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Mini Lotus Chair by Dan Wenger, US
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
Mini Lotus chair designed by Daniel Wenger in the 1960s. Handmade during the 1970s and currently
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mini Lotus Chair by Dan Wenger, US
Mini Lotus Chair by Dan Wenger, US
$3,600
H 31.5 in W 22.25 in D 25.2 in
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1974
By Neils Eilersen, Niels Bendtsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1974. Original fabric in excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1990's Magnus Olesen Lotus Chair with Red Upholstery and White Ash Frame
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990's Modernist Magnus Olesen Lotus chair by Rud Thygensen & Jonny Sørensen. Red upholstered
Category

1990s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mini Lotus Chair in Brown Leather by Dan Wenger, US
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
Mini Lotus chair designed by Daniel Wenger in the 1960s. Handmade during the 1970s and currently
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mini Lotus Chair in Brown Leather by Dan Wenger, US
Mini Lotus Chair in Brown Leather by Dan Wenger, US
$3,600
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Lotus Chair designed for Artena by Paul Boulva, circa 1976
By Paul Boulva
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage lotus chair designed for Artena by Paul Boulva. Originally made for the 1976 Olympics in
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Dan Wenger Lotus Lounge Chair in Original Leather
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Wenger lotus chair with a beautiful patina and original leather seat. The new version has a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Dan Wenger Lotus Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Early Dan Wenger Lotus Lounge Chair in Original Leather
$6,950
H 47.64 in W 35.44 in D 37.01 in
Enclosed Lotus Lounge Chair by Dan Wenger in Leather and Steel
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair made of Latigo leather on a black steel base. The lotus chair was designed in 1969
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Lotus" Lounge Chair by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Rob Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Delft, NL
"Lotus" Lounge Chair by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Dutch Design, 1950s This "Lotus" chair was
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Strässle Lotus lounge chair by André Vandenbeuck, 1969
By Strässle International, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
It doesn't get more 70s than this. This Strässle Lotus lounge chair is upholstered in a fantastic
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Laverne Champagne Chairs on Custom Lotus Bases
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
on top of their chrome. Lotus bases.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Laverne Champagne Chairs on Custom Lotus Bases
Laverne Champagne Chairs on Custom Lotus Bases
$9,750 / set
H 31 in W 20 in D 23.5 in
Modern Lotus Side Chair in White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Lotus Side Chair in White Oak is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Lotus Side Chair in White Oak
Modern Lotus Side Chair in White Oak
$2,750 / item
H 31.5 in W 29 in D 29.5 in
Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lotus
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
$28,500 / item
H 13.82 in W 18.43 in D 16.89 in
Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lotus
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
$28,500 / item
H 35.1 in W 46.8 in D 42.9 in
Mid Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
By Rob Parry, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Reclinable Lotus lounge chair designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland. Rob Parry (The Hague, 1925-2023
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
Mid Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
$2,350
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Augusto Bozzi 'Lotus' Adjustable Lounge Chair, Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti, Kvadrat
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and produced by Saporiti, Italy in the early
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lotus lounge chair by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle International, 1969.
By Strässle International, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Lotus lounge chair by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle International, 1969 Switzerland. Fiberglass
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Set of 3 German Lotus Stacking Chairs and Table by Hartmut Lohmeyer, 1970s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Hamburg, DE
. The organically curved backs of the chairs are particularly striking. These are formed in a special
Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
$2,159 / item
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
Reclining Lounge ‘Lotus’ Lounge Chair with Hocker by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning recliner lounge chair mod. ‘Lotus’ with hocker by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy 1960s
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Lucite/Plexi LOTUS Bar Stools by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 2 pcs. Lotus bar stools by Vladimir Kagan from 1970's. The structure is in lucite/plexi
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Pair of Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lotus Arm Chairs in White Fiberglass
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Lotus Chairs, Model 115-LF, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Laverne
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Enamel

PAIR OF CAPPELLINI LOTUS OFFICE LOUNGE ARMCHAiRS BY JASPER MORRISON
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cappellini Lotus office swivel lounge armchairs desinged by Jasper Morrison RRP £6200 Please note the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PAIR OF CAPPELLINI LOTUS OFFICE LOUNGE ARMCHAiRS BY JASPER MORRISON
PAIR OF CAPPELLINI LOTUS OFFICE LOUNGE ARMCHAiRS BY JASPER MORRISON
$3,849 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 42.92 in W 25.99 in D 28.75 in
2006 Lotus Medium Back Desk Chair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Red
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Lotus’ medium back desk chair, designed in 2006 by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
$17,500 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
$21,500 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
33 Step Lounge Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

33 Step Lounge Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Lounge Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
$18,500 / item
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
$15,000 / item
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
$12,000 / item
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Chair with Lotus
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved rosewood chair with lotus, rosewood apron with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

Collectible Design Unique Black Paper Chair Black Lotus by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from cardboard waste. Vadim's Black Paper cardboard chair is the embodiment of contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Collectible Design Unique Black Paper Chair Black Lotus by Vadim Kibardin
Collectible Design Unique Black Paper Chair Black Lotus by Vadim Kibardin
$17,236 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
Polished Brass Lotus Stool/Chair in Gold or Rose Gold Color Finish
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
take on a slightly surreal quality, whilst maintaining functionality. Brass chair, side chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Lotus Stool/Chair in Gold or Rose Gold Color Finish
Polished Brass Lotus Stool/Chair in Gold or Rose Gold Color Finish
$15,000 / item
H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Lotus Stool Side Table Polished Brass Gold End Table Organic Form
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
within worlds. From the 33 Step Chair, composed of a sculpture of an inverted human spine, to the Lotus
Category

2010s Chinese Stools

Materials

Brass

Lotus Stool Side Table Polished Brass Gold End Table Organic Form
Lotus Stool Side Table Polished Brass Gold End Table Organic Form
$15,000 / item
H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Lotus Stool Side Table Polished Brass Gold End Table Organic Form
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

2010s Chinese Stools

Materials

Brass

Lotus Stool Side Table Polished Brass Gold End Table Organic Form
Lotus Stool Side Table Polished Brass Gold End Table Organic Form
$15,000 / item
H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Lotus Side Table End Table Polished or Matte Brass Gold Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
worlds. From the 33 step chair, composed of a sculpture of an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series
Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Lotus Side Table End Table Polished or Matte Brass Gold Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
worlds. From the 33 Step Chair, composed of a sculpture of an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series
Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Gold Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
worlds. From the 33 Step Chair, composed of a sculpture of an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series
Category

2010s Chinese Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Gold Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
worlds. From the 33 Step Chair, composed of a sculpture of an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series
Category

2010s Chinese Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Lotus Console Table/Entry Way/Hallway Table Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Lotus Console Table/Entry Way/Hallway Table Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of plants, to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Echo Bench Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches

Materials

Brass

Echo Bench Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
Echo Bench Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
$35,000 / item
H 44.1 in W 95.28 in D 29.53 in
Echo Bench Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

2010s Chinese Benches

Materials

Brass

Echo Bench Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
Echo Bench Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
$35,000
H 44.1 in W 95.28 in D 29.53 in
Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, composed of a sculpture of an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by
Category

2010s Chinese Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable
Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable
$18,000 / item
H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Melting Coffee Table/Cocktail Table 'Bean Shape' Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Tantan Side Table End Table Polished Brass Gold Nightstand Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of plants, to the TanTan series, depicting
Category

2010s Chinese Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable
Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable
$18,000 / item
H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Tantan Side Table End Table Polished Brass Gold Nightstand Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Melting Coffee Table/Cocktail Table 'Bean Shape' Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an inverted human spine, to the Lotus series of tables and chairs, inspired by the structures of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

"Lotus" Chair, designed 1982 by Michael Coffey
By Michael Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Lotus" Chair, designed 1982 by Michael Coffey Made of bleached white oak, this dining chair was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

"Lotus" Chair, designed 1982 by Michael Coffey
"Lotus" Chair, designed 1982 by Michael Coffey
$12,000 / item
H 36 in W 18 in D 21 in
Black Leatherette "High and Low" Lounge Chairs by Avanti, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Avanti, Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
made in the 1960s, the same time Rob Parry made his famous Lotus chair and sofa. Are chairs by Avanti
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Lotus (High), by Jasper Morrison, is part of a complete collection of chairs, envisioned to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rob Parry "Lotus" Dutch Design Gelderland Lounge Chair
By Robert Parry
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Rob Parry "Lotus". Luxe lounge chair of Dutch designer Rob Parry for Gelderland. Armrests of wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rob Parry "Lotus" Dutch Design Gelderland Lounge Chair
Rob Parry "Lotus" Dutch Design Gelderland Lounge Chair
$2,334
H 36.62 in W 27.96 in D 35.83 in
Cappellini Lotus High Office Chair
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Houston, TX
. Lotus fits easily into a home décor or in a variety of work situations. Swiveling base and the armrests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Cappellini Lotus High Office Chair
Cappellini Lotus High Office Chair
$4,293
H 35 in W 27 in D 27 in
E. E. Laverne "Lotus" Armchair
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of my faves! E. E. Laverne "Lotus" armchair.
Category

20th Century Chairs

E. E. Laverne "Lotus" Armchair
E. E. Laverne "Lotus" Armchair
$3,000
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Dutch Design Rob Parry Lotus Easy Chair by Gelderland, 1960s
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century 'Lotus' lounge chair designed by Rob Parry and produced by Gelderland Holland. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

de Sede Lotus Leather Armchair Black
By De Sede, Andree Putman
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede Lotus leather armchair black. Product measurements in centimeters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

de Sede Lotus Leather Armchair Black
de Sede Lotus Leather Armchair Black
$1,135
H 29.14 in W 32.68 in D 34.26 in
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Lotus Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lotus chair available at 1stDibs. A lotus chair — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 66 options for an antique or vintage lotus chair now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lotus chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right lotus chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lotus chair over the years, but those crafted by Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Gelderland and Rob Parry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lotus Chair?

Prices for a lotus chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $708 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,032.

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.

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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.