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1970s Chromium Steel Selig Sofa Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
By Selig
Located in Monrovia, CA
1970s chromium steel framed sofa with Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery by Selig. 1970s psycedelic
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Caned Chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Caned Chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery. These beauties are in amazing
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Wood

Pair of Caned Chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
Pair of Caned Chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
$2,035 Sale Price / set
41% Off
H 45 in W 18 in D 24 in
1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Velvet Ottoman Coffee Table, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Baughman/Larsen velvet and chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Lucite Waterfall Bench Stool in Jack Lenore Larsen Velvet
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Southampton, NJ
in Jack Lenore Larson Samarkand velvet. A special little gem featuring an early Spring mix of Salmon
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Swaim
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Long Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Elkton, MD
A stunning oversized tuxedo sofa featuring original Jack Lenor Larsen polychrome velvet upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Jack Lenor Larsen
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker with Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric on the seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Jack Lenor Larsen
Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Jack Lenor Larsen
$4,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 28 in D 40 in
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
in gorgeous Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric. We do have 2 pairs if multiples are needed- see the last
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
$4,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 29 in D 25.5 in
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super sexy Jack Lenor Larsen abstract red velvet sofa sectional. This is one of a kind masterpiece
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 114.5 in D 71.5 in
Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric in close to excellent condition. All the cushions are down filled and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman rosewood loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan velvet fabric. This piece
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Teak Mid century Danish dining set wishbone chairs lenor Larsen upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Larsen velvet and in excellent shape. Trestle table expands from 72" to 96" with as 12" pull out on
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Jack Lenor Larsen "Primavera" Velvet Large Down Filled Pillows
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Lynn, MA
Two large down filled pillows upholstered in the highly coveted "Primavera" soft velvet fabric
Category

20th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Down

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Steel Flat Bar Lounge Club Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
corrosion and rust. Upholstered in original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet, this combination makes for a bright
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare two pieces sectional by Milo Baughman upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.. This
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1960s Jack Lenor Larsen Style Upholstered Bench
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
. Newly upholstered in old stock Jack Lenor Larsen style floral fabric. The fabric has a gold tone
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Fabulous Asian Modern Widdicomb Dining Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Velvet
By John Widdicomb, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
love the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric but it does show wear-one has a small patch with same fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Armchair Scandinavian Velvet Fabric Soren Willadsen Mobelfa
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare Danish armchair by designer Harry in rosewood. Seat in cream fabric. Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Mid-Century Wingback Armchair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century wingback armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, circa 1950s, Denmark. This lounge is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Teak

Vintage Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs in Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs in manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. High quality wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Solid Walnut Lounge Chair Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful solid walnut and teak lounge chair Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen imported by Selig
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Uncommon pair of sculptural arm chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen. Dark walnut tone and velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Lounge Chairs
Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Lounge Chairs
$8,400 / set
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 29 in
Jack Lenor Larsen Tall Back Double Cane Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite set of four double cane back dining chairs with original Jack Lenor Larsen, Caravan
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

1970’s Jack Lenor Larsen Style Upholstered Elephant Bamboo bench
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
1970’s jack lenor Larson style upholstered elephant Bamboo and leather wrapped Bench.
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Bamboo

1970’s Jack Lenor Larsen Style Upholstered Elephant Bamboo bench
1970’s Jack Lenor Larsen Style Upholstered Elephant Bamboo bench
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Restored Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
-Larsen. All new fabric with new foam on both pieces. Vintage retro looking fabric is a beautiful silvery
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
Restored Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
$2,876 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 30.25 in
Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
in a luxurious cut Donghia velvet.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1960s
Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1960s
$3,975
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 31.5 in
Stunning Jack Lenor Larsen style Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Jack Lenor Larsen style ottoman made by Selig. We just love the wonderful Larsen style
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Bench by Brower Grand Rapids
By Brower Furniture Co., Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fraser, MI
Lenor Larsen Pattern Velvet top.
Category

Vintage 1940s Benches

Materials

Steel

Dunbar Jack Larsen Gray Velvet Cut Down Floating Plinth Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lenor Larson velvet sofa is a statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Dunbar Jack Larsen Gray Velvet Cut Down Floating Plinth Sofa
Dunbar Jack Larsen Gray Velvet Cut Down Floating Plinth Sofa
$5,700 Sale Price
40% Off
H 29 in W 85 in D 33 in
Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Glamorous Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
$5,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27 in W 89 in D 34 in
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
personality! Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Bright and vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Incredible MCM Sofa with Original Fabric - Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen style
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Carmel, NY
This sofa is a true masterpiece, representing the pinnacle of sophistication and style. It offers a rare opportunity to own a piece that is undeniably the epitome of excellence in b...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa and Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Lenor Larsen Primavera fabric. The channeled and flared arms hug the seat cushions. Evan arm tuxedo
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Magnificent Directional Even Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Modern
By Directional, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Directional even arm sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen cut velvet fabric. This sofa is in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall crescent lounge chair upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb Directional MCM Sectional Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury sectional sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
upholstered in a contrasting vibrant green velvet by Jack Lenor Larson featuring a peacock pattern.. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Wood

A pair of 1960's Jack Lenor Larson documented lumbar pillows
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
original Jack Lenor Larsen polychrome velvet upholstery with a bold repeating geometric motif
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
Located in London, GB
. Upholstered in ‘Kuba’ by Larsen - a tobacco hued velvet, boldly influenced by African textiles. French, c
Category

Antique 18th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Velvet

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
$4,322 / item
H 26.38 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
& backs. The pair is enhanced with custom cushions upholstered in the mid 1970's in Jack Lenor Larsen
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
$2,300 / set
H 35 in W 26 in D 21 in
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
in velvet. Ib Kofod Larsen style. Chairs have been refinished and reupholstered. Mid Century Modern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
$12,000 / set
H 32 in W 34.25 in D 28 in
Sensational T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Lounge Chair for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
retains its original Larsen style cut velvet upholstery in good condition-the foam in the seat cushion
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Pair of Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Hannah/Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
the production was slipper style) has been newly upholstered in a fine gray velvet Larsen fabric. Pure
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Set of Four Aluminum Frame Highback Chairs with Jack Lenore Larsen Fabric
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid aluminum frame highback side chairs. Original Jack Lenore Larsen velvet fabric with button
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jack Lenor Larsen "Water Lilies" Throw Pillow
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Newly made pillows in a vintage Jack Lenor Larsen "Water Lilies" fabric. 20" x 12" x 6" Jack
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Jack Lenor Larsen "Water Lilies" Throw Pillow
Jack Lenor Larsen "Water Lilies" Throw Pillow
$325 / item
H 6 in W 12 in D 20 in
Jack Lenor Larsen "Water Lilies" Throw Pillow
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Newly made pillows in a vintage Jack Lenor Larsen "Water Lilies" fabric. 20" x 20" x 6" Jack
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Jack Lenor Larsen "Water Lilies" Throw Pillow
Jack Lenor Larsen "Water Lilies" Throw Pillow
$375 / item
H 6 in W 20 in D 20 in
Glenn of California Walnut and Jack Lenor Larsen Bench
By Glenn of California, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Merced, CA
and upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen ‘Aurora’ velvet fabric. Measures 51" L x 16.5" x 17" H.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Very Rare Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric on Edward Wormley's Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Paris, FR
of 1950 in an amazing floral pattern velvet fabric designed by Jack Lenor Larsen. This pair could
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Lounge Chair in Ebony and Goldenrod Velvet by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Framingham, MA
Goldenrod velvet upholstery. The second picture was taken outside without studio lighting to show the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Ebony, Wood

Pair Biscuit Tufted Velvet Benches Hollywood Regency Mid Century Modern
Located in South Coast, CA
Excellent pair of biscuit tufted, sculpted benches on hardwood frames covered in Lenor- Larsen
Category

Vintage 1970s Benches

Materials

Velvet

Iron Stool by Danny Ho Fong Upholstered in Vintage Jack Leonor Larsen Fabric
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Iron stool by Danny Ho Fong upholstered in striking vintage Jack Lenor Larsen cotton velvet. Five
Category

Vintage 1950s American Stools

Midcentury 1970s Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Canaan, CT
This sofa is so groovy baby; it will surely bring back your mojo! Velvet stunning with very little
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar sofa model 488 designed by Edward Wormley. Original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman Swivel Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Swivel club chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin covered in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman Swivel Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
Milo Baughman Swivel Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
$3,000 / item
H 23 in W 30 in D 30 in
1970s Curved Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, CA
wherever it’s placed. The finishing touch is a vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery so dazzling it
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Marge Carson Club Chair with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
By Marge Carson, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Lenor Larsen velvet. Playful patterns in a complex, vibrant color way give this sleek Edward Wormely
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

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Larsen Velvet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of larsen velvet you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, every item from our selection of larsen velvet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of larsen velvet made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of larsen velvet over the years, but those crafted by Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman and Ib Kofod-Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Larsen Velvet?

Prices for a piece of larsen velvet start at $325 and top out at $50,300 with the average selling for $4,393.

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.