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Pair 1960s orange hairdressers tub chairs, reception, waiting room chairs
Located in Leicester, GB
back detail. Ideal for hallway or waiting room.
Vinyl is vibrant and is generally in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
PVC
H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Dining Chair by Wiesner Hager, 1960s Austria
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant Mid-century modern wood and mustard green upholstery dining chair.
Produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Stackable Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Adam Stegner for Pagholz Flötotto
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs with a wooden base and molded
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Vintage Cesca Mid Century Italian Cantilever Chairs, Thonet Mundus
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A pair of beautiful vintage Marcel Breuer design B32 cantilever chairs.
Completely original parts
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Italian mid-century Chairs Parco dei Principi hotel by Gio Ponti Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs Parco dei Principi hotel by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Wooden Dining Chairs, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant wood and cane Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in stained
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Wooden Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant wood and cane Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in European
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Italian mid-century modern Chairs in straw, black wood and tubular steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs in straw, black wood and tubular steel, 1970s
Set of 4 chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid Cobalt Blue Faux Leather Dining Chairs Set 4
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid dining chairs set of 4 comprised of walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Stackable Dining Chairs in the Style of Roland Rainer, 1970s Germany
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs in beechwood and stained plywood
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Wooden Dining Chairs in Beech, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant wood and cane Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in European
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
1 of 5 Vintage Mid-Century 'Lens' Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italy
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Five Mid-Century Modern chairs with chrome-plated steel frame and iridescent greige/sage velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs In Style of Saporiti, 70s Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian modernist dining chairs, made from a chromed metal base and the original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Industrial Chrome & Black Vinyl Wood Arms Dining Office Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful mid-century Industrial set of 4 dining or office chairs comprised of chrome frames, black
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1 of 8 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs in the Style of Roland Rainer, 1970s
By Roland Rainer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs in beechwood and bent stained plywood
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Bent Tubular Steel and Wicker Cane, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Unique and amazing Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in bent chromed tubular steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
1 of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Shell Plastic Dining Chairs in style of Eames Shell
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four high-quality production Mid-century Modern dining chairs made from a chromed metal base and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Design Mid-Century Cantilever Chairs, B32
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four vintage Marcel Breuer design B32 cantilever chairs.
Italian production of the late
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
1 of 12 Vintage Cesca Mid-Century Cantilever Chair, Marcel Breuer B32 Design
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zagreb, HR
The Bauhaus classic tubular chrome steel cantilever chairs, model B32 or popularly known as Cesca
Category
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Stunning mid century modern armchairs designed under Knoll influence
With square chrome frames
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 21.38 in D 20.87 in
Johanson Velvet Modular Set - Perfect for Hotel or Waiting Room
By Johanson Design
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the Johanson Velvet Modular Set, a beautiful addition to any hotel lobby or waiting room
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
1 of 8 Vintage Cesca Mid Century Cantilever Chair, Marcel Breuer B64, Early 00s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Marcel Breuer model B64 or 'Cesca' design chairs.
Unknown Italian production, circa 1995-2000
Category
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Armchairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfortable design. Perfect for dining, conference or waiting room these versatile chairs feature Knoll style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 6
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
they would definitely blend in beautifully with Art Deco, mid-century modern, or Bauhaus styles. And
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
mostly modern, but they would definitely blend in beautifully with Art Deco, mid-century modern, or
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa, Mid 20TH Century.
Dining chairs EXTRORDINAIRE!!! This is an AMAZING set of six dining chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 4 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
1970s Modern Dining Chairs Jasper Chair Co Orange Tweed Bentwood Seats Set of 8
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
surrounding your dining table, an office conference table, in a waiting room, used as accent chairs in your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet #18 Café Chair Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
4 Neils O Moller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs by J.L. Mollers
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Neils O. Möller
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
WOW!!!! We have an INCREDIBLE set of four Neils O
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 31.25 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Chrome Cantilever Chairs United Chair Co Style Steelcase Sold Separately
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs are mostly modern, but they would definitely blend in beautifully with Art Deco, mid-century
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Kem Weber’s Z chair have everything you’ve been searching for! So don’t wait! Make them YOURS
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
Set of Eight Portuguese Modern Dining Chairs by América Móvel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
in a waiting room, bring a touch of modernity to a garden setting, or complement a contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak & Grey Fabric Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side Set 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Century.
Talk about exceptional seating!!! We have 6 exquisite vintage dining chairs to offer you. The
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Krueger International white molded fiberglass shells & chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Bauhaus Black Leather & Chrome Cantilever Italian Chairs Attributed Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late 20th Century Bauhaus style black leather & chrome tube cantilever chairs attributed
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 6
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Krueger International white molded fiberglass shells & chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Italian Sculptural Lacquered Bentwood Dining Chairs, Geometric Pattern
By Pierluigi Molinari
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four stunning vintage Italian postmodern sculptural chairs, black lacquered bentwood with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 8
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
GREAT chairs full of Mid-Century Modern MARVELOUS-NESS!!! This is an INCREDIBLE set of 8 vintage Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Krueger International white molded fiberglass shells & chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Aluminum Steelcase Stacking Chairs Model #1278 1 White 3 Black Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage steelcase stacking chairs model #1278 1 white & 1 black set of 4. Great Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Mann Möbel Set of 4 Dining Room/Office Chairs 70s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
in a waiting room.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Italian mid-century modern white wood and fabric chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white wood and fabric chairs, 1960s
Set of six chairs with white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish mid-century modern wooden and brown leather chairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern wooden and brown leather chairs, 1950s
Set of six chairs with wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1 of 12 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet.
A 1970s production by Thonet
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Mundus 207R Bentwood High Backrest Bistro Chairs, 1970s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four beautiful Thonet bentwood chairs, popular high backrest known as model 207R or model
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
H 44.49 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Chinoiserie Regency Style Union National Black & Gilt Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Union National
Located in Topeka, KS
Regency style! This set of six dining chairs has it ALL. Don’t wait, make them YOURS!!!
Side Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Fabric
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
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Mid Century Waiting Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century waiting room chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all mid century waiting room chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 282 antique and vintage mid century waiting room chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century waiting room chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century waiting room chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Knoll, Pierre Paulin and Artifort each produced beautiful mid century waiting room chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Waiting Room Chairs?
Prices for mid century waiting room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century waiting room chairs begin at $194 and can go as high as $62,275, while the average can fetch as much as $2,998.
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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