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George Nelson coconut chair in gold leather
George Nelson coconut chair in gold leather

George Nelson coconut chair in gold leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson coconut chair reupholstered in gold leather

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype
Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

By George Nelson

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare prototype of the coconut chair by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955. Fiberglass shell

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug
Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

Located in London, GB

This striking and beautiful design is called the ‘coconut’ chair. It was designed by the famous

Category

1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Coconut, Shell

"Coconut" Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
"Coconut" Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

"Coconut" Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Early George Nelson designed "Coconut" chair with electric blue wool upholstery which was re

Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Antonio, TX

Newer model of the George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair with a light green

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in North Miami, FL

A first edition Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This chair has a shell of metal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Original George Nelson coconut chair. Original Herman Miller production. This version has not been

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

George Nelson Mid Century Coconut Chair
George Nelson Mid Century Coconut Chair

George Nelson Mid Century Coconut Chair

By George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson mid century coconut chair The chair measures: 41 wide x 32 deep x 32 high, with a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Minicheck
George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Minicheck

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Minicheck

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic coconut chair designed by George Nelson. A low-slung lounge profile with spacious seat for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Rochester, NY

A coconut chair & ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased in the 1950's by a local

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is the iconic Coconut chair, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"
A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"

A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"

By A.J. Donahue

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Offered here is the iconic Canadian 'Winnipeg Chair" which inspired George Nelson's "Coconut Chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rare pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller coconut chairs circa late 1950's. These chairs have

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 2003
Black Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 2003

Black Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 2003

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Rochester, England

Originally designed by George Nelson in 1955, the Coconut chair has become a design Classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Fabric
Early George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Fabric

Early George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Fabric

By George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

The coconut chair is an icon of mid-century design from the office of George Nelson and Assoc. The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

George Nelson, 1st Edition “Coconut” Chair in Mustard Wool, 1950s
George Nelson, 1st Edition “Coconut” Chair in Mustard Wool, 1950s

George Nelson, 1st Edition “Coconut” Chair in Mustard Wool, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Coronado, CA

An iconic and inviting 1st-edition "Coconut" chair designed by George Nelson circa 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"
First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"

First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"

By A.J. Donahue

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

An early, pre-steel frame first edition of the chair that inspired George Nelson's "Coconut Chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman

Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

These are a beautiful pair of early coconut chairs with an ottoman by George Nelson for Herman

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rare Adrian Pearsall Three-Legged Coconut Chair
Rare Adrian Pearsall Three-Legged Coconut Chair

Rare Adrian Pearsall Three-Legged Coconut Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rarely seen Adrian Pearsall coconut chair on the three-legged teak base. A voluptuous, triangular

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "the Canadian Coconut Chair"
First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "the Canadian Coconut Chair"

First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "the Canadian Coconut Chair"

By Donahue

Located in Southampton, NJ

An early, pre-steel frame first edition of the chair that inspired George Nelson's "Coconut

Category

Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Coconut Chair by George Nelson, Second Series by Herman Miller, Never Reissued
Coconut Chair by George Nelson, Second Series by Herman Miller, Never Reissued

Coconut Chair by George Nelson, Second Series by Herman Miller, Never Reissued

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

This is a Second Series coconut chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Vitra

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vitra Museum Miniature George Nelson Coconut Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vitra Museum Miniature George Nelson Coconut Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vitra Museum Miniature George Nelson Coconut Chair

By Vitra

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is this cute and classy miniature of the Iconic George Nelson Coconut chair

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The Coconut chair was designed by George Nelson in 1955. He was inspired by a coconut cut into

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Polyester

Pair of Coconut Chairs in Black Leather Designed by George Nelson
Pair of Coconut Chairs in Black Leather Designed by George Nelson

Pair of Coconut Chairs in Black Leather Designed by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Great set of coconut chairs designed by George Nelson, produced by Vitra and sold thru Herman

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Coconut Chairs
George Nelson Coconut Chairs

George Nelson Coconut Chairs

By George Nelson

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

legs of chromed steel. Labels to underside of both chairs, the metal framework is untouched and have

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Early Edition “Steel Shell”Red Coconut Chair, by George Nelson
Early Edition “Steel Shell”Red Coconut Chair, by George Nelson

Early Edition “Steel Shell”Red Coconut Chair, by George Nelson

By Herman Miller

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Early “STEEL SHELL” Edition Coconut, by George Nelson, for Herman Miller, c.1955. This chair

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s
George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s

George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson Early ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair enamelled folded steel shell and chromed steel legs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original 50's Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Original 50's Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Original 50's Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Original blue and green woven fabric covers this iconic mid century chair. The "coconut" design

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Kansas City, MO

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. new

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.
Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.

Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Kansas City, MO

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1955. Herman Miller produced

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990
"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990

"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990

By George Nelson, Vitra, Herman Miller

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Elevate your space with this iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Lounge Chair designed by

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Elegant Coconut Style Lounge Chair
Elegant Coconut Style Lounge Chair

Elegant Coconut Style Lounge Chair

Located in New York, NY

An elegant lounge chair styled and highly remeinsiscent of the Coconut chair by George Nelson. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

fabric covered foam-upholstered steel shell on chromed tubular metal tripod legs and ottoman on four metal legs. Early metal pan and welded leg construction.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Elegant Pair of Coconut Style Lounge Chairs
Elegant Pair of Coconut Style Lounge Chairs

Elegant Pair of Coconut Style Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

An elegant pair of lounge chairs styled and highlt remeinsiscent of the Coconut chair by George

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Designer Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug
Designer Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug

Designer Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A low lounge chair designed by the famous Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, the ‘Coconut

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Willow, Coconut

George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

George Nelson coconut chair and ottoman for Herman Miller, USA. Wool, chrome plated steel and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair in Maharam Mode Goldenrod Fabrics
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair in Maharam Mode Goldenrod Fabrics

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair in Maharam Mode Goldenrod Fabrics

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a late 2010s production of the Coconut Chair, Designed by George Nelson's design studio

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra
George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra

George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Vienna, AT

The armchair was designed by George Nelson for Vitra in 1955. The coconut chair is an icon of the

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vitra Eames Coconut Easy Chair in Premium Leather Art Modern Cool
Vitra Eames Coconut Easy Chair in Premium Leather Art Modern Cool

Vitra Eames Coconut Easy Chair in Premium Leather Art Modern Cool

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Coconut Chair to an eighth of a sectioned coconut goes back to the designer himself, George Nelson – a

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER
PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER

PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nelson’s famous Coconut Chair and Marshmallow Sofa, gained worldwide design acclaim. The bold and elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Coconut Wood Chairs
Coconut Wood Chairs

Coconut Wood Chairs

Sold|$1,990 / item

Coconut Wood Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Coconut wood chairs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Black Leather Coconut Armchair by George Nelson, from 1950
Black Leather Coconut Armchair by George Nelson, from 1950

Black Leather Coconut Armchair by George Nelson, from 1950

By George Nelson

Located in MIlano, IT

Black leather coconut armchair by George Nelson, from 1950 The Vitra coconut chair was designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson loose cushion lounge chair and ottoman
George Nelson loose cushion lounge chair and ottoman

George Nelson loose cushion lounge chair and ottoman

By George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

Nelson office such as the Marshmallow Sofa or Coconut chair, the Loose Cushion Group takes a more

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Plycraft Walnut Plywood Swivel 'Mr. Chair' by George Mulhauser
Plycraft Walnut Plywood Swivel 'Mr. Chair' by George Mulhauser

Plycraft Walnut Plywood Swivel 'Mr. Chair' by George Mulhauser

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Utrecht, NL

' designer, he is responsible for the design of the famous 'Coconut Chair' for George Nelson's design agency

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1964 Mr. Chair II by George Mulhauser for Plycraft and Ottoman
1964 Mr. Chair II by George Mulhauser for Plycraft and Ottoman

1964 Mr. Chair II by George Mulhauser for Plycraft and Ottoman

By George Mulhauser

Located in IT

George Nelson at Herman Miller where he designed the famous 'Coconut Chair' The Debut of Mr. Chair. The

Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Coconut Lounge Chair  by George Nelson, 1960s
Coconut Lounge Chair  by George Nelson, 1960s

Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson, 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Museum quality, Mid-Century Modern Classic, "coconut" lounge chair designed by George Nelson and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair
Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair

Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair

By George Nelson

Located in Southampton, NJ

An early example of George Nelson's iconic Coconut Lounge chair produced by Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

'Mrs' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in Walnut Plywood
'Mrs' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in Walnut Plywood

'Mrs' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in Walnut Plywood

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in San Diego, CA

recognizable Coconut chair. Angular and visually striking, this alluring lounge chair, with its sloping molded

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

George Nelson Black Coconut Lounge Chair Vitra United States, 1955
George Nelson Black Coconut Lounge Chair Vitra United States, 1955

George Nelson Black Coconut Lounge Chair Vitra United States, 1955

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic model Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Vitra, United

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Modern Coconut Lounge Chair
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Modern Coconut Lounge Chair

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Modern Coconut Lounge Chair

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Denville, NJ

A standout example of Adrian Pearsall’s flair for sculptural form, this “Coconut” lounge chair was

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts
Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts

Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts

By George Nelson

Located in Munich, DE

designed by george nelson in 1955 and made by herman miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s
20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s

20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Turin, Turin

. One of the first chairs that he designed for George Nelson was the iconic ‘Coconut Chair’. Mulhauser

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989
Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989

Tessellated "Sylvie" Chair by Rie and Yiouri Augousti, France 1989

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Coconut

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Coconut Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coconut chair available at 1stDibs. A coconut chair — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. There are 144 variations of the antique or vintage coconut chair you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coconut chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A coconut chair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made coconut chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Vitra and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Coconut Chair?

Prices for a coconut chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $54,942, while the average can fetch as much as $3,898.

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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.