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Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo Wing Chair The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Wing Chair
Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Wing Chair
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
sheepskin with oiled oak legs. Each chairs measures: Height of back 85 cm Width at arms 84 cm Total depth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Bow Wood Chair with Sheepskin
Located in London, England
Handmade bow wood chairs with sheepskin upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Bow Wood Chair with Sheepskin
Bow Wood Chair with Sheepskin
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Easy Sheepskin Chair
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy Chair is the outcome of an ongoing creative collaboration between designer Niklas Runesson and
Category

2010s Bulgarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Easy Sheepskin Chair
Easy Sheepskin Chair
H 29 in W 21 in D 24 in
Patinated Dark Brown Dutch Colonial Sheepskin Lounge Club Chair. 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Characteristic and extremely decorative Dutch colonial arm chair upholstered with dark brown
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Dutch Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Large Sheepskin Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, generous sheepskin wingback armchair with warm tones and a beautiful
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Large Sheepskin Wingback Chair
Large Sheepskin Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 33.47 in D 36.23 in
Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
warm colors. Thanks to its beautiful warm color palette, this sheepskin leather wingback chair adds
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chair
Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chair
H 37.41 in W 31.11 in D 34.65 in
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this characterful vintage sheepskin leather club chair with a beautiful natural
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern Side Chair newly upholstered in high-quality Sheepskin by Scandilock. This chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Pair Of Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Sahara Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to any home with the Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Sahara Sheepskin
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
in Maple sheepskin with oiled oak ball feet. Each chairs measures: Height of back 85 cm Width at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this characterful vintage club armchair made of sheepskin leather, finished with
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair These high-end lounge chairs are handmade to order at our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
a fully sprung seat. The 1939 chair is available to order in a range of different shearling colours
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin, Beech

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Set of 6 stately, stylish dark brown sheepskin dining chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of 6 sheepskin dining chairs can easily fit into both classic and modern
Category

1990s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Chocolate brown Sheepskin, 1950s
By Runar Engblom
Located in Helsinki, FI
sit in. The chairs are upholstered with moccha / chocolate brown natural sheepskin Please note that
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition shearling (sheepskin) Swan chair. Authentic Fritz Hansen. This item is no longer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in Sheepskin
Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in Sheepskin
H 31 in W 24 in D 29.5 in
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Karu lounge chair. A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. The
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
sheepskin with stained beech legs. Matching ottomans are also available by request. Each chairs measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Sheepskin

Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
oak, fumed oak, or walnut. The chairs are upholstered in luxurious Australian sheepskin available in a
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Sheepskin Leather Desk / Side Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish and comfortable sheepskin leather desk or side chair, featuring
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Sheepskin Leather Desk / Side Chair
Sheepskin Leather Desk / Side Chair
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Ward Bennett Sheepskin Side, Dining Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid-century side or dining chairs featuring sinuous ebonized Oak frames, dense Norwegian
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s. These majestic chairs
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cheeky lounge chairs, made in Norway in the 1940s. Rare, neat model with high comfort and a
Category

Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Moonlight sheepskin with stained beech legs. Matching ottomans are also available by request. Each chairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chair
Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chair
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Ryo Lounge Chair The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Very luxurious dark brown sheepskin club chair with a more than beautiful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this very luxurious dark brown sheep leather club armchair with a more than beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
chocolate-brown sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a range of different
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 31.89 in W 26.97 in D 25.6 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chair
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chair
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Ryo Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
examples have been upholstered in luxurious Australian 'Maple' sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Ryo Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Ryo Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Slipper Chairs Upholstered in Sheepskin, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The slipper chair first appeared in Europe during the late 1600s. They were given their name due to
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
luxurious Australian chocolate-brown sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Sheepskin
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
" Honey by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in beige brown sheepskin
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Ryo Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a range of different fabrics, sheepskins and leg
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Ryo Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Ryo Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Australian sheepskin. Chair: W 80cm / D 77cm / H 81cm / SH 42cm.  
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Sheepskin Club Chair by Nico van Oorschot
By Nico Van Oorschot
Located in Harderwijk, NL
. Enthusiasts of sheepskin furniture are always on the lookout for club chairs with just the right patina. Trust
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Sheepskin Club Chair by Nico van Oorschot
Sheepskin Club Chair by Nico van Oorschot
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern lounge chair, in a neat, easy to place size and very comfortable
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 2 Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 characterful luxury sheepskin leather club armchairs with a beautiful
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Set of 2 Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs
Set of 2 Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Wingback Chair Made of Sheepskin Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
beautiful warm appearance. Thanks to its lovely warm color tones, this sheepskin leather wingback chair adds
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Wingback Chair Made of Sheepskin Leather
Wingback Chair Made of Sheepskin Leather
H 37.41 in W 31.11 in D 34.65 in
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs in sheepskin, model 1669, 1930s Sculptural chairs re-upholstered
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare version of the famous clam chair, upholstered in off-white sheepskin and leather buttons. This
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo Wing Chair The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen d. 1950 Condition
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Swedish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful wingback lounge chair, produced in Sweden, circa 1950. With a simple, organic design and
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
upholstered in Maple sheepskin with oiled oak ball feet. Each chairs measures: height of back 85 cm width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Karu Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
oak, fumed oak, or walnut. The chairs are upholstered in luxurious Australian sheepskin available in a
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Karu Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Karu Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Low-back lounge chairs manufactured in Sweden ca 1940. Cozy lounge chairs with exceptional
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940. This majestic chair surrounds you with
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940. This majestic chair surrounds you with
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
shown is upholstered in Moonlight sheepskin with stained beech legs. Each chairs measures: Height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
of interiors. This example shown is upholstered in Cork brown sheepskin with stained beech legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s. Pair available up on request.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo wing chair The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 40.16 in
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Model 54 lounge chair A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
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Brown Sheepskin Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brown sheepskin chair for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, sheepskin and wood, every brown sheepskin chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a brown sheepskin chair, we have 451 options in-stock, while there are 41 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brown sheepskin chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A brown sheepskin chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made brown sheepskin chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Philip Arctander, Fritz Hansen and Märta Blomstedt are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brown Sheepskin Chair?

The average selling price for a brown sheepskin chair at 1stDibs is $7,900, while they’re typically $313 on the low end and $79,000 for the highest priced.

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 Brown Sheepskin Chair
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    Brown Jordan chairs are made of a variety of materials. Specifics vary for each piece, but generally, the furniture maker uses wood, vinyl, woven resin wicker, aluminum, glass, stone, rope and UV-resistant fabrics to craft furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Brown Jordan furniture.