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Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs

Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Roanoke, VA

Fantastic vintage pair of hand-carved hand-shaped chairs. Gorgeous detail on all sides of the chair

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Surrealist Hand Chair, 1970s USA
Surrealist Hand Chair, 1970s USA

Surrealist Hand Chair, 1970s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully unique and surrealist hand-shaped chair handmade in the 1970s. Elongated fingers

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Solid Hand-Shaped Walnut, Blackened Steel and Leather "Upholstered Steel Chair''
Solid Hand-Shaped Walnut, Blackened Steel and Leather "Upholstered Steel Chair''

Solid Hand-Shaped Walnut, Blackened Steel and Leather "Upholstered Steel Chair''

By Stefan Rurak

Located in Biddeford, ME

"negative back" where the backrest appears to float. Ergonomically-friendly features including hand-shaped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Chair
Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Chair

Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Chair

Located in 1204, CH

native languages spoken in the DCR. The chair is made out of teak, the back of handwoven raffia rope and

Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Stone

Waffle shaped Wicker / Rattan Lounge Chair
Waffle shaped Wicker / Rattan Lounge Chair

Waffle shaped Wicker / Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Cone or Waffle-shaped armchair in Wicker / Rattan. Decorative and beautiful as decoration. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mw Chair 01 Retro Inspired Chair in Shaped Walnut and Solid Steel Frame
Mw Chair 01 Retro Inspired Chair in Shaped Walnut and Solid Steel Frame

Mw Chair 01 Retro Inspired Chair in Shaped Walnut and Solid Steel Frame

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

A retro-style chair featuring an ergonomic shaped wooden seat in-cased in a hand-bent steel frame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Blackened Steel, Solid Wood "Steel Chair" Hand-Shaped, Walnut, Charred Ash
Blackened Steel, Solid Wood "Steel Chair" Hand-Shaped, Walnut, Charred Ash

Blackened Steel, Solid Wood "Steel Chair" Hand-Shaped, Walnut, Charred Ash

By Stefan Rurak

Located in Biddeford, ME

"negative back" where the backrest appears to float. Ergonomically-friendly features including hand-shaped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved
Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved

Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved

By Vincenzo Cadorin

Located in Vigonza, Padua

the 19th century in walnut with lyre-shaped backrest, hand-carved. Fixing with wooden nails; spring

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Charred Sou Sugi Ban Ash "Brass Chair" Hand-Shaped Solid Wood Minimal Armchair
Charred Sou Sugi Ban Ash "Brass Chair" Hand-Shaped Solid Wood Minimal Armchair

Charred Sou Sugi Ban Ash "Brass Chair" Hand-Shaped Solid Wood Minimal Armchair

By Stefan Rurak

Located in Biddeford, ME

"negative back" where the backrest appears to float. Ergonomically-friendly features including hand-shaped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid Century Milo Baughman style S shaped Cantilever Club Chairs
Pair Mid Century Milo Baughman style S shaped Cantilever Club Chairs

Pair Mid Century Milo Baughman style S shaped Cantilever Club Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Westport, CT

Pair Milo Baughman Style polished Chrome Grey fabric 60's Armless club chairs, Cantilever Design .

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back
Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back

Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Clara chair is a classic style with an all upholstered back and seat with hand stitched bisquit

Category

2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Frame L-Shaped Chaise Longue
Frame L-Shaped Chaise Longue

Frame L-Shaped Chaise Longue

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Frame series, this design represents the angular module of that design, here offered separately stressing its standalone potential as comfortable chaise longue for taking...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail

Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Menton chair is a beautifully styled side chair shown in off white fabric with and self covered

Category

2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Mohair Upholstery
Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Mohair Upholstery

Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Mohair Upholstery

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of forest green and cream reflect the differences between any two living thin...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair
Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of yellow and white reflect the differences between any two living things and...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Pink and Yellow Mohair
Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Pink and Yellow Mohair

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Pink and Yellow Mohair

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of pink yellow reflect the differences between any two living things and the ...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay
Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay

Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay

By Liberty & Co., Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co, attributed. Probably made by Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak chair with

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Pair Antique Hepplewhite Design Bergeres, Scrolling Shaped Arms, on Fluted Legs
Pair Antique Hepplewhite Design Bergeres, Scrolling Shaped Arms, on Fluted Legs

Pair Antique Hepplewhite Design Bergeres, Scrolling Shaped Arms, on Fluted Legs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An elegant matching pair of mahogany open armchairs, scrolling shaped arms, on fluted turned

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Bergere Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

E W Godwin, Attributed, an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms
E W Godwin, Attributed, an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms

E W Godwin, Attributed, an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms

By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

-Japanese walnut circular parlour chair with fan shaped arms on bulbous turned legs united by circular

Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Extremely Rare Set 6 HE-3220 1961 Dining Chairs, Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker
Extremely Rare Set 6 HE-3220 1961 Dining Chairs, Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker

Extremely Rare Set 6 HE-3220 1961 Dining Chairs, Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker

By Dietiker, Hans Eichenberger

Located in Basel, BS

chair for sale. Hand Eichenberger designed this beautifully shaped chair in 1961 for the 75th

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak, Lacquer

French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair
French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair

French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Unusual pair of antique hand-crafted shaped ladder back chairs made from fruitwood. Circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

French Kidney Shaped Hand Painted Desk and Chair 1920's
French Kidney Shaped Hand Painted Desk and Chair 1920's

French Kidney Shaped Hand Painted Desk and Chair 1920's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-1072 Kidney shaped desk and matching chair with hand painting and carved detailing Brass railing

Category

Vintage 1920s Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bamboo Lounge Set, Italian Design, Sculptural Style, 1960s
Mid-Century Bamboo Lounge Set, Italian Design, Sculptural Style, 1960s

Mid-Century Bamboo Lounge Set, Italian Design, Sculptural Style, 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

lounge chair and a matching side table, both showcasing the elegance and versatility of hand-shaped

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Modern Outdoor Bean Shaped Swing Chair
Modern Outdoor Bean Shaped Swing Chair

Modern Outdoor Bean Shaped Swing Chair

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

The Lucky Bean hanging chair swing seat is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of the Lucky

Category

2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Danish Heart-Shaped Folk Chair from the 1920s in Solid Oak Wood
Danish Heart-Shaped Folk Chair from the 1920s in Solid Oak Wood

Danish Heart-Shaped Folk Chair from the 1920s in Solid Oak Wood

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This Danish Folk Chair is made of solid oak with rounded, chunky club legs. Ca. 1920s with a

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Folk Art Stools

Materials

Oak

Modern Flock Lounge Chair Round shaped in Baloo Boucle fabric by Noom
Modern Flock Lounge Chair Round shaped in Baloo Boucle fabric by Noom

Modern Flock Lounge Chair Round shaped in Baloo Boucle fabric by Noom

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Ash

Farmer George Beige Wooden Dining Chair in Oak Covered in Leather & Shaped Back
Farmer George Beige Wooden Dining Chair in Oak Covered in Leather & Shaped Back

Farmer George Beige Wooden Dining Chair in Oak Covered in Leather & Shaped Back

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

finish, this chair is the epitome of timeless charm—perfect for elevating any space, whether classic or

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

make our own variation of the form. Complete with shaved spindles and a hand shaped seat. The chair

Category

2010s American Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock

Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut in Stock

By Greg Mitchell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

make our own variation of the form. Complete with shaved spindles and a hand shaped seat. The chair

Category

2010s American Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Blue Paint French Pierced Seat & Heart Garden Chairs, Set of 4 Mid 20th C
Blue Paint French Pierced Seat & Heart Garden Chairs, Set of 4 Mid 20th C

Blue Paint French Pierced Seat & Heart Garden Chairs, Set of 4 Mid 20th C

Located in South Salem, NY

Crafted from lightweight, durable steel with delicate hand-shaped scrollwork, the 1900 Stacking

Category

Vintage 1960s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

A Rare  Solid Ebony Rococo Armchair, Colonial Portuguese
A Rare  Solid Ebony Rococo Armchair, Colonial Portuguese

A Rare Solid Ebony Rococo Armchair, Colonial Portuguese

Located in Sheffield, MA

over a shaped chair rail with a central floral design, on four cariole legs with leaf design carving at

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Armchairs

Stilum - Shaped bronze chair
Stilum - Shaped bronze chair

Stilum - Shaped bronze chair

By Made in Milano

Located in Milano, IT

This artwork is for both internal and external environment. Shaped bronze chair streamlined and

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Spindle Back Lounge Chair
Spindle Back Lounge Chair

Spindle Back Lounge Chair

Unavailable|$6,066 / item

Spindle Back Lounge Chair

By Bibbings & Hensby’

Located in London, GB

the chair is shaped by hand using traditional chair making tools resulting in rich textures, prominent

Category

2010s British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Funky Chairs Made by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs
Funky Chairs Made by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs

Funky Chairs Made by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

even the most mundane of objects. Arriving in a hand-shaped silhouette, the Funky Chair is an

Category

2010s Side Chairs

Materials

Clay

Funky Chairs Made by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs
Funky Chairs Made by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs

Funky Chairs Made by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

even the most mundane of objects. Arriving in a hand-shaped silhouette, the Funky Chair is an

Category

2010s Side Chairs

Materials

Clay

Marc Fish Ethereal Lounge Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design
Marc Fish Ethereal Lounge Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design

Marc Fish Ethereal Lounge Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design

By Marc Fish

Located in Newhaven, GB

through water currents or tree canopies. Each Ethereal lounge chair is hand shaped using carving and

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood

Polychrome-Decorated Shaped Tablet-Top Windsor Side Chair

Polychrome-Decorated Shaped Tablet-Top Windsor Side Chair

Located in New Hope, PA

A New Hampshire shaped tablet-top windsor side chair of mixed woods retaining its original

Category

Antique 1820s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Exclusive Custom Shaped 'HAHA' Chair by Diego Faivre x Hugo Beheregaray
Exclusive Custom Shaped 'HAHA' Chair by Diego Faivre x Hugo Beheregaray

Exclusive Custom Shaped 'HAHA' Chair by Diego Faivre x Hugo Beheregaray

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

most mundane of objects. Arriving in a custom-shaped form, the HAHA Chair is handcrafted from

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Cherry, Handmade Stool or Side Table with Turned Legs
Cherry, Handmade Stool or Side Table with Turned Legs

Cherry, Handmade Stool or Side Table with Turned Legs

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

traditional Windsor chairs. The hand-shaped, under beveled edge of the surface creates a light silhouette with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Wood, Cherry

Ebonized Walnut, A Solid Wood Stool or Side Table with Turned Legs
Ebonized Walnut, A Solid Wood Stool or Side Table with Turned Legs

Ebonized Walnut, A Solid Wood Stool or Side Table with Turned Legs

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

traditional Windsor chairs. The hand-shaped, under beveled edge of the surface creates a light silhouette with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Wood

Wooden Hand Shaped Chair, 1970s
Wooden Hand Shaped Chair, 1970s

Wooden Hand Shaped Chair, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage solid wood sculpted hand shaped chair. Very eye catching chair which is also very

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Teak hand shaped chair, 1970s
Teak hand shaped chair, 1970s

Teak hand shaped chair, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage solid teak wooden sculpted hand chair. Very cool and decorative piece. This piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of teak hand shaped chairs, 1970s
Pair of teak hand shaped chairs, 1970s

Pair of teak hand shaped chairs, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage solid teak wooden sculpted hand chairs. Beautifully made chairs, very decorative as a pair

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hand-shaped Chair Sculpture, Carved Hardwood, Black Lacquer, Mexico circa 1960
Hand-shaped Chair Sculpture, Carved Hardwood, Black Lacquer, Mexico circa 1960

Hand-shaped Chair Sculpture, Carved Hardwood, Black Lacquer, Mexico circa 1960

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Regensburg, DE

Unique chair or sculpture in the shape of a hand, probably Mexico circa 1960. Finely carved details

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Surrealist Hand Chair, circa 1970s
Surrealist Hand Chair, circa 1970s

Surrealist Hand Chair, circa 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully unique and surrealist hand-shaped chair in the manner of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Cone" Shaped Bamboo Chairs with Metal Base
Pair of "Cone" Shaped Bamboo Chairs with Metal Base

Pair of "Cone" Shaped Bamboo Chairs with Metal Base

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of "cone" shaped bamboo chair with black metal base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage 1970s MCM Concrete Hand Chairs Foot Table Pedro Friedeberg Style
Pair of Vintage 1970s MCM Concrete Hand Chairs Foot Table Pedro Friedeberg Style

Pair of Vintage 1970s MCM Concrete Hand Chairs Foot Table Pedro Friedeberg Style

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This unique pair of hand-shaped chairs with a matching foot table, designed in the 1970s, is

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Whimsical Mid Century Modern Swivel Hand Chair in Coral and White Lacquer
Whimsical Mid Century Modern Swivel Hand Chair in Coral and White Lacquer

Whimsical Mid Century Modern Swivel Hand Chair in Coral and White Lacquer

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Houston, TX

Eye-catching hand shaped swivel chair. Chair is lacquered in coral and sits upon a white lacquer

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Set of 4 "Z" Shaped Dining Chairs Attributed to Verner Panton, 1960s
Italian Set of 4 "Z" Shaped Dining Chairs Attributed to Verner Panton, 1960s

Italian Set of 4 "Z" Shaped Dining Chairs Attributed to Verner Panton, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is one beautiful set of 4 Italian "Z" shaped dining chairs attributed to Verner Panton 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Hand Shaped Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hand shaped chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A hand shaped chair — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage hand shaped chair now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hand shaped chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hand shaped chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hand shaped chair over the years, but those crafted by Merve Kahraman, Stefan Rurak and Bonacina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hand Shaped Chair?

A hand shaped chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,350, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $12,282.

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.

Questions About Hand Shaped Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    S-shaped chairs are also called Panton Chairs after Danish designer Verner Panton. Part of the modernist style, Panton’s designs are considered masterpieces of Danish design and are beloved by interior designers the world over. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Panton chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.