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Lilac Chair

Balù Extra Large Lilac Chair by Emilio Nanni
Balù Extra Large Lilac Chair by Emilio Nanni

Balù Extra Large Lilac Chair by Emilio Nanni

$3,250 / item

H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 24.41 in

Balù Extra Large Lilac Chair by Emilio Nanni

By Trabà

Located in Milan, IT

A more generous version of the refined Balù chair designed by Emilio Nanni, this stunning piece

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Balù Lounge Lilac Chair by Emilio Nanni
Balù Lounge Lilac Chair by Emilio Nanni

Balù Lounge Lilac Chair by Emilio Nanni

$2,980 / item

H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 24.41 in

Balù Lounge Lilac Chair by Emilio Nanni

By Trabà

Located in Milan, IT

sophistication and comfort. The welcoming seat is upholstered in a lilac fabric, and padded of a combination of

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Chairs - Reupholstered in Lilac Italian Mohair
Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Chairs - Reupholstered in Lilac Italian Mohair

Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Chairs - Reupholstered in Lilac Italian Mohair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Victorian Carved Ornate Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Lilac Italian Mohair - Pair The

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Lilac Beech (in stock)
Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Lilac Beech (in stock)

Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Lilac Beech (in stock)

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Paris, IDF

Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax. Solid beech wood Stain: Lilac

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

$1,412Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, glossy blue lilac color lacquer (RAL 4005). The chair is extremely comfortable! Beautiful organic

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Lilac Structure, Lipstick Details and Blossom
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Lilac Structure, Lipstick Details and Blossom

Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Lilac Structure, Lipstick Details and Blossom

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

The iconic Miami chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Christian Liaigre Lilac Lounge Chairs, France, Circa 1990, Comfortable
Christian Liaigre Lilac Lounge Chairs, France, Circa 1990, Comfortable

Christian Liaigre Lilac Lounge Chairs, France, Circa 1990, Comfortable

By Christian Liaigre

Located in Antwerp, BE

the house is known for. Upholstered in a light lilac fabric, they embody a serene, understated luxury

Category

1990s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Balù Extra Large Lilac and White Chair by Emilio Nanni
Balù Extra Large Lilac and White Chair by Emilio Nanni

Balù Extra Large Lilac and White Chair by Emilio Nanni

$3,180 / item

H 38.19 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in

Balù Extra Large Lilac and White Chair by Emilio Nanni

By Trabà

Located in Milan, IT

padded with polyurethane and Dacron.. Upholstered in a refined lilac fabric, this chair is available in

Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of Ten Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Ten Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Ten Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

$14,122Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Set of Ten Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, glossy blue lilac color lacquer (RAL 4005). The chair is extremely comfortable! Beautiful organic

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

3 Patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs
3 Patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs

3 Patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs

By Le Corbusier, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Breuer

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Stacking Chairs in lilac and rust. Sourced in Germany, these chairs, likely of the 1930s, show construction

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Purple Pink Ombre Shiny Velvet Swivel Chair
Purple Pink Ombre Shiny Velvet Swivel Chair

Purple Pink Ombre Shiny Velvet Swivel Chair

$8,410 / item

H 31 in W 31 in D 36 in

Purple Pink Ombre Shiny Velvet Swivel Chair

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

eggplant, grape, fuchsia and lilac colors. The chairs 360 degree swivel and have a simple drum base

Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Riviera Chair in Lacquered Lilac metal for Outdoors
Contemporary Riviera Chair in Lacquered Lilac metal for Outdoors

Contemporary Riviera Chair in Lacquered Lilac metal for Outdoors

$1,189 / item

H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in

Contemporary Riviera Chair in Lacquered Lilac metal for Outdoors

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Our newly unveiled collection is meticulously handcrafted in Portugal. Departing from conventional norms, we embrace a palette of unconventional materials, including different marble...

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Pop Art Pink Lilac Vintage Armchair Zyklus Chair Peter Maly, 1980s Germany
Pop Art Pink Lilac Vintage Armchair Zyklus Chair Peter Maly, 1980s Germany

Pop Art Pink Lilac Vintage Armchair Zyklus Chair Peter Maly, 1980s Germany

By Peter Maly

Located in Vienna, AT

Postmodern Pop Art vintage pink violet vintage armchair lounge chair model Zyklus Chair designed by

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Soft Pastel Lilac Brass Lounge Chairs Pair Duo 1950s
Mid Century Modern Vintage Soft Pastel Lilac Brass Lounge Chairs Pair Duo 1950s

Mid Century Modern Vintage Soft Pastel Lilac Brass Lounge Chairs Pair Duo 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage lounge chairs or armchairs pair duo covered with soft pastel lilac

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scroll Arm Seat Benches Newly Upholstered
Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scroll Arm Seat Benches Newly Upholstered

Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scroll Arm Seat Benches Newly Upholstered

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Chicago, IL

Upholstered in a Gorgeous “French Lilac” Silk Blend Velvet. The Chairs have a wonderful downward curve to and

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

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Tagada´ Chair by Stamuli, Pale Green, Lilac, Pink
Tagada´ Chair by Stamuli, Pale Green, Lilac, Pink

Tagada´ Chair by Stamuli, Pale Green, Lilac, Pink

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Tagada´ Chair by Stamuli, Pale Green, Lilac, Pink

Located in Stockholm, SE

Tagadà chair is the outcome of the studio’s DNA: a matrix of rigor and playfulness, minimalism and

Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

B&B Italia Solo 'B&B' Velvet Chair Set Lilac Fabric Set
B&B Italia Solo 'B&B' Velvet Chair Set Lilac Fabric Set

B&B Italia Solo 'B&B' Velvet Chair Set Lilac Fabric Set

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 22.84 in

B&B Italia Solo 'B&B' Velvet Chair Set Lilac Fabric Set

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a B&B Italia Solo (B&B) velvet chair set lilac fabric set. Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Dark Metal and Lilac Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Dark Metal and Lilac Velvet Chairs, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Dark Metal and Lilac Velvet Chairs, 1950s

Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT

Fine pair of lilac side chairs manufactured in Italy during the 1950s, featuring a black metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Sitia Hibiscus Chairs by Valentina Battochio, 1980s, Set of Two
Italian Sitia Hibiscus Chairs by Valentina Battochio, 1980s, Set of Two

Italian Sitia Hibiscus Chairs by Valentina Battochio, 1980s, Set of Two

By Valentina Battocchio, Sitia

Located in Chilton, GB

chair has lilac upholstery, chrome legs and both chairs swivel at 360 degrees.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

B&B Italia Solo 'B&B' Velvet Chair Lilac Fabric
B&B Italia Solo 'B&B' Velvet Chair Lilac Fabric

B&B Italia Solo 'B&B' Velvet Chair Lilac Fabric

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 22.84 in

B&B Italia Solo 'B&B' Velvet Chair Lilac Fabric

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a B&B Italia solo (B&B) velvet chair lilac fabric. Product measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Organic Modern Style Lilac Velvet Beirut Accent Chair Handmade and Customizable
Organic Modern Style Lilac Velvet Beirut Accent Chair Handmade and Customizable

Organic Modern Style Lilac Velvet Beirut Accent Chair Handmade and Customizable

By Moanne

Located in Madrid, ES

Featuring a visually impactful silhouette, Beirut accent chair is a modern icon. It is a true

Category

2010s European Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 6 Charles Eames for Vitra DSW Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Charles Eames for Vitra DSW Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Charles Eames for Vitra DSW Dining Chairs

By Charles Eames

Located in London, GB

on some of the chairs, and some minor wear to the polish on the legs. One of the lilac chairs has

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Hollywood Regency Channel Back Chairs Newly Upholstered in Lilac Chenille, Pair
Hollywood Regency Channel Back Chairs Newly Upholstered in Lilac Chenille, Pair

Hollywood Regency Channel Back Chairs Newly Upholstered in Lilac Chenille, Pair

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Pair of Hollywood Regency channel back chairs, circa 1940, newly opholstered in Lilac Chenille by

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Mahogany

Dramatic High Wingback Chair in Lilac Mohair with Mahogany Detail, Italy
Dramatic High Wingback Chair in Lilac Mohair with Mahogany Detail, Italy

Dramatic High Wingback Chair in Lilac Mohair with Mahogany Detail, Italy

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic high wingback chair in lilac mohair with mahogany detail, Italy. Fully restored, fantastic

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

French Antique Louis XVI Lilac Velvet BergèRe Marquise
French Antique Louis XVI Lilac Velvet BergèRe Marquise

French Antique Louis XVI Lilac Velvet BergèRe Marquise

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely French Louis XVI style bergère "Marquise" armchair (think antique chair-and-a-half

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet

c.1860 Handmade English Beaded Slipper Chair w/ Rosewood Frame
c.1860 Handmade English Beaded Slipper Chair w/ Rosewood Frame

c.1860 Handmade English Beaded Slipper Chair w/ Rosewood Frame

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

lady's slipper chair with incredible hand beadwork and a gorgeous rosewood frame. Rare and unusual lilac

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Slipper Chairs

Luxe Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Deep Lilac Gray Velvet
Luxe Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Deep Lilac Gray Velvet

Luxe Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Deep Lilac Gray Velvet

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Pair of gorgeous Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs in deep gray lilac cotton velvet with sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Walnut

In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 Tino, Lilac / Purple Elephant Children Chair
In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 Tino, Lilac / Purple Elephant Children Chair

In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 Tino, Lilac / Purple Elephant Children Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stock in Los Angeles Set of 2 chairs. A children’s chair and a toy too. A transactional object that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Louis Majorelle Arm Chairs
Pair of Louis Majorelle Arm Chairs

Pair of Louis Majorelle Arm Chairs

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H 43.5 in W 23.75 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Louis Majorelle Arm Chairs

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Englewood, NJ

A pair of carved mahogony French Art Nouveau "Les Lilas" (Lilacs) arm chairs by Louis Majorelle

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Lilac Bergère
French Louis XVI Style Lilac Bergère

French Louis XVI Style Lilac Bergère

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H 34.625 in W 27.5 in D 26.25 in

French Louis XVI Style Lilac Bergère

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Louis XVI style bergère armchair with original lilac velvet accented by upholstery

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet

1960's Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Danish Lilac Tweed Chair Reupholstered
1960's Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Danish Lilac Tweed Chair Reupholstered

1960's Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Danish Lilac Tweed Chair Reupholstered

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

structurally sound. A beautifully updated chair, new seat padding and reupholstered in lilac tweed. Makes a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Chairs
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Chairs

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen 'Handy' dining chairs with lilac upholstery. Formerly known as the ‘NV31

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of 1960s Percival Lafer Brazilian Club Chairs
Pair of 1960s Percival Lafer Brazilian Club Chairs

Pair of 1960s Percival Lafer Brazilian Club Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1960s Percival Lafer Brazilian imbuia wood club chairs upholstered in lilac muslin.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Imbuia

Lilac Organic Chairs by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen
Lilac Organic Chairs by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen

Lilac Organic Chairs by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen

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H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 25.99 in

Lilac Organic Chairs by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen

By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dronten, NL

different sitting position. This set consists of 2 chairs in lilac wool, marked with Vitra label at the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

In Stock in Los Angeles, Tino, Lilac / Purple Elephant Children's Chair
In Stock in Los Angeles, Tino, Lilac / Purple Elephant Children's Chair

In Stock in Los Angeles, Tino, Lilac / Purple Elephant Children's Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stock in Los Angeles A children’s chair and a toy too. A transactional object that recalls to the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Vivid Lilac Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Italy circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Vivid Lilac Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Italy circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Vivid Lilac Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Italy circa 1950

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern lilac vintage armchair or side chair designed in Italy circa 1950. A charming

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Lilac Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Lilac Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

Lilac Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

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H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in

Lilac Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

original Lilac coloured wool upholstery which is clean and unmarked. One of the chairs has a barely

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mastercraft for Baker Furniture Solid Brass Dining Set 6 Chairs
Mastercraft for Baker Furniture Solid Brass Dining Set 6 Chairs

Mastercraft for Baker Furniture Solid Brass Dining Set 6 Chairs

Located in Southfield, MI

, but photographs a tad more lilac. Chairs can be simply recovered, as they have removable seats and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Minimalist French Chair 'Lune d'Argent' by Pascal Mourgue, 1980s
Postmodern Minimalist French Chair 'Lune d'Argent' by Pascal Mourgue, 1980s

Postmodern Minimalist French Chair 'Lune d'Argent' by Pascal Mourgue, 1980s

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Zagreb, HR

Sculptural minimalist postmodern chair 'Lune d'Argent' (Silver Moon) by Pascal Mourgue Made of

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist French Chairs 'Lune D'argent' by Pascal Mourgue
Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist French Chairs 'Lune D'argent' by Pascal Mourgue

Set of 2 Postmodern Minimalist French Chairs 'Lune D'argent' by Pascal Mourgue

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Zagreb, HR

Mourgue The sturdy minimalist steel structure of the chairs is powder-coated in white and lilac colors

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

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H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 26.19 in

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

By Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko

Located in Wilnis, UT

. Upholstered in the finest quality lilac fabric. It is a chair which matches the Japanese lifestyle and home

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Plywood

Set of Six Lucite Cherner Style Dining Chairs, 1980s
Set of Six Lucite Cherner Style Dining Chairs, 1980s

Set of Six Lucite Cherner Style Dining Chairs, 1980s

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H 30.79 in W 28.15 in D 21.66 in

Set of Six Lucite Cherner Style Dining Chairs, 1980s

By Norman Cherner

Located in London, GB

Stunning set of six Lucite framed 'pretzel' dining chairs with lilac seat and back pads based upon

Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Rotating Club Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Pair of Rotating Club Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

Pair of Rotating Club Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

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H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in

Pair of Rotating Club Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Berlin, DE

, upholstered in lilac coloured velvet. The 'Nautilus' chair was produced by Directional. Condition

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

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$941 / item

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Viva Stripe Black and White Bench by Houtique

By Houtique

Located in Geneve, CH

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Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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Lilac Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lilac chair for your home. A lilac chair — often made from fabric, wood and beech — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage lilac chair you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lilac chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lilac chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lilac chair over the years, but those crafted by Trabà, B&B Italia and Antonio Citterio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lilac Chair?

A lilac chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,780, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $10,670.

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.