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Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair Ottoman by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Highland, IN
This Pierre Paulin ottoman is waiting to be paired with a ribbon chair to make a set. It retains
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
functions this item embraces: you can use it as an ottoman / footstool for your easy chair or as a stool to
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Used Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
H 14.57 in W 20.48 in D 12.01 in
Swivel Ottoman in Black Leather and Steel Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman, poof or footstool, chrome-plated steel, black leather, Europe, 1980s A minimalist and
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1980s European Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Used Swivel Ottoman in Black Leather and Steel Base
Swivel Ottoman in Black Leather and Steel Base
H 15.56 in W 23.63 in D 24.61 in
Mid Century Modern Soriana Bouclé Armchair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Post-modern lounge chair with ottoman manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s. Reupholstered in ivory
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20th Century Italian Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Afra and Toba Scarpa Soriana Cassina Pouf or Ottoman c1970s; Modern; Italian Original black
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Upholstered Swiveling Ottoman
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
SW -7046 toned cushion can be used alone as extra seating or with a lounge chair or sofa, well
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Upholstery

MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman
By Michael Weiss
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Geometric Ottoman Sometimes your room just needs a little something extra. One or two extra chairs, or an
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Steel

Used MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman
MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman
H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Ottoman for Falcon Chair in Leather by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, c. 1970's
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
About: Introducing a rare early "Falcon Chair" ottoman designed by the highly influential Sigurd
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather, Beech

Art Deco Ottoman in Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or pouf, velvet, beech, Europe, 1940s Elegant in line and practical to use, this ottoman
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1940s European Art Deco Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Used Art Deco Ottoman in Green Velvet
Art Deco Ottoman in Green Velvet
H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
it to be used traditionally as an ottoman, as a side chair, or even as a coffee table. Please
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather

Restored Rattan Round Ottoman 9-Strand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Restored Rattan Round Ottoman 9-Strand is a stylish and sustainable furniture piece. Crafted
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1940s Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Rattan

Napoleon III Style Twisted Rope Frame Ottoman
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. Sculptural carved frame has the illusion of knotted rope. This ottoman could be used on its own as a stool or
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Faux Fur

Chippendale Style Large Carved Upholstered Cocktail Ottoman
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Toronto, CA
Chippendale Style Large Carved Upholstered Cocktail Ottoman. A fine example of a large carved
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20th Century Indonesian Chippendale Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Hardwood

Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Miami, FL
used both indoors or outdoors. It could also be used as side, end or occasional table or as a footstool
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Rattan

Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored stacked rattan ottoman footrest with underneath cubby space for magazines and other
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Rattan

2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Ottoman White / Silver
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a white 1966 Ottoman with white/silver mesh, designed by Richard Schultz and produced by
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2010s American Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

1960s Fiberglass Space Age Ottoman Verner Panton chromcraft era
By Chromcraft, Michel Cadestin, Verner Panton
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960’s fiberglass ottoman in the manner of Verner Panton, Chromcraft or Michel Cadestin’s Karate
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1960s American Space Age Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

20th Century Pair of Ottomans in the style of Ico Parisi in Wood and Fabric
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
joints. The upholstery was renewed and they are ready to be shipped. This couple of settees can be used
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Stool / Ottoman by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup Mobler
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Frandsen for Spottrup Mobler Denmark. Great piece to acompany a lounge chair or just used as a stool.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of fully restored stacked rattan ottoman footrests with underneath cubby space for magazines
Category

1950s American Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Rattan

Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews Tufted Ottoman Robert Allen Avanzata Glacier Fabri
By Brunschwig & Fils, Robert Allen
Located in Topeka, KS
and it would combo great with a lounge or side chair. It’s large enough to be used as a small
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1990s Unknown Hollywood Regency Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric

Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
" lounge chair and ottoman, an Italian midcentury design by Luciano Frigerio. Crafted in the 1960s, this
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Mid-20th Century Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather, Suede, Walnut

Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand. Ottoman was gently used and
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
ottoman that is ready for a lifetime more of use. With it's mesmerizing variegated woodgrains unique to
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1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Pair of Square Mid Century Upholstered Ottomans/ Footstools W/ Wooden Cube Feet
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of vintage square yellow upholstered ottomans with cubist wood feet. The poufs are covered
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Low Profile Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hickory Chair Company Phenomenal pieces. Very comfortable
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Stool in Teak and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, this well-proportioned piece of furniture can, for instance, be paired with an easy chair or be used as
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Stool in Teak and Yellow Upholstery
Stool in Teak and Yellow Upholstery
H 14.57 in W 24.41 in D 14.18 in
Footstool in Chrome and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Footstool or ottoman, chromed metal, cognac leather, Europe, 1980s Simplistic and sturdy footstool
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1980s European Post-Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Footstool in Chrome and Cognac Leather
Footstool in Chrome and Cognac Leather
H 17.33 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Pirate Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in New York, NY
receipt. Dimensions for ottoman alone: 20 inches depth x 25 W x 16.5 H. Chair alone : 25 inch depth x
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Chrome

France & Søn Stool in Leather and Teak
By France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
used to add to a lounge chair to provide some extra comfort for the sitter. Please note that this item
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather, Teak

France & Søn Stool in Leather and Teak
France & Søn Stool in Leather and Teak
H 15.95 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare 2nd generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2021
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eames Lounge chair with ottoman in desirable 2100 series smooth black leather. Chair was never used
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Scandinavian Stool in Floral Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on. Please note that this item is
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1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Stool in Floral Upholstery
Scandinavian Stool in Floral Upholstery
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 19.49 in
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on. This item truly employs the
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1930s Czech Art Deco Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Jindrich Halabala Footstool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on. This item truly employs the
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian Aged Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is the ultimate vintage leather club chair and ottoman. Made in Italy, this patinated leather
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20th Century Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, circa 1950
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comforting feel of a well-used first baseman's mitt. The lounge chair and ottoman offer a refuge from the
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stools in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
instance, be paired with an easy chair or be used as a low stool. The green cushion blends nicely with the
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bleached French Os De Mouton Tabouret Stool, White Cotton Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
style chair and used as a footrest or ottoman. It could also be used in an area where small seating is
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Early 1900s French Louis XIII Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
with an easy chair or be used as a low stool. A green cushion blends nicely with the natural properties
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Pouf Upholstered in Original Fabric- Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in New York City, NY
but also evokes a visually organic sensation. While the pouf exhibits signs of age and use, it's
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on. This item truly employs the designer’s
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1930s Czech Art Deco Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Art Deco Style Pouf Turquoise Upholstered Round Stool
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in North Hollywood, CA
functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric

Heavy Iron Throne Benches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage throne chairs made of heavy burnished iron. Thick cushion set on the strong frame
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20th Century Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Iron

Heavy Iron Throne Benches
Heavy Iron Throne Benches
H 28 in W 28 in D 18 in
Soriana Pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana; Cassina; Pouf; Ottoman; Red Fabric; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Chrome

Roche Bobois Early Production Mah Jong Elements, Pair, Signed, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, bedside seating, fireside poufs, dressing or
Category

1970s French Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Foam, Fabric

Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lines. The use of natural rattan gives the chair and ottoman an organic feel. Chair 35.5 inches wide by
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Safari Chair and Ottoman, Denmark circa 1960s
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid Century modern safari chair and ottoman from Denmark. Canvas seat and back set on hard wood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Mid-century Lounge Chair with ottoman by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Martin Eisler shines through in the lounge chair and ottoman set that exemplifies the Brazilian
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood

Midcentury Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, circa 1970s. The chair and the ottoman have a luxurious design due to the elegant materials used in
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman Tan Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair & Ottoman in tan leather. Two sets are available
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2010s American Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Aluminum

2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, Circa 1960's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
This 1960's Eames Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Ottoman for Herman Miller is a collector's item
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Vladimir Kagan for Directional wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Bouclé

Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
stringers to create a taut but flexible seat. The chair has a swivel base with adjustable inclination
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Aluminum

Ajustable Percival Lafer lounge chair and ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W34 D37 H26 SW20 SD25 SH14 AH19 Vintage Percival Lafer lounge chairs and ottoman in patchwork
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather

Jellyfish Rocking Chair & Ottoman or Table by Wiel Arets for Quinze & Milan
By Quinze and Milan
Located in Izegem, VWV
. The Jellyfish chair also has an ottoman that can be used as a side table.
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Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Plastic

Oak and leather lounge chair with ottoman
Located in München, DE
signs of wear consistent with age. The armchair has hardly been used and is therefore surprisingly well
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak and leather lounge chair with ottoman
Oak and leather lounge chair with ottoman
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Eames 670 Lounge Chair & 671 Ottoman in Beata Heuman Linen Cotton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
1970s in rosewood. Labels on underside. "The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman have their origin in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Sculptural Chair and Ottoman
By Carlo De Carli, Renzo Zavanella, Vittorio Introini, Gio Ponti, Saporiti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Gio Ponti inspired sculptural chair and ottoman. This stunning Italian modern design set
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Mohair

Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern tubular armchair and matching
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1950s European Modern Chair And Ottoman Used

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Chair And Ottoman Used For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chair and ottoman used available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every chair and ottoman used was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chair and ottoman used — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right chair and ottoman used, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful chair and ottoman used that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chair And Ottoman Used?

A chair and ottoman used can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,413, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $68,000.

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.

Questions About Chair And Ottoman Used
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.