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Pair of Signed Donghia Green Silk Silver Giltwood Grand Flute Chairs by John Hut
By John Hutton
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Signed Donghia Green Silk Silver Giltwood Grand Flute Chairs by John Hutton
Category

1990s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Contemporary Felix carver Chair in Yellow Mohair with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Felix Fluted Chair is our new take on our Felix Carver Chair, with its stunning fluted back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Vintage Tomlinson "Sophisticate Collection" Fluted Dining Chair
By Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century modern dining chair by Tomlinson for the "Sophisticate Collection". A unique
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Fluted Tub Chair c. 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifully preserved 1940s vintage tub chair features a fluted mahogany veneer back and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fluted Tub Chair c. 1940
Fluted Tub Chair c. 1940
$6,000
H 36.25 in W 28.75 in D 25.5 in
Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French ash mutton leg side chairs or dining chairs from the mid-twentieth century
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Contemporary Fluted Florence Easy Chair in Tan Leather and Oiled Walnut Frame
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
lustrous leather in a bold color. Shown here in natural oiled walnut, featuring a fluted seat in full grain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 12 Upholstered Dining Chairs with Black Fluted Turned Legs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of 12 dining chairs with Fortuny style floral yellow upholstery, arched crests, and
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1920s Painted Side Chairs with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs from circa 1920 with rectangular backs, fluted
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lovely Set 8 Dorothy Draper style Fluted Leg Dining Chairs Hollywood Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 8 Dorothy Draper style fluted leg dining chairs. This set is in wonderful vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lovely Set 8 Dorothy Draper style Fluted Leg Dining Chairs Hollywood Regency
Lovely Set 8 Dorothy Draper style Fluted Leg Dining Chairs Hollywood Regency
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in
Three Donghia Grand Flute Dining or Side Chairs designed by John Hutton c. 1980s
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in New York, NY
Donghia Grand Flute dining, or side chairs, designed by John Hutton, circa 1980's. Most Grand
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute bar stool is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
$3,900 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 39.77 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Beige Leather, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute bar stool is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute bar stool is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
$2,659 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 18.12 in
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute bar stool is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Emerald Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute bar stool is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Dark Blue Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute bar stool is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Dark Blue Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Dark Blue Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
$4,610 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 39.77 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Pair Antique Hepplewhite Design Bergeres, Scrolling Shaped Arms, on Fluted Legs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An elegant matching pair of mahogany open armchairs, scrolling shaped arms, on fluted turned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Bergere Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fluted back This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going for it, it has the
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
$2,700 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.12 in W 29.53 in D 30.52 in
Pair of Velvet Chairs
Located in North Charleston, SC
A pair of velvet and wooden chairs in the style of Louis XVI. Oval back chairs with fluted legs. In
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Velvet Chairs
Pair of Velvet Chairs
$850 / set
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères à Oreilles with Fluted Legs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved fluted
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
Located in Knebel, DK
upholstered seat on top of it's four fluted chair legs in tanned beech and newly reupholstery in good
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
$401 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
$5,679 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 43.9 in W 28.75 in D 31.11 in
Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
, cabriolet back and cable-fluted legs. Chairs have retained their vintage patterned wool mohair upholstery
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
$7,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Liberty Pink Velvet Upholstered Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Occasional Chair is a new take on one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Liberty Pink Velvet Upholstered Legs
Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Liberty Pink Velvet Upholstered Legs
$2,861 Sale Price
35% Off
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Contemporary Elodie Dining Chair in Champagne Pearlized Leather with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A sophisticated and simple silhouette with beautifully detailed flutes. This dining or occasional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Dedar Piment Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Occasional Chair is a new take on one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Isabella Channelled Slipper Chair in Red Velvet with Legs in Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Isabella Channelled Slipper Chair in Red Velvet with Legs in Walnut
Contemporary Isabella Channelled Slipper Chair in Red Velvet with Legs in Walnut
$3,672 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country white gustavian painted arm chairs. Turned, fluted legs and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 8 Louis XVI Beech Wood Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI (circa 1790) carved beech wood cane back side chairs with turned fluted legs and
Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cane, Leather

Set of 8 Louis XVI Beech Wood Side Chairs
Set of 8 Louis XVI Beech Wood Side Chairs
$20,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
, the chairs have square back frames and fluted legs. Chairs are upholstered with blue damask fabric in
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
$1,980 / set
H 36.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Gio Ponti Attribution, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and dark stained fluted walnut lounge chair attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Henri II Style Carved Beech Side Chairs, Needlepoint
Located in Fayetteville, AR
and scrolling complete the look. The chairs rest on fluted legs joined by a lower stretcher that
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Fancy French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
--oval back, lovely carvings and tapered, fluted legs. We reupholstered the chairs in a fresh neutral
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Set of Four Italian Mahogany Side Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
acanthus floral swags, and terminating on fluted bulbous legs. Chairs are upholstered in white Muslin
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs

Set of Four Italian Mahogany Side Chairs, Circa 1820
Set of Four Italian Mahogany Side Chairs, Circa 1820
$8,500 / set
H 36 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Victorian Parlor Libarary Chairs on Castors, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Eastlake accents that features reticulated floral, turned and fluted accents. The luxurious chair set is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted side chairs with 6 fluted column design
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
$6,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Pair, Carved Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, Circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive pair of Swedish Gustavian side chairs have stylish fluted saber legs and decorative
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Mated Pair Similarly Upholstered French Carved Walnut Louis Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
cabriole legs on one chair and squared, fluted legs on the other—adding a subtle contrast while maintaining
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mated Pair Similarly Upholstered French Carved Walnut Louis Bergere Chairs
Mated Pair Similarly Upholstered French Carved Walnut Louis Bergere Chairs
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35 in W 28 in D 31 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green
Located in Astoria, NY
with gold leaf accents, adding a touch of quiet opulence. The chairs rest on fluted tapering legs
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Period Late 18th Century Walnut Bergère Chair with Curving Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
cylindrical tapering legs, which are adorned with both fluted and reeded motifs. The chair comes with used
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs. Period Regency The Chairs are Raised Upon Ring Turned
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany
Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany
$2,997 / set
H 33 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bergère Marquise Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
and carved finials, flowing into the two fulls arms with fluted knuckles and supports. The chairs are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bergère Marquise Chairs with Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bergère Marquise Chairs with Upholstery
$6,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 24 in
Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, library, or parlor. The chairs stand on fluted tapering legs, a hallmark of Louis XVI style, which
Category

20th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs
Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs
$1,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37 in W 34 in D 27 in
Pair of Danish Art Deco Club Chairs/ Bergeres in Mahogany w/ Upholstery, c. 1920
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A stunning pair of very comfortable Danish Art Deco club chairs/ bergeres with fluted pilasters
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set 16 Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Good Quality Set of 16 (15 + 1) Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs. The Chairs
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set 16 Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany 1880
Set 16 Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany 1880
$10,532
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
Located in New Orleans, LA
An amazing set of 12 oval back side chairs with fluted legs. New soft beige leather upholstery with
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
$24,500 / set
H 35 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The seats are supported by fluted, tapered legs. The chairs have been recently reupholstered in a
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
6 piece set of late Gustavian (circa 1800) era dining chairs with fluted legs and carved floret and
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs
Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs
$7,800 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six Anglo Indian Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
swept legs and turned and fluted front legs. All chairs have been recently upholstered and are in
Category

Antique 1830s Indian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six Anglo Indian Rosewood Dining Chairs
Set of Six Anglo Indian Rosewood Dining Chairs
$3,618 Sale Price / set
32% Off
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Set of Eight William IV Period Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
upholstered with red fabric with ornate floral patterns. The chairs stand on fluted legs. The chairs are in
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Set of Eight William IV Period Rosewood Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of Eight William IV Period Rosewood Dining Chairs
$1,893 / set
H 32.09 in W 18.51 in D 16.34 in
Set Of Eight Karges Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
By Karges Furniture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Karges French Louis XVI style style tapered and fluted leg dining chairs - set of 8. Item features
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1960s Italian Chairs Reupholstered in Cream Silk Fabric
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A pair of armeless fluted backed Italian chairs reupholstered in Italian Silk Dedar fabric. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk

Pair of 1960s Italian Chairs Reupholstered in Cream Silk Fabric
Pair of 1960s Italian Chairs Reupholstered in Cream Silk Fabric
$531 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
raspberry pink tone accent. The seats are supported by tapered, fluted column style legs. The chairs have a
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Eight Newport Upholstered Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
feature acanthus leaf carvings on the backs and classic round fluted and tapered legs. The chairs are
Category

2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Contemporary Isabella Dining Chair Scalloping in Wool with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
curved and individually fluted to cradle and support the user. The Isabella Dining Chair is the perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bouclé, Wool

Contemporary Isabella Dining Chair Scalloping in Wool with Solid Walnut Legs
Contemporary Isabella Dining Chair Scalloping in Wool with Solid Walnut Legs
$2,704 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted side chairs with 6 fluted column design
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
$6,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Set of 8 Louis XVI Style White Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
neoclassical aesthetic of the late 18th century, the chairs showcase fluted legs, delicate carvings, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Fluted Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fluted chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each fluted chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage fluted chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the fluted chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fluted chair, designed in the Art Deco, Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one fluted chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Erwin Lambeth, Stuart Scott and Tomlinson / Erwin - Lambeth produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fluted Chair?

Prices for a fluted chair start at $395 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $4,200.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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.

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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.

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