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Contemporary Liberty Armchair High Back Polished Brass and Blue Velvet Cushions
Located in Oporto, PT
spaces which are transformed into open doors to freedom. Materials: Hand-polished Brass tube with high
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Contemporary Modern Liberty Armchair High Back, Aged Brass, Pink Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Liberty Armchair High Back in Aged Brass and Green Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel

"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Longwave" is a high back armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Customizable Wittmann Paradise Bird High Back Armchair Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
chair, a high back chair, a two-seater sofa and a stool transcribes the eclecticism of a research that
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2010s Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Contemporary modular Sofa & Armchairs system , high quality leather
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Modular Sofa - Armchair / Armchairs in black metallic Patina Technical and tactile like an air
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Yellow Fabric Pumpkin High Back Armchair
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
additional support with a headrest. A true design icon, this Pumpkin high back armchair is ideal for smaller
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2010s French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory, high back lounge chair, reupholstered in green
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Italian Modern Upholstered High-Back Armchairs with Cross Stitches, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
top to the square, unattached armrests and tapered legs make these chairs stand out. The V-shaped high
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur

Italian Rattan & Red Wool Seat High Back Midcentury Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Varese, Lombardia
high quality and fine design resemble similar examples of the contemporary Azucena production. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rattan, Rush

Sublime High Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back hights, coffee tables, side tables and
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Black Fur and Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur

Anna-Lülja Praun Walnut High-Back Armchair And Ottoman In New Fabric, 1950s
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in San Angelo, TX
a freestanding fireplace armchair or in your library, the back offers an amazing sight as well as
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Liberty Armchair Low Back, Polished Brass Tube, Cow Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
spaces which are transformed into open doors to freedom. Materials: Hand-polished brass tube with high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Azucena Chinotto High Small Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Novedrate, IT
proportion as you can see in Chinotto. With a wave of a magic wand this scaled down armchair is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Italian Scroll Back Armchairs
Located in Forney, TX
scrolled arm chairs completely restored in contemporary 21st century styling with a modern Anglo-Indian
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The profile of the first DS-55 states: “The future belongs to high-backed chairs! As attractive
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The profile of the first DS-55 states: “The future belongs to high-backed chairs! As attractive
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arflex Algon Low Back Armchair in Pink Boucle Fabric by Luca Nichetto
By Arflex, Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
other version: Armchair with quilted cover, High version armchair
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Arflex Algon Low Back Armchair in Brown Perla Leather by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
other version: Armchair with quilted cover, High Version
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in White Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The profile of the first DS-55 states: “The future belongs to high-backed chairs! As attractive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in White Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The profile of the first DS-55 states: “The future belongs to high-backed chairs! As attractive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

DALì Italian Armchair, Velvet with Button Tufted Back & Left Armrest by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
distinguishes the brand Zanaboni and that makes it one of the leading brand in the high end luxury made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Dalì Italian Armchair Velvet with Button Tufted Back and Right Armrest, Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
distinguishes the brand Zanaboni and that makes it one of the leading brand in the high end luxury made in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Italian Rattan & Burgundy Wool Seat & Back Armchairs, 1960s, Pair
By Azucena
Located in Varese, Lombardia
high quality and fine design resemble similar examples of the contemporary Azucena production. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rattan, Rush, Foam

Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur

High Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
particular design consists of a comfortable seat, high curved backs. The position of the armrests and the
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pair of circa 1870s Hepplewhite style 'Shield-Back' armchairs are exquisite. We
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Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of High Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
. This particular design consists of a comfortable seat, high curved backs. The position of the armrests
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Five George III Style Wheel Back Armchairs in Brown Suede.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Set of Five George III Style Wheel Back Armchairs in Brown Suede, USA 1980's
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Vintage 1980s American George III Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary Armchair in Black Oakwood and Boucle Fabric
Located in New York, NY
The seat is upholstered in high quality boucle fabric and the back in woven cane. The darkened wood
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bouclé

Curzon Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
cm high seat rests on the base with slanted legs as two separate elements, creating a contemporary
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Curzon Armchair
Curzon Armchair
H 46.07 in W 38.19 in D 39.38 in
Easychair Coral Wood Back Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Armchair with wooden structure and upholstered seat. The first sketches of the Coral Line
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Easychair Wood Back Coral Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Armchair with wooden structure and upholstered seat. The first sketches of the Coral Line
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood, Fabric

Easychair Coral Wood Back Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Armchair with wooden structure and upholstered seat. The first sketches of the Coral Line
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood, Fabric

Madama Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
, this armchair features a stunning combination of comfort and elegant design. The structure in wood is
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Madama Armchair
Madama Armchair
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 37.01 in
Sublime Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery.
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back heights, coffee tables, side tables and
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood

Contemporary Modern Hickory Business Furniture HBF Guest Armchairs, Pair
By HBF
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Beautiful pair of guest or dining armchairs, well-constructed with high-end quality material. The
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Armchair Indigenous Textiles
By Estrella Mora Zamorano
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
interview. This beautiful armchair is crafted using high end solid conacaste wood (Enterolobium
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Textile, Bentwood

Frise' Patterned Armchair
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
A vintage personality coexists in this armchair with the timeless allure of a sturdy Canaletto
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Frise' Patterned Armchair
Frise' Patterned Armchair
H 33.08 in W 29.53 in D 39.38 in
Henri Swivel Armchair
By Valderamobili
Located in Milan, IT
and medium densities in two layers for the back. The cushions of the seat are in high-density
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Other

Henri Swivel Armchair
Henri Swivel Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
Contemporary Ava Armchair in Wood by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Wood Ava Armchair by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil The AVA armchair is part of the
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Duchesse of Home Brown Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
The enveloping curves of this elegant high back armchair will create a cozy ambiance in both a
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Duchesse of Home Brown Armchair
Duchesse of Home Brown Armchair
H 63 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
Visionnaire Mercury Anniversary Armchair
By Visionnaire
Located in Bologna, IT
examples remaining today have a very high technical and economic value. The contemporary style of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nutwood, Fabric

Visionnaire Mercury Anniversary Armchair
Visionnaire Mercury Anniversary Armchair
H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Myway Armchair by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
The unique look of this exquisite armchair will enliven a contemporary living room, while adding a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Myway Armchair by Chiara Provasi
Myway Armchair by Chiara Provasi
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 34.65 in
Georgette Armchair by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair is a celebration of Classic allure and contemporary flair. Perfectly at ease by the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Down, Plywood, Textile, Polystyrene

Georgette Armchair by Chiara Provasi
Georgette Armchair by Chiara Provasi
H 38.59 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in
Duchesse of Home White Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
wood with a mahogany finish features a seat 43.5 cm high and a beige leather upholstery. The outer back
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Duchesse of Home White Armchair
Duchesse of Home White Armchair
H 63 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
easily adaptable for both domestic and variegated professional settings. Available here with high back
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
configuration: Four-star base high-gloss chrome-plated. Construction: Seat and back body: metal structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
configuration: Four-star base high-gloss chrome-plated. Construction: Seat and back body: metal structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

DS-60 Armchair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
or armchair, the stainless-steel frame underlines the high-quality standards and the wrinkled leather
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

DS-60 Armchair by De Sede
DS-60 Armchair by De Sede
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 21.26 in
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
DS-278 Armchair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
desires Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

DS-278 Armchair by De Sede
DS-278 Armchair by De Sede
H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
padding, the high back armchair conforms to the shape of the body. Tongue-in-cheek and agile, it can
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
H 40.16 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
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High Back Contemporary Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal high back contemporary armchair for your home. A high back contemporary armchair — often made from fabric, wood and velvet — can elevate any home. There are 2 variations of the antique or vintage high back contemporary armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the high back contemporary armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right high back contemporary armchair, those designed in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made high back contemporary armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bessa, WAKA WAKA and Bernhardt are consistently popular.

How Much is a High Back Contemporary Armchair?

The average selling price for a high back contemporary armchair at 1stDibs is $4,450, while they’re typically $1,852 on the low end and $9,645 for the highest priced.

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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.

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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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