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Lounge Chairs, Functionalism, Probably Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs with adjustable backrests and straight armrests with bars. The thick cushions
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China Chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair
H 32.3 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair Cherry
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

EGO Chair Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
EGO chair Lisette Rützou Price for a basic version for this product. Dimensions: W 60 x H 74.5 cm
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

EGO Chair Lisette Rützou
EGO Chair Lisette Rützou
H 29.34 in Dm 23.63 in
Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair, Wood Frame
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen presented the prototype for the Børge Mogensen Søborg chair in 1950. His intention was to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair, Wood Frame
Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair, Wood Frame
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.09 in
1970's Ilmari Tapiovaara ''Tapiolina'' Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of ash wood ‘’Tapiolina’’ chairs by the Finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

1970's Ilmari Tapiovaara ''Tapiolina'' Chairs
1970's Ilmari Tapiovaara ''Tapiolina'' Chairs
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Customizable Gubi Bat Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Bat Chair is created with a Scandinavian approach to crafts, simplicity and functionalism by
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Natural Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural leather saxe chair by Lassen Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm Materials: Leather, wood
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Natural Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Natural Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Brown Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown leather saxe chair by Lassen Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm Materials: leather, wood
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Brown Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Brown Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Black Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Saxe chair by Lassen. Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm. Materials: Leather, Wood
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Black Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Black Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Contemporary Chair Gropius CS1 by Noom, Red Velvet
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova for Noom Dimensions: Height: 74 cm / 29,13 in Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, White
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Savoy FR, Arco Rohi Aqua
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Set of 2 Ego Chair Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ego chair Lisette Rützou Price for a basic version for this product. Dimensions: W 60 x
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
H 34.65 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in
Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Low chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category Savoy FR - Fog 401 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Customizable Bat Dining Chair Outdoor Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Bat Chair is created with a Scandinavian approach to crafts, simplicity and functionalism by
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This model 3320 or "Swan" swivel lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and is still a
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 28.75 in
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
H 34.65 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair, Wood Frame, Seat Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen presented the prototype for the Børge Mogensen Soborg chair in 1950. His intention was to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm Materials: Oak
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 31.11 in
Contemporary Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Dedar, Karakorum 004
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova for Noom Model in the main picture: Dedar, Karakorum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius Cs2' by Noom, Woolland-64
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Woolland-64
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Dark Green
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Low chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category Savoy FR - Garden 509 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Oiled Oak Black Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Oiled oak black leather saxe chair by Lassen. Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Oiled Oak Black Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Oiled Oak Black Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius Cs2' by Noom, Green Ranger 68
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Wool, Ranger 68
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius Cs2' by Noom, Arco Rohi Aqua
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Savoy FR, Arco Rohi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, White
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Counter Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Woolland-64
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, Black
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Counter Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Synergy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark. Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous mix of ancient
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair – Wood Frame, Seat & Back Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen presented the prototype for the Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair in 1950. His intention was to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dedar/Artemidor Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dedar/Artemidor Arch lounge chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm Materials: Oak
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Dedar/Artemidor Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dedar/Artemidor Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 31.11 in
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Barnum White Bouclé
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé

Contemporary Bar Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Fully upholstered, Calico 29
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Counter chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Wool, Calico 29
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, Woolland-64
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Counter Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Woolland
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Bar Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, Woolland-64
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Counter chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Wool, Woolland
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Daw/Mohair & McNutt Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Daw/Mohair & McNutt Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Low Chair 'GROPIUS CS1' by NOOM, Fully upholstered in Bouclé, White
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Low Chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category 1 - BALOO Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Contemporary Bar Chair Gropius CS2 by Noom, 75 cm, Black Synergy
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bar Chair Gropius CS2 - 75 cm Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Dimensions: H 101 cm, W 57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Henrik Tengler, HT 2014 Brown Leather Time Chair by One Collection
By Henrik Tengler, Onecollection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The tme chair is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012. The
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own chair by Lassen. Dimensions: D 88 x W 83 x H 102 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
123 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
H 40.16 in W 32.68 in D 34.65 in
582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 my own chair by Lassen Dimensions: D 88 x W 83 x H 102 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
582 Raf Simons Vidar 3 My Own Chair by Lassen
H 40.16 in W 32.68 in D 34.65 in
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Chairs, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
, including the invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus, contributions to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Henrik Tengler, HT 2012 Black Upholstery Time Chair by One Collection
By Henrik Tengler, Onecollection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The time chair is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten 'Butterfly' Chairs in Plywood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Butterfly' or 3107 chairs, plywood, steel, Denmark, design 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Henrik Tengler, HT 2012 Black Leather Time Chair by One Collection
By Henrik Tengler, Onecollection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The time chair is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Sheepskin Arch Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sheepskin ARCH lounge chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

JENNIFER SHORTO / Kongaline & Seafoam ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
JENNIFER SHORTO / Kongaline & Seafoam ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 4 Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Reupholstered Dutch Mid-Century Modern F & T Chairs by Rob Parry
By Robert Parry
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Reupholstered Dutch Mid-Century Modern F & T Chairs by Rob Parry Pair of F & T chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Longe Chairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
Flemming Lassen (1902-1984) was a Danish architect and one of the pioneers of Danish functionalism
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Longe Chairs
Pair of Longe Chairs
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Oak Wood & Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four dining chairs was produced during the 1960s by the Danish manufactory Sax
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of 4 DEDAR/Artemidor ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 DEDAR/Artemidor ARCH Lounge chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 2 DEDAR/Artemidor ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 DEDAR/Artemidor ARCH lounge chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs “Typenko” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1944
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Roma, IT
functionalism that has renounced the solid-color look. These chairs come from an architectural studio that
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair by Baker, in Teak and Maple (2 available)
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
*Currently being restored* This set of 2 Finn Juhl Model 48 Chairs by Baker feature solid teak and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple, Teak

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Functionalism Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the functionalism chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each functionalism chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and textile. Find 109 options for an antique or vintage functionalism chair now, or shop our selection of 915 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer functionalism chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each functionalism chair bearing modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made functionalism chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, GamFratesi and Gubi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Functionalism Chair?

Prices for a functionalism chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $205 and can go as high as $79,500, while the average can fetch as much as $9,219.

Finding the Right seating for You

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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.

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Questions About Functionalism Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The function of a chair is to provide a place for a person to sit. In eating areas, chairs make it easy to gather around a table to enjoy a meal. A chair in a seating area allows a user to settle in and relax while reading, carrying on a conversation, watching television and performing other activities. Office chairs provide comfortable seating at desks. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of chairs.