Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Denton, TX
The iconic beautiful mexican modern Don Shoemaker "sling" chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Denton, TX
The iconic beautiful mexican modern Don Shoemaker "sling" chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Carmel, NY
The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood
Leather, Cocobolo
Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite lovely pair of Don Shoemaker sling chairs for his firm Senal from the 1960's. This pair is
Leather, Wood
Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Long Island City, NY
A leader of Mexico Modernism, Don Shoemaker created the “Sling” chair in the 1950s and designed
Cocobolo, Granadillo, Leather
$4,160Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 32.5 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Camden, ME
: Senal, S.A., Don Shoemaker's tropical paradise in Michoacan, Mexico. This iconic chair with its
Leather, Cocobolo
$4,295
H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Sloucher Sling Lounge Chair For Senal S.A.
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Rare and incredibly iconic “Sloucher” sling chair by furniture Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. This
Leather, Cocobolo
$4,343 / item
H 37.41 in W 22.84 in D 37.41 in
Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs Señal, Sculptural and Organic, Mexico
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
with the country's nature and its amazing exotic woods. The Sling chair is an archetypal example of
Leather, Wood
$5,129
H 32.68 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair with footrest. Made from cocobolo (Mexican rosewood
Leather, Cocobolo
$7,550 / set
H 27 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
For your consideration, a pair of 1960s Don Shoemaker Sloucher lounge chairs, in solid cocobolo
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One set of Swinger chair and ottoman from Don Shoemaker for the iconic Señal, S.A workshop of
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
$24,000
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
as the "Sling Swinger", this masterpiece is one of Shoemaker's most iconic and timeless designs
Leather, Wood
$2,500
H 23 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Don Shoemaker "Sling Swinger" Chair in Bocote & Black Leather, Mexico C. 1970
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A. Bocote & Black Leather Lounge Chair. Featuring handcrafted braced
Leather, Wood
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Austin, TX
Collapsible wooden frame with upholstered leather cushion and sling back.
Wood, Leather
Unavailable
H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 27.75 in
Midcentury Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal Rosewood and Leather Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Detroit, MI
. Note: Additional Don Shoemaker sling chairs available.
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Midcentury Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair with Ottoman
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Detroit, MI
biomorphic shapes and exotic woods designed with traditional reference. This iconic swinger sling chair is
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker's Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Guadalajara, MX
Modern Sloucher leather sling chair in exotic wood designed and produced by famed modernist, Don S
Leather, Cocobolo
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 31 in D 28 in
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chairs with Matching Footstool
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling swinger chairs with matching ottoman made of cocobolo wood. Original
Metal
Unavailable
H 27 in W 23.25 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Don Shoemaker Solid Rosewood Sling Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of solid rosewood sling style chairs with original leather designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal
Rosewood
Awesome Pair of Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of rosewood Don Shoemaker Sling swinging chairs.
Sling Chair by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, DF
Sling chair made by Don Shoemaker
Pair of Don Shoemaker Sling Chairs with Ottoman, circa 1960
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Austin, TX
handcrafted 20th century chairs with ottoman. Considered a Mid-Century Classic, this sling model has been
Leather, Wood, Cocobolo
Sold
H 32.5 in W 31 in D 29.5 in
Mid Century Rosewood & Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Detroit, MI
Height: 17”. Ottoman: W 23” x D 16 3/4” x H 14 1/2” NOTE: Additional Don Shoemaker sling chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Mid Century Black Leather & Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Detroit, MI
” x D 17” x H 14 3/4” NOTE: Additional Don Shoemaker sling chairs available.
Leather, Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair.
Wood, Leather
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Sling Swinger Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Oakland, CA
Don Shoemaker sling swinger chairs hand-crafted of solid Cocobolo Rosewood. Newly restored with
Wood, Leather
Don Shoemaker Leather Sling "Sloucher" Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
"Sloucher" exotic rosewood and leather sling lounge chair by Don Shoemaker, Mexico. Completely
Sling Chair Attributed to Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a sling chair with sculptural wood frame and old leather sling. Leather
Leather
Don Shoemaker "Sloucher" Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of sling chairs designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal Furniture in Mexico circa 1960s. The
Leather, Wood
Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Shoemaker's most iconic chair, The Sloucher from the Sling line, the
Leather, Cocobolo
Rosewood & Leather Sling Swinger Chair designed by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An original biomorphic Sling Swinger Chair in tropical Cocobolo rosewood and black leather by the
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Shoemaker's most iconic chair, The Sloucher from the Sling line, both
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Lounge Chair for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair by Don Shoemaker for Señal, circa 1960s, Mexico. The chair features a rosewood
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Don Shoemaker "Sling Swinger" Chairs for SEÑAL
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Don Shoemaker "Sling Swinger" Chairs for SEÑAL, Mexico. The iconic biomorphic design was
Sold
H 27 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Don S Shoemaker Vintage Aged Leather Lounge Sloucher Sling Chair, Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration by fabulous Don S. Shoemaker: sloucher sling lounge chair with sculptural
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderfully crafted lounge chair in rosewood / Cocobolo (one of the finest woods in the world). All
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Sold
H 27 in W 24 in L 27 in
Don S. Shoemaker "Sloucher" Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of sling chairs designed by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal Furniture in Mexico circa 1960’s. The
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Sold
H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 26 in
1960s Don Shoemaker Sloucher Leather Sling Chair Cocobolo Wood by Señal Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Modern SLOUCHER Leather SLING Chair in Exotic Wood designed and produced by famed
Leather, Cocobolo
Pair of rare 1950's Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique and beautiful pair of solid rosewood chairs, designed by Don Shoemaker Mexican Modernism
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Folding Chairs in Cueramo Wood and Black Leather
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
American designer Don S. Shoemaker. Both chairs have adjustable seat and have their original leather
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 23.25 in L 27.5 in
Mid Century Pair of Leather Cocobolo Rosewood Sling Chairs by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of sling chairs designed by Don Shoemaker in cocobolo rosewood manufactured
Leather, Cocobolo, Rosewood
Don Shoemaker sling leather lounge chair .
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sling lounge chair in a fancy wood by Don Shoemaker .
Leather
Pair of Don Shoemaker 'Sling' Folding Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Don Shoemaker 'Sling' Folding Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of original vintage sling chairs designed and produced by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A, solid
Wood
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling Swinger Chair for Senal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Hanover, MA
An original biomorphic Sling Swinger Chair in tropical Cocobolo rosewood and black leather by the
Sold
H 32 in W 31 in D 31 in
Vintage 1960s Leather and Cocobolo Sling 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Antonio, TX
These vintage sling chairs by Don Shoemaker are in overall good condition. Distressed original
Leather, Cocobolo
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Chan Table with Blue Enamel Base
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
pictured in our gallery next to an Arne Jacobsen egg chair and a pair of Don Shoemaker sling chairs for
Bronze, Pewter
Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair for Senal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example in original condition, of the Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Swinger chair. It is
Leather
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Carmel, NY
The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker Sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Swinger Chair With Ottoman
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Hanover, MA
Don Shoemaker for Senal, Mexico, Cocobolo Rosewood Sling Swinger Chair & Ottoman. An original
Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker "Swinger" Sling Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Peabody, MA
Sculptural paddle arm lounge chair with "rocking or gliding" mechanism, by Don Shoemaker, Mexico
Leather, Granadillo, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo rosewood Sling Swinger chair and ottoman. Original finish and leather in
Steel
Sold
H 27 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture, 1960
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Deland, FL
Classic Don Shoemaker Sloucher lounge chairs, in solid rosewood, and black leather. Iconic example
Rosewood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
4th OF JULY SALE! Sloucher Slings by Don Shoemaker, Original Leather
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These "Sloucher" sling chairs were designed, circa 1960s by Don Shoemaker, the quintessential
Jacaranda, Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Sling Chair "Sloucher" in the Style of Don S. Shoemaker, Mexican, 1960s, Boho
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Hamburg, DE
Sling chair in the style of Don Shoemaker, Mexican design of the 1960s. Organic shape. Unusual
Leather, Cedar
Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of original vintage sling chairs designed and produced by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A, solid
Wood
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair Early Work
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair Early Work
Wood, Leather
Don Shoemaker sling chair rosewood and leather
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Don Shoemaker sling chair rosewood and leather
Wood, Leather
Vintage Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage sling chair was designed by the Mexican Modernist, Don Shoemaker in the 1960's. It has
Rosewood, Leather
Don Shoemaker Sling chair
Located in New York, NY
Sling chair by Don Shoemaker
Don Shoemaker, Sling Chair
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Sling chair Design by Don Shoemaker, organic forms made of cocobolo wood. Don
Leather
Don Shoemaker, Sling Chair (small arm rest) Rare
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Design by Don Shoemaker, rare early model for sling chair with thin arm rest.
Leather
Don Shoemaker "Sling Sloucher" Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Don Shoemaker "Sling Sloucher" chair. Shoemaker was an American expat living in Mexico who
Leather, Cocobolo
Sling "Sloucher" Chair by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sling "Sloucher" lounge chair made of local Mexican rosewood and a leather sling designed by Don
Rosewood, Leather
Sold
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Don Shoemaker Sling "Sloucher" Chair and "Sling Suspension" Footstool
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Don Shoemaker Sling "Sloucher" lounge chair and the "Sling Suspension" foot stool are made of
Wood, Leather
Don Shoemaker Pair of Sling "Sloucher" Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Don Shoemaker pair of sling "Sloucher" chairs
Sold
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Don Shoemaker Sling "Sloucher" Chair and "Sling Suspension" Footstool
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Don Shoemaker Sling "Sloucher" lounge chair and the "Sling Suspension" foot stool are made of
Leather
Don Shoemaker, Sling Dining Folding Chair, Cocobolo
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Chair in original condition, with minor scratches on wood. The leather back with decoloration, and
Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Leather Sling Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful leather sling chair by Don Shoemaker.
Original Mexican Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of very rare mid century Don Shoemaker 'Sling Sloucher' chairs, made in rosewood with
Wood
$5,007 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$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
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$6,237 / 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
$264 / item
H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Volute’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Volute’ vase showcases delicate black underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradition...
Clay, Stoneware
$5,094Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$12,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 83.86 in D 33.86 in
Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposant armchair with leather covering. A brutalist design. An impressive and cozy solitaire. The material combination of dark stained wood and brown leather is striking. The cheek...
Leather, Wood
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair
By Rossi di Albizzate, Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' lounge chair, leather, plywood, Italy, 1961 A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, materi...
Leather, Plywood
$2,895
H 15.5 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood & Leather Coffee Table for Señal Furniture
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
$4,639 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Hide, Maple
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$8,099
H 25.4 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's This lounge chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, shows his distinctive approach to form and structure. Craf...
Leather, Wood
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Asso...
Mohair, Walnut
$15,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Rosewood, Leather
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.