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Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement Salon sofa with a inset Grand Tour plaque
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 73.63 in D 32.29 in
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa
I have a Howard & Son's armchair
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, elegant Walnut turned legs
This has to be the
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Howard & Son’s sofas
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 40.16 in
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
sofas upholstered with a greyish purple Herringbone upholstery
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s
By Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Sofa by Stendig, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid Century Modern, Labeled.
A rare Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with the castors
Please
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Lenygon & Morant
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Chairs LTD sofa with the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.7 in W 59.85 in D 38 in
Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Lenygon & Morant
Located in GB
sofas with the original ticking fabric.
These have to be the most comfortable pair of sofas I have
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 66.74 in D 41.74 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthetic movement
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant sofa
Category
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Baring sofa upholstered with Graham Sanderson Herringbone upholstery
This is pretty much the finest
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
collectable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD London, corner sofa which was commissioned by Lord Palumbo
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.89 in W 141.74 in D 76.38 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original makers
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, totally original, full stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection.
Dimensions
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Stendig Living Room, Sofa, Pair of Cube Chairs, New Boucle, Switzerland, Labeled
By Charles Stendig, Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Sofa & Pair Cube Chairs by Stendig, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid Century Modern, Labeled
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 87 in D 33 in
Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Stendig, Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
feet. This rare pair has a matching sofa, fully redone to match, sold separately. Seat height 18 inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 36 in D 33 in
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
fine examples
Howard & Son’s are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history
Dimensions
Height
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
Liesenbruken, Abandoned Train Bridge, Contemporary Photorealist Painting
By Roland Kulla
Located in Chicago, IL
2016
End of the Year Group Exhibition. ZIA Gallery, Winetks, IL
SOFA. George Billis Gallery, Chicago
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
RAM C&N RR -Steel Bridge, Chicago Skyscraper, Contemporary Photorealist Painting
By Roland Kulla
Located in Chicago, IL
Exhibition. ZIA Gallery, Winetks, IL
SOFA. George Billis Gallery, Chicago, IL
New York City. George Billis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Howard & Son's Artists Easel Displays Two Paintings
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
name with the business address being given as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Easels
Materials
Walnut
H 67.33 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
name with the business address being given as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 94 in W 59.5 in D 61 in
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since 1909). Lenygon and Morant later moved to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Morant appear to take over the name with the business address being given as 31 Old Burlington St
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Very Rare Howard & Son's Victorian Chest of Drawers Hidden Silver Wear Cupboard
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since 1909). Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 54.34 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
8 Track I - Graffiti and rust covered bridge contemporary photorealist painting
By Roland Kulla
Located in Chicago, IL
, IL
SOFA. George Billis Gallery, Chicago, IL
New York City. George Billis Gallery, New York, NY
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
serial number on of 8696 4332 and then “Easy Chair & Sofa Factory, Howard & Son’s Upholsterers 2526 & 27
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
are are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Rare 1954-1959 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Armchair Original Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
warrants in 1901.
In 1935 Howard and Sons traded from 31 Old Burlington St where they produced mainly
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 30.71 in D 36.23 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
labelled with specific commercial names such as the ‘Victoria Chair’, ‘Nelson Couch’ the ‘Farnboro Chair
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
Early 18th Century Mirror with Chinoiserie Decorated Cushion Frame
Located in London, GB
on the reverse of "Messrs Lenygon 31 Old Burlington" Street, London. Hand written: "Front Hall Left
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Howard and Sons Open Armchair 19th Century England Circa 1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
being given as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since 1909). Lenygon and Morant later
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Howard and Sons Open Armchairs 19th Century England, Circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
being given as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since 1909). Lenygon and Morant later
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Three-Seat Howard Burlington Sofa
By Lenygon & Morant
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Three-seat Howard Burlington sofa, mid-20th century by Lenygon & Morant makers of Howard sofas
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Brown Leather Laura Ashley Burlington Sofa Matching Club Armchairs Available
By Laura Ashley
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Laura Ashley Burlington two seat sofa which is part
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.91 in W 51.19 in D 34.45 in
Brown Leather Laura Ashley Burlington Sofa Matching Club Armchairs Available
By Laura Ashley
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Laura Ashley Burlington two seat sofa which is part
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.91 in W 51.19 in D 34.45 in
Stunning Original Labels Laura Ashley Burlington Two Seater Brown Leather Sofa
By Laura Ashley
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Laura Ashley Burlington brown leather two seat sofa
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.91 in W 52.37 in D 33.08 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Victorian Brown Leather Crescent Framed Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street sofa with leather upholstery
This sofa is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.17 in W 98.43 in D 44.89 in
Victorian Howard & Sons Sofa with Feather Filled Cushions and Removable Covers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original feather filled cushions and removable
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.3 in W 75.99 in L 31.3 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Howard Chairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Howard & Son’s Bridgewater sofa with stamped back leg and
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 82.29 in D 37.01 in
Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Berners Street Small Two Seat Library Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Son's circa 1840-1860 stamped small two seat sofa with duvet padded arms, feather filled cushions and
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 59.85 in D 31.11 in
Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Sofa William Morris Upholstery
By William Morris (English), Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
framed Claw & Ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original feather filled
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.26 in W 72.84 in D 35.04 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Rare Antique Howard & Sons Stamped Pair of Sofa Benches Feather Filled Cushions
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
exceptionally rare original antique Howard & Son’s Berners street sofa benches with Floral upholstery and
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Brown Leather Laura Ashley Burlington Armchairs Matching Sofa Available
By Laura Ashley
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Laura Ashley Burlington armchairs which are
Category
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.11 in W 31.89 in D 34.06 in
HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON FOUR SEAT SOFA & PAiR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE VELVET FABRIC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Son’s Grafton four seat sofa and matching pair of armchairs upholstered in deep red velvet
Please note
Category
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
H 32.68 in W 112.6 in D 45.28 in
Fine Suite of Restored Howard & Son's Berners Street Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
of Howard & Son’s Berners street London seating, to include a large Baring sofa and pair of armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
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Burlington Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the burlington sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A burlington sofa — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the burlington sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each burlington sofa bearing Victorian, mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful burlington sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Burlington Sofa?
The average selling price for a burlington sofa at 1stDibs is $11,700, while they’re typically $1,805 on the low end and $69,104 for the highest priced.
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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