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Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wood & Rope Clothing Valet Butlers Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Wood & Rope Clothing Valet Butlers Chair. Item features a woven
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

20th Century Italian Vintage Hand Made Metal Faux Leather Chairs with Rope Backs
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century Italian vintage hand made metal chairs looking as made of leather horse tack straps
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hanging Chair in Rope and Wood, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hanging chair in braided rope and wood. French work realized in the 1970s.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Hanging Chair in Rope and Wood, 1970s
Hanging Chair in Rope and Wood, 1970s
$1,851
H 70.87 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 1970s Spanish Rope Bottomed Wooden Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1970s Spanish rope bottomed wooden chairs.   
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of 1970s Spanish Rope Bottomed Wooden Chairs
Pair of 1970s Spanish Rope Bottomed Wooden Chairs
$1,911 / set
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
An Audoux & Minet Rope Chair, Vibo, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb rope and wood cantilever chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. In
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

An Audoux & Minet Rope Chair, Vibo, France, 1950s
An Audoux & Minet Rope Chair, Vibo, France, 1950s
$5,594
H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Mid-Century Metal Hoop Chair with Enameled Metal Frame and Woven Rope Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century hoop chair with black and white enameled wire frame and woven rope seat. In
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Audoux & Minet Rope Chairs, Vibo, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of rope and wood cantilever chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Audoux & Minet Rope Chairs, Vibo, France, 1950s
Pair of Audoux & Minet Rope Chairs, Vibo, France, 1950s
$11,189 / set
H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven rope seat and
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Demountable Rope Chairs & Sofa Set, 1953, Chandigarh India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Chairs Width - 52.5 cm - 20¾ inches Depth - 60 cm - 23½ inches Height - 69.5 cm - 27¼ inches Seat Height
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Rope, Teak

Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of rope and wood chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s
Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s
$8,392 / set
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Four Orientalist Chairs in Wood and Rope, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four orientalist chairs in wood and rope, circa 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Four Orientalist Chairs in Wood and Rope, circa 1950
Four Orientalist Chairs in Wood and Rope, circa 1950
$1,075 / item
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Woven Rope White Gio Ponti Style Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, tapered legs, woven rope seat, sleek sculptural form, Made in Italy tag to underside. Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mini Boga for Taaru, Teak & Woven Rope Occasional Chair
By Mini Boga, Taaru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mini Boga for Taaru, teak & woven rope occasional chair India, Circa 1960s A fine example, of
Category

20th Century Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Teak

Mini Boga for Taaru, Teak & Woven Rope Occasional Chair
Mini Boga for Taaru, Teak & Woven Rope Occasional Chair
$5,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Pair Of French Industrial Chairs in Rope and Metal, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial style chair in metal and rope. The rope is in good condition. The metal brown/green of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Woven Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add mid-century modern charm to your space with this set of two vintage woven rope dining chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Woven Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 2
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Woven Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 2
$680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.75 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Rope Wooden Folding Lounge Chair - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Rope Folding Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made in the manner and
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Verhelma chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Green Rope, Aluminium
Located in Brecht, BE
rare find in this green color the Vermelha chair by the brothers Campana, love the design, faded
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian design folding rope chair captures the style of Hans Wegner without a hefty price
Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood, Beech

Pair of Faux Rope Carved Wood Chairs
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Rochester, NY
In the style of Casa Stradivari, a pair of faux rope side chairs, dining chairs with carved hard
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of Faux Rope Carved Wood Chairs
Pair of Faux Rope Carved Wood Chairs
$550 / set
H 39 in W 20 in D 18 in
Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rope chair in pine - attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark 1960's Made of stained
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Pine

Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's
Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's
$2,910 Sale Price
40% Off
H 27.96 in W 19.89 in D 34.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Royal Sweden Woven Rope Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian black lacquered, rope woven dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Royal Sweden Woven Rope Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Mid-Century Modern Royal Sweden Woven Rope Dining Chairs, Set of 4
$799 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32 in W 17 in D 16 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak And Rope Weave Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning set of six Scandinavian modern, dining side chairs feature elegantly sculpted teak frames
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

1970s Set of Six Wooden Chairs with Rope Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s set of six wooden chairs with rope seats.
Category

Late 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1970s Set of Six Wooden Chairs with Rope Seats
1970s Set of Six Wooden Chairs with Rope Seats
$5,973 / item
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
$8,362 / set
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rope Chair Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, circa 1960s
By Jorgen Hoj, Poul Kjærholm
Located in LEWES, GB
Wood and rope chair attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj for Thorald Madsen Snedkeri, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in New York, NY
rope twist frames, with upholstered seats. These chairs were made in Italy, circa mid 20th c - styled
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Wood and Cane Twisted Rope Motif Arm Chair - Spain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency rope motif chair with an upholstered seat. This fun chair was made in
Category

20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Dining Chairs Rope Cord Seats - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Dining Chairs Rope Cord Seats - Set of 6. Item features (6
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak And Rope Model 316 Chairs
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stunning, Scandinavian modern, dining, side chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage Regency rope and knot lounge chairs offers a striking blend of whimsy and
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chairs - A Pair
$2,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 27.75 in D 21 in
A pair of Erich Dieckmann Armchairs in Beech & Rope, Mid Century Modern, 1940s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Odense, DK
These sculptural chairs are a quiet icon from the German Bauhaus movement, often attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech, Rope

Hemp Rope and Oak Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, Set of 2
By La Gentilhommiere, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Hemp Rope and Oak Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s About Charles Dudouyt French, 1885-1946 A
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Pair of Twisted Rope Carved Wood Decorative Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved wood "twisted rope" decorative side armchairs.
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Rustic French Primitive Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French primitive chair France, early 20th century Artisan crafted, rustic look and feel Chair
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Rustic French Primitive Chair
Rustic French Primitive Chair
$2,250
H 35 in W 20.75 in D 19.25 in
Italian Comini & Modonutti Carved Knotted Rope Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Napoleon III style dining chairs. Featured in a solid wood with a light white washed wood
Category

20th Century Italian Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six hand-carved faux rope Spanish dining chairs made in the Napoleon III taste. The
Category

20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Carved Rope and Tassel Barrel Bergère Chairs in Bouclé Fabric
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
painted finish showing natural wear, each frame of wood carved to resemble rope, with knots on arms, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
$2,200
H 27.25 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
1970s French Napoleonic Style Carved Maple Rope Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970s French Napoleonic style carved rope bergere chairs. The seafoam embroidered
Category

Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Set of Six Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs by Casa Stradivari
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive set of six balloon back dining chairs made by Casa Stradivari of New York. The chairs
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Six Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs by Casa Stradivari
Set of Six Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs by Casa Stradivari
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 40 in W 21 in D 25 in
Set of 6 Gilt Metal Rope and Tassel Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century gilt metal rope and tassel design side chairs with mesh seats and backs
Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Gilt Metal Rope and Tassel Side Chairs
$12,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 15 in D 20 in
Petite Italian Midcentury Polished Steel Rope Slipper Chair with Velvet Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Italian polished steel rope slipper chair from the mid-20th century, with tassel feet and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very charming and well-made petite side chair in the manner of Paul Follot, with rope and tassel
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Set of Four Mid Century Folding Rope Dining Chairs by Ebert Wels after Wegner
By Ebert Wels, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of four folding wood and cord dining, cafe, side chairs designed by Elbert Wels
Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Vintage Coastal Carved Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Invite coastal charm into your dining space with this set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Coastal Carved Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Coastal Carved Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 4
$1,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Pine and Straw Chairs by Fratelli Montina, Italy, 1960s
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Roma, IT
These 4 chairs made the solid pine and straw wood are inspired by the popular sessions of the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Rope, Pine

4-Set Slung Rope Dining Chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux for Vibo Vesoul
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a set of four ‚slung rope‘ dining chairs, designed by audoux-minet for french manufacturer ‚vibo
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

4-Set Slung Rope Dining Chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux for Vibo Vesoul
4-Set Slung Rope Dining Chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux for Vibo Vesoul
$4,778 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Italian Rope & Tassel Dining Room Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of six Hollywood Regency dining room chairs in the rope & tassel style wood frame. These
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Painted Side Chairs in Cream Fabric - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
. Expertly hand-carved with intricate faux rope details along the legs and seat frame, these chairs showcase
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Paint, Wood

Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chiars - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interiors with this captivating pair of vintage Regency-style lounge chairs, a
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chiars - A Pair
Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chiars - A Pair
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32 in W 27.25 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Venetian Wooden Hand-Carved Rope Tied Knot Accent Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of venetian hand-carved Wooden Rope and Tied Knot Accent Side Chairs from Italy. They are
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Venetian Wooden Hand-Carved Rope Tied Knot Accent Side Chairs
Pair of Venetian Wooden Hand-Carved Rope Tied Knot Accent Side Chairs
$1,960 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 42 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Woven Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern woven rope rocking chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Features stylish roped
Category

20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Woven Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
Mid-Century Modern Woven Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.5 in W 24.13 in D 32.5 in
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet chair from France, 1950s. All original woven rope seat with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chair
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chair
$2,500 / item
H 30 in W 17.5 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Boho Spanish Carved Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage Boho dining chairs. Beautiful carved wood design in a pale wood. Two
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Spanish Carved Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Boho Spanish Carved Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 6
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39 in W 21 in D 17.5 in
Six Ivory Glazed Carved Wood Rope and Tassel Dining Chairs
By Andre Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six carved wood dining chairs glazed in an ivory lacquer. Rope form legs and tassel feet
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk

Six Ivory Glazed Carved Wood Rope and Tassel Dining Chairs
Six Ivory Glazed Carved Wood Rope and Tassel Dining Chairs
$4,400 Sale Price / set
41% Off
H 39 in W 23 in D 21 in
Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
PAOLO BUFFA Pair of bedroom chairs. Solid cherry wood, braided hemp rope. Certificate of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs
Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs
$4,659
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Set Of Four Mid Century Italian Armchairs With Rope Seats
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, London
Set of Four Mid-Century Italian Armchairs with Rope Seats Robust yet inviting, this set of four
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Set Of Four Mid Century Italian Armchairs With Rope Seats
Set Of Four Mid Century Italian Armchairs With Rope Seats
$3,489 / set
H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
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20th Century Rope Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 20th century rope chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 20th century rope chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rope and wood. There are all kinds of 20th century rope chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 20th century rope chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern 20th century rope chairs are of considerable interest. Many 20th century rope chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan and Hans J. Wegner produced popular 20th century rope chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 20th Century Rope Chairs?

Prices for 20th century rope chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century rope chairs begin at $395 and can go as high as $21,863, while the average can fetch as much as $3,233.

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 20th Century Rope Chairs
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