in nature, this set of three Camaleonda units can be arranged in any position. Backs and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of five
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini B&B 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chair in leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Lounge chair in original cognac leather, 1973 The
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Alpaca
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood
Mario Bellini B&B 'Camaleonda' Lounge Sofa in cognac leather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Lounge sofa in original cognac leather, 1973 The
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini B&B 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chairs in cognac leather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Lounge chair in original cognac leather, 1973 The
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Divano Camaleonda, Mario Bellini per C & B Italia, anni '70
By Mario Bellini
Located in Firenze, IT
Splendido divano Camaleonda, disegnato da Mario Bellini per C&B, nei primi anni ’70, si tratta di
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Misinto, IT
Camaleonda, disegnato da Mario Bellini nel 1970, è il divano che ha definito l’estetica
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Rubber
Camaleonda Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
The Camaleonda sofa was designed by the architect Mario Bellini in the early 1970s. Conceived as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Modular black leather "Camaleonda" sofa by Mario Bellini original 70s
$17,694Sale Price / set|22% Off
Modular black leather "Camaleonda" sofa by Mario Bellini original 70s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, MI
Splendido Divano modulare 3 posti modello Camaleonda disegnato nel 1970 da Mario Bellini per C&
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Plastic, Leather
B&B Italia CAMALEONDA 3-module corner sofa Chenille Enia Olive Green
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAMALEONDA Angular Chenille Enia Olive Green 3 modules H 67 cm, seat H 40 cm. Chenille fabric
Category
20th Century Canapes
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chair in original velvet (First Edition)
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Lounge chair in original red velvet 1973 The Camaleonda sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Ibiza, Spain
with backrest: 96 x 96 x 40/65 (H) cm each Camaleonda sofa system upholstered with white bouclé
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Napoli, IT
Modular sofa "Camaleonda", covered with original striped velvet fabric, design Mario Bellini for B
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for C&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Colorful Four-Piece Camaleonda Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant and iconic four-piece Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini in the 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century by Mario Bellini Italian Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
/65 (H) cm each - Big foot stool. The Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini in collaboration
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Original early B&B Italia Organic Modern 2-piece Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Foam, Plywood
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' First Edition modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia "Camaleonda" White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935-) for B&B Italia in 1972. Composed of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Wood
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, set of four
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa and Ottoman - Set of 4
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage authentic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa; a designer classic. Modular design
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa C&B Italia 1970s set of 3 Green Kiwi Velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigevano, PV
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Sofa, C&B Italia, 1970s, set of 3. Iconic and very elegant modular sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic, Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of six
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
5 Section 'Camaleonda' Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Caramel Leather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Section 'Camaleonda' sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in original caramel leather. Originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Camaleonda, divano B&B 2 posti e divano 3 posti in tessuto bouclè, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Manzano, IT
Camaleonda, divano B&B 2 posti e divano 3 posti in tessuto bouclè, 1970 DESCRIZIONE
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Wood
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, five
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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Brown Camaleonda For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brown camaleonda for your home. Each brown camaleonda for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, animal skin and leather. There are many kinds of the brown camaleonda you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A brown camaleonda made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular.
How Much is a Brown Camaleonda?
Prices for a brown camaleonda start at $1,900 and top out at $55,591 with the average selling for $22,630.
Mario Bellini for sale on 1stDibs
Milan-born architect and designer Mario Bellini just may be the closest thing to a modern-day Renaissance man: His creative output spans genres, from electronics to furniture to architecture to cars, comprising iconic designs in each. Vintage Mario Bellini sofas, dining chairs and other seating pieces are widely coveted, and the designer has been the recipient of multiple prestigious Compasso d’Oro awards. More than 20 of his works are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Born in 1935, Bellini studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan before founding his own firm in his native city in the early 1960s. He soon branched out beyond architecture, however, first for the tech manufacturer Olivetti, where he served as chief industrial design consultant from 1963 to 1991. During that time, Bellini oversaw the design of some of Olivetti’s most popular typewriters.
His penchant for electronic design didn’t stop there: Bellini also designed cameras for Fuji, televisions for Brionvega and a slew of audio devices for Yamaha, then served as design consultant for Renault and devised the interior of the 1980 Lancia Trevi for Fiat. Meanwhile, his architecture work spans continents, including such modern gems as the Museum of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the National Gallery of Victoria extension in Melbourne, the Dubai Creek Complex and the Milan Convention Centre in his hometown.
And then there’s the furniture: Over the last 70 years, Bellini has designed office furniture for Vitra; lamps for Artemide, Erco and FLOS; porcelain for Rosenthal and long-admired sofas and other seating for Kartell, Natuzzi, B&B Italia, Cassina and more.
His oft-imitated 1977 Cab chair for Cassina, comprising 16 individual pieces of saddle leather that create a “skin” over a minimal metal frame, remains one of the manufacturer’s best sellers today. His pudgy-legged, round tables for Cassina foreshadow Faye Toogood’s widely loved Roly Poly line. His postmodern Summa armchairs for Kartell, as well as his elegant Chiara floor lamp, still lure collectors on vintage furniture websites.
Bellini’s most famous contribution to furniture design, though, may be his 1970 Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia (then C&B Italia). An entrant to the 1972 MoMA show “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape,” the seat takes its name from the Italian words for chameleon and wave. Its bulbous, modular form makes it infinitely flexible. The sofa was a runaway hit at the show and, once discontinued, remained so popular among vintage dealers that B&B Italia reissued it in 2020 with all recycled materials and interchangeable seat covers. “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom,” Bellini said.
Browse an expansive collection of vintage Mario Bellini furniture — including dining tables, armchairs, mid-century sofas and more — today on 1stDibs.
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.
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