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Aulanko - lounge chair in lambskin by Märta Blomstedt
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
in Finland by Märta Blomstedt.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin
Marta Blomstedt Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model Aulanko, Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Märta Blomstedt easy chairs. Legs in stained ash and upholstered in sheepskin. Model
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash
$29,953 / set
H 34.65 in W 40.56 in D 39.38 in
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
Could they be designed by Marta Blomstedt? Maybe. Are they fabulous? Absolutely!
We ship
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$14,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 29 in
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chairs Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna in Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair model Aulanko easy chairs by Märta Blomstedt. Produced by Häämenlinna in Finland
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
$47,925 / set
H 34.65 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chair Model Aulanko Produced by Häämenlinna in Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model Aulanko designed by Märta Blomstedt. Produced by Häämenlinna in Finland
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$29,953
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 38.59 in
Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Aulanko Hotel, Finland, 1930s.
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pair of Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Armchairs for the Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s.
In 1936
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
$20,967 / item
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Upcycled Boiler Metal High Chair by Marta Torrent, Urban Mines Collection Handcr
By Marta Torrent Boix
Located in Barcelona, ES
Upcycled Boiler Metal High Chair by Marta Torrent, Urban Mines Collection
Handcrafted from salvaged
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,186 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Pair of sheepskin lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt, DENMARK, 1940S
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt. Designed and produced in Denmark by Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$20,967
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
MARTA Black Chair/Armchair in Walnut/Oak with Cowhide Seat by Mandy Graham
By Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
MARTA chair by Mandy Graham
MARTA
M01, chair armchair
American walnut / sandblasted white oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
$6,785 / item
H 36 in W 27 in D 25 in
MARTA Brown Chair/Armchair in Walnut/Oak with Cream Cowhide Seat by Mandy Graham
By Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
MARTA chair by Mandy Graham
MARTA
M01, chair armchair
American walnut or sandblasted white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
$6,785 / item
H 36 in W 27 in D 25 in
Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
A wonderful and iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
$24,082 Sale Price
25% Off
H 33.86 in W 40.95 in D 39.38 in
Murena Light Dining Chair Lazzarini & Pickering, Marta Sala, Polished Stainless
By Lazzarini & Pickering, Marta Sala Éditions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This new “Light” version of Murena chair offers a piece less massive, with just a suggestion of arm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,304 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chair designed by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chair designed by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s
The chair was designed by Marta Stam, a Dutch
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Silla Armchair, Lazzarini & Pickering, Marta Sala Editions, Polished Stainless
By Lazzarini & Pickering, Marta Sala Éditions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Silla Armchair by Lazzarini & Pickering for Marta Sala Editions, Polished Stainless Steel with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,904 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23 in W 24 in D 23 in
Murena Light Chair Set of 4 Side or Dining Lazzarini & Pickering for Marta Sala
By Marta Sala Éditions, Lazzarini & Pickering
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Listing is for set of four chairs.
Established in 2015 by Milan-based design editor Marta Sala, Marta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$7,840 Sale Price / set
27% Off
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern lounge chair with large proportions in the style of Märta Blomstedt
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Wingback Chair in Ocean Blue Upholstery and Wood
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, fabric, stained beech, Scandinavia, 1940s
This substantial wingback chair
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Amalfi" Outdoor Chair in Aluminum and Nautical Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
With its curved and fluid shapes, the design of the Amalfi chair is inspired by the Italian Amalfi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,951 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Black
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,349 / item
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Caramel
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,349 / item
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
"Cuore" Chair in Matte Golden Carbon Steel, Upholstered in Bouclé Wood Detail
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Heart
The designer Marta Manente, through the Cuore Collection, make a tribute to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,692 / item
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in
"Pearl" Hanging Swing Chair Aluminium Naval Rope 21st Century Off-white
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Pearl swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
The structure is made of aluminum with a high performance electrostatic paint finish.
The seat is made in naval rope br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,355
H 118.12 in W 33.08 in D 68.12 in
"Revoar" Swing Hanging Chair with Fringes in Natural Leather Coffee Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
leather cord.
The result is a sophisticated design piece, an indoor hanging chair. Created as a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,349 / item
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair Outdoor Teak Wood and Naval Rope Fringes
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Revoar swing is made entirely by hand with nautical macrame rope.
The appreciation of manual work results in a sophisticated and exclusive design piece.
The chains were represe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
$2,940 / item
H 118.12 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,349 / item
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
"Gunga" Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair in Aluminium and Naval Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Gunga swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Inspired by one of the most beautiful postcards in Brazil, Gunga beach in Alagoas. The swing represents Brazilianness t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,040 / item
H 59.06 in W 37.8 in D 27.56 in
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Pearl Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,349 / item
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
A Pair of Märta Blomstedt Style Finnish Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of 1940s armchairs in the style of Märta Blomstedt’s Aulanko chair. This pair is
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch, Pine
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chair Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna, Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chairs Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna, Finland, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$23,962
H 34.26 in W 35.83 in D 35.44 in
"Amalfi" Outdoor Stool in Aluminum and Handmade Nautical Rope
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
With organic and fluid shapes, the design of the Amalfi chair is inspired by the Italian Amalfi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,869 / item
H 38.59 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Set of Eight Upholstered Velvet and Bronze Dining Chairs, Lazzarini & Pickering
By Lazzarini & Pickering, Marta Sala Éditions
Located in Glasgow, GB
A refined expression of contemporary Italian design, this set of eight dining chairs—was designed
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$19,730 / set
H 25.99 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
"Pietra" Curved Swivel Armchair Upholstered in Natural Leather Wisky Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
$5,099 / item
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Swivel Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
$3,827 / item
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 34.65 in
"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet and Silk Fringes Off White
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Linen
$2,784 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 25.99 in
"Pietra" Curved Swivel Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric with Leather Arms
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone
The Pietra swivel armchair is designed with pure, organic shape. Covered with a mix of comfortable fabrics: off-white boucle on the front and polyester wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
$4,274 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
A Nice Armchair, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A nice shapely armchair, Denmark, 1950s. Structurally sound. Suitable for reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
A Large Armchair, Reupholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool, Denmark, 1950s
By Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in LEWES, GB
A large armchair, Denmark, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, ivory pure alpaca wool. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
$5,206
H 35.44 in W 31.7 in D 39.38 in
An Armchair, Reupholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool, Denmark, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt, Fritz Hansen
Located in LEWES, GB
A lovely armchair, Denmark, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, ivory pure alpaca wool. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
$6,850
H 39.38 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
Large Armchair, Reupholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt
Located in LEWES, GB
A large armchair, Denmark, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, ivory pure alpaca wool. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
$5,206
H 35.44 in W 31.7 in D 39.38 in
Dining table set table + 4 chairs by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dining table set table + 4 chairs by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s
The chairs and the table were
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
$3,175 / set
H 31.11 in W 15.36 in D 21.66 in
"Belize" Outdoor Chair in Aluminum and Naval Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
support life in their habitat.
The chair structure is made of aluminum with electrostatic painting.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
"Olav" Chair in Black Carbon Steel, Upholstered and Wood Detail
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The structure of the OLAV chair is made of carbon steel in the painted with black ink in automotive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,138 / item
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
"Nido" President Office Chair Arms and Feet in Gold Aluminium and Leather
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Elegant and Modern "Nido" President's office chair.
It has a 5-rod swivel base in polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,239 / item
H 44.1 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
"Nido" Director's Office Chair Arms and Feet in Gold Aluminium and Leather
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Elegant and Modern "Nido" Director's office chair.
It has a 5-rod swivel base in polished aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,008 / item
H 38.19 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Exceptional Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare, exceptional pair of 1950s Italian lounge chairs, attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
$21,922 / set
H 35.24 in W 38.19 in D 39.77 in
Sculpta-Grille Bones Screen on Walnut Base by Richard Harvey, 1960s
By Richard Harvey
Located in Culver City, CA
. It’s photographed here in our gallery alongside a Marta Blomstedt style scalloped back chair. We
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Resin, Walnut
$10,900
H 75.25 in W 60 in D 11 in
Patinated Sculpta-Grille Bones Screen on Walnut Base by Richard Harvey, 1960s
By Richard Harvey
Located in Culver City, CA
aesthetic and drink your last glass of Sancerre.
Paired in our gallery alongside a Marta Blomstedt-style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Resin, Walnut
$8,720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 75.25 in W 60 in D 11 in
Unique table, Art Deco 1930/40s
Located in Stockholm, SE
of Märta Blomstedts easy chair.
Legs have a futuristic style, this is an unique and decorative
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Tables
Materials
Beech
Paavo Tynell Sizable Ceiling Lamp from the Iconic Aulanko Hotel, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the hotel and specifically
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$45,529
H 49.22 in Dm 27.56 in
Paavo Tynell Large Ceiling Lamp from the Iconic Aulanko Hotel, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the hotel and specifically
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$38,340
H 49.22 in Dm 21.66 in
Revoar Swing in Natural Leather, Modern Style by Marta Manente
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Bento Goncalves, Rio Grande do Sul
The project is initiated from leather yarns, and with it we value the handmade work of various craft techniques such as braid, cord, chain and fringe.
The swing chains were represent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,341 / item
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
1940s Danish Organic Lounge Chair, Denmark
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Organic modernist lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Sheepskin upholstery. Dark
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Club Chair in Mustard Yellow Velvet
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful and comfortable Scandinavian Modern club chair with decorative forms and upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Marta Blomstedt Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin for Hotel Aulanko Finland, 1939
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of large Märta Blomstedt easy chairs. Legs in stained ash and upholstered in sheepskin. Model
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$35,944 / set
H 34.65 in W 40.56 in D 39.38 in
Märta Blomstedt Lounge Chair, Beech
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, England
Märta Blomstedt
Lounge chair, 1939
Rare designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Märta Blomstedt Sheepskin Hotel Aulanko Chair
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, England
Märta Blomstedt
Lounge chair, 1939
Rare design by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Marta Blomstedt Lounge Chairs
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of Marta Blomstedt lounge chairs produced by Haimi. Finland 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Märta Blomstedt Pair of Hotel Aulanko Sheepskin Chairs
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, England
Märta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko lounge chair, 1939
Rarely seen design by Finnish architect
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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Marta Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal marta chair for your home. Each marta chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, wood and sheepskin. If you’re shopping for a marta chair, we have 26 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect marta chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A marta chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made marta chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Märta Blomstedt, Mandy Graham and Studio Marta Manente are consistently popular.
How Much is a Marta Chair?
Prices for a marta chair start at $2,289 and top out at $51,562 with the average selling for $21,056.
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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.
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