Karl Springer Onassis
Vintage 1980s Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Stools
Maple, Goatskin
2010s American Stools
Maple, Goatskin
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Ostrich Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin, Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Colombian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Goatskin, Ultrasuede
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Goatskin
Vintage 1980s Colombian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Leather, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Animal Skin, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Lacquer, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Goatskin, Suede, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin, Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Stools
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Stools
20th Century American Stools
20th Century American Stools
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Gesso, Paint
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century American Stools
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Goatskin, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Velvet, Foam, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century American Club Chairs
Cane, Linen
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Late 20th Century American Stools
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
20th Century American Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ostrich Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Stools
Oak, Leather
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Fur, Oak
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
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Steel, Iron
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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Paint
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Karl Springer Onassis For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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