French Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Montgolfière Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of 2 Louis XVI style French chairs from the mid 20th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis Balloon Chair
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Giltwood Carved Balloon Porter’s Chair, Louis XVI Period, Circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A rare Louis XVI period gilded porter's chair, possibly water-gilded to a very high standard.
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Giltwood
Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Balloon-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Balloon-Back Dining Chairs in the manner of Maison Jansen.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Baker McMillen French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ribbon Fauteuil Balloon Back Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture McMillen collection fauteuil balloon back armchair featuring Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling with carved ribbons, floral medallions, and tapered fluted legs....
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of 10+2 Balloon Back Dining Chairs
$6,586 / set
Set of 10+2 Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Set of 12 Louis XV Style Oval Back Dining Chairs Cream and Gilt And Light Colored Velvet Upholstery
Category
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Highly sought after by collectors and interior designers, this pair of Louis XVI balloon back bergère chairs represents a rare find in today’s market.
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Set of 4 Gorgeous Set of 4, 19th century Gilded & Hand Carved Balloon Back Fluted Le...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 17 1/2in D: 17in SH: 17 1/2in This Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the hig...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set 8 Dark Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Balloon Backs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 8 French Louis XVI style dining chairs is a perfect embodiment of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French Louis XVI Montgolfier Hot Air Balloon Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XVI Style Montgolfier Hot Air Balloon Dining Chairs - Set of 6.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
8 White Painted Suede French Louis XVI Style Balloon Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional set of eight (9 are shown, but the seller kept one) French Louis XVI chairs by Maison Jansen represents the pinnacle of Parisian decorative arts and timeless French ...
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Bleached Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Whitewash
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Bleached Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Whitewash, Red Fabric Set of six bleached and white paint, decorated balloon, back dining chairs, and find fa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 10 Maison Jansen Balloon Back Paint Decorated Distressed Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Representing the pinnacle of mid-century European luxury and design, this exceptional set of eight signed Maison Jansen dining chairs embodies the timeless sophistication, craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Painted and Parcel Gilt Balloon Back Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Birmingham, AL
A refined marriage of neoclassical symmetry and Provençal elegance, this set of six 19th century French Louis XVI style balloon back dining chairs exemplifies the artistry and sophis...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
$6,825Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well-articulated carvings of scallop and acanthus on crest, rail, and knee. Carved frame of ...
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Antique 1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker McMillen French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ribbon Fauteuil Balloon Back Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Mcmillen collection fauteuil balloon back armchair featuring Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling with carved ribbons, floral medallions, and tapered fluted legs....
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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Set of 4 French Mahogany Balloon Back Carver Chairs, circa 1890
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H 36.82 in W 22.05 in D 18.31 in
Set of 4 French Mahogany Balloon Back Carver Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Salisbury, GB
Set of 4 late 19th century French balloon back mahogany carver chairs in Louis VXI style, circa 1890 Seat height 43cm.
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Snakes on Black
By Voutsa
Located in New York, NY
French Balloon Back Chair x Voutsa Snakes on Black
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Set 6 French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Painted Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine set of Maison Jansen dining chairs in their original white painted finish and original and still very good upholstery, circa 1950s. The chairs are in good condition. T...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of French balloon or cameo back dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste.
Category
20th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Louis XVI Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of six Louis XVI walnut dining chairs upholstered in a brown faux leather. Delicate carvings accentuate the beautifully toned walnut while brass nailheads surround the upholstery...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Wood Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
The seat cushions have been newly upholstered in a neutral toned Belgian linen. These Louis XVI style side chairs, with their flirty balloon shaped backs, would be a perfect addition...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Bergère Lounge Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These chairs are in a gorgeous greenish blue silk damask fabric with distressed painted frames. Measures: 37.5 tall x 26.75 wide x 30.5 deep seat height is 20.
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair Blue and White Antique Pair Balloon Back French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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H 37.75 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair Blue and White Antique Pair Balloon Back French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
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H 39.25 in W 23 in D 19 in
6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Mid 20th century Louis XV style balloon back dining chairs. Made from hardwood with cane back and seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Balloon Back Chairs, Leather
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H 36 in W 20 in D 17 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Balloon Back Chairs, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-century century Louis XVI Montgolfier style painted side chairs features hot air balloon seat backs and hand carved rosettes at the die joints.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Louis XVI Period Balloon Back Side Chairs in Beechwood France circa 1780
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H 37.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
Pair of Louis XVI Period Balloon Back Side Chairs in Beechwood France circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Louis XVI period balloon back side chairs in beechwood, France, circa 1780.
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set 6 Widdicomb Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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H 36.25 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Set 6 Widdicomb Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of dining chairs that accurately reproduce the iconic Maison Jansen Balloon Back dining chair. These are made by John Widdicomb, one of America's finest furnit...
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Louis XVI style side chairs, with painted and parcel silver gilt channeled frame, each arched back centered with a pierced and carved hot air balloon backs plat, on drop-...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Painted Balloon Back Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight painted balloon back dining chairs in the Louis XVI style with caned backs.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Pair of Montgolfier Style Balloon Back Chairs with Red Silk Upholstered Seats
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H 38 in W 19.6 in D 17 in
Pair of Montgolfier Style Balloon Back Chairs with Red Silk Upholstered Seats
By Buying & Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely pair of Louis XVI style Montgolfiere side chairs. They are characterized by a distinctive hot air balloon-shaped backrest - or Montgolfiere.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Six Antique French Louis XV Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs in Green Velvet
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H 34 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Six Antique French Louis XV Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
Beautifully hand-crafted from solid maple wood, each chair features a traditional balloon back frame.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs, French 19th Century
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H 38 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs, French 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional set of four Louis XVI style carved wood chairs with crusty old white paint over green paint and having original horse hair seats. The seats are a good generous size an...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood & Cane Balloon Dining Arm Chairs, Set of 6
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H 39 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood & Cane Balloon Dining Arm Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of six perfectly proportioned balloon shaped stained wood dining arm chairs with single caned seats and double caned backs.
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Louis XVI French Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chair, Set of Six
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H 38.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Louis XVI French Style Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage Louis XVI French style Hot Air Balloon back "Montgolfier" dining chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Hot Air Balloon Back Distress Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 8
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H 38.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
French Louis XVI Hot Air Balloon Back Distress Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Back Distress Painted Italian dining chairs - Set of 8.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Gilded Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
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H 38 in W 22.75 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Gilded Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paramount Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
It is a set of six French Louis XVI style carved and gilded balloon back dining chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Antique Louis XVI Balloon Back Dining Chairs with Silk Seat Cushions
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H 37 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Set of Six Antique Louis XVI Balloon Back Dining Chairs with Silk Seat Cushions
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted giltwood balloon back Louis XVI dining chairs with silk seat cushions.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Silk, Giltwood
Set 6 Balloon Back Signed Maison Jansen Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Antique White
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H 36 in W 22 in D 18 in
Set 6 Balloon Back Signed Maison Jansen Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Antique White
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of signed Maison Jansen dining chairs in antique white in good condition. The upholstery and the finish are in good condition with no major issues of any kind....
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Balloon Chairs with Red Leather
Located in Troy, MI
These eight turn of the century Louis XVI dining chairs have white painted wood frames with curved open work backs, reeded and tapered legs and round seats upholstered in red leather...
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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Set 6 Balloon Back Signed Maison Jansen Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Antique White
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H 36 in W 22 in D 18 in
Set 6 Balloon Back Signed Maison Jansen Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Antique White
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of signed Maison Jansen dining chairs in antique white in good condition. The upholstery and the finish are in good condition with no major issues of any kind....
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
6 French Louis XVI Style Balloon Dining Chairs in the Manner of Maison Jansen
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H 36.25 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
6 French Louis XVI Style Balloon Dining Chairs in the Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 18 1/2in D: 21in SH: 19 1/2in This Set of 6 French Louis XVI Style Balloon Dining Chairs In The Manner of Maison Jansen are absolutely spectacular!
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Balloon-Back Dining Chairs by Jansen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set of six Louis XVI-style "balloon-back" dining chairs in fruitwood with original upholstery, signed "Jansen".
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
French Louis XV Style Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs W/ Blue Velvet - Set of 6
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H 36.25 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XV Style Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs W/ Blue Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six country French provincial dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV, sourced from Provence, France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
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Louis Balloon Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic louis balloon chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every louis balloon chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer louis balloon chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each louis balloon chair bearing Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made louis balloon chair over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, Voutsa and Buying & Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Louis Balloon Chair?
Prices for a louis balloon chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $15,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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