$2,717
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 31.11 in
De Sede DS46 Tan / Beige Buffalo Leather Lounge armchair, Switzerland
Located in Nijmegen, NL
De Sede DS-46 lounge armchair in thick beige / tan Buffalo leather. The chair has small signs of
Leather
$2,802Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 34.65 in
De Sede DS46 Tan Buffalo Leather Lounge armchair, Switzerland - 1976
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
De Sede DS-46 lounge armchair in thick Buffalo leather. Good condition with signs of age, use and
Leather
De Sede DS 46 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa Modul Brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 46 neck leather sofa. It´s a Sofa for 2 persons. This DS-46 sofa was manufactured in
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$5,701Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in
De Sede DS46 Cognac Buffalo Leather Sectional Sofa, Switzerland - 1976
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
De Sede DS-46 sofa in thick Buffalo leather. Good condition with signs of age, use and fading
Leather
$15,098 / set
H 28.75 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Large De Sede 'DS-46' Modular Sofa with armchair, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A sculptural and flexible seating system by Swiss house De Sede, made in the 1970s. The DS-46 is
Leather
$11,776 / set
H 28.75 in W 187.01 in D 37.41 in
Vintage DS46 Modular Leather Sofa from De Sede, 1970s, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Rouen, FR
Emblématique du savoir-faire suisse, ce DS-46 signé De Sede est composé de 5 modules indépendants
Leather
$5,435 / set
H 29.53 in W 177.17 in D 31.5 in
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements. Desede stands for pure quality of leather. This modular sofa has a very thick leather upholstery w...
Leather
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS46, Armchair with Ottoman, Cognac Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Sede, DS46 armchair with ottoman, cognac buffalo leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Leather
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 212.6 in D 35.44 in
Beautiful De Sede DS-46 Lounging Set in Thick Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Nice 6-pieces of the DS-46, made on a frame of solid wood with the thickest leather of the Sede
Wood, Leather
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 118.12 in
Modular "DS46" Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a beautiful sectional model DS 46 Buffalo leather sofa of the
Leather
Sofa De Sede DS46 Buffalo Leather, Five Elements
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Vintage De Sede DS46 modular sofa, five elements in perfect conditions, circa 1990, no damages no
Leather
Sofa De Sede DS46 Buffalo Leather, Five Elements
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Vintage De Sede DS46 modular sofa, five elements in perfect conditions, circa 1990, no damages no
Leather
6-Piece, De Sede "DS 46" Swiss Neck Leather Corner Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
6-piece, De Sede "DS 46" Swiss neck leather corner sofa, 1970s This sofa consist of 6-piece Swiss
Leather, Wood
Vintage De Sede DS46 Chairs from Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage De Sede DS46 chairs from Switzerland, Circa 1970. Original thick leather upholstery with
Leather
1970s Swiss De Sede DS. 46 Pair Of Leather Armchairs
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 1970s Swiss De Sede DS-46 leather armchairs showcases the brand’s hallmark
Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 145.67 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-46 Sofa In Brown Buffalo Neck Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice De Sede DS 46 sofa in thick brown buffalo neck leather, 1970s. De Sede is famous for its high
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in L 27.56 in
De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, DS46 sectional sofa with ottoman, cognac buffalo leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-46 In Light Brown Buffalo Neck Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice De Sede DS 46 sofa in thick light brown buffalo neck leather, 1970s. This set consists of five
Leather
Sold
H 33.08 in W 37.01 in L 33.08 in
Four Seats Modular Sofa by De Sede DS46 in Cognac Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive four-seat De Sede DS46 in cognac color neck leather. The four elements can be situated
Leather
De Sede 'DS-46' Modular Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply Incredible, 1970's 'DS-46' modular sofa by De Sede. A gorgeous four-section sofa upholstered
Leather
De Sede DS-46 Modular sofa, 3x units
By De Sede
Located in Nashville, TN
Buffalo leather 3x unit modular sofa. Very structurally sound and substantial weight to each piece. Extremely durable. Each unit does have patina/staining from consistent use, but th...
Leather
De Sede DS46 Vintage Leather Sectional Corner Sofa
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
the DS46 made by De Sede in Switzerland. It dates from the 1960s-1970s, and is in amazing condition
Leather
De Sede DS46 Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
An iconic 1970s design, the DS46 chairs by De Sede are perfect for creating a sectional sofa or
Leather
De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa in Brown Neck Leather 1970
By De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing element sofa made by De Sede, Switzerland 1970. This super best quality sofa has amazing
Leather
De Sede DS46 Three-Piece Sectional Sofa in Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful three-piece modular sectional sofa in thick buffalo leather by De Sede, Switzerland
Leather
De Sede DS46 Three-Piece Sectional Sofa in Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful three-piece modular sectional sofa in thick buffalo leather by De Sede, Switzerland
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 177.17 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 46 modular sofa brown buffalo leather Switzerland 1960
By De Sede
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic sectional sofa model DS 46 designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970. Composed
Leather
Sold
H 27.17 in W 108.27 in D 34.65 in
De Sede DS46 Neckleather Three-Seater Sofa, Vintage Buffalo Leather, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Nice 3seater sofa of the DS-46, made on a frame of solid wood with the thickest leather of the Sede
Sold
H 27.17 in W 75.6 in D 34.65 in
De Sede DS46 Neckleather Two-Seater Sofa, Vintage Buffalo Leather, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Nice 2seater sofa of the DS-46, made on a frame of solid wood with the thickest leather of the Sede
Leather
Sold
H 35.83 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
De Sede DS46 Modular Sessel Sofa Set Büffel Leder Sandfarben, Schweiz 1970er
By De Sede
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Absolut traumhaftes und sehr hochwertiges DS-46 modular Sessel Set von de Sede Schweiz aus dickem
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS46 element sofa in thick brown neck leather
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing element sofa made by De Sede, Switzerland 1970. This super best quality sofa has amazing
Sold
H 27.56 in W 106.3 in D 34.65 in
De Sede, Ds46 6 Pieces, Living Room Set in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful living room set in thick buffalo nubuck leather by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. Original
Leather
De Sede Buffalo Leather 6 Piece DS46
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS46 buffalo leather 6 section modular sofa, 1970's Switzerland. In original condition with
Leather
De Sede Buffalo Leather DS46 Loveseat
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thick leather model DS46 loveseat by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970's with undulating, bucket style
Leather
Vintage Leather Ds46 Modular Sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
. Especially the DS46 has very thick leather upholstery with a beautiful patina. 1970s - Switzerland Each
Leather
Vintage Leather Ds46 Modular Sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
armchair. Desede stands for pure quality of leather. Especially the DS46 has very thick leather
Leather
Vintage Leather Ds46 Modular Three Piece Sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
pieces. De Sede stands for almost destroyable quality of leather. Especially the DS46 has very
Leather
Vintage Leather Ds46 Modular Three Piece Sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick buffalo neck leather modular sofas by De Sede consisting of three pieces. De
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather DS46 Sectional Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in BE
. De Sede designed this sofa in the 70s. This DS46 is from the 80s. It consists of 5 pieces and 1 rare
Leather
Mid Century DS46 Modular sofa in Bull Neck Nubuck by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
DS46 MODULAR SOFA BY DE SEDE A very impressive 5 section modular sofa model DS46 consisting of one
Leather
Sold
H 29 in W 36 in D 37 in
Vintage Pair Of De Sede Lounge Chairs, Model DS46, From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of De Sede Lounge Chairs, Model DS46, From Switzerland, Circa 1970. Upholstered in
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 37 in D 37 in
Midcentury De Sede DS46 Lounge Chair Cognac Buffalo Leather Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Single mid century De Sede DS46 lounge chair Cognac buffalo leather Switzerland circa 1970
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS46 Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, DS46 lounge chair, brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s Comfortable lounge chair in thick
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 74 in D 37 in
Midcentury De Sede Ds46 Loveseat Sofa Cognac Buffalo Leather Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(2) Sections midcentury De Sede DS46 sofa loveseat Cognac buffalo leather Switzerland circa 1970
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 46 designer leather corner sofa, chair, and ottoman in Minimalist and modern design, with
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 74 in D 37 in
Mid century De Sede Ds46 Loveseat Sofa Brown Buffalo Leather Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(2) Sections mid century De Sede DS 46 sofa loveseat Brown buffalo leather Switzerland circa 1970
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 145.67 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa In Cognac Buffalo Neck Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Hellouw, NL
De Sede DS46 sectional sofa in cognac buffalo neck leather.In addition to pleasant seating comfort
Leather
De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Cognac colored original De Sede DS designer leather corner sofa and one easychair in a minimalistic
Leather
Sold
H 27.17 in W 71.66 in D 34.65 in
De Sede DS46 Neckleather Club Chairs, Vintage Buffalo Leather, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
2 nice easychairs / clubchairs of the DS-46, made on a frame of solid wood with the thickest
Leather
De Sede DS46 Brown Leather Sectional Sofa, 1970s, Set of 3
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
An iconic 1970s design, the DS46 chairs by De Sede are perfect for creating a sectional sofa or
Leather
De Sede DS46 Brown Leather Sectional Sofa, 1970s, Set of 3
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
An iconic 1970s design, the DS46 chairs by De Sede are perfect for creating a sectional sofa or
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
De Sede- DS46 Two-Piece Sectional Sofa in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful two-piece modular sectional sofa in thick buffalo nubuck leather by De Sede, Switzerland
Leather
Special Listing for N.: Package Deal
By Jan de Smedt, De Sede, Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
; LU933121895512) - De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Buffalo Leather (45012424; LU933119171632)
Marble
De Sede Sectional Sofa 'DS-46' in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa or lounge chairs model 'DS-46', brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Leather
Set of DS46 De Sede Seats in Leather
By De Sede
Located in Beerse, VAN
Two leather DS46 seats by De Sede Switzerland. The DS46 has very thick buffalo leather which makes
Leather
De Sede, Pair of DS-46 Armchairs in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Sede, attributed to. Pair of DS-46 armchairs in brown leather with large shapes and visible
Leather
Sold
H 28.5 in W 37 in D 35 in
Strong Patinated Cognac Leather "DS-46" Seating by De Sede in Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Strong Patinated "DS-46" seating, manufactured by De Sede in Switzerland, circa 1970s Lounge
Leather
Sold
H 29 in W 36 in D 37 in
Vintage Pair Of De Sede Lounge Chairs, Model DS46, From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of De Sede Lounge Chairs, Model DS46, From Switzerland, Circa 1970. Original light
Leather
De Sede DS46 Modular Sofa, Five Elements
By De Sede
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
This modular DS46 couch in manufactured by De Sede during the 1970s. Made in thick, dark brown
Leather
De Sede DS46 Five Section Modular Sofa, Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
Swiss De Sede DS46 five section modular sofa set, circa 1970. Made on a frame of solid wood with
Sold
H 27.56 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 46 Designer Leather Corner Sofa Brown Modular Function Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a De Sede DS 46 Designer Leather Corner Sofa Brown Modular Function Couch
Leather
De Sede DS-46 Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful and heavy DS-46 club chair. Made by the Swiss top quality manufacturer De Sede. Based on
Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 46 Buff Leather Corner Sofa Brown Black Modular Function Couch Modern
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
Black brown colored original De Sede DS designer leather corner sofa in a minimalistic and modern
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 46 Buff Leather Corner Sofa Brown Black Modular Function Couch Modern
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
Black brown colored original De Sede DS designer leather corner sofa in a minimalistic and modern
Leather
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant light was manufactured and designed during the 1960s in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy. ...
Brass
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
Leather and Marble Coffee Table by Desede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming leather coffee table by renowned sofa maker deSede of Switzerland. They make very high quality leather sofas. They also created this beautiful leather and white marble...
Leather
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exclusive lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s. The “Inca” model is spacious and exceptionally comfortable, featuring ...
Leather, Beech
Custom Pop art post modern 3 door beige Pill shaped credenza sideboard
By Ello Furniture, Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop art post modern 3 door beige colored Pill shaped rounded ends credenza sideboard. Very light tan beige color gloss laminate credenza custom made circa 1980 has 3 cabinet doors wi...
Laminate, Wood
$22,000
H 34.65 in Dm 30.71 in
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design. The structure is composed of a circular brass fr...
Metal, Brass
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Oak
$9,400 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Forsyth X Old Hickory Butte Chair and Ottoman with Custom Sheepskin Cushions
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte chair and ottoman with custom California sheepskin cushions and Loro Piana buffalo leather. When the Old Hickory furniture company asked us to collabor...
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
$7,920Sale Price|24% Off
H 30 in W 172 in D 36 in
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Five Piece Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern five piece sectional designed by Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. There are four seating sections plus additional section with white laminate top side ta...
Fabric, Laminate
$2,113
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 in
Sideboard By Karl Erik Ekselius For JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful and high quality sideboard / credenzas in teak and designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. This cabinet is in absolutely beautiful condition and...
Beech, Teak
Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Waterfall Dining Table or Desk
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century natural pine waterfall table by Ate Van Apeldoorn for his Houtwerk Hattem studio. This is a wonderful example of Apeldoorn's esthetics: A perfect balance between st...
Pine
$1,800 / set
H 29 in W 38 in D 30 in
Pr. Oversize Black Leather Club Chairs by Brayton International Collection 1991
By Walter Knoll, Brayton International
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of over scale lounge, or club chairs in black leather - made by the Brayton International Collection, circa 1991. These exceptional chairs are very well constructed, comfo...
Leather
$1,797Sale Price|50% Off
H 27.56 in W 38.98 in D 37.8 in
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Armchair, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
Founded in 1965, the De Sede furniture company has since become best known for their quality leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs. Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo l...
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic PK-33 Ottoman in camel leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen. Stainless steel frame is a nod to Kjærholm's affinity for industrial materials, employed a...
Stainless Steel
Lane Rhythm Six Drawer Low Dresser Walnut Ash Restored
By Lane Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Rhythm Mid century walnut and ash six drawer dresser. Dovetailed drawers. Wonderful wood selection and grain.
Ash, Walnut
A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.
At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.
De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.
Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.
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.