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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Ciprea' Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa, was born in 1935 in Venice. The couple met when they were both studying at the Venice
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-issue Model 925 Lounge Chair, in walnut and cognac leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, 'Gitana' lounge chair and ottoman, fabric, metal, Italy, 1993
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Soriana lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original leather and chromed steel. Iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Lounge Chair in Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chair, model '944', corduroy, chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Ciprea' Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa, was born in 1935 in Venice. The couple met when they were both studying at the Venice
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs in Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chairs, model '944', corduroy, chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Pair Of Lounge Coronado Chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B Italia Tan Brown
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia in Tan Brown Leather
Pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Leather and wood lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Leather and wood Lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965.
Directly inspired by a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Lacquered lounge chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon 70s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Padova, IT
these new locations, Takahama was able to collaborate with the famous architect and designer Carlo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Garden Lounge Armchairs Set in Style of Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Magistretti, Ico Luisa Parisi, Mario Bellini, Tito Agnoli, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
2 Lounge Chairs, Year: 1967, Design: Horacio Baliero, Argentine Designer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Carlo Scarpa)
Finland: (Olivia Toikka)
Plata Lappas (Lappas Silver): a goldsmith
Category
Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
Chaise Longues Style Art Deco, Year 1930, Country: France, Wood and Mirror
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chaise Longues
Style :Art deco
Year : 1930
Country: France
Materials: wood and mirror
We have
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 68.9 in W 32.68 in D 112.6 in
'Delfi' Marble Dining Table by Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Delfi' dining table designed by Carlo Scarpa and Marcel Breuer is composed of two
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29 in W 83 in D 34.75 in
Studio Simon Oil Barrel Chair
By Studio Simon
Located in Dronten, NL
, including Carlo Scarpa, Enzo Mari, Marcel Breuer, to name but a few.
His work in those years was an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2 Armchairs, Year 1960, Denmark
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Carlo Scarpa)
Finland: (Olivia Toikka)
Plata Lappas (Lappas Silver): a goldsmith shop founded in 1887
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of famed architect-designer Carlo Scarpa. Alongside his wife Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
by a sketch made in 1943 by the architect Carlo Scarpa, Tobia's father, and uses the solutions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Bastiano Four Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, CA
seat height.
The son of the famous Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa trained in Venice
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
son of famed architect-designer Carlo Scarpa. Alongside his wife Afra (née Bianchin, born in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 14.38 in W 40.16 in D 19.3 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
son of famed architect-designer Carlo Scarpa. Alongside his wife Afra (née Bianchin, born in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 18.12 in W 40.95 in D 21.46 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
armchair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943 by the architect Carlo Scarpa, Tobia's father, and uses the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Coffee Table in Wood and Glass Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
son of famed architect-designer Carlo Scarpa. Alongside his wife Afra (née Bianchin, born in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
H 15.36 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in
Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful ‘Concha’ chairs in very good condition.
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Black Ash Chaise Longue Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
(expression of transience)
of Carlo Scarpa, the material informality of alberto burri, the Classic modernity
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by IPE Bologne, Italy, 1950s
By IPE, Rito Valla
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Agnoli, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti, Marco Zanuso, Giulio Moscatelli, Formanova.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
, Mario Bellini, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti, Marco Zanuso, Giulio Moscatelli
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Space Age Saturn Armchairs by Saporiti. Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Mid-Century Modern Space Age armchairs or lounge chairs in bouclé fabric and fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rocking Chairs Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s
By Verner Panton, Ycami Collection
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
, Vico Magistretti, Luisa Parisi, Mario Bellini, Tito Agnoli, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of King Tubby Rattan Armchairs by Platt & Young for Driade, Italy, 1990s
By Driade, Platt & Young
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Magistretti, Luisa Parisi, Mario Bellini, Tito Agnoli, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
H 32.68 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Vico Magistretti Chair „Selene“ by Artemide circa 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Wien, AT
, Wohndesign, Vitra, Herman Miller, USM Haller, Sciolari, Castelli, Colani, Cattelan, Carlo Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Teekanne Mod. "Gallus Italicus" von Matteo Thun für Memphis Milano um 1982
By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun
Located in Wien, AT
, Cattelan, Carlo Scarpa, Einrichtungsobjekte, Industrial Design, Interior Design, alt, antik, Sessel, Opal
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Materials
Pottery
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Massimo Vignelli, Heller
Located in Wien, AT
Haller, Sciolari, Castelli, Colani, Cattelan, Carlo Scarpa, Einrichtungsobjekte, Industrial Design
Category
2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Lampe Mod. Jingzi von Herzog & de Meuron um 2001
By Herzog & de Meuron
Located in Wien, AT
, Wohndesign, Vitra, Herman Miller, USM Haller, Sciolari, Castelli, Colani, Cattelan, Carlo Scarpa
Category
Early 2000s German Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Silicone
Oval Glass Table Le Zoie Designed by Michele Dal Bon
Located in Milano, IT
out numerous reliefs on Carlo Scarpa's glass objects. Alongside the production of jewelry, Dal Bon
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass
Two-Seat Sofa "Trenataperdieci" Le Zoie Designed by Michele Dal Bon
Located in Milano, IT
carried out numerous reliefs on Carlo Scarpa's glass objects. Alongside the production of jewelry, Dal Bon
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Le Zoie "Trentaperdieci" Armchairs Designed by Michele Dal Bon
Located in Milano, IT
. In the 2000s he carried out numerous reliefs on Carlo Scarpa's glass objects. Alongside the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
2 Amaizing Sconces, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Design, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Carlo Scarpa)
Finland: (Olivia Toikka)
Plata Lappas (Lappas Silver): a goldsmith
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 42.13 in W 15.75 in D 26.38 in
Monumental Chandelier Art Nouveau Glass Daum Nancy attributed to Louis majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Carlo Scarpa)
Finland: (Olivia Toikka)
Plata Lappas (Lappas Silver): a goldsmith
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 55.12 in Dm 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana 2-Seat Sofa for Cassina, 1972 'Needs Reupholstery'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
architect, Carlo Scarpa, a deep influence on the couple. Having graduated from the Universita Iuav di
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 67.72 in D 39.38 in
Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Lounge Chair for Simon, 1973
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Collezione
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern loveseat chair by Carlo Scarp for Simon, Italy, 1973.
Off-white original velvet
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Afra e Tobia Scarpa 925 lounge chair Cassina Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and iconic lounge chair model 925 designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 925, Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
"925"
A very rare pair of ashwood and red leather lounge
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Carlo Scarpa Vintage Leather Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Striking pair of vintage Italian armchairs upholstered in black and ivory leather by Carlo Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lounge Chair and Ottoman Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge chair and ottoman Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy 1968.
Rare lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 49.22 in
Pair of Carlo di Carli Lounge Chairs with Ottomans for Singer & Sons, Italy 1950
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Carlo di Carli lounge chairs with Ottomans for Singer and Sons, Italy, 1950s. Fully
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Modular Sofa System Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Italy, circa 1958
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa system / set attributed to Carlo Scarpa in it’s original velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Modular Sofa System Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Italy, circa 1958
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique modular sofa system/set attributed to Carlo Scarpa in its original velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Bobo Relax Lounge Chair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare chaise longue lounge chair armchair by the italian designer Cini Boeri for the editor Arflex
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam
Lounge Chair Leather and Chrome by Marcello Cuneo, Italy, 1970s
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Luisa Parisi, Mario Bellini, Tito Agnoli, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti, Marco
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lounge Chair Leather and Chrome by Marcello Cuneo, Italy, 1970s
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Parisi, Mario Bellini, Tito Agnoli, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti, Marco Zanuso
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sculptural Pair of Lounge Chairs in Champagne Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Ponti, Carlo Scarpa, Franco Albini, Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb, etc.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chair P3 by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
, Vico Magistretti, Ico Luisa Parisi, Mario Bellini, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chair P3 by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Magistretti, Ico Luisa Parisi, Mario Bellini, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti, Marco Zanuso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Rattan Chaise Longue Lounger Chair P3 by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Ico Luisa Parisi, Mario Bellini, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Bobo Relax Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare chaise longue lounge chair armchair with his pouf ottoman footstool by the italian designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 72.84 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Hi-Back / Wingback Arm / Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Paola Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani, Marco Zanuso, Carlo de Carli, Fontana Arte
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 30.5 in
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Carlo Scarpa Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carlo scarpa lounge you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A carlo scarpa lounge — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage carlo scarpa lounge you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a carlo scarpa lounge — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A carlo scarpa lounge is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made carlo scarpa lounge has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto and Carlo Scarpa are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carlo Scarpa Lounge?
The average selling price for a carlo scarpa lounge at 1stDibs is $6,358, while they’re typically $1,281 on the low end and $33,800 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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