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2009 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Maharam Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cast aluminum frame with a manual lift 5-star base on casters. The seat is upholstered in grey maharam
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Harvey Probber Lounge Chair, Restored, Purple Maharam Fabric and Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
purple Maharam Hallingdal fabric. Polished brass tubular legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Octagonal Sofa Attributed to Harvey Probber, Restored in Blue Maharam Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
walnut legs around the perimeter plus a center walnut leg. Expertly restored and reupholstered in Maharam
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller Restored
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson armchair in new blue Maharam fabric. Blonde Primavera frame in excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller Restored
Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller Restored
$2,900
H 30.75 in W 26.25 in D 27.75 in
Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Kvadrat Maharam fabric. Labeled.   
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
$6,259
H 27 in W 85 in D 35 in
Medium Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
By Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
Maharam fabric cover filled with an organic latex cushion for an upright sit with comfort and durability
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Medium Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Medium Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
$3,900 Sale Price
25% Off
H 21.63 in W 48 in D 22.63 in
Long Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
By Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
The Long Bolster bench is a comfortable 2-3 seater bench which features a luxurious woolen Maharam
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Long Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
Long Bolster Bench, Custom Woolen Fabric and Metal by Wolfgang & Hite
$4,800 Sale Price
25% Off
H 21.63 in W 72 in D 22.63 in
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Linge Roset upholstered in a Maharam
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset
$8,800 / set
H 32.73 in W 18.5 in D 22.88 in
Postmodern Set 4 Dining Chairs/Side Chairs by Marble Imperial Design, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
reupholstered in a high end boucle (Maharam Fabric: Roam Bridal. Measure 26.5" wide 20" deep 31.5" tall seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Magic' Fiberglass Upholstered Daybed by Asa Pingree - Double
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, is made of natural latex foam and covered in a Maharam fabric that can sustain high wear and is
Category

2010s American Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

'Magic' Fiberglass Upholstered Daybed by Asa Pingree - Double
'Magic' Fiberglass Upholstered Daybed by Asa Pingree - Double
$10,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 22 in W 42.5 in D 81.5 in
Eclipse Fiberglass Upholstered Ottoman by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, is made of super high density foam and covered in a Maharam fabric that can sustain high wear and is
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Eclipse Fiberglass Upholstered Ottoman by Asa Pingree
Eclipse Fiberglass Upholstered Ottoman by Asa Pingree
$7,800 / item
H 16.5 in W 37 in D 37 in
Estudio Persona, "H Chair", Upholstered Dining Chair
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered dining chair in Maharam fabric. Chair also available in COM/COL for $200 surcharge
Category

2010s North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Estudio Persona, "H Chair", Upholstered Dining Chair
Estudio Persona, "H Chair", Upholstered Dining Chair
$2,200 / item
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Contemporary Handcrafted and Upholstered American Walnut Pontiac Hexagon Mirror
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The new edition of Pontiac Hexagon is framed with geometrical patterned maharam fabric which is
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Midcentury Lounge Chair, Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Teak
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Belmont, MA
a light grey-silver colored Maharam fabric.   
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
six side chairs, all expertly reupholstered a grey Maharam fabric. Great style and comfortable enough
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
$12,600 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 37 in
Loveseat and Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, White Laminate Case
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
. White laminate case / frame with new charcoal gray Maharam fabric. Completely and expertly restored and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Laminate

Monitor Fiberglass Upholstered Bench by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
foam and covered in a Maharam fabric that can sustain high wear and is inherently flame resistant.     
Category

2010s American Other Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Fiberglass

Monitor Fiberglass Upholstered Bench by Asa Pingree
Monitor Fiberglass Upholstered Bench by Asa Pingree
$8,600 / item
H 18 in W 63.5 in D 22.5 in
Knockabout Fiberglass Lounge Chair with Cushion by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, is made of natural latex foam and covered in a Maharam fabric that can sustain high wear and is
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Maharam fabrics. The fabric is timeless and high-quality, and it suits the lighter birch wood color
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
$1,650
H 30 in W 24 in D 27 in
Knockabout Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, is made of natural latex foam and covered in a Maharam fabric that can sustain high wear and is
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Knockabout Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Asa Pingree
Knockabout Fiberglass Lounge Chair by Asa Pingree
$6,500 / item
H 26 in W 32 in D 42.5 in
Milo Baughman Recliner 74 by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Art in 1985. In 1987, he was inducted into the Furniture Design Hall of Fame. New Maharam Fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Recliner 74 by Thayer Coggin
Milo Baughman Recliner 74 by Thayer Coggin
$5,500
H 41.5 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Matched Pair Lounge Chairs/ Ottomans Maharam, Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wormley, ,Retains original Alexander gIRAD Maraham wool fabric,, Excellent original condition. Hand
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Take A Line For A Walk Wingback Lounge Chair, Alfredo Haberli, Moroso
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Moroso
Located in Culver City, CA
upholstered in custom order Paul Smith fabric Maharam fabric which is original to the chair. This wonderful
Category

Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
$7,720 / item
H 25.5 in W 92 in D 41 in
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
$7,720 / item
H 25.5 in W 92 in D 41 in
Marino Modular Bench with LeftLow Panel in Kvadrat Maharam Merit Fabric by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relate, Maharam Metric, Torrilana Gubbio, Vescom Harding, Vescom Moore, Vescom Rolla • D: Brionne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Maharam Hearth
Located in Nyack, NY
fabrics sourced from the finest mills. This sofa delivers incredible comfort without sacrificing
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Maharam Hearth
Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Maharam Hearth
$8,520 / item
H 32 in W 96 in D 45 in
Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
fabrics sourced from the finest mills. This sofa delivers incredible comfort without sacrificing
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Maharam Beck
Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Maharam Beck
$7,520 / item
H 32 in W 96 in D 45 in
Super-plush Oversized Organic Modern Armchair in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
fabrics sourced from the finest mills. This sofa delivers incredible comfort without sacrificing
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

IN STOCK _ H Dining Chair in Maharam Velvet Upholstery by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-chair makes a statement. Upholstered in Maharam velvet Mohair. Can also be made in COM.  
Category

2010s North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Maharam Checker by Alexander Girard
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
made to order. Please allow approximately 8 weeks. Interested in a different fabric? The mushroom
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs all in their original Maharam Wool Flannel
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Orsay Lounge Chairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll in Maharam Grid by Scholten & Baiji
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
powdercoated frame with Scholten & Baijings grid fabric by Maharam.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Thin Frame Dining Chairs in Maharam Cut Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered in a striking velvet fabric by Maharam. Grays, browns, nutmeg and pops of yellow
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Thin Frame Dining Chairs in Maharam Cut Velvet
Milo Baughman Thin Frame Dining Chairs in Maharam Cut Velvet
$20,000 / set
H 35.75 in W 20 in D 23.5 in
Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell
By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Buffalo, NY
-line Jacobs Coat 001 Multicolored Bright fabric by Maharam textiles and gorgeous BLACK fiberglas
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Lanterna Sconce in Blue by Merve Kahraman, Checkered Fabric & Painted Metal
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Lanterna Sconce by Merve Kahraman Maharam Alexander Girard Checkered fabric, orange, mustard
Category

2010s Turkish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Lanterna Sconce in Pink by Merve Kahraman, Checkered Fabric & Painted Metal
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Lanterna Sconce by Merve Kahraman Maharam Alexander Girard Checkered fabric, orange, mustard
Category

2010s Turkish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
well-made. The upholstery is done in a black fabric, seemingly by Maharam. It has a tilt feature and a
Category

2010s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2013 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Gray Fabric
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
steel sled base. They have a fully upholstered seat in a thick gray basket-weave fabric, likely from
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Swedish Modern Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in Maharam Puff Boucle fabric.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Birch

A Pair of Swedish Modern Slipper Chairs
A Pair of Swedish Modern Slipper Chairs
$7,800 / set
H 28 in W 24 in D 28 in
Matinee Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Reupholstered in Maharam felt plaid fabric.
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1960s
By B.L. Marble Furniture, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa has been fully refinished, features new foam, and has been reupholstered in Maharam
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1960s
Jens Risom Sofa for Marble c. 1960s
$14,500
H 27.75 in W 78 in D 26.5 in
Postmodern Pair of Martin/Brattrud Think Fast Lounge Club Chairs Purple & Green
By Martin Brattrud
Located in Topeka, KS
purple & green Maharam mohair fabric, maple front legs & black plastic back wheels designed by Mark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Wood

Pair of Modernist Modular Lounges / Loveseat
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Raleigh, NC
. Upholstered in a very nice Maharam vibe soft green fabric. Dimensions : 32” W x 32” D x 28” H Seat height
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modernist Modular Lounges / Loveseat
Pair of Modernist Modular Lounges / Loveseat
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Slædestolen Model BM-2254 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in New York, NY
Stolefabrik, Denmark. The backrest is adjustable and the cushions are newly upholstered in Maharam Silent
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Slædestolen Model BM-2254 by Børge Mogensen
Pair of Slædestolen Model BM-2254 by Børge Mogensen
$11,000 / set
H 37.4 in W 25.59 in D 29.92 in
2015 Cumberland Clover High Back Lounge Chair by 5D Studio w/ Steel Base
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
which is done in a Maharam Steady fabric, in the Cameo colorway. The listed price includes one lounge
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Augusto Savini Pamplona chairs set of 4 Pozzi 1965
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
quality stripes fabric designed by Paul Smit for Maharam. The striped fabric gives the chairs an eclectic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Augusto Savini Pamplona chairs set of 4 Pozzi 1965
Augusto Savini Pamplona chairs set of 4 Pozzi 1965
$13,711 / set
H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Mid Century "Symmetric Group" Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Oxnard, CA
Maharam 100% wool plaid fabric. The chair was originally produced in 1963, as seen on the original tag
Category

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

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Paravent Ideal Upholstered Bed Headframe with Caning and Brick Colored Metal
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
sustaining traditional Turkish handcrafts. The central large arc is upholstered in Maharam geometric fabric
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Iconic George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Recliner for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Recliner for Plycraft – Fully Restored, Maharam Upholstery A
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and the chairs look
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
$3,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of Mabulator High Back chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
frame with a ladder back and newly upholstered cushions in white Maharam wool fabric Firma. Gently
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Pine

Pair of Mabulator High Back chairs by Carl Malmsten
Pair of Mabulator High Back chairs by Carl Malmsten
$7,800 / set
H 38 in W 24.75 in D 30 in
Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Chairs, 1970s, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage Knoll lounge chairs with Maharam Mode Performance fabric in Stroll color(off white and
Category

Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Chairs, 1970s, Knoll
Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Chairs, 1970s, Knoll
$6,295 / set
H 28.5 in W 32 in D 33 in
Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstered in Maharam wool fabric with a lighter gray on the back rest and a dark gray at the seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
$1,800 / item
H 32.5 in W 25.75 in D 24.5 in
Handcrafted White Oak Moresby Sofa with Custom Linen or Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Most Maharam upholstery fabrics have been pre-approved. COM and COL available Custom dimensions also
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

EARL Handcrafted Walnut Moresby Loveseat with Custom Linen or Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
walnut frame. Most Maharam upholstery fabrics have been pre-approved. COM and COL available Custom
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of iconic early Pierre Paulin "groovy" chairs, reupholstered in a Maharam woven fabric, with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
Pair of Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
$13,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 26 in W 31 in D 30 in
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Maharam Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of maharam fabric for your home. An item from our selection of maharam fabric — often made from fabric, metal and upholstery — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of maharam fabric, we have 31 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of maharam fabric bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of maharam fabric that is worth considering.

How Much is a Maharam Fabric?

The average selling price for a piece of maharam fabric at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $19,500 for the highest priced.

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.