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Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s
Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s

Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Čelinac, BA

Costes Chair By Philippe STARCK For Driade 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s

Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s

$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off

Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Čelinac, BA

Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s
Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s

Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Čelinac, BA

Vintage Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph 1981 to french famous cafe Costes in Paris.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph
Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph

Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph 1982 Enameled steel legs, lacquered curved

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Costes Chair By Philippe Starck for Driade 1980s
Costes Chair By Philippe Starck for Driade 1980s

Costes Chair By Philippe Starck for Driade 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Čelinac, BA

Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980
Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980

Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980

By Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980 Designer: Philippe

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s
2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s

2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Padova, IT

Costes chair is a stunning armchair that was designed by Philippe Starck and was manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981
Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981

Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lisboa, PT

The “Costes” chair was used by Philippe Starck in 1981 to furnish the famous Café Costes in Paris

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar
Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

reupholstery cost. Chair and ottoman can from a one owner estate Mid-Century Modern home full of Dunbar

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Costal Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Vintage Costal Woven Rattan Lounge Chair

Vintage Costal Woven Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Relax in style with our American-style Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Lounge Chair. Featuring

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988
Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988

Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in London, GB

of contemporary furniture,” said Philippe Starck of his postmodern chair for Café Costes in Paris

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Costal Loop Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Vintage Costal Loop Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman

Vintage Costal Loop Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Settle into ultimate relaxation with this charming vintage coastal lounge chair and matching

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Costes Armchair Grey Oak by Driade
Costes Armchair Grey Oak by Driade

Costes Armchair Grey Oak by Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1984, marked the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chair for Driade, 1984
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chair for Driade, 1984

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chair for Driade, 1984

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984 There

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Costes Armchair Natural Wenge by Driade
Costes Armchair Natural Wenge by Driade

Costes Armchair Natural Wenge by Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1984, marked the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

In stock Costes Armchair Natural Mahogany By Driade
In stock Costes Armchair Natural Mahogany By Driade

In stock Costes Armchair Natural Mahogany By Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1984, marked the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

In stock Costes Armchair Ebonized Mahogany By Driade
In stock Costes Armchair Ebonized Mahogany By Driade

In stock Costes Armchair Ebonized Mahogany By Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1984, marked the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 10
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 10

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 10

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 6
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 6

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 6

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 2
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 2

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 2

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 4
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 4

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 4

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Paire de chaises Costes par Philippe Starck pour Driade
Paire de chaises Costes par Philippe Starck pour Driade

Paire de chaises Costes par Philippe Starck pour Driade

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Rouen, FR

Paire de chaises “Costes” dessinées par Philippe Starck en 1984 pour le célèbre café Costes à Paris

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sensu Chair
Sensu Chair

Sensu Chair

$14,000 / item

Sensu Chair

By Fanny Haim Atelier

Located in Miami, FL

Atelier. Freight cost for 1 chair typically around $3000 within the United States.

Category

2010s Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool

Baleri Italia Cafè Chair by Philippe Starck
Baleri Italia Cafè Chair by Philippe Starck

Baleri Italia Cafè Chair by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Baleri Italia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Costes in Paris. This stackable chair is solid and comfortable: the ideal chair for a café. Divised in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chile Modern Side Chair
Chile Modern Side Chair

Chile Modern Side Chair

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

your choice. Shown here in leather for additional cost. This chair is for indoor use! Please contact

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs

1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Dallas, TX

Mitterrand. Cutting-edge design the chair has only three legs! It is a large version of the classic 'Costes

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner
Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner

Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner

Located in New York, NY

oak. The cost per chair includes finish but does not include upholstery. Upholstery or COM would be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Dinning Chairs
Midcentury Dinning Chairs

Midcentury Dinning Chairs

Located in New York, NY

for additional cost. The chairs are sturdy and strong fair condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt
Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt

Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Palm Springs, CA

used in 1964. A copy of the original purchase receipt from 1965 is included. The chair and ottoman cost

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Paolo Ferrari, "Extra Low Rolled Back", Lounge Chair
Paolo Ferrari, "Extra Low Rolled Back", Lounge Chair

Paolo Ferrari, "Extra Low Rolled Back", Lounge Chair

By Paolo Ferrari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Please note the images in this listing show the Extra Low Rolled Back Chair with Mohair Upholstery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort
Mid Century Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort

Mid Century Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

for an additional cost. Supper chairs perfect for a design project. This model F557 is said to

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Almelo, NL

a fraction of the cost. These lounge chairs would make an eye-catching addition to any interior

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall

Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Munich, Bavaria

than the dining chair Costes. Classic masterpiece of the 1980s In best condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall

Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Munich, Bavaria

than the dining chair Costes. Classic masterpiece of the 1980s In vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze

'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze

By Olivier Gagnère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

exquisite. The cost for these chairs brand new is just as large as their size - but our price is a steal of

Category

1990s French Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Paolo Ferrari, "Layered Back", Chair

Paolo Ferrari, "Layered Back", Chair

By Paolo Ferrari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Please note the image in this listing shows the Layered Back Chair with Linen Upholstery which is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Melange Fabric
2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Melange Fabric

2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Melange Fabric

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

additional cost. The chair measures 37 inches wide, 37 inches deep, 41.3 inches high, with a seat height of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Art Deco Chairs (set of 6)
French Art Deco Chairs (set of 6)

French Art Deco Chairs (set of 6)

Located in Long Island City, NY

at an additional cost. Measurement: Chairs height 33 in. (83.8cm), width 19 in. (48.3cm), depth 19 in

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Chair Set for Widdicomb
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Chair Set for Widdicomb

T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Chair Set for Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

additional cost. The chairs require 10 yards of fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery

1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery

By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Knebel, DK

quote if you wish for more than one chair as shipping cost per chair will be reduced if you wish for

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery
1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery

1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery

By Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

cost so you get the chairs you wish for when they arrive to your doorstep.      

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

reduce the shipping cost per chair. Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960's Kai Kristiansen Customizable Oak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
1960's Kai Kristiansen Customizable Oak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

1960's Kai Kristiansen Customizable Oak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

for more chairs as the shipping cost per chair will be much reduced if you ship more chairs in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

EiGHT MODERN LARGE LEATHER EMBOSSED CONTEMPORARY DINING CHAIRS PAINTED FRAMES 8
EiGHT MODERN LARGE LEATHER EMBOSSED CONTEMPORARY DINING CHAIRS PAINTED FRAMES 8

EiGHT MODERN LARGE LEATHER EMBOSSED CONTEMPORARY DINING CHAIRS PAINTED FRAMES 8

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

would carry a cost of course but the chairs would look better than new X6 Standard chair dimensions

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

French style dining chair with cane back offered for custom finish.
French style dining chair with cane back offered for custom finish.

French style dining chair with cane back offered for custom finish.

Located in Oakville, ON

exyta cost for the nail head as shoing here is $35.00 per chair. We have opne communication thougout the

Category

2010s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960

Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

can send your own COM plus upholstery cost. Captain chairs measure 22.5" wide 34.5" tall 27" deep

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Erik Buch Set of Ten Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
1960s Erik Buch Set of Ten Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs

1960s Erik Buch Set of Ten Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Knebel, DK

included without additional cost. The very comfortable chairs with their floating seat that give them a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

French style painted and caned back dining chair for custom finish
French style painted and caned back dining chair for custom finish

French style painted and caned back dining chair for custom finish

Located in Oakville, ON

seat with your fabric. Since this chair is made in Italy, there is a 15% tariff on the cost of the

Category

2010s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

A caned back Louis XVI style oval back dining chair for custom finish.
A caned back Louis XVI style oval back dining chair for custom finish.

A caned back Louis XVI style oval back dining chair for custom finish.

Located in Oakville, ON

, there is a 15% tariff on the cost of the chair when entering the USA. WE can discuss cost sharing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies
Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies

Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies

By Jean-Baptiste Cresson

Located in Manhasset, NY

CT for a total upholster cost of $23,640. Eight chairs stamped CRESSON, purchased in Christies France

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Costes Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the costes chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each costes chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are many kinds of the costes chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right costes chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made costes chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Philippe Starck, Driade and Aleph Ubik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Costes Chair?

Prices for a costes chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2 and can go as high as $8,990, while the average can fetch as much as $2,850.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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

Questions About Costes Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    At 1stdibs office chairs cost between $129 and $55,889

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    When it debuted in 1956, the Eames chair cost $310. Adjusted for inflation, that sum equates to around $3,100 today. The mid-century modern chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames features a plywood base and leather upholstery. The couple dipped a toe in making virtually every type of furniture, including coffee tables, dining tables, desks and even their clever Eames storage units, given the moniker “working art” upon their 1949 debut at the Detroit Institute of Arts. A fitting label, indeed, for all of the couple’s furnishings, even if they’re best remembered for their chair designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Eames chairs.