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Dutch Modernist Chairs in Pierre Frey Fabric, 1960s
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Dutch modernist armchairs, each adorned with exquisite Pierre Frey fabric. The upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dutch Modernist Chair in Pierre Frey Fabric, 1960s
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Antwerp, BE
traditional French fabrics, wallpapers, carpets, rugs, and furniture, Pierre Frey combines heritage
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Dutch Modernist Chair in Pierre Frey Fabric, 1960s
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Antwerp, BE
traditional French fabrics, wallpapers, carpets, rugs, and furniture, Pierre Frey combines heritage
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Frey Large Bolster Cushion
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful handcrafted bolster cushion in classic fabric by The House of Pierre Frey.
The
Category
2010s Danish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Frey Braquenié Pillow
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Frey Braquenié fabrics.
The printed cotton fabric is on both sides with piping and is fitted
Category
2010s French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Woven Lounge Chair in Ivory Fabric by La Maison Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Modernist chair designed by Goncalo Compos for Pierre Frey. The armchair features a suspended
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
By Sten Wicén, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in The Hague, NL
condition. Fully reconditioned and reupholstered in sand/beige Pierre Frey 'Angkor' fabric with a refined
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
$16,103 / set
H 31.5 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Curved Canape with Bouclette Fabric. Pierre Frey
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Curved canape with bouclette fabric, four bass legs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Basse Cour by Pierre Frey Set of Cup and 2 Saucers, Limoges Porcelain
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, Maison Pierre Frey now offers wallpapers and wall coverings, rugs, and furniture and decor items
Category
Late 20th Century French Country Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Cane and Beechwood Lounge Chair in Ivory Basketweave by Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sides in a natural tan finish. Newly upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric from the Hanoi Collection, which
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Beech
Basse Cour by Pierre Frey set of 4 Demitasse Cups and Saucers, Limoges Porcelain
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
in 1935, Maison Pierre Frey now offers wallpapers and wall coverings, rugs, and furniture and decor
Category
Late 20th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$265 / item
H 2.7 in Dm 4.8 in
Pair of Flair Chrome Barrel Chairs in Pierre Frey Wokabi Fabric
By Flair
Located in Saint Louis, US
Pierre Frey Wokabi green and white abstract design perfectly accents the flawless polished chrome. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$14,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 24 in W 31 in D 28 in
Pierre Frey “Fanfare” in Tentation Embroidered 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Winder, GA
pumpkin, this will come as a set of 22” down filled pillows. Fanfare Pierre Frey fabric on the front with
Category
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile, Linen
$1,100 / set
H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in
Pierre Frey “Les Colonies” Braquenié Embroidered Down-Filled 22" Pillows- a Pair
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Winder, GA
feature Pierre Frey Les Colonies Braquenie on the front and a coordinating ecru velvet back. Closure will
Category
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile, Linen
$999 / set
H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in
Woven Textured and Boucle Lumbar Pillows in Purple and Aqua by Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of custom made throw pillows upholstered in Pierre Frey's Esteban fabric featuring textured
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile, Wool, Mohair
$785 / set
H 12 in W 24 in D 6 in
Pierre Frey “Budapest” in Carmine Carved Velvet 22" Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Winder, GA
France. Pierre Frey fabrics (and some being crafted for The Orient Express) were on their looms and I was
Category
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
$1,700 / set
H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in
Pierre Frey “Lagon” in Exotic Embroidered Wave 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Winder, GA
. The fronts will feature the Pierre Frey in Lagon, the back will be a rich black velvet. Closure will
Category
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
$1,100 / set
H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in
Pierre Frey "Toiles De Nantes" in Bleu Ancien 22" Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Winder, GA
Blue and cream stipple Ikat design brought from Pierre Frey. An iconic pattern that is adds a touch
Category
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
$494 / set
H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in
Modern Vitória Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Lisboa, PT
codes
M104434 - Pierre Frey Riviera Lagune Fadini Borghi I6605004
Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
$7,753 / item
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 43.31 in
"Robert" Fireside Chair by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Mongolian lamb produced by one of the most luxurious fabric manufacturers in the world, Pierre Frey
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$1,678 Sale Price
56% Off
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Boucle Mohair and Leather Throw Pillow in Grey - Taupe by Pierre Frey, 18" x 18"
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Luxury decorative pillow made with Pierre Frey’s Scarlette Plume fabric, featuring a blend of
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Alpaca, Mohair
$450
H 18 in W 18 in D 6 in
Pierre Frey Cushions
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Special edition handcrafted cushions in beautiful fabric by The House of Pierre Frey - Braquenié
Category
2010s Danish Romantic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
"Robert" Lounge Set Designed by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
produced by one of the most luxurious fabric manufacturers in the world, Pierre Frey.
Condition is good
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$2,545 Sale Price
66% Off
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, IDF
bench's skeleton by visible steel elements. The seats have been reupholstered with a Pierre Frey fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Special Edition Decorative Pierre Pierre Pillows
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Special edition handcrafted pillows in beautiful embroided silk by The House of Pierre Frey and
Category
2010s Danish Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Armchair 'Unio' by Poiat, Fabric Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 75 D. 72 SH. 40
Model shown: Cat 3. Hanoi 04 - Pierre Frey
The Unio Collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$4,652 / item
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Contemporary Loveseat 'Unio' by Poiat, Fabric Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 150 D. 72 SH. 40
Model shown: Cat 3. Hanoi 04 - Pierre Frey
The Unio Collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$6,418 / item
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Special Edition Decorative Pierre Pierre Manach and Braquenié Pillows
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Special edition handcrafted pillows in beautiful fabric by The House of Pierre Frey - Manach and
Category
2010s Danish Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
$334 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Sven Staaf Easy Chair in Pierre Frey Linen and Elm, Almgren & Staaf, Sweden 1953
By Almgren & Staaf, La Maison Pierre Frey, Sven Staaf
Located in The Hague, NL
restored. The upholstery has been reconditioned and renewed in a Pierre Frey 'Arsene' linen fabric. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Elm
$7,515
H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 33.47 in
Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti sofa, Pierre Frey fabric and walnut, Italy, 1960s
Stunning sofa by Gio Ponti. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Steiner Sofa Solid Wood Frame and Pierre Frey Fabric, France, 1960s
By Siege Steiner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
house of Pierre Frey. This modern vintage sofa is the perfect addition to any sophisticated living room
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$5,010
H 27.56 in W 77.17 in D 29.93 in
Contemporary Sofa 'Unio' by Poiat, 3 seaters, Fabric Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
2021
Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 200 D. 72 SH. 40
Model shown: Cat 3. Hanoi 04 - Pierre Frey
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$8,064 / item
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 28.35 in
Guillerme & Chambron 'Denis' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
they reach upward. The cushions have recently been reupholstered in a patterned fabric by Pierre Frey
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
$14,400
H 31.89 in W 34.26 in D 36.42 in
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Special edition Pierre Frey Fabric - Borghese sofa - Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Borghese is a light
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
$34,918 / item
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 35.04 in
Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Pierre Frey 'Wokabi' Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Ottoman will be made to order with a favorite Pierre Frey fabric, Wokabi. Please Images are of a Womb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$16,800
H 35 in W 41 in D 39 in
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in Pierre Frey Fluffy Fabric, Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair, re-upholstered in high-quality Pierre Frey wool from
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
$2,862
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Single Sofa in Pierre Frey Mohair
By DING DONG
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Studio Ding Dong. The Ibiza single sofa is upholstered in Pierre Frey Mohair fabric.
Comfortable yet
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
fabric by Pierre Frey.
Adrian Pearsall (1925-2011), trained as an architectural engineer, was a sailor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$10,700 / set
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Paolo Malchiodi Wingback Chair in Yellow Ochre Fabric and Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in The Hague, NL
condition and has been newly upholstered in a yellow ochre Pierre Frey textured plain fabric with a velvety
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
$13,121
H 36.42 in W 29.34 in D 30.32 in
Alf Svensson, a Pair of Classic Swedish Modern Chairs "Teve", Pierre Frey-Fabric
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
.
Reupholstered in Maison Pierre Frey-fabric. Stained wood, dark brown. Marked with metal plate. Part of Bra Bohag
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
$7,400
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Desede Two-Seater Leather Sofa with Pierre Frey Mohair Cushions
By De Sede
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
manufacturer’s labeled fabric. Loose cushions with zippers - newly upholstered with Pierre Frey - Teddy Mohair
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mohair
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 75 in D 34 in
Vintage Regency Custom Tufted Sofa in Pierre Frey Chinoiserie
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Regency Custom Tufted Sofa in Pierre Frey Chinoiserie fabric, combining classic tufting
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.5 in W 87.5 in D 21.5 in
Deco Console Table with Naughty Pierre Frey Pattern on Top
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pierre Frey on top, protected (always use protection) with a resin top coat. Frame is lacquered white
Category
2010s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Contemporary Bench 'Unio' by Poiat, Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Dimensions: H. 40 x W. 150 D. 72 cm SH. 40
Model shown: Cat 3. Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
The Unio Collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$4,342 / item
H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Modular Table Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller with Pierre Frey cushion
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
embroidered on linen, by french home textile company maison pierre frey. left and right to the seating pad are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$9,543
H 9.69 in W 74.41 in D 29.93 in
Contemporary Curved Sofa 'Unio' by Poiat, Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 220 D. 110 cm SH. 40 (3 seaters)
Model shown: Cat 3. Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$9,842 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Florence Knoll Armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Florence Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
chose a gorgeous Pierre Frey mohair in a deep burgundy. We love the color with the walnut legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Contemporary Ottoman 'Unio' by Poiat, Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Dimensions: H. 40 x W. 75 D. 72 cm SH. 40
Model shown: Cat 3. Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
The Unio Collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$2,851 / item
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, in Pierre Frey YETI Wool - 1980s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
exclusive fabric by Pierre Frey (Yeti – Sous Bois).
The fabric used is a blend of wool, mohair and alpaca
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,010
H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Corner Sofa in Elm and White Boucle by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, elm, reupholstered in boucle fabric by Pierre Frey, Europe, 1960s
Corner sofa with
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Denim Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
used in this option:
Pierre Frey fabric BEAUCAIRE color Denim
Elegantly casual, this heavy linen
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
$916 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
used in this option:
Pierre Frey fabric BEAUCAIRE color Orage
Elegantly casual, this heavy linen
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
$916 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Six MidCentury Butterfly Chairs, Blue Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
used in this option:
Pierre Frey fabric BEAUCAIRE color Orage
Elegantly casual, this heavy linen
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
$5,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Indigo Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
used in this option:
CHEYENNE Pierre Frey color Indigo
The magic of linen. This fabric, which was
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
$916 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
used in this option:
CHEYENNE Pierre Frey color Ciel
The magic of linen. This fabric, which was piece
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
$916 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Eight Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Indigo Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
.
Fabric used in this option:
CHEYENNE Pierre Frey color Indigo
The magic of linen. This fabric, which
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
$7,157 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp Pierre Frey Shade for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Frey.
The fabric is pleated by hand in much the same way that Tynell himself employed when creating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,999 / item
H 60.44 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Denim Pierre Frey Linen, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
used in this option:
Pierre Frey fabric BEAUCAIRE color Denim
Elegantly casual, this heavy linen
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
$3,626 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
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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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