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Pair of 2 Italian Contemporary Armchair 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Italian Contemporary Armchairs from the 1970s encapsulates the innovative and avant
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Laredo Armchair, 3-Legged Contemporary Ergonomic Design w/Traditional Joinery
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
groove joinery. This sculptural 3-legged contemporary armchair is comfortable because the high arms
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1990s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Hardwood
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
Pair of Black Armchairs with White Leather Upholstery by Thonet, at circa 1980
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
designed pair of contemporary armchairs from the 1980s in Austria, manufactured by the famous company of
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29 in W 20.47 in D 19.29 in
Pair AEO Armchairs by Paolo Deganello of Archizoom Associates for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Weesp, NL
1973 as an unconventional interpretation of a contemporary armchair. Using experimental materials, the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Metal
H 42.13 in W 32.29 in D 29.93 in
Armchairs by Gio Ponti and Giulio Minoletti for the Settebello Train
By Gio Ponti, Giulio Minoletti, Officine Breda
Located in Milano, IT
contemporary armchairs: upholstered in blue/green fabric, with brass feet and an ingenuous integrated ashtray
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary 1960s Style Danish Modern Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Arm Chair
Arms twist into back rest
Faded leather buttoned seat
supported by turned straight legs
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of armchairs with fine curls. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs with fine loops, rectangular in shape, with their rollers in the central part
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Wood
Pair of “bean” shaped armchairs, in blond beech. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of “bean” shaped or curved armchairs, in slightly veined solid blond beech with a gap between
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Beech
Contemporary Art Metal Armchair Foglia Green Black by Fabrizio Corneli
By Fabrizio Corneli, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
In the 1980s Corneli was the sculptor of anamorphosis of shadows, mysterious devices and idols, simulacres of reason, in the alchemies of manual and conceptual procedures. Now the an...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Iron
H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Modern Set of 7 Bentwood Slat Back Armchairs by Haworth
By Haworth
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A wonderful set of 7 Haworth chairs. Made with bentwood. In very good condition. Dimensions: 21"W x 19.5"D x 32"H, arm height: 26" seat height: 19" seat depth: 19".
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Bentwood
Authentic AEO chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Paulo Daginela
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
interpretation of a contemporary armchair. Using experimental materials, the piece was originally available for
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
comfortable and make a lively addition to a contemporary room. Price for EACH.
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Poplar
1970s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, England
Incredibly soft and comfortable 1970s armchair. Upholstered in Regents Parchment and Marci Mohair
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1970s Organic Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brutalist Style Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
quite comfortable and make a lively addition to any contemporary room. Price is for EACH chair.
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Poplar
1950s Danish Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a classic piece from the golden age of Danish design, this 1950s upholstered armchair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the quintessence of mid-century charm — our 1950s Danish Upholstered Armchair. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage black leather armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian armchair from the 1960s.
A modern antique furniture piece with square, contemporary
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arrben Black Leather Armchair
By Arrben
Located in Dronten, NL
These slope-backed armchairs were made by Arrben, Italy in the 1980s.
The tubular frames are black
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Steel
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished armchairs with chromed flat steel frame and armrests in rosewood, designed by Illum
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Steel
Pair of OCA Armchairs
By Oca
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of OCA armchairs, peroba di campo wood and leather.
OCA was a society created by Sergio
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1970s Brazilian Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Wood, Leather
Brutalist Monoxylite Armchairs, France, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
monoxylite armchair, a true statement piece for any contemporary interior. Crafted from solid pine trunks
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1980s French Rustic Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Wood
Wave Armchair, Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Wave Armchairs, designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, are a captivating pair of chairs
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1970s Italian Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Scandinavian Armchair with Headrest
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s armchair of Swedish manufacture.
A piece of furniture with modern lines and contemporary
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Armchairs by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage armchairs by Ico Parisi entirely restored and reupholstered with a bouclette fabric
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Metal
English Howard armchair with foot stool
Located in BARCELONA, ES
sophistication, fusing contemporary luxury with the freshness of nature.
The structure of the armchair
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Cotton
1960s Czechia Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
for a mid-century modern living room or a contemporary office, these armchairs are a stylish nod to
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Mid-20th Century Czech Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the enduring allure of the 1960s with these resplendent Czech armchairs. Their
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Mid-20th Century Czech Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This armchair is a great
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Mascotte Armchairs by Plana, Italy
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Unique and very rare piece of the Mascotte armchair by Plana designed by Baroni and Pastori in 1980
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1980s Italian Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Windsor Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
wood armchairs. Rooted in traditional Windsor chair design, these chairs seamlessly blend the best of
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Beech
French Design Black Rattan Lounger Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design black rattan lounger armchair midcentury vintage look and resolutely contemporary
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Rattan
Pair of 1950s Italian Rattan Armchair
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of Italian colonial-style faux bamboo structure woven with rattan armchairs.
The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Giovanni Offredi Saporiti Armchairs Model Onda, Label
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Milano, IT
The pair of modernist Italian armchairs from the renowned Saporiti Italia manufacture, designed by
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Steel
Dessin Fournir Armchair with Red Bouclé Upholstery
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Chicago, IL
This chic and modern armchair by furniture manufacturer Dessin Fournir combines sharp lines with
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Armchair, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs.
Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo leather, this
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Leather
Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of upholstered armchairs by Czech furniture manufacturer Tatra. Characterized by the clean
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of upholstered armchairs by Czech furniture manufacturer Tatra. Characterized by the clean
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of upholstered armchairs by Czech furniture manufacturer Tatra. Characterized by the clean
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Czech Armchairs by Tatra, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Characterized by the clean lines that define their minimalist silhouette, these armchairs were
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Leather patinated armchair made in France 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Introducing this timeless leather armchair from the 1950s, this exquisite French-made armchair
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alessandro Mendini Original Proust Armchair, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Historical piece of contemporary design, the Proust armchair with carved and hand painted wooden
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Black Leather
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric pair armchairs in black leather from the 1970s.
The pair of armchairs have been recently
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
contemporary or eclectic spaces.
While the seat pads, currently adorned in a vintage floral upholstery, are in
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Oak
A Pair of Midcentury Selig Armchairs Chairs
By Selig
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstery with a touch of modernity. Revitalized with a contemporary Zak + Fox fabric in a muted dusty
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Maison Jansen neoclassical pair of armchairs reupholstered 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
pair of armchairs is a perfect example of Maison Jansen neoclassicism from the 1960s and 1970s. With
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By TON, a Pair
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the blend of mid-century charm and contemporary comfort with our 1960s Czech Upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Czech Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Ico Parisi Style 1950s Pink Cushioned Armchair
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
quality resembles similar contemporary products design by Gio Ponti or Ico Parisi. The armchair has been
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Black Ribbon Armchair by Franca Stagi & Cesare Leonardi
By Bernini, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in PARIS, FR
The famous "Ribbon" armchair, model "CL9," by the Italian design duo Franca Stagi & Cesare Leonardi
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fiberglass
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia"
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia"
Beautiful & confortable armchair made in
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Couple of Antonio Citterio for Flexform armchairs
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Nijlen, VAN
chairs have a contemporary look and feel. They are made of
The chairs are in very good condition. several
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1970s Italian Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Charles Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A rare set of two armchairs attributed to Charles Allen for Regil de Yucatan in 1952 in fantastic
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Charles Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A rare set of two armchairs attributed to Charles Allen for Regil de Yucatan in 1952 in fantastic
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Mahogany
Shiro Kuramata 1985 Sing Sing Sing Armchair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Sing Sing Sing armchair, a stunning and iconic piece of furniture designed by Shiro
Category
1980s French Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Americana Maple Wood Carved Chair, Armchair
Located in Plainview, NY
A mid-century Americana armchair, fashioned with pride from premium maple wood. Embodying the
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Maple
1960s Czech Wooden Armchairs by Tatra, a Pair
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in High Point, NC
Characterized by the clean lines that define their minimalist silhouette, these armchairs were
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By Tatra, a Pair
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in High Point, NC
Characterized by the clean lines that define their minimalist silhouette, these armchairs were
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By Tatra, a Pair
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in High Point, NC
Characterized by the clean lines that define their minimalist silhouette, these armchairs were
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Finnish Mid-Century Upholstered Armchair, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
natural materials like wood. This beautiful armchair is a great representation of the quality and
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By Tatra, a Pair
By Tatra
Located in High Point, NC
These 1960s Czech upholstered armchairs by Tatra are a celebration of vintage modernism. The pair
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Mid-20th Century Czech Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Armchairs F300 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
removable so the armchair can be used in outdoor. The dimensions are 80 x 70 x 58 cm.
Wear consistent with
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1960s French Contemporary Retro Armchair
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
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Contemporary Retro Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal contemporary retro armchair for your home. A contemporary retro armchair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect contemporary retro armchair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each contemporary retro armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made contemporary retro armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mirabili, Baker Furniture Company and Barbara Barry are consistently popular.
How Much is a Contemporary Retro Armchair?
Prices for a contemporary retro armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $114 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,510.
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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