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Embossed Edelman Leather Ostrich Console
Embossed Edelman Leather Ostrich Console

Embossed Edelman Leather Ostrich Console

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Embossed Edelman leather ostrich console Currently out of stock but available for custom order in

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair In Edelman Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair In Edelman Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair In Edelman Leather

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Stamford, CT

. Newly upholstered in Edelman leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair
French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair

French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair

Located in North Bergen, NJ

soft black Edelman leather upholstery. Add the silver studs in Greek Key pattern and you have French

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

that we completely restored with world-class, full grain Edelman Leather in a vibrant red Shagreen. For

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery
1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-steel 4-star swivel base on glides, and the upholstery is done in a navy blue tumbled leather by Edelman

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather
Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather

Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

aluminum frame. Then reupholstered with very-high-end Edelman 'Shagreen' leather, padding and support

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Incredible Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in Edelman Shearling
Incredible Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in Edelman Shearling

Incredible Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in Edelman Shearling

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. This was also manufactured by Edelman Leather back when they were still making furniture. Extremely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer

Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

James Mont Silver Greek Key Motif Side Chair
James Mont Silver Greek Key Motif Side Chair

James Mont Silver Greek Key Motif Side Chair

By James Mont

Located in Stamford, CT

. Recently upholstered in grey Edelman Leather calf hair upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Dorothy Draper For Heritage-Henredon Espana Collection Ottoman
Dorothy Draper For Heritage-Henredon Espana Collection Ottoman

Dorothy Draper For Heritage-Henredon Espana Collection Ottoman

By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

, parcel gilt inlay, polished brass and a new Edelman Leather black leather seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mission Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mucke-Melder Tubular Steel Chair Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Art Deco Mucke-Melder Tubular Steel Chair Newly Reupholstered in Leather

Art Deco Mucke-Melder Tubular Steel Chair Newly Reupholstered in Leather

Located in Chicago, IL

grain 2-Toned Edelman Leather with a complimentary white lacquered molded wood arm and polished tubular

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sven Ivar Dysthe Reclining Lounge Chair
Sven Ivar Dysthe Reclining Lounge Chair

Sven Ivar Dysthe Reclining Lounge Chair

By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe

Located in Highland, IN

ox chair) and adjusts to two sitting positions. Newly upholstered in Edelman leather, the

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pipsan for Ficks Reed Wrought Iron “Sol-Air” Lounge Chairs - Pair
Pipsan for Ficks Reed Wrought Iron “Sol-Air” Lounge Chairs - Pair

Pipsan for Ficks Reed Wrought Iron “Sol-Air” Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed

Located in Chicago, IL

end Edelman leather. We also replaced all ropes and grommets. Great chairs to use anywhere!!!

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green & Leather
2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green & Leather

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green & Leather

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chagrin leather seat (ordered COL or Customers Own Leather via Edelman leather most likely). The chair

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ubald Klug for DeSede Terrazza Couch
Ubald Klug for DeSede Terrazza Couch

Ubald Klug for DeSede Terrazza Couch

By Ubald Klug

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

sculptural silhouette is achieved through meticulously stacked foam layers, upholstered in supple Edelman

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Foam, Plywood

Early 'Swan' Chair Model No. 3320 by Arne Jacobsen
Early 'Swan' Chair Model No. 3320 by Arne Jacobsen

Early 'Swan' Chair Model No. 3320 by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Dallas, TX

Edelman leather. About Arne Jacobsen Danish architect and furniture designer, was a craftsman at heart

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed
Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed

Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed

By Knoll, Richard Meier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

example has been newly reupholstered in Edelman Leather’s premium “All-Grain" hide in "Dusty Rose

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Wood

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Off-White Leather
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Off-White Leather

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Off-White Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

special order that appears to be from Edelman Leather. These chairs have a tilt feature with locking

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chicago, IL

City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with custom piping. This piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945
Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945

Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

features a mahogany wood construction with an oil finish, topped with new Edelman cherry calf-skin leather

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

MCM Swivel Chair and Ottoman-Reupholstered
MCM Swivel Chair and Ottoman-Reupholstered

MCM Swivel Chair and Ottoman-Reupholstered

By Plycraft

Located in Medina, OH

Cappuccino by Edelman Leather. Dimensions: Chair: 32"W x 29"D x 39.75"H Arm Height: 21"H Seat Height: 15"H

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Walnut, Bentwood

Early Production Le Corbusier for Cassina LC3 armchair in Edelman Baby Blue
Early Production Le Corbusier for Cassina LC3 armchair in Edelman Baby Blue

Early Production Le Corbusier for Cassina LC3 armchair in Edelman Baby Blue

By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Seattle, WA

reupholstered with Edelman Baby Blue leather. with original chrome finish metal structure, and retains both the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Richard Himmel Lutece Settees in Blue Edelman Reptile Patterned Calfskin
Pair of Richard Himmel Lutece Settees in Blue Edelman Reptile Patterned Calfskin

Pair of Richard Himmel Lutece Settees in Blue Edelman Reptile Patterned Calfskin

By Interior Crafts, Richard Himmel

Located in Chicago, IL

pair of Himmel settees have been newly reupholstered in deep blue Edelman calfskin leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black

Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black

By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

companies in the world and includes brands Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, DWR, Edelman Leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains Chairs - Rosewood + Leather + Cane
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains Chairs - Rosewood + Leather + Cane

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains Chairs - Rosewood + Leather + Cane

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Decatur, GA

whole grain Edelman "Malt" leather. This scarce rosewood pair has seen little to no use and is in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Custom Waterfall Console in Crocodile Stamped Smoke Leather
Custom Waterfall Console in Crocodile Stamped Smoke Leather

Custom Waterfall Console in Crocodile Stamped Smoke Leather

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful custom waterfall console upholstered in Edelman's embossed crocodile leather in smoke

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Leather

'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe
'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe

'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

upholstered in Edelman or Spinneybeck leather, pricing will vary based on grade. Pricing shown is reflective

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

MCM Heywood Wakefield Aristocraft Sofa Newly Reupholstered
MCM Heywood Wakefield Aristocraft Sofa Newly Reupholstered

MCM Heywood Wakefield Aristocraft Sofa Newly Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

sofa has been reupholstered in a high end Edelman "Deep-Space" leather. Circa: Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Glam Faux Crocodile Upholstered Bench with Faux Horn & Lucite Base
Glam Faux Crocodile Upholstered Bench with Faux Horn & Lucite Base

Glam Faux Crocodile Upholstered Bench with Faux Horn & Lucite Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Glamorous rectangular bench having faux horn and lucite base with newly upholstered seat in Edelman

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Horn, Faux Leather, Lucite

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Armchairs Set of Eight, Widdicomb, 1959
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Armchairs Set of Eight, Widdicomb, 1959

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Armchairs Set of Eight, Widdicomb, 1959

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Camden, ME

originally purchased in 1959. The chairs are in excellent condition newly upholstered in Edelman cobalt blue

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Club Chair by Brian Holcombe in Mahogany with Upholstery
Club Chair by Brian Holcombe in Mahogany with Upholstery

Club Chair by Brian Holcombe in Mahogany with Upholstery

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

line is certainly acceptable along with Edelman or Spinneybeck leather.

Category

2010s American Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Shagreen Embossed Edelman Leather Console
Shagreen Embossed Edelman Leather Console

Shagreen Embossed Edelman Leather Console

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom shagreen embossed Edelman leather console with hand forged patinated steel base

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Edelman Leather Recamier  SATURDAY SALE
Edelman Leather Recamier  SATURDAY SALE

Edelman Leather Recamier SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

in Edelman leather with brass studs.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chaise Longues

French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair
French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair

French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair

Located in Coral Gables, FL

with the soft black Edelman leather upholstery. Add the silver studs in Greek Key pattern and you have

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Supple Two Armed Leather Bench
Supple Two Armed Leather Bench

Supple Two Armed Leather Bench

By Hamilton

Located in Lakeville, CT

This stylish bench is covered in supple Edelman leather in a taupe color with undertones of green

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 20th Century Upholstered Leather Bench with Wooden Sides
Late 20th Century Upholstered Leather Bench with Wooden Sides

Late 20th Century Upholstered Leather Bench with Wooden Sides

By J. Robert Scott 1

Located in Sheffield, MA

Stunning late 20th century custom bench by J. Robert Scott, covered in sumptuous Edelman leather in

Category

20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Slipper Chair
19th Century Slipper Chair

19th Century Slipper Chair

Located in Seattle, WA

19th century slipper chair, seat covered with embossed Edelman Leather. Has casters on two front

Category

Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chrome Flat Bar 1970s Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Silver Grey Metallic Leather
Chrome Flat Bar 1970s Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Silver Grey Metallic Leather

Chrome Flat Bar 1970s Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Silver Grey Metallic Leather

By Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

soft silver metallic Edelman leather. The leather is embossed with a circular pattern and has an

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Las Palmas Chair and Ottoman by Christopher Anthony Ltd

Las Palmas Chair and Ottoman by Christopher Anthony Ltd

By Christopher Anthony Ltd.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

"The Las Palmas" chair and ottoman by Christopher Anthony Ltd. upholstered in white Edelman leather

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique European Chair Newly Upholstered in Edelman Faux Zebra Leather
Antique European Chair Newly Upholstered in Edelman Faux Zebra Leather

Antique European Chair Newly Upholstered in Edelman Faux Zebra Leather

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Antique European hand carved armchair newly upholstered in Edelman faux zebra cowhide with Edelman

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage French Fauteuil Newly Upholstered in Edelman Faux Ostrich Leather
Vintage French Fauteuil Newly Upholstered in Edelman Faux Ostrich Leather

Vintage French Fauteuil Newly Upholstered in Edelman Faux Ostrich Leather

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Vintage French fauteuil newly upholstered in Edelman faux cowhide leather. Chair is finished with

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Chair Upholstered in Edelman Zebra Cowhide
Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Chair Upholstered in Edelman Zebra Cowhide

Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Chair Upholstered in Edelman Zebra Cowhide

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Vintage Danish modern walnut armchair, restored and upholstered in Edelman zebra cowhide. This is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Raphael Raffel 1960s Brown Leather Futurist Lounge Chairs Pair
Raphael Raffel 1960s Brown Leather Futurist Lounge Chairs Pair

Raphael Raffel 1960s Brown Leather Futurist Lounge Chairs Pair

By Raphael Raffel

Located in Chicago, IL

formula. Newly reupholstered in Edelman tan leather. Rare pieces of groundbreaking 1960s French design

Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Foam, Leather

Domito Club Chair Upholstered Leather Cast Bronze Armrests Steel Contemporary
Domito Club Chair Upholstered Leather Cast Bronze Armrests Steel Contemporary

Domito Club Chair Upholstered Leather Cast Bronze Armrests Steel Contemporary

By Chuck Moffit

Located in Mt Baldy, CA

Edelman brand basketball textured leather. So, if you have a particular upholstery color or material in

Category

2010s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Ronn Jaffe Leather and Lacquer Telie Tables, 1960s Design
Ronn Jaffe Leather and Lacquer Telie Tables, 1960s Design

Ronn Jaffe Leather and Lacquer Telie Tables, 1960s Design

By Ronn Jaffe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edelman Gold Leaf Inset Leather Tops, on top and bottom shelf and brass caster legs. There is a set of

Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Dirk Leather Hedge Sofa
Dirk Leather Hedge Sofa

Dirk Leather Hedge Sofa

Unavailable|$9,000 / item

Dirk Leather Hedge Sofa

By M | n Originals

Located in New York, NY

Mn Originals even-arm tufted sofa in Edelman calf leather upholstery. Solid maple hardwood frame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll
Set of 10 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll

Set of 10 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Palm Springs, CA

of ten 1970s vintage chairs is upholstered in a buttery-soft taupe/ecru colored leather by Edelman

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Antique High Back European Armchair with Nailheads, 19th Century
Antique High Back European Armchair with Nailheads, 19th Century

Antique High Back European Armchair with Nailheads, 19th Century

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Antique European armchair with original needlepoint back. Seat newly reupholstered in Edelman suede

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Embossed Edelman Leather Ostrich Console
Embossed Edelman Leather Ostrich Console

Embossed Edelman Leather Ostrich Console

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Embossed Edelman leather ostrich console. One available for immediate purchase. Customization is

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Sculptural Chain Bar Stools in Edelman Leather
Sculptural Chain Bar Stools in Edelman Leather

Sculptural Chain Bar Stools in Edelman Leather

By Franz West

Located in Atlanta, GA

have been reupholstered in a light gray Edelman leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Marshmallow Sofa by Irving Harper / George Nelson White Metallic Edelman Leather
Marshmallow Sofa by Irving Harper / George Nelson White Metallic Edelman Leather

Marshmallow Sofa by Irving Harper / George Nelson White Metallic Edelman Leather

By Irving Harper, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Leather in the early 2000s in his favorite Edelman leather, metallic white. We acquired it directly from

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs & Ottoman in Edelman Leather
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs & Ottoman in Edelman Leather

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs & Ottoman in Edelman Leather

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vladimir Kagan designed Nautilus lounge chairs and ottoman upholstered in a beautiful Edelman

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Edelman Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of edelman leather for your home. An item from our selection of edelman leather — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Find 32 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of edelman leather now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of edelman leather — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of edelman leather, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of edelman leather that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Directional produced versions that are worth a look.

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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.