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Set of Two Brown Armchairs in the Manner of Marco Zanuso, Ladychairs, Italy
Set of Two Brown Armchairs in the Manner of Marco Zanuso, Ladychairs, Italy

Set of Two Brown Armchairs in the Manner of Marco Zanuso, Ladychairs, Italy

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Armchairs - Italy, 1950s. This piece is identically constructed to the Lady chair, a design by

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak

By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' lounge chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s. Interesting

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

'Lady Kelly' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018
'Lady Kelly' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018

'Lady Kelly' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018

Located in Antwerp, BE

The ‘Lady Kelly’ chair, designed by Anna Aagaard Jensen in 2018, challenges societal norms about

Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Polystyrene, Lacquer

'Lady Duchess' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018
'Lady Duchess' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018

'Lady Duchess' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018

Located in Antwerp, BE

The ‘Lady Duchess’ chair, designed by Anna Aagaard Jensen in 2018, challenges societal norms about

Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Foam, Lacquer

'Lady Ivy' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018
'Lady Ivy' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018

'Lady Ivy' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018

Located in Antwerp, BE

The ‘Lady Ivy’ chair, designed by Anna Aagaard Jensen in 2018, challenges societal norms about

Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Polystyrene, Lacquer

'Lady A' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018
'Lady A' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018

'Lady A' by Anna Aagaard Jensen, Netherlands, 2018

Located in Antwerp, BE

The ‘Lady A’ chair, designed by Anna Aagaard Jensen in 2018, challenges societal norms about gender

Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Polystyrene, Lacquer

Vittoriano Vigano' Folding Chair "Tripolina" Lady Italy 1970s
Vittoriano Vigano' Folding Chair "Tripolina" Lady Italy 1970s

Vittoriano Vigano' Folding Chair "Tripolina" Lady Italy 1970s

By Vittoriano Vigano

Located in Naples, IT

Folding chair mod." Tripolina" designed by Vittoriano Vigano This chair is modern Italian made of solid wood slats with metal joints and leather upholstery. Good conditions, some si...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House
8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House

8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House

By George Hepplewhite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Mahogany dining chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs for Arflex.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1 of 30 Antique Lady Diana's Family Spencer House Giltwood Bergere Banque Chairs
1 of 30 Antique Lady Diana's Family Spencer House Giltwood Bergere Banque Chairs

1 of 30 Antique Lady Diana's Family Spencer House Giltwood Bergere Banque Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John, the first

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

FRENCH LADY & THE UNICORN WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TAPESTRY
FRENCH LADY & THE UNICORN WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TAPESTRY

FRENCH LADY & THE UNICORN WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TAPESTRY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

French Louis XVI Style carved frame armchair and footstool upholstered with The Lady & The Unicorn

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Lady' Armchair in Green Upholstery
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Lady' Armchair in Green Upholstery

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Lady' Armchair in Green Upholstery

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Marco Zanuso for Arflex, easy chair, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s A quintessential representation

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lady Armchair by Marco Zanusso for Arflex, Italy
Lady Armchair by Marco Zanusso for Arflex, Italy

Lady Armchair by Marco Zanusso for Arflex, Italy

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Lady armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951 for Arflex, Italy. Early edition with original

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new

Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new

By Cassina, Marco Zanuso

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the color/material of the chair. Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Early Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso, Alpaca Upholstery, Italy
1950s Early Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso, Alpaca Upholstery, Italy

1950s Early Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso, Alpaca Upholstery, Italy

By Marco Zanuso

Located in San Francisco, CA

This expertly restored early edition Lady armchair by Marco Zanuso features original patinated leg

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Original LADY Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy (burnt orange)
Original LADY Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy (burnt orange)

Original LADY Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy (burnt orange)

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Berlin, Berlin

An original 'LADY' lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milano. The chair has been

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Pair of Mid Century Modern Lady by Marco Zanuso. Circa 1950s
A Pair of Mid Century Modern Lady by Marco Zanuso. Circa 1950s

A Pair of Mid Century Modern Lady by Marco Zanuso. Circa 1950s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Miami, FL

" prize awarded Lady mid century modern lounge chair was designed in 1951 by Italian designer Marco Zanuso

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl & Needlepoint Parlor Chairs, C1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl & Needlepoint Parlor Chairs, C1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl & Needlepoint Parlor Chairs, C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

back and seat, raised on balustrade legs, set includes gentleman's armchair and lady's side chair

Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Upholstery

A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Armchairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Armchairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Armchairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

Located in Chicago, IL

A classic pair of Italian Mid-Century lounge chairs in the style of Marco Zanuso's 'Lady Chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951
Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951

Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

'Lady Chairs '. Please note the coffee table is not included with this set. This set has been recovered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs
Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs

Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs

Located in Doha, QA

, newly upholstered with exquisite baroque italian fabric. Very elegant and very lady like chairs are

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold

Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968
Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968

Space Age Mohair “Orchidée” Lounge Chairs Michel Cadestin, Airborne, France 1968

By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Luxurious Mohair velvet upholstered Orchidée "lady & senior" lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for

Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Foam, Fiberglass

"Regent" Lounge Chairs with Footstools by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960s
"Regent" Lounge Chairs with Footstools by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960s

"Regent" Lounge Chairs with Footstools by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960s

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Utrecht, NL

1945 and was a pioneer of the use of modern materials. Along with other pieces - such as the ‘Lady

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs in style of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1950s
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs in style of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1950s

Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs in style of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1950s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Beograd, RS

Zanuso's "Lady Chair". Chairs are upholstered in plush with an attractive print and they feature elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arrben Italy Modern red Dining Chair Model Marylin
Arrben Italy Modern red Dining Chair Model Marylin

Arrben Italy Modern red Dining Chair Model Marylin

By Arrben

Located in Munich, Bavaria

can be used as Dining chair or also as a lady desk office chair. This version has a thick rich

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951
Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951

Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in New York, NY

: Senior and Lady Chairs, Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte, Osvaldo Borsani, Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy
Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy

Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Siemens. Zanuso received gold medals for designs such as the LADY CHAIR, SLEEP-O-MATIC and TRIPOLTRONA.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy
Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy

Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Berlin, Berlin

gold medals for designs such as the LADY CHAIR, SLEEP-O-MATIC and TRIPOLTRONA.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1950's Italian Lady Armchair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex
1950's Italian Lady Armchair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex

1950's Italian Lady Armchair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Paris, FR

The Iconic 20th-century collectible vintage Lady chair was designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Important Original 4 Seater Lady Sofa, Marco Zanuso, Arlfex, 1951
Rare Important Original 4 Seater Lady Sofa, Marco Zanuso, Arlfex, 1951

Rare Important Original 4 Seater Lady Sofa, Marco Zanuso, Arlfex, 1951

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Culver City, CA

Lady chair (and its sofa counterparts) became one of the earliest icons of this new direction. Soft

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

“Portrait of a Seated Lady in Wicker Chair”
“Portrait of a Seated Lady in Wicker Chair”

“Portrait of a Seated Lady in Wicker Chair”

Located in San Francisco, CA

A picture of calm refined beauty, the sitter epitomizes elegant and casual repose propped up against pillow in her spacious wicker armchair. Captured by master American portraitist ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of Lady in a Rocking Chair Outdoors
Portrait of Lady in a Rocking Chair Outdoors

Portrait of Lady in a Rocking Chair Outdoors

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

the cool tones of the chair, while the dappled greens and golds of the surrounding trees suggest a

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

William IV Mahogany Teapoy
William IV Mahogany Teapoy

William IV Mahogany Teapoy

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

are very similar. Teapoys were originally delicate tables, with three legs, placed by a lady

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

1960s English Impressionist Oil Young Lady slumped in chair
1960s English Impressionist Oil Young Lady slumped in chair

1960s English Impressionist Oil Young Lady slumped in chair

By English Impressionist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Artists Model English artist, c. 1960s oil on board 16 x 12 inches provenance: private collection, England The painting is in very good and presentable condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unknown Pastel Artist Study - Lady in Blue Dress on Chair
Unknown Pastel Artist Study - Lady in Blue Dress on Chair

Unknown Pastel Artist Study - Lady in Blue Dress on Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the distance as she sits in a chair. The straps of her blue dress have fallen provocatively below her

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s
Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s

Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Delft, NL

Chair Model Poltrona Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milan, 1950s Italian chair by Marco Zanuso

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Lady Swedish Design Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko Model 2303, 1950s
Lady Swedish Design Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko Model 2303, 1950s

Lady Swedish Design Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko Model 2303, 1950s

By Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

back and gracefully curved armrests. The chairs retain their original wool upholstery, a testament to

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Reading a Book /// Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Lady Screenprint Woman Chair
Reading a Book /// Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Lady Screenprint Woman Chair

Reading a Book /// Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Lady Screenprint Woman Chair

By Dan May

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "Reading a Book" *Signed and numbered by May in pencil lower left Year: 1982 Medium: Original Screenprint on unbranded white wove paper Limit...

Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

1980's British Modernist Oil Painting Nude Lady Reclining in Chair
1980's British Modernist Oil Painting Nude Lady Reclining in Chair

1980's British Modernist Oil Painting Nude Lady Reclining in Chair

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Artists Nude Model by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed board: 26 x 16.5 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings ...

Category

20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Blue Lady in Chair Portier
Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Blue Lady in Chair Portier

Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Blue Lady in Chair Portier

By Alain Portier

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Very unique and large scale oil painting on board -Blue lady in chair signed Portier. I love the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Seated Nude with Mirror /// Figurative Chair Lady Woman Byron Browne Drawing Art
Seated Nude with Mirror /// Figurative Chair Lady Woman Byron Browne Drawing Art

Seated Nude with Mirror /// Figurative Chair Lady Woman Byron Browne Drawing Art

By Byron Browne

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Byron Browne (American, 1907-1961) Title: "Seated Nude with Mirror" *Signed and dated by Browne in pencil lower right Year: 1957 Medium: Original Graphite Pencil Drawing on u...

Category

1950s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Graphite

Mid Century Impressionist Painting Nude Lady Posed On Chair In Red Interior
Mid Century Impressionist Painting Nude Lady Posed On Chair In Red Interior

Mid Century Impressionist Painting Nude Lady Posed On Chair In Red Interior

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: signed verso oil on canvas, unframed Size : 22 x 18.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painti...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed Large 1960's British Original Oil Painting, Chic Lady On Chair
Signed Large 1960's British Original Oil Painting, Chic Lady On Chair

Signed Large 1960's British Original Oil Painting, Chic Lady On Chair

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: Beryl Darton (British circa 1960's) Period: mid 20th century/ 1960's Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Size: 24 x 20 inches Condition: overall very good, a very few...

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

1950's French Expressionist Signed Painting Lady Seated in Chair Harvest Fields
1950's French Expressionist Signed Painting Lady Seated in Chair Harvest Fields

1950's French Expressionist Signed Painting Lady Seated in Chair Harvest Fields

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Harvest View French artist, 'Chevalier' signed and dated 1958 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 23.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Italian Armchairs in the manner of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1960s
Pair of Italian Armchairs in the manner of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1960s

Pair of Italian Armchairs in the manner of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1960s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Utrecht, NL

” and “Lady” chairs. The bodies embrace the sitter comfortably with their sloping yet geometric armrests

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Portrait of a Nude Lady Posed On Chair Down French Mid Century Painting
Portrait of a Nude Lady Posed On Chair Down French Mid Century Painting

Portrait of a Nude Lady Posed On Chair Down French Mid Century Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Size : 26 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting is in overal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude Study of a Lady Posed on a Chair Mid Century French Painting
Nude Study of a Lady Posed on a Chair Mid Century French Painting

Nude Study of a Lady Posed on a Chair Mid Century French Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Size : 20 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting is in overal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Lady Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of lady chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lady chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and brass. There are 179 antique and vintage lady chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Lady chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of lady chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern lady chairs are of considerable interest. Marco Zanuso, Arflex and John Risley each produced beautiful lady chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Lady Chairs?

Prices for lady chairs start at $100 and top out at $69,547 with the average selling for $5,663.

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.