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4 x KFF Black Smoked Oak Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster 1980
4 x KFF Black Smoked Oak Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster 1980

4 x KFF Black Smoked Oak Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster 1980

By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster

Located in DE MEERN, NL

SET OF 4 BLACK SMOKED OAK 'SINUS' DINING CHAIRS BY KARL-FRIEDRICH FÖRSTER FOR KFF, GERMANY 1984

Category

Vintage 1980s German Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Helmut Magg Mid- Century Leather Armchair Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958
Helmut Magg Mid- Century Leather Armchair Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958

Helmut Magg Mid- Century Leather Armchair Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958

By Helmut Magg

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Magg Chair is very rare and hard to find in this original condition. One of the finest German Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Crooked Lounge Chair by Nazara Lazaro
Crooked Lounge Chair by Nazara Lazaro

Crooked Lounge Chair by Nazara Lazaro

By Nazara Lazaro

Located in Geneve, CH

Crooked lounge chair by Nazara Lazaro. Dimensions: H 79 cm x W 51 cm x D 89 cm Materials: Massive

Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

the chair forms the word Munich Year 1900 Country: German Materials : wood and leather Elegant and

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Customizable e15 That Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
Customizable e15 That Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez

Customizable e15 That Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez

From $744Sale Price / item|20% Off

Umbra Gray LacquerJet Black LacquerClear Lacquer

Customizable e15 That Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez

By Stefan Diez, e15

Located in New York, NY

The lounge chair That is part of the distinct This That Other seating series. Named after the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Safari Leather Lounge Chairs in the Style of Børge Mogensen
Safari Leather Lounge Chairs in the Style of Børge Mogensen

Safari Leather Lounge Chairs in the Style of Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Berlin, DE

Very beautiful lounge chairs made out of oak and brown-cognac leather, made in Germany in the 1950s

Category

20th Century German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic in oak and webbing. New, current production. With the JS

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Volkshaus Lounge Chair by Herzog & de Meuron in STOCK
ClassiCon Volkshaus Lounge Chair by Herzog & de Meuron in STOCK

ClassiCon Volkshaus Lounge Chair by Herzog & de Meuron in STOCK

Located in New York, NY

Oak natural frame - Cord Forest Green The Volkshaus range of furniture comprises a solid oak

Category

2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak

Badou Lounge Chair by Studio Uwe Gaertner
Badou Lounge Chair by Studio Uwe Gaertner

Badou Lounge Chair by Studio Uwe Gaertner

Located in Geneve, CH

Badou Lounge Chair by Studio Uwe Gaertner Dimensions: D 71 x W 85 x H 82 cm. Materials: Solid oak

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

$911Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century solid wood brutalist dining chairs, set of 4 Good original condition. 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Coco Lounge Chair by Studio Uwe Gaertner
Coco Lounge Chair by Studio Uwe Gaertner

Coco Lounge Chair by Studio Uwe Gaertner

Located in Geneve, CH

Coco Lounge Chair by Studio Uwe Gaertner Dimensions: D 70 x W 90 x H 77 cm. Materials: Solid oak

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

e15 Customizable This Side Chair by Stefan Diez
e15 Customizable This Side Chair by Stefan Diez

e15 Customizable This Side Chair by Stefan Diez

By e15, Stefan Diez

Located in New York, NY

The deceptively simple side chair this illustrates e15's key philosophy in exposing and featuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

reinterpreted the iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

e15 Customizable Houdini Side Chair by Stefan Diez
e15 Customizable Houdini Side Chair by Stefan Diez

e15 Customizable Houdini Side Chair by Stefan Diez

By Stefan Diez, e15

Located in New York, NY

E15 celebrates ten years of chair Houdini by Stefan Diez with a curated palette of anniversary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage rustic dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s
Vintage rustic dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s

Vintage rustic dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rustic and very sturdy solid oak dining chairs. These hand crafted chairs are very well made and

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Crooked Dining Chair by Nazara Lazaro
Crooked Dining Chair by Nazara Lazaro

Crooked Dining Chair by Nazara Lazaro

By Nazara Lazaro

Located in Geneve, CH

Crooked dining chair by Nazara Lazaro Dimensions: H 86 cm x W 53 cm x D 58 cm Materials: Massive

Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Nicely designed brutalist dining chairs with well crafted solid wood frames. Beautiful, timeless

Category

Vintage 1960s German Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Klaus Rausch Mid-Century Brutalist Geometric Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s
Klaus Rausch Mid-Century Brutalist Geometric Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s

Klaus Rausch Mid-Century Brutalist Geometric Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Brutalist geometric lounge chair with ottoman By Klaus

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

chairs with a nice design. Good original condition. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Height: 85cm Width

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Set of 6 Brutalist dining chairs, 1960s
Set of 6 Brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

Set of 6 Brutalist dining chairs, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Robust brutalist dining chairs with solid wooden frames and newly upholstered seats in a fresh and

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Nicely designed brutalist dining chairs with oak frames and bouclé fabric seats. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s

Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 4 - 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century solid oak brutalist dining chairs. Very cool set of chairs Good original condition

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida

By Jader Almeida

Located in New York, NY

attests the most strikingly to the origin of its designer. In pale oak with hemp-colored cord, the chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida

By Jader Almeida

Located in New York, NY

attests the most strikingly to the origin of its designer. In pale oak with hemp-colored cord, the chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair  by Jader Almeida
Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair  by Jader Almeida

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida

By Jader Almeida

Located in New York, NY

attests the most strikingly to the origin of its designer. In pale oak with hemp-colored cord, the chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s
Set of 6 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s

Set of 6 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s

$1,439Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

chairs with a nice design. Good original condition. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Height: 80cm Width x

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Willis Ohler for Erich Schultz Worpsweder Easy Chairs
Pair of Willis Ohler for Erich Schultz Worpsweder Easy Chairs

Pair of Willis Ohler for Erich Schultz Worpsweder Easy Chairs

Located in London, GB

Germany circa 1920. This beautifully proportioned chair features a solid oak frame paired with an

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Mid century brutalist dining chairs, 1960s set of 4
Mid century brutalist dining chairs, 1960s set of 4

Mid century brutalist dining chairs, 1960s set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rustic solid oak dining chairs with nicely crafted backrests and chuncky legs. Good original

Category

Vintage 1960s German Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage high back wicker dining chairs, 1960s
Vintage high back wicker dining chairs, 1960s

Vintage high back wicker dining chairs, 1960s

$1,678Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage high back wicker dining chairs, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Elegant oak and wicker mid century high back dining chairs. Beautiful sleek design. Very good

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Franz Xaver Lutz Model 1192 Chimney Lounge Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958
Franz Xaver Lutz Model 1192 Chimney Lounge Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958

Franz Xaver Lutz Model 1192 Chimney Lounge Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958

By Franz Xaver Lutz, Deutsche WK-Möbel

Located in Munich, Bavaria

model name is 1192 and also known as Chimney chair. Made in black saddle leather and oiled oak. The

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Early Modern Jugendstil Side Chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910
Early Modern Jugendstil Side Chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910

Early Modern Jugendstil Side Chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910

By Heinrich Vogeler

Located in Chireno, TX

Early modern Jugendstil side chair by Heinrich Vogeler, circa 1910, Germany. Frame carved from

Category

Vintage 1910s German Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available
1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available

1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

dining chair – various quantities available. Sourced in central Germany we loved these chairs for their

Category

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Set of Six
1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Set of Six

1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Set of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

of six. Sourced in central Germany we loved these chairs for their wide sculptural contemporary backs

Category

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Set of Four
1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Set of Four

1970s Two Tone Saddle Back Dining Chair, Set of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

– set of four. Sourced in central Germany we loved these chairs for their wide sculptural contemporary

Category

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style
Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style

Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of six dining chairs and extra one chair in baroque style, manufacturing in Germany, circa 1880.  

Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Munich Chairs by Matthias Sauerbruch + Louisa Hutton for Classicon- Set of Six
Munich Chairs by Matthias Sauerbruch + Louisa Hutton for Classicon- Set of Six

Munich Chairs by Matthias Sauerbruch + Louisa Hutton for Classicon- Set of Six

By Sauerbruch Hutton

Located in Miami, FL

Sauerbruch and Louisa Hutton with a varnished finish. These fine-quality chairs are from Germany and were

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tibalt Stool by Matthias Scherzinger
Tibalt Stool by Matthias Scherzinger

Tibalt Stool by Matthias Scherzinger

Located in Geneve, CH

oak. Tibalt is a stackable stool concept with a convincing geometrical simplicity and aesthetic in

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design
4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design

4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design

By Vitra, Jasper Morrison

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Vitra HAL Wood Stühle mit Sitzpolstern zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle stammen aus dem Jahr 2021 und weisen nur geringe Gebrauchsspuren auf. Insgesamt...

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Oak

Set of Five Worpsweder Armlehnstühle after a design by Willi Ohler
Set of Five Worpsweder Armlehnstühle after a design by Willi Ohler

Set of Five Worpsweder Armlehnstühle after a design by Willi Ohler

By Willi Ohler

Located in Berlin, DE

into a clear, architectural language associated with early modern German design. Executed in solid oak

Category

Vintage 1920s German Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

e15 Customizable Houdini Armchair by Stefan Diez
e15 Customizable Houdini Armchair by Stefan Diez

e15 Customizable Houdini Armchair by Stefan Diez

By Stefan Diez, e15

Located in New York, NY

The chair Houdini with armrest is part of the iconic chair family designed by Stefan Diez. Its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century Leather Armchairs model "Panther" by Arnt Lande for Westnofa
Pair of Mid Century Leather Armchairs model "Panther" by Arnt Lande for Westnofa

Pair of Mid Century Leather Armchairs model "Panther" by Arnt Lande for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Beograd, RS

set. Other armchair doesn't have the ottoman. Made in West Germany in 1970s. Overall condition: one

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Antique Arm Chair, Oak and Rush
Beautiful Antique Arm Chair, Oak and Rush

Beautiful Antique Arm Chair, Oak and Rush

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful antique carved oak armchair with a rush seat. In good condition with some normal wear

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

19th Century Throne Chair, Historicism around 1880, Oak
19th Century Throne Chair, Historicism around 1880, Oak

19th Century Throne Chair, Historicism around 1880, Oak

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century throne chair, historicism around 1880, oak. Stately throne made of solid oak, hand

Category

Antique 1880s German Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of TWO e15 Jet Black Oak Stuttgart Chairs by Richard Herre in STOCK
Set of TWO e15 Jet Black Oak Stuttgart Chairs by Richard Herre in STOCK

Set of TWO e15 Jet Black Oak Stuttgart Chairs by Richard Herre in STOCK

By e15

Located in New York, NY

: Germany Designed in 1926, Chair STUTTGART illustrates the geometry and rationality inherent in the

Category

2010s German Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zürich, CH

valuable, rarely even offered by auction houses. However, it comes with a price. The chair is designed so

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Eugene Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
Eugene Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez

Eugene Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez

By Stefan Diez

Located in Doral, FL

Eugene Lounge Chair by Sefan Diez 2010 / 2021 Oak veneer, clear lacquered with cushions in black

Category

2010s German Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Riemerschmidt Armchairs Chairs
Pair of Riemerschmidt Armchairs Chairs

Pair of Riemerschmidt Armchairs Chairs

By Liberty & Co., Richard Riemerschmid

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Riemerschmidt armchairs for Liberty & Co., oak, upholstered seats.  

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Captain"s Chair or Armchair with Leather Seat, 1930s
Art Deco Captain"s Chair or Armchair with Leather Seat, 1930s

Art Deco Captain"s Chair or Armchair with Leather Seat, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Captain's chair or armchair. Striking German design from the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of "Hombre" lounge chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
Pair of "Hombre" lounge chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s

Pair of "Hombre" lounge chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s

By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

structural issues. A well-preserved and increasingly sought-after pair of German designer lounge chairs from

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Six Antique German Oak Dining Chairs from the 1890s
Set of Six Antique German Oak Dining Chairs from the 1890s

Set of Six Antique German Oak Dining Chairs from the 1890s

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of six antique German dining chairs from the 1890s. The frames of the chairs are made of dark

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Medieval Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique farmhouse chairs  German around 1800  oak  5 individual backrests
Antique farmhouse chairs  German around 1800  oak  5 individual backrests

Antique farmhouse chairs German around 1800 oak 5 individual backrests

Located in Würzburg, DE

is still relevant today. Made from solid oak, these chairs are a testament to skilled craftsmanship

Category

Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Chair, circa 1910
Oak Chair, circa 1910

Oak Chair, circa 1910

Unavailable|$2,880

Oak Chair, circa 1910

Located in Chicago, IL

Oak chair, circa 1910. Elegant and comfortable chair in oak from Germany. The chair has been

Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Desk Chair, circa 1910
Oak Desk Chair, circa 1910

Oak Desk Chair, circa 1910

Unavailable|$2,160

Oak Desk Chair, circa 1910

Located in Chicago, IL

Oak desk chair, circa 1910. Elegant and comfortable oak desk chair from Germany, circa 1910. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Outstandingly Wood-Carved German Country Chair
Outstandingly Wood-Carved German Country Chair

Outstandingly Wood-Carved German Country Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

This German or Austrian exemplary designed and constructed countryside "board-chair"

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

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German Oak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of German oak chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique German oak chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and animal skin. We have 72 antique and vintage German oak chairs in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of German oak chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of German oak chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts German oak chairs are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small German oak chairs measuring 3.15 inches across. ClassiCon, e15 and Stefan Diez each produced beautiful German oak chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are German Oak Chairs?

German oak chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,850, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $28,258.

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.