Maker And Son Sofa
1
to
16
256
34
139
121
78
47
34
29
27
25
24
22
17
16
12
10
8
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
102
80
38
10
10
Sort By
Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard & Sons 'Beaumont' sofa, dating to the 19th century.
This classic sofa features a deep seat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa
I have a Howard & Son's armchair
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Sofa After Howard and Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Benington, Herts
makers mark on this sofa as it would undoubtedly have been by one of the leading upholsterers of its time
Category
Antique 1880s English Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
decades.
Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest son and armchair makers in history, the Queen even
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
feather filled
This is pretty much the finest sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
country house style charm and charisma. Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
These are pretty much the finest sofas ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the makers of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Ball feet
This is pretty much the finest sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with the castors
Please
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
one of very few Claw & Ball examples as well.
Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest sofa and
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant sofa
Category
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the makers of the most comfortable sofas in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
, totally original, full stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original makers
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
collectable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD London, corner sofa which was commissioned by Lord Palumbo
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.89 in W 141.74 in D 76.38 in
Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Chairs LTD sofa with the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.7 in W 59.85 in D 38 in
Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare and original pair of Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 66.74 in D 41.74 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Howard & Son’s sofas
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 40.16 in
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, sofa, model 'CH103', leather, metal, Denmark, 1970s
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Sofa in Black Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, sofa, model 'ML-140', leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Colour to Select
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28 in W 86 in D 38 in
Pair of Antique Howard & Sons 'Pickwell' Country House Armchairs, circa 1920
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
-Bray Upholstery in October 2023.
About the maker
Howard & Sons were a prestigious furniture maker
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Rare Antique Howard & Sons 'Oslo' Childs Country House Armchair, circa 1920
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A scarcely seen country house child's armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. circa
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, GB
1960s by France & Søn, with maker's metal tag. Sofa: H. 72 cm. L. 182 cm. D. 78 cm.
Fair condition with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Natural and Orange Stand by Me Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural and Orange stand By Me sofa by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 222 x W 74 x H 73 x SH 42 cm
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa with Buffalo Leather and Sky Blue Fabric
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel, two-seat 'Ilona' sofa, buffalo leather, fabric and beech, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Important Brockmann Petersen Sofa in Nutwood and Bouclé, Louis G. Thiersen, 1951
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in The Hague, NL
cabinet maker Louis G. Thiersen & Søn in 1951. This design was presented at the 1951 Cabinetmakers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Nutwood
H 27.17 in W 54.73 in D 30.32 in
Natural and Orange Stand by Me Sofa with Pillows by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural and orange stand by Me sofa with pillows by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 222 x W 74 x H
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 87.41 in
Grand Storängen Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Grand Storängen sofa by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 120 x W 240 x H 130 x SH 45 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
Black Along Birch Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Along birch sofa by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 52 x W 150 x H 87 x SH 45 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
Natural Along Birch Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Along birch sofa by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 52 x W 150 x H 87 x SH 45 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
Blue Stand by Me Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stand by Me sofa by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 222 x W 74 x H 73 x SH 42 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International. Upholstered in gorgeous Sina Pearson fabric
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fully Restored 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine Florence Knoll sofa for Knoll International. Upholstered in gorgeous Sina Pearson fabric
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International. Upholstered in gorgeous Sina Pearson fabric
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
“Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons.
The business seemed to
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 73.63 in D 32.29 in
Blue Stand by Me Sofa with Pillows by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stand by me sofa with pillows by Storängen Design.
Dimensions: D 222 x W 74 x H 73 x SH 42 cm
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1 OF 2 FINE & IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
By David Hicks
Located in GB
& Son's in my opinion, they are simply put the most comfortable and stylish sofas you will ever sit on
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
1 OF 2 IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS IN THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIc
By David Hicks
Located in GB
& Son's in my opinion, they are simply put the most comfortable and stylish sofas you will ever sit on
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection.
Dimensions
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Howard & Sons Hand Crafted Cherrywood Dresser / Bureau With Brass Drop Handles
By Howard and Sons
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Rare Howard And Sons HandMade Cherrywood Bureau Dresser With 4 Drawers. Made in the 1920's With
Category
Early 20th Century British Country Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Howard & Son's Artists Easel Displays Two Paintings
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Howard & Son’s Berners
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Easels
Materials
Walnut
H 67.33 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
serial number on of 8696 4332 and then “Easy Chair & Sofa Factory, Howard & Son’s Upholsterers 2526 & 27
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in
Original Antique Fully Stamped Howard & Son's Berners Street Hardwood Wardrobe
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
to be known as simply put “the makers of the most comfortable sofas in the world” a title they hold
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Hardwood
H 78.15 in W 47.45 in D 24.41 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
’s are are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of eight original Howard & Son’s Berners
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 94 in W 59.5 in D 61 in
Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.94 in W 29.34 in D 34.65 in
Fine Early Victorian Amboyna Centre Table by Taprell and Holland & Sons
By Taprell, Holland & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
¼ £24500.
Footnote: Stephen Taprell set up as a cabinet maker, upholsterer, chair and sofa manufacturer
Category
Antique 1840s English Center Tables
Materials
Amboyna
Very Rare Howard & Son's Victorian Chest of Drawers Hidden Silver Wear Cupboard
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons.
The
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 54.34 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
’s are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
fine examples
Howard & Son’s are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history
Dimensions
Height
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the late Queen even had one the largest private
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Maker And Son Sofa", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Maker And Son Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic maker and son sofa available at 1stDibs. A maker and son sofa — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 152 options for an antique or vintage maker and son sofa now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the maker and son sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A maker and son sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made maker and son sofa over the years, but those crafted by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Maker And Son Sofa?
Prices for a maker and son sofa start at $442 and top out at $88,500 with the average selling for $10,451.
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.