Edward Wormley X Bench
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Bench
This bench measures: 65.25 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage "Thebes" bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Berne, Indiana. The solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool model 1050. Curved or X form base with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 20.63 in W 20.25 in D 14.24 in
"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 16.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.75 in
Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Skokie, IL
A rare pair of "Thebes" stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar of Berne, Indiana. They also work well
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
Monumental 9 Foot Cocktail Table or bench in Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
A remarkably large coffee table table or bench 9 feett length. Depth 19.75" x 15" in height
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Brass leg Mahogany Coffee Table Bench
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
. This table with distinct New York vibe works well with designs from Edward Wormley, Vladimir Kagan and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Dunbar For Modern: Market Notes, January 8 to January 19, 1951
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Small format brochure published in January 1951 showcasing 39 Edward Wormley designs for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 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 “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Italian Brass Glass Nesting End Tables Directoire Maison Jansen Style, Set
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A versatile and substantial set/pair of Italian brass and glass nesting tables in the Directoire style, in the style of design house Maison Jansen, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Ita...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Directoire End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 18.88 in D 13.63 in
Architectural Harvey Probber Bench Low Etagere Console
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant architectural Harvey Probber bench etagere. Very thoughtful in all of the proportions and placements of forms. A fine example of Harvey Probber work. Probber craftsmanship is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Tortoise Torched Rattan and Salmon-Colored Anodised Aluminium Cocktail Table
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally created for a private commission, the cocktail table was manufactured in collaboration with a Philippines-based rattan manufacturer to produce a custom cocktail table.
Th...
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic Bedside Table with beveled drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic Bedside by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A classic and functional bedside table, with subtle geometry on the beveled drawers. This bedside table is completel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs.
Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
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Mid-Century Modern Mahogany and Leather Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench
designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, circa 1950s
reupholstered in leather with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 15.5 in W 65.75 in D 19.5 in
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools, Original Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Geneva, IL
feet and X-stretchers. Model no. 5002. By Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. The pair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
X-Leg Bench By Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural "X"-leg bench in stained walnut with a single carved stretcher, retaining its original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass and Leather Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar brass and leather bench circa late 1950s. This example has a solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Long John" Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
EDWARD WORMLEY "Long John" bench or table.
Long John bench includes original three-part hinged
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Foam, Leather, Walnut, Rubber
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar X-Long Mahogany Bench, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents this beautiful Edward Wormley for Dunbar x-long mahogany wood bench
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mahogany Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Antonio, TX
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, this vintage bench is in overall good condiment
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Monumental John Bench / Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
An all original solid sap walnut bench on bent plywood legs. A hanging drawer allows for easy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Long Wood Table Bench Seat Dunbar Edward Wormley, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sweet and long, wood bench seat, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining Table with Extension Leaves
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Walnut & Mahogany dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table without leaves is 66.25" long x
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
1950's Mahogany Window Bench attr. Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
are no remaining labels but this piece could possibly be by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The frame is
Category
20th Century American Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Cane, Upholstery
A Pair Of Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar X Base Ottomans
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of sculptural X base ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Wormley for Dunbar Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
Edward Wormley bench designed for Dunbar,
nickel plated brass base with upholstered seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Edward Wormley Long John Bench for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Diego, CA
The iconic Long John bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a solid walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Dunbar Model 313 Coffee Table or Bench by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A long, rectangular coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The model 313 has six
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Bench or Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bench or coffee table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15 in W 41.88 in D 14.88 in
Edward J. Wormley Low Profile Bench or Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Edward J. Wormley.
Manufacturer: Dunbar.
Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut “Long John” Bench or Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1946 design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the model 4599 bench (lovingly termed the “Long John
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Long John Bench/Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This coffee table/ bench is in excellent condition. Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut low to the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 11.5 in W 46 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Wormley for Dunbar Rare Coffee Table Bench Model #5402, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rectangular coffee table bench, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15 in W 86 in D 16 in
Edward Wormley Walnut X Based Button Tufted Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, ottoman or bench in carved walnut with the original button tufted muslin
Category
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Benches
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of rosewood benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with removable chenille tufted cushions
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Edward Wormley Bench for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A rectangular Edward Wormley Bench for Dunbar, 1960s. Vintage upholstery in vinyl with mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Mahogany Bench for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A modern Edward Wormley mahogany bench for Dunbar, 1960s. Original upholstery is in good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Upholstered Mahogany Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Upholstered Mahogany Bench
This bench measures: 65.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Vanity Stool or Bench with Original Leather
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Edward for Dunbar Vanity Stool with original leather. Mahogany legs to be touched up prior to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 15 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Midcentury Dunbar Edward Wormley Style Long Cane Iron Bench Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Edward Wormley style 86" long cane iron bench coffee table. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Regency X Form Bench or Stool
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool. X form base with neoclassical styling, and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table Bench
Good vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather Bench c.1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
the 20th century. Much like Edward Wormley, Robsjohn-Gibbings was a design classicist by education and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Bench Stool Leather and Brass "X" Base
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage stool or bench. Original vintage condition. Can be restored to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Bench for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley bench with turned mahogany legs and x-stretchers. A 1950 design for Dunbar, this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Long John Bench or Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Classic long john table or bench with drawer by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. In excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Bench, Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Long John bench or coffee table
designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
H 13.312 in W 70.875 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wormley X Stretcher Ottoman from 1950. Restored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Trestle Base Upholstered Bench by Edward J Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
A striking upholstered bench with an X-Frame base and a single square stretcher; diamond shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Early and Rare Wormley Long John Shelf with Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Table/Bench have drawers. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Early Green Label Price is for
Category
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Pair of Modern Style French Benches with Upholstered Tops
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstered tops. In the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered in a high quality cut velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Brass X-Base Bench by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular button tufted upholstered bench raised on a polished brass X-stretcher base with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Edward Wormley Mahogany Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Asheville, NC
A gorgeous and stately lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Edward Wormley PAIR Ottomans for Dunbar C 1950
Located in New York, NY
PAIR square ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
retaining their original label "Contract
Category
Vintage 1950s Ottomans and Poufs
Cork Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench
designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar,
USA, circa 1960s.
Mahogany and cork
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern John Bench
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 4 ft version of Long John bench
Can be used as bench or coffee table
Designed by Edward
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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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.
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