Cherner Arm Chair
Cherner Lounge Side Chair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
The lounge chair and ottoman designed by Benjamin Cherner is the latest addition to the Cherner
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Cherner Lounge Armchair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
The lounge chair and ottoman designed by Benjamin Cherner is the latest addition to the Cherner
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft in the 1960's.
If you are in the New Jersey
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1963. 2 Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of six original Norman Cherner dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
This chair has a continuous bent plywood back and seat, wood laminate arm rests, and tubular chrome
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cherner Style Natural Beech Armchair with White Leather Upholstery, 2 Available
By Norman Cherner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cherner style natural beech armchair with white leather upholstery, 2 available
Sold individually
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Cherner Armchair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally introduced in 1958, the iconic molded plywood armchair by Norman Cherner is found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Norman Cherner Armchair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally introduced in 1958, the iconic molded plywood armchair by Norman Cherner is found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
Vintage Bentwood & Leather "Pretzel" Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century arm chair in "Pretzel" design by Norman Cherner, consisting of a lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of 6 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs by Cherner for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of six bent plywood chairs designed by Cherner for Plycraft. This set consists of four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs in Leather and Wood Frame by Plycraft, Set of 4
By Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pretzel arm chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in bleached white wood and ivory faux leather
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
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By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
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H 28.25 in W 28.28 in D 24 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting E.W. Bach Toften Stacking Side End Accent Tables
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Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Craft Assoc. Compass Walnut Dining Table Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Compass Walnut Dining Table Base only. The original round glass was 48". Shown in last photo for reference only, as it had some chips.
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Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage dining or conference table or a desk. Beautiful Knoll top made of American Walnut on a Herman Miller aluminum segmented base. We have 8 available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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George Nelson - Pedestal Extension Dining Table, 1956 for Herman Miller, USA
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson - Extendable dining table with base
1956 for Herman Miller, USA
The large Dining table consists of a white coated aluminum frame with a white laminated wooden top (For...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tables
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H 28.15 in W 72.05 in D 40.16 in
Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair Company Chair in Cane
By Douglas Brown
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair Company, highback chair, teak, cane, reupholstered fabric, United States, 1950s.
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Cherner Under Counter Stool, Bar Height
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
The latest design from Benjamin Cherner. The under counter stool features a molded plywood seat with laminated wood base and a bright chrome footrest. Available in bar and counter he...
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Walnut
Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 7 Gaetano Sciolari flush mount chrome tone top ceiling lights in brass tone accent and glass rods . Each single lamp measures 9.13" point to point and will vary in width. You ...
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H 9.25 in W 9.13 in D 9.13 in
Set of two leather Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Swan chair is an iconic design by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. He designed this chair in 1958 for the lobby and lounge of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhag...
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of six.
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H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Pair Early French Carved Sculptural Lounge Chairs Neoclassical Hollywood Regency
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gorgeous pair of vintage sculpted line French style armchairs with carved details. The fabric appears to have been re upholstered so is in very good condition. They feature a fancy ...
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H 42.5 in W 29.25 in D 27 in
Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Steel
Cherner Oval Table
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Introduced in 2003, Cherner tables are designed by Benjamin Cherner to compliment Cherner seating. Perfect in a formal or informal setting, the tables are strong and lightweight. Che...
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Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attrib Sculptural Table Lamps Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wayne, NJ
1960's Adrian Pearsall attributed sculptural wood and brass 3 way table lamps
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H 30.38 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Danish Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamp ESA Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern 3 way Teak Table Lamp. The photos are showing white glare marks. It is 18 7/8" to top of Socket
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
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Norman Cherner Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Four perfectly matched Norman Cherner arm chairs in classic walnut finish of bent laminated plywood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Two Norman Cherner for Plycraft Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic original pair Norman Cherner design chairs for Plycraft. One chair has a label with a date
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Norman Cherner Pair of Plycraft Pretzel Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft pretzel arm chairs circa early 1960's. Newly and impeccably
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Set of 6 Cherner Bentwood Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Dallas, TX
Timeless set of 6 Cherner midcentury dining chairs. 2 Pretzel armchairs and 4 side chairs. Good
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12 Norman Cherner Plycraft Dining Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
12 Norman Cherner for Plycraft dining chairs circa early 1960's. These examples have been
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Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft in Walnut, c. 1960
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and exceptional design piece by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. Constructed from walnut
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Set of 4 Norman Cherner Plycraft “Pretzel” Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Asheville, NC
Set of 4 hard to find Mid-Century Modern sculpted “Pretzel” chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
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Mid Century Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchair
By Norman Cherner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950's Pretzel arm chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Set of 12 Plycraft Dining Chairs Designed by Norman Cherner
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 12 Plycraft Dining Chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950's. We
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Set of Six Plycraft Dining Chairs Designed by Norman Cherner
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1960
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Six Cherner Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six Norman Cherner design for Plycraft chairs comprising four arm and two side. Completely
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Set of 12 Sculptural Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner for Plycraft mid century Pretzel dining chairs - Set of 6
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Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs - Set of 6
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Pair of Norman Cherner Plycraft Arm Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft Arm chairs circa early 1960's. These sculptural chairs have
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Norman Cherner Walnut Pretzel Arm Chair Plycraft Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
Great vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Corner Chairs
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Norman Cherner Beech Wood Dining Chairs, 8
Located in New York, NY
arm chairs, all labeled "The Cherner Chair Company" to underside. Provenance: From a Riverside Drive
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20th Century Chairs
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Pair of Vintage Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Hanover, MA
It is very unusual to find a pair in this light beech. Pads are covered in a vintage embroidered orange vinyl!
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Set of 4 Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs Dining Walnut Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
Great condition.
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Pair of Norman Cherner Bentwood Pretzel Chairs in Walnut for Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous pair of Pretzel arm chairs designed by Norman Cherner and manufactured by Plycraft
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George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This Chair is both light in weight and appearance. The slender curvaceous bent wood arm rises from
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Modernist Bentwood Desk Chair Designed by Norman Cherner
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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ultra modernist desk chair or arm chair made of molded plywood in a dark walnut finish. Exemplary
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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Pretzel Chair
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" Arm Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" arm chair. Vintage in excellent, restored condition.
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Vintage Norman Cherner Swiveling Bar Stools for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
styled arm and side chair design.
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Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Midcentury Norman Cherner Round Table and 5 Pretzel Bentwood Chairs for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Milford, NH
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H 30.75 in W 24 in D 23 in
Pair of 1964 Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of all original Norman Cherner designed Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft from March 18, 1964
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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Arm-Less Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lafayette, IN
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Bentwood Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Miami, FL
Bentwood Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Norman Cherner for Plycraft
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Mid-Century Plycraft Norman Cherner Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in San Jose, CA
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Desk Chair by Norman Cherner in Walnut Chrome Base Black Leather Seat & Back
By Norman Cherner
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Norman Cherner task chair in walnut with arm rests, chrome base, black leather seat and
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Set of 12 Sculptural Dining Chairs Designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 12 Sculptural Dining Chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950's. We
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair for Plycraft Walnut Upholstery 1960s MCM Classic
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
comfortable. Please note, I am offering four matching side chairs in a separate listing.
Norman Cherner
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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H 31 in W 26 in D 22 in
Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Early pair of "Pretzel" armchairs designed in 1960 by Norman Cherner and produced by Plycraft Circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 32 in W 26 in D 24 in
Set of 4 Lucite Ribbon Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 Lucite Ribbon Chairs
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Black Set of 6 Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Plywood Arm and Side Chair
By Norman Cherner
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
Some beautifully reconditioned set of original Plycraft 'Pretzel' chairs by Norman Cherner. This
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2 Norman Cherner (plycraft) Side Chairs &one Arm
Located in Bedford, NY
ONE SIDE CHAIR $1500.00 AND ONE ARM CHAIR $2000.00. NORMAN CHERNER FOR PLYCRAFT. WALNUT FACED
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Plywood Arm Chair by Norman Cherner, U.S.A.
By Norman Cherner
Located in Berlin, DE
The Arm Chair, designed by Norman Cherner in 1958, U.S.A.
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Norman Cherner for Plycraft Armchair Ca. 1950's
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Cherner Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic cherner arm chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and animal skin, every cherner arm chair was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage cherner arm chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cherner arm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cherner arm chair, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made cherner arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Norman Cherner and Plycraft are consistently popular.
How Much is a Cherner Arm Chair?
Prices for a cherner arm chair start at $895 and top out at $4,400 with the average selling for $2,100.
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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