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Pair of Elephant Chairs by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of "Elephant" chairs by Weiman are in the manner of Vladimir Kagan. With their
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Elephant Chairs by Weiman
Pair of Elephant Chairs by Weiman
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 30 in
Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Indonesian elephant chair, fabricated in the early 19th century. This amazing chair is
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elephant Chair; Fauteil Éléphant; Bernard Rancillac; Limited Edition; 37/100; 1985; 1980s; Bedside
Category

Vintage 1980s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Ceramic "Elephant" Chair by Agnès Debizet, 2019
Located in London, GB
"Elephant" Chair by Agnès Debizet, 2019 Black stoneware open work evoking elephant foot, signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Wooden Child's Elephant Chair
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Extremely cute midcentury child's wooden chair with elephant motif. Perfect for a child's playroom
Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Wooden Child's Elephant Chair
Midcentury Wooden Child's Elephant Chair
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
1966, Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac Yellow with Black Base Limited Edition
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Beautiful, iconic, rare and unique elephant chair in yellow with black base. Limited edition nr 30
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Boho Cerused Carved Elephant Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Boho lounge chair. A beautiful hand carved elephant with a chic cerused
Category

Late 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chair Prototype 1960s
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Dallas, TX
This example is not one of the chairs produced as part of the limited edition series of 100 in the
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of Oakwood and Deerskin 'Elephant' Chairs by J.M. Frank for Comte, Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of oak wood veneer and deerskin 'Elephant' chairs designed by Jean-Michel Frank and produced
Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Pair of Balinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Elephant Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of chairs in the shape of elephants. Each chair is hand-carved from a single piece
Category

Vintage 1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Customizable Norr11 Elephant Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in New York, NY
aesthetics. The Elephant Lounge Chair is designed as a modern lounge chair and draws inspiration from the
Category

2010s Polish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Norr11 Sheepskin Elephant Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in New York, NY
aesthetics. The Elephant Lounge Chair is designed as a modern lounge chair and draws inspiration from the
Category

2010s Polish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Art Nouveau Armchair, J. Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn ("Elephant Chair", Vienna, 1910)
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wien, AT
("Elephant Chair") Ausführung: Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 73,5 x 58,5 x 60
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
distinctive touch. Hand Carved Elephant Chair Intricately carved wooden elephant design Beautifully painted
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sensational Pair Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Ultra-suede Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair Vladimir Kagan sculptural Elephant Chairs. This pair retains their original
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair. Beautifully carved Asian teakwood Howdah elephant saddle chair
Category

Vintage 1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair
Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair
H 25.5 in W 37.82 in D 25.5 in
Elephant Boot Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Wicker construction with bamboo frame. Rare and hard to find.
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Adam Style Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Elephant Boot Chair by Eero Aarnio
Elephant Boot Chair by Eero Aarnio
H 26 in W 31 in D 31 in
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames elephant grey swivel desk chair. Fixed height base, with working wheels
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Elephant Grey Coliseum Chair by Alvaro Uribe
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Coliseum Chair by Alvaro Uribe Dimensions: D 65 x W 66 x H 86 cm. Seat Height: 45 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Elephant Grey Coliseum Chair by Alvaro Uribe
Elephant Grey Coliseum Chair by Alvaro Uribe
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Elephant Grey Ribs Chair by OTTO Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Ribs Chair by OTTO Studio Designed by Paola Navone. Dimensions: D 61 x W 57 x H 90 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Other

Elephant Grey Ribs Chair by OTTO Studio
Elephant Grey Ribs Chair by OTTO Studio
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Elephant Grey Zoe Chair by Guglielmo Berchicci
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Zoe Chair by Guglielmo Berchicci Dimensions: D 57 x W 50 x H 84 cm. Seat Height: 44
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Elephant Grey Zoe Chair by Guglielmo Berchicci
Elephant Grey Zoe Chair by Guglielmo Berchicci
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Elephant Grey RAP Chair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey RAP Chair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 78 x W 115 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 36 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Elephant Grey RAP Chair by Karim Rashid
Elephant Grey RAP Chair by Karim Rashid
H 29.53 in W 45.28 in D 30.71 in
Scandinavian 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, All black
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Bar Chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions: H. 101
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eero Aarnio Elephant Boot Chair and Juttu Stool
By Eero Aarnio, Stendig Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Timeless sculptural rattan "Elephant Boot" chair and “Juttu” stool, designed by Eero Aarnio for
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Wicker

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Hide Grey DSR Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames DSR fiberglass chair on Eiffel base in elephant hide grey. Chair dates to 1961
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant gray Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on rocking base. Excellent grain in the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elephant Grey Low Lita Chair by OTTO Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Low Lita Chair by OTTO Studio Designed by Paola Navone. Dimensions: D 80 x W 78 x H
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Elephant Grey Low Lita Chair by OTTO Studio
Elephant Grey Low Lita Chair by OTTO Studio
H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Mineral
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Camel
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Bar Chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions: H. 101
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Bar Chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions: H. 101
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ruhlmann pair of "elephant" club chairs
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of club chairs by Ruhlmann, 1931, in leather with solid macassar ebony feet
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Macassar

Vintage Elephant Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic Upholstered Elephant Bamboo Dining Chairs. Classic design that packs a punch.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Vintage Elephant Bamboo Dining Chairs
Vintage Elephant Bamboo Dining Chairs
H 35.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Elephant Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Elephant Grey Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
A set of five fine Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Hide Gray fiberglass side shell chairs with the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eight Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs in Elephant Hide Grey Naugahyde
By Olli Mannermaa, Martela Oy
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela. The Kilta
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Slide Design Amélie Chair in Elephant Gray by Italo Pertichini
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair in polyethylene that belongs to this family: the whole collection was born from a deep research
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set Of 2 Elephant Grey Q4 Chairs by Jorge Najera
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Elephant Grey Q4 Chairs by Jorge Najera Dimensions: D 55 x W 62 x H 86 cm. Seat Height: 47
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set Of 2 Elephant Grey Q4 Chairs by Jorge Najera
Set Of 2 Elephant Grey Q4 Chairs by Jorge Najera
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Leather Brown
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Bar Chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Contemporary 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Leather Brown
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Elephant Grey Low Lita Chair With Cushion by OTTO Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Low Lita Chair With Cushion by OTTO Studio Designed by Paola Navone. Dimensions: D 80
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Bouclé

'Elephant' Wooden Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Sheepskin
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Sheepskin

Corbusier LC3 Pair of "Elephant Gray" Leather Lounge Chairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Round Top, TX
leather, in soft "Elephant Gray" leather with chromed steel frame. One of the most iconic chairs of the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Tacchini Elephant Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Karen Chekerdijan
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
) Clear lines and volumes are combined with fine cabinet-making in this iconic chair by Lebanese designer
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable Tacchini Elephant Leather Lounge Chair by Karen Chekerdijan
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
) Clear lines and volumes are combined with fine cabinet-making in this iconic chair by Lebanese designer
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Slide Design Angolo Retto Kids Chair in Elephant Gray by Slide Studio
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Angolo Retto is a chair with an extremely compact design: its dimensions and its essential shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool, Bouclé

'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Lounge Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

'Elephant' Wood Lounge Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Anthracite
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Lounge Chair + Stool, Natural Oak, Sheepskin Set by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair and stool Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Wood Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes, Brown
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé, Sand
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Oak

'Elephant' Wood Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes, Brown
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Lounge Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Upholstered Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé, Brown
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Oak

'Elephant' Wood Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes, Camel
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Wood Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes, Anthracite
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Wood Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Lounge Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

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Elephant Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the elephant chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each elephant chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, wood and fiberglass. If you’re shopping for an elephant chair, we have 74 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect elephant chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An elephant chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made elephant chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Elephant Chair?

Prices for an elephant chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $140 and can go as high as $26,650, while the average can fetch as much as $2,375.

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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