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Liguria Suede Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Liguria Suede with structure in solid wood and covered with suede genuine leather in beige
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Liguria Suede Chair
Liguria Suede Chair
$11,801 / item
H 25.01 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Chairs in Suede and Black Metal Frame
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Red low seat Italian chair in suede and black metal frame 1970s. Completely restored red suede
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, suede, lace, metal, Italy, 1970s. This bulky easy chair is characterized by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Suede
Italian Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Suede
$1,450
H 37.41 in W 33.08 in D 34.26 in
Saporiti Onda Lounge Chair and Ottoman Suede, Italy, 1970
By Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Saporiti Onda Lounge Chairs Suede, Italy 1970. Original condition. Ottomans measure 28.5" wide x 21
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Visionarie Italian Olive Green Suede Knole Style Chair, Set of 2
By Visionaire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite olive suede knole
Category

2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Luciano Frigerio 'Norman' Two Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Suede, Italy, 1968
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Luciano Frigerio's Norman set of two lounge chairs in walnut and suede exemplifies mid-century
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Rare Pair of Arthur Court Sable Chairs in Italian Nubuck Suede
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare pair of Arthur Court Sable chair from 1975 that we had redone in an Italian Nubuck Suede as
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

4 Italian Modern Parsons Dark Oak Suede Side Accent Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage modern Italian Parsons dining chairs featuring dark oak frame with suede upholstery
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

4 Italian Modern Parsons Dark Oak Suede Side Accent Dining Chairs
4 Italian Modern Parsons Dark Oak Suede Side Accent Dining Chairs
$940 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Pair Of Piero Lissoni for Living Divani Blue Suede & Steel "Rod" Lounge Chairs
By Living Divani
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Divani. Upholstered in rich, deep blue suede, these chairs exude luxury and tactile appeal. The
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede

Pair Of Piero Lissoni for Living Divani Blue Suede & Steel "Rod" Lounge Chairs
By Living Divani
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Divani. Upholstered in rich, deep blue suede, these chairs exude luxury and tactile appeal. The
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tecno, sofa, suede, dark stained wood, Italy, 1960s. A substantial and sizable sofa produced by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
$2,450
H 28.75 in W 60.04 in D 33.86 in
Renoved Mid Century Italian Chair by Carlo Ratti with Black Suede Leather
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Mid century italian chair by Carlo Ratti beech wood, oak wood, black suede leather , steel , brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Mid Century Italian Modern Dining Chairs in Blush Pink Suede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and modern set of four dining chairs circa 1970's. These feature their original suede
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Maxijumbo' Lounge Chair in Brown Suede
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Maxijumbo' lounge chair, suede, ABS plastic, Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Plastic

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Maxijumbo' Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Maxijumbo' lounge chairs, suede, ABS plastic, Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Plastic

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Maxijumbo' Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Maxijumbo' lounge chairs, suede, ABS plastic, Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Plastic

Art Deco Suede Sculptural Curved Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Blue Suede - Set of 6 The Vintage Italian Art Deco Sculptural Curved Back Dining Chairs, newly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Sling Butterfly Lounge Chair in Suede and Metal, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A peculiar Italian postmodern sling lounge chair, made from red suede upholstery and a metal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Suede Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara Ossicle Leather Chair No. 2
By Francesco Balzano
Located in New York, NY
Ossicle Leather Chair No. 2 -- Francesco Balzano x Giobagnara Available in a suede finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chair Suede Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara Ossicle Leather Chair No. 1
By Francesco Balzano
Located in New York, NY
Ossicle Leather Chair No. 1 -- Francesco Balzano x Giobagnara Available in a suede finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Eleonora dining chairs for Porada - Italy 1990
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1990 for Italian manufacturer Porada, the Eleonora chair is an early nod to the sleek
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede

Set of Four Eleonora dining chairs for Porada - Italy 1990
Set of Four Eleonora dining chairs for Porada - Italy 1990
$1,808 / set
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Annibale Colombo Lacquered Suede Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Miami, FL
lacquered wood and authentic suede dining chairs designed by Annibale Colombo of Italy. These high-quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Annibale Colombo Lacquered Suede Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Annibale Colombo Lacquered Suede Dining Chairs, Set of 6
$7,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 40.5 in W 19.25 in D 25.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Valet Chair With Green Faux Suede Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian wooden valet chair with green faux suede fabric seat, Mid-Century Modern. Newly upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Giorgio Italian Art Deco Style Arm Chair Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Italian Art Deco style occasional arm chair Chair in curly sycamore veneer in
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Suede, Polyester, Sycamore

Italian modern round chairs by Cesare Maria Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, 1970s
By Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round chairs by Cesare Maria Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, 1970s Pair of round base
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Superb Pair of Suede Willy Rizzo Lounge Chairs, Signed Studio Willy Rizzo, 1969
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare pair of signed Willy Rizzo lounge chairs finished in suede with stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Green Side Chairs attributed to Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Italy
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Cantù, Italy, 1955. These chairs are elegant and a nice iconic model of the Italian design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Suede

Set of 6 1960's Italian Armchairs, White with Purple Suede Seats
Located in Toronto, CA
1960's dramatic white Italian armchairs with a just-right purple suede seat and back. The set of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Bouquet Lounge Chair, Rosa Antico, Tokujin Yoshioka, Moroso, Italy, 2008.
By Moroso, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
' chair, 2008 Powder-coated steel, fabric. Manufactured by Moroso, Italy. Underside with manufacturer's
Category

Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

“Proposals” Chair with Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1970
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Wilnis, UT
A lovely set of one P60 lounge chair with matching ottoman from the “Proposals” series. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Set of Four Italian Post War Design 1970s Side Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Queens, NY
Set of four contemporary Italian postwar design 1970s chrome side chairs with dark green suede
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1970, Set of 6
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Romeo Rega sculptural dining chairs, suede and burl, 1970, Italy, set of six. This set of six
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1970, Set of 6
Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1970, Set of 6
$14,500 / set
H 32.29 in W 15.95 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Fabulous Set of Ten Saporiti Chairs Italy
Located in Miami, FL
A great set of 1980s design Italian asymmetrical chairs by Saporiti. They have purple suede seats
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Fabulous Set of Ten Saporiti Chairs Italy
Mid-Century Modern Fabulous Set of Ten Saporiti Chairs Italy
$11,450 / set
H 33 in W 18.25 in D 19.5 in
'Hyaline' armchairs in light pink suède by Fabio Lenci for Stendig, 1960s
By Stendig Co., Fabio Lenci
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hyaline light pink/beige suède and glass armchairs by Fabio Lenci for Stendig Italy 1960s, set of 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Glass

Joe DiMaggio Baseball Glove Chair by de Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi Italy, circa 1980
By Depas E D'urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova
Located in Vienna, AT
Baseball glove lounge chair designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Louis XVI Style Gilt, Suede Leather and Needlepoint Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite giltwood, fine Suede Leather and French needlepoint upholstered bergere chair in very
Category

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Ten Black Lacquer Postmodern Italian Dining Chairs by Paolo Barracchia
By Paolo Barracchia
Located in New York, NY
, designed by Paolo Barracchia made in Italy by Roman Deco, circa 1980's. The chairs feature stylish, elegant
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Lacquer

Karim Rashid Klutch Lamborghini Italian Leather Chairs for Riva 1920
By Karim Rashid
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstered chairs are covered with hand-stitched suede leather and solid walnut sculpted bases. They were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage suede "cloud" chair designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. This beautiful chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric

Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair
Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair
$1,650
H 26.5 in W 40 in D 38 in
Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four very chic dining chairs from the 1970s. Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede

Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
V.Cool Purple Suede Cassina 111 Wink Chaise Lounge by Toshiyuki Kita Japan Italy
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic chaise longue 111 Wink by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, Italy 80s in the most perfect
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chateau d'Ax Louis XV Style Walnut Cane Back and Suede Leather Fauteuil
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Chateaux d'Ax Furniture Louis XV Style Walnut Cane Back and Suede Leather Fauteuil in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Cane, Walnut

Set of Four Romeo Rega Floating Cantilever Leather Dining Chairs, 1970, Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modernist chrome cantilever chairs by Romeo Rega, sculptural floating seat design, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Romeo Rega Floating Cantilever Leather Dining Chairs, 1970, Italy
Set of Four Romeo Rega Floating Cantilever Leather Dining Chairs, 1970, Italy
$3,546 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
2000s Pair of Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina AKI Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pair of AKI Lounge Chairs, designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 2004. This pair
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2000s Pair of Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina AKI Lounge Chairs
2000s Pair of Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina AKI Lounge Chairs
$4,500 / set
H 28.25 in W 25 in D 24.75 in
PS142 Easy Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s - set of 5
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of alcantara PS142 easy chairs designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Earlier editions with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

PS142 Easy Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s - set of 5
PS142 Easy Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s - set of 5
$3,414 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
By Saporiti, Proposals, Vittorio Introini
Located in Basel, BS
chair from the Proposals series designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italy. It comes with the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Suede

Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
$3,306 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.11 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in
Modernist Triangular Dining Chair, Set of 4
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Culver City, CA
wood base and a newly reupholstered seat in bone suede. The Sormani Edition chairs, stamped SORMANI
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Lacquer

Modernist Triangular Dining Chair, Set of 4
Modernist Triangular Dining Chair, Set of 4
$5,670 Sale Price / set
59% Off
H 53.25 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Eight Exquisite Willy Rizzo SQ-BR Square Chairs, 1970, Published Casa Vogue
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Authentic early 1970's produced SQ-BR Square chairs by Willy Rizzo A large set of 6 SQ Square
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Armchair and Footrest by Luciano Frigerio, Set of 2
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Armchair H80Xl113X85P pouff H41XL41XP93
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Club Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Armchair and Footrest by Luciano Frigerio, Set of 2
Armchair and Footrest by Luciano Frigerio, Set of 2
$3,594 / set
H 31.5 in W 60.63 in D 33.47 in
Bepi Fiori Rocking Armchair
By Bepi Fiori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bepi Fiori was the director of the Italian design firm Bernini starting in the 1970's. A rare model
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bepi Fiori Rocking Armchair
Bepi Fiori Rocking Armchair
$10,200
H 34.5 in W 48.75 in D 31.5 in
An Italian 1960's Colber International suede + mohair club /arm / side chair
By Colber International
Located in New York City, NY
An exquisite and comfortable Italian side chair by Colber International. The chair comes from a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Suede

Mid century Italian Saporiti Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Giovanni Offredi
By Fratelli Saporiti, Gianni Offredi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This collection features exquisite Mid-century Italian lounge chairs and ottomans designed by the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Mario Sabot Italian Midcentury set of two Chairs Mid 70's
By Mario Sabot
Located in bari, IT
Set of two chairs with steel structure seats in original suede designer Willy Rizzo mid 70s. Some
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Mario Sabot Italian Midcentury set of two Chairs Mid 70's
Mario Sabot Italian Midcentury set of two Chairs Mid 70's
$898 / set
H 41.34 in W 18.12 in D 17.92 in
Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s Introducing the "Samuray
Category

Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Walnut

Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s
Luciano Frigeri Lounge Chair and Ottomann "SAMURAI", Italy, 1960s
$3,950 / set
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 36.23 in
Lot of Four Chairs in Steel and Alcantara in the Style of Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four splendid original chairs from the 70s made in the style of romeo rega, with chromed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Romeo Rega 4 Brass and Brown Suede Midcentury Italian Chairs, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Madrid, ES
Romeo Rega brass and brown suede midcentury Italian chairs, 1970. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, a Large Pair of Italian Suede Upholstered Chairs
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in New York, NY
. Each chair with steel uprights joined by woven suede straps, the padded seat resting on arched front
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Luciano Frigerio Attributed Lounge Chairs Pair and Ottoman Suede Leather, Italy
By Percival Lafer, De Sede, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Vienna, AT
Luciano Frigerio attributed lounge chairs pair and ottoman suede leather, Italy, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

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Italian Suede Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Italian suede chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian suede chairs — often made from animal skin, suede and metal — can elevate any home. There are 157 antique and vintage Italian suede chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 22 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Italian suede chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Italian suede chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Italian suede chairs over the years, but those made by Sotow, Saporiti Italia and Willy Rizzo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Italian Suede Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,709, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $27,000 highest priced.

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.