De Sede DS-50 Black Leather Recliner Chair, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive lounge chair by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland. Features a reclining mechanism
Leather
De Sede DS-50 Black Leather Recliner Chair, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive lounge chair by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland. Features a reclining mechanism
Leather
$8,000 / set
H 37 in W 34 in D 28 in
Pair of De Sede DS-50 Black Leather Recliner Chairs, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of executive lounge chairs by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland. Chairs feature a
Leather
$3,727 / set
H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Red leather DS50 chair with ottoman by DeSede, Switzerland 1990s
By De Sede
Located in ECHT, NL
De Sede DS-50 Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Red Leather, Switzerland An iconic example of Swiss
Metal
$2,737Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 34.26 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Industrial Adjustable DS-50 Buffalo Leather Lounge Chair from De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. It is a model DS-50. This is the first edition of this famous chair. De Sede is thought by many to be
Leather, Wood
Original de Sede Sessel DS 50 Leder dunkelgrün Design 90s 00s
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Sessel vom Schweizer Premiumhersteller de Sede zum Verkauf
Leather
$5,292Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.82 in W 34.06 in D 25.4 in
Pair of Buffalo Neck Leather DS-50 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern DS-50 recliner lounge chairs with one ottoman or
Leather
Pair of DS-50 Recliner, De Sede
By Ueli Berger
Located in Los angeles, CA
Pair of DS-50 Recliner, De Sede
Leather, Wood
DS-50 Chocolate Brown Executive Recliner Chair
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
DS-50 Chocolate Brown Executive Recliner Lounge Chair by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland
Leather
$2,183
H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 30.71 in
Ds50 De Sede Lounge Chair Set, Switzerland, 1970s, Leather Brown / Beige
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive designer classic. De Sede stands for absolutely high quality and handcrafted design
Leather
De Sede DS 50 Recliner and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS 50 recliner and ottoman in eel skin c.1980s.
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 50 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage De Sede DS 50 swivel lounge armchair in stunning black
Leather
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 34.26 in D 26.38 in
De Sede DS-50 Adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Soft Brown Neck Leather
Located in Lokeren, BE
De Sede DS-50 adjustable lounge chair with ottoman in thick buffalo leather. The fine leather is in
Steel
De Sede DS50 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful De Sede swivel lounge chair model DS50 in thick buffalo neck leather with a perfect
Pair of De Sede DS50 Reclining Armchairs
By De Sede
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Pair of DeSede DS50 Reclining Armchairs A Pair of leather ds50 armchairs produced by Desede in the
Leather
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 34.26 in D 27.17 in
De Sede DS 50 Reclining Leather Lounge Armchair, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a DS 50 model reclining leather lounge armchair built to
Leather, Wood
Pair of De Sede Reclining DS50 in Tan Neck Leather
By De Sede
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
A Pair of De Sede reclining DS50 in tan neck leather A pair of relining chairs from the
Leather
Unavailable
H 30.75 in W 56.25 in D 35.5 in
Original Black Leather Recliner Chair from De Sede, Model DS-50, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original black leather recliner chair from De Sede, model 50, Switzerland. Leather shows wear
Leather
Desede DS50 Executive Lounge Chair, Cream Leather, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Melville, NY
Not much to say here, other than wow. Vintage DeSede DS50 Executive Lounge Chair in very good
Leather
De Sede DS 50 patchwork leather armchair
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 50 Patchwork leather armchair is in very good condition. The brown, thick and at
Leather
De Sede DS-50 Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Toronto, CA
1970s De Sede 'DS-50' Reclining Lounge Chair in camel-hued nubuck leather, with matching ottoman
Leather
Pair of De Sede DS50 Cognac Buck Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Cognac, 1970's, De Sede DS50 leather lounge chairs with swivel bases. The entire chairs
Metal
Sold
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Exceptional De Sede DS50 lounge chair in black leather, Switzerland ca. 1980
By De Sede
Located in Meulebeke, BE
extremely comfortable DS-50 arm chair by the Swiss brand De Sede produced in the 1980s. This iconic lounge
Leather
Sold
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Exceptional De Sede DS50 lounge chair in black leather, Switzerland ca. 1980
By De Sede
Located in Meulebeke, BE
extremely comfortable DS-50 arm chair by the Swiss brand De Sede produced in the 1980s. This iconic lounge
Leather
Sold
H 38.19 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
De Sede Ds 50 Relax Armchair with Hocker Leather Petrol Colour, 1980 Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
De Sede DS 50 Relax armchair with Hocker leather Petrol colour, 1980 Switzerland The De Sede DS
Leather
Pair of De Sede DS-50 Reclining Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of two (2) De Sede Ds-50 buffalo leather recliner chairs are in great overall condition
Leather
Pair of De Sede DS-50 Reclining Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of two (2) reclining De Sede ds-50 buffalo leather recliner chairs, Switzerland, circa 1970s
Leather
Sold
H 37.01 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Exceptional Pair of De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional pair of De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chairs with a set of Ottomans in thick Black
Leather
Sold
H 37.01 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Soft Thick Black Leather De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman set
By De Sede
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chair with Ottoman in thick Black Buffalo Leather. The
Leather
Pair of De Sede DS-50 Leather Lounge Chairs
By De Sede
Located in North Charleston, SC
An exceptional pair of DS-50 lounge chairs by De Sede, exemplifying the Swiss manufacturer’s
Leather
De Sede, DS-50 Armchair in Buff Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Sede, attributed to. DS-50 armchair with padded metallic structure covered by buff leather
Metal
De Sede DS-50 Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two black leather lounge chairs, by De Sede top quality from Switzerland. The ultimate seating
Leather
Sold
H 37.01 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-50 reclining armchair and ottoman, petrol blue, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of an armchair and its ottoman, by De Sede, made in Switzerland in the 1970s. Model
Leather
Sold
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 50 lounge chairs brown buffalo leather Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice lounge chairs model DS 50 designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970. This
Leather
De Sede DS-50 Buffalo Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing DS 50 lounge chair & ottoman by De Sede, 1970s, Switzerland. Features a reclining
Leather
De Sede Lounge Recliner Chair DS-50 Fauteuil, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede DS 50 leather comfortable reclining armchair, Switzerland 1970s. Built to incredibly high
Leather
Sold
H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
DS-50 Camel Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede DS 50 leather comfortable reclining armchair and foot-stool, pouf, Switzerland 1970s. Built
Leather
Midcentury Ds50 Reclining Swivel Chair and Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
De Sede DS50 SWIVEL ARMCHAIR An original late 1970s swivel reclining armchair produced in tan
Leather
DS 50 De Sede Two-Seater Loveseat, Switzerland, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage De Sede DS-50 two-seater leather loveseat made of Buffalo leather is in great overall
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in
Iconic black leather DS-2011 sofa by De Sede, Switzerland ca. 1980
By De Sede
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Switzerland / 1980 / sofa / De Sede DS-2011 / leather / mid-century / vintage Black leather two
Leather
Baughman "Jax" Black Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pairing this coffee table with a De Sede patchwork leather sectional sofa, a De Sede DS 50 Lounge chair
Chrome
Stunning Italian Brass Cocktail Coffee Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
currently pairing this coffee table with a De Sede patchwork leather sectional sofa, a De Sede DS 50 Lounge
Brass
De Sede Black Leather Lounge Chair Model DS-50
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
Top quality from Switzerland. A real design classic. Model DS-50 In Black thick neck leather. The
Leather
Vintage Leather Armchair DS50 with Ottoman by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
Manufactured by the iconic Swiss furniture company De Sede, this reclining armchair with an ottoman
Leather, Wood
Pair of De Sede Reclining DS50 in Tan Neck Leather
By De Sede
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A pair of De Sede Reclining DS50 in Tan Neck leather A pair of relining chairs from the
Leather
Vintage Leather Reclining DS 50 Armchair and Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly comfortable vintage leather reclining DS 50 armchair and stool by De Sede
Leather
Vintage Leather Reclining DS 50 Armchair and Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly comfortable vintage leather reclining DS 50 armchair and stool by De Sede
Leather
Sold
H 39.38 in W 38.59 in D 33.08 in
Vintage DS 50 Buffalo Leather Loungechair & Ottoman by de Sede Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This early DS 50 set from Swiss de Sede features one armchair, lounge chair and ottoman in thick
Leather
Vintage Ds 50 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-Century Modern leather armchair model DS50 with ottoman by Desede. This beautiful buffalo
Leather
Vintage Ds 50 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modern leather armchair model DS50 with ottoman by Desede. This beautiful buffalo
Leather
Vintage DS 50 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-Century Modern leather armchair model DS50 with ottoman by Desede. This beautiful buffalo
Leather
Sold
H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 31.89 in
Pair of De Sede Black Leather Reclining DS50 Lounge Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Casteren, NL
An elegant pair of De Sede reclining chairs by De Sede design team for De Sede. These DS-50 chairs
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 32.68 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Vintage DS 50 Leather Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-Century Modern leather armchairs model DS50 with ottoman by Desede. Upholstered with thick
Leather
DS-50 Dark Brown Leather Ottoman by The Sede, Switzerland 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This DS-50 ottoman was made by De Sede in the 1970's. It is made out of thick neck leather of the
Leather
Sold
H 38.19 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Chestnut brown leather lounge chair with ottoman by Kill International, 1960s
By Alfred Kill International, De Sede
Located in Lyon, FR
International. Adjustable back, great patina, very confortable. Look alike the DS50 by De Sede. Light scratches
Leather
De Sede DS 50 leather armchair Tulip, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 50 leather armchair is in excellent condition. The fine black leather shows only
Leather
Sold
H 37.01 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-50 Adjustable Lounge Chair in Soft Thick Brown Neck Leather
By De Sede
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional De Sede DS-50 adjustable lounge chair in Thick Buffalo leather. The fine cognac brown
Metal
Sold
H 37.01 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-50 Adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Soft Thick Chocolate Brown
By De Sede
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional De Sede DS-50 adjustable lounge chair with matching ottoman in thick chocolate brown
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS 50 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
A design icon this DS50 lounge chair and ottoman. Superb quality and craftsmanship. In a wonderful
Leather
De Sede DS-50 Chocolate Brown Recliner Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive lounge chair by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland. Features a reclining mechanism
Leather
Sold
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Pair of 1970s De Sede Patchwork Buffalo Leather Reclining Lounge Chairs DS-50
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern plush. Rare example of De Sede DS-50 reclining lounge chairs / armchairs in
Leather
De Sede Swivel Chair 1970s "Model DS50"
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brown thick hand-stitched premium leather on wooden frame.Swivel chair with a round base (50 cm
Leather
Adjustable De Sede Buffalo Leather Armchairs DS-50
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Switzerland by De Sede in the early 1960s. Original used condition with great patina.
Leather
Vintage leather DS50 Ottoman by De Sede '1970s'
By De Sede
Located in Oostende, BE
Vintage leather DS50 Ottoman, made in Switzerland by De Sede in the 1970s. The leather of the
Leather
Sold
H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 34.26 in
DS50 De Sede Lounge Chair Set, Switzerland, 1970s, Leather Black
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive designer classic. De Sede stands for absolutely high quality and handcrafted design
Steel
Sold
H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Waasmunster, BE
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
Leather
De Sede Made in Switzerland Recliner Lounge Chair with Ottoman DS50
By De Sede
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern thick black leather recliner lounge chair by De Sede. Made in
Leather
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,372 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,490
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chair in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s This robust patinated De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid...
Leather, Beech
$5,280 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chairs in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland 1970s These robust patinated De Sede lounge chairs ensure ultimate comfort and building quality with their solid...
Leather, Beech
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970. Original leather and each seat individually reclines.
Leather
$4,360
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 34.65 in
De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust DS-63 modular three-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and building quality w...
Leather
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Dark Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element and two normal eleme...
Leather
Sofa DS-61 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s. Good vintage condition with signs of usage.
Leather
"Le Stelle" Loveseat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Knoll, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Le Stelle" loveseat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, circa 1970s. Newly reupholstered in white Knoll boucle, the sofa features angled arm rests and Bellini's signatu...
Bouclé
Unavailable|$8,700
H 58.47 in W 73.04 in D 17.92 in
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Oak and Ceramic
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet, model 'Thierry', oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This model 'Thierry' case piece is designed by Guillerme & Chambron. It features geometric engravings in...
Ceramic, Oak
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
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.