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Dottie Right Module Seating
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design according to the
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Dottie Right Module Seating
Dottie Right Module Seating
H 32.68 in W 45.28 in D 35.44 in
Dottie Single Module Seating
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design according to the
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Dottie Single Module Seating
Dottie Single Module Seating
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Dottie Lounge Module Seating Daybed
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
space. With its light tones, minimal design, and comfortable seating, the series is the perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Dottie Lounge Module Seating Daybed
Dottie Lounge Module Seating Daybed
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
Dottie Single Module Seating Bergere
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design according to the
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery

Dottie Single Module Seating Bergere
Dottie Single Module Seating Bergere
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Dottie Single Module Seating / Bergere
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design according to the
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Dottie Single Module Seating / Bergere
Dottie Single Module Seating / Bergere
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Dottie Blue Single Module Seating
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design according to the
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Dottie Blue Single Module Seating
Dottie Blue Single Module Seating
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Dottie Right Module White Seating
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design according to the
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Dottie Right Module White Seating
Dottie Right Module White Seating
H 32.68 in W 45.28 in D 35.44 in
Dottie Left Module White Seating
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design according to the
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Dottie Left Module White Seating
Dottie Left Module White Seating
H 32.68 in W 45.28 in D 35.44 in
Arthur Corner Module
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
into a cozy and stylish seating area. In summary, the ARTHUR Corner Section/Module stands as an
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Foam

Arthur Corner Module
Arthur Corner Module
H 21.26 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Arthur Right Module
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ARTHUR series, which stands out with its calm color tones and changeable design, is among the indispensables with its variety of usage areas and comfort. In the collection, where...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood

Arthur Right Module
Arthur Right Module
H 21.26 in W 80.71 in D 45.28 in
Arthur Left Module
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ARTHUR series, which stands out with its calm color tones and changeable design, is among the indispensables with its variety of usage areas and comfort. In the collection, where...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood

Arthur Left Module
Arthur Left Module
H 21.26 in W 80.71 in D 45.28 in
Crescent moon module
Located in PARIS, FR
Large crescent-shaped module, with its unique shape and large size, it provides perfect support for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Crescent moon module
Crescent moon module
H 16.15 in W 72.84 in D 43.31 in
Shinto Module Chaise by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Shinto Module chaise by Domkapa Materials: Fabric (Helmand 02), black texturized steel, gold
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Shinto Module Chaise by Domkapa
Shinto Module Chaise by Domkapa
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 63.78 in
Disruption Module Corner by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Disruption Module Corner by Domkapa Materials: Velvet (Aldan 2928). Dimensions: W 100 x D 100 x
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Disruption Module Corner by Domkapa
Disruption Module Corner by Domkapa
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Arthur Single Module/Armchair Blue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ARTHUR series, which stands out with its calm color tones and changeable design, is among the indispensables with its variety of usage areas and comfort. In the collection, where...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Arthur Single Module/Armchair Blue
Arthur Single Module/Armchair Blue
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 45.28 in
Flora Corner Module by Yonoh
Located in Geneve, CH
Flora corner module by Yonoh. Materials: Plywood, Foam, Webbing, fabric (Kvadrat Vidar 0323
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Flora Corner Module by Yonoh
Flora Corner Module by Yonoh
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
TH Brown Trend Module Lounge, Boucle
By Peter Brown (Australian)
Located in Adelaide, SA
The Trend Module lounge ( Foot stool sold separately) The best in Australian furniture design
Category

2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

TH Brown Trend Module Lounge, Boucle
TH Brown Trend Module Lounge, Boucle
H 30.91 in W 30.32 in D 37.41 in
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 70 cm Materials: Modular sofa with
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Shinto Module with Back by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Shinto module with back by Domkapa. Materials: Fabric (Helmand 02), black texturized steel, gold
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Shinto Module with Back by Domkapa
Shinto Module with Back by Domkapa
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 40.16 in
1 Module Pierre Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
1 Module Pierre chair by Plumbum Dimensions: 36" x 43" x H 29" Materials: Upholstered with
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

1 Module Pierre Chair by Plumbum
1 Module Pierre Chair by Plumbum
H 29 in W 43 in D 36 in
Dottie Single Module Sofa by Lagu
Located in Geneve, CH
Dottie Single Module by Lagu Designed by Ufuk Ceylan Dimensions: W 90 x D 90 x H 83 cm Materials
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam, Hardwood, Bouclé, Upholstery

Dottie Single Module Sofa by Lagu
Dottie Single Module Sofa by Lagu
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Flora Middle Module 66 by Yonoh
Located in Geneve, CH
Flora middle module 66 by Yonoh Materials: plywood, foam, webbing, wood, fabric (Kvadrat Vidar
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Foam, Wood, Plywood, Fabric

Flora Middle Module 66 by Yonoh
Flora Middle Module 66 by Yonoh
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Flora Middle Module 90 by Yonoh
Located in Geneve, CH
Flora middle module 90 by Yonoh Materials: Plywood, Foam, Webbing, Wood, fabric (Kvadrat Vidar
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Flora Middle Module 90 by Yonoh
Flora Middle Module 90 by Yonoh
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
SIT/LIT modular seating system
Located in Milano, IT
armchair but is also a modular seating system, the connection between the modules is entrusted to a ball
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Composition, Stainless Steel, Other

SIT/LIT modular seating system
SIT/LIT modular seating system
H 27.96 in W 51.19 in D 21.26 in
SIT/LIT modular seating system
Located in Milano, IT
armchair but is also a modular seating system, the connection between the modules is entrusted to a ball
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Composition, Stainless Steel, Other

SIT/LIT modular seating system
SIT/LIT modular seating system
H 27.96 in W 75.6 in D 21.26 in
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Located in Milano, IT
armchair but is also a modular seating system, the connection between the modules is entrusted to a ball
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Composition, Stainless Steel, Other

Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
H 27.96 in W 51.19 in D 21.26 in
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Located in Milano, IT
armchair but is also a modular seating system, the connection between the modules is entrusted to a ball
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Composition, Stainless Steel, Other

Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
H 27.96 in W 51.19 in D 21.26 in
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Located in Milano, IT
armchair but is also a modular seating system, the connection between the modules is entrusted to a ball
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Composition, Stainless Steel, Other

Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Located in Milano, IT
armchair but is also a modular seating system, the connection between the modules is entrusted to a ball
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Composition, Stainless Steel, Other

Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Located in Milano, IT
armchair but is also a modular seating system, the connection between the modules is entrusted to a ball
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Composition, Stainless Steel, Other

Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
Sit/Lit Modular Seating System
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Green Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 103 x D 113 x H 71 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Green Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues
Green Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues
H 27.96 in W 40.56 in D 44.49 in
Green Michelin Straight Module by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Michelin Straight Module by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 103 x D 113 x H 71 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Green Michelin Straight Module by Pepe Albargues
Green Michelin Straight Module by Pepe Albargues
H 27.96 in W 40.56 in D 44.49 in
Red Michelin Straight Module by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Michelin Straight Module by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 103 x D 113 x H 71 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Red Michelin Straight Module by Pepe Albargues
Red Michelin Straight Module by Pepe Albargues
H 27.96 in W 40.56 in D 44.49 in
Red Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 103 x D 113 x H 71 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Red Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues
Red Michelin Corner Module by Pepe Albargues
H 27.96 in W 40.56 in D 44.49 in
End Module Worm Bench by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
End Module Worm bench by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: D 65 x W 65 x H 50 cm Materials: Plywood
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

End Module Worm Bench by Pepe Albargues
End Module Worm Bench by Pepe Albargues
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Straight Module Worm Bench by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Straight module worm bench by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: D 65 x W 50 x H 50 cm Materials: Plywood
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Straight Module Worm Bench by Pepe Albargues
Straight Module Worm Bench by Pepe Albargues
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Mario Bellini 932 Quartet Module
By Mario Bellini, Atelier International
Located in Chicago, IL
manufactured by Atelier International c. 1960s, Italy. There is a tear on one strap and general vintage wear. Please see photos for reference
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 932 Quartet Module
Mario Bellini 932 Quartet Module
H 25 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Arthur Storage Ottoman Module
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
much more than just seating. These sofas feature cleverly integrated storage space, elevating them to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Arthur Storage Ottoman Module
Arthur Storage Ottoman Module
H 17.72 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Metropolitan Central Seat Module by Carlo Colombo
By Braid Outdoor
Located in Milan, IT
design was conceived as the central unit of a modular seating system. The indulgence in contrasts between
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Nakki Lobby Corner Module by Mika Tolvanen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nakki lobby corner module by Mika Tolvanen. Materials: foam, plywood, elastic belts, memory foam
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Nakki Lobby Corner Module by Mika Tolvanen
Nakki Lobby Corner Module by Mika Tolvanen
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Curve Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Curve module Measures: W. 125 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Curved Module 22.5° Worm Bench by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Curved Module 22.5° Worm bench by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: D 65 x W 52 x H 50 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Curt-Module - Sera - Ebony 'Black'
Located in Berlin, BE
the World? The Curt single module is of course also a wonderful pouf. Or a useful ottoman. The Curt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Curt-Module - Sera - Ebony 'Black'
Curt-Module - Sera - Ebony 'Black'
H 13.39 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Curt-Module - Sera - Gravel 'Grey'
Located in Berlin, BE
the World? The Curt single module is of course also a wonderful pouf. Or a useful ottoman. The Curt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Curt-Module - Sera - Gravel 'Grey'
Curt-Module - Sera - Gravel 'Grey'
H 13.39 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Curt-Module, Jet, 9605 'Blue'
Located in Berlin, BE
the world? The Curt single module is of course also a wonderful pouf. Or a useful ottoman. The Curt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Polyester

Curt-Module, Jet, 9605 'Blue'
Curt-Module, Jet, 9605 'Blue'
H 13.39 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Curt-module - Dama - 0058 'Red'
Located in Berlin, BE
the World? The Curt single module is of course also a wonderful pouf. Or a useful ottoman. The Curt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Curt-module - Dama - 0058 'Red'
Curt-module - Dama - 0058 'Red'
H 13.39 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Curt-Module, Jet, 9803 'Grey'
Located in Berlin, BE
the world? The Curt single module is of course also a wonderful pouf. Or a useful ottoman. The Curt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Polyester

Curt-Module, Jet, 9803 'Grey'
Curt-Module, Jet, 9803 'Grey'
H 13.39 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Galore Seater Module Left Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Seater Module Left Amber by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D82 x W83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Galore Seater Module Left Amber by Warm Nordic
Galore Seater Module Left Amber by Warm Nordic
H 29.93 in W 32.68 in D 32.29 in
Galore Seater Module Right Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Seater Module Right Amber by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D82 x W83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Galore Seater Module Right Amber by Warm Nordic
Galore Seater Module Right Amber by Warm Nordic
H 29.93 in W 32.68 in D 32.29 in
Galore Seater Module Center Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Seater Module Center Amber by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D76 x W80 x H 76 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Galore Seater Module Center Amber by Warm Nordic
Galore Seater Module Center Amber by Warm Nordic
H 29.93 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in
Disruption Module with Armrest Right / Left by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Disruption Module with Armrest Right / Left by Domkapa Materials: Velvet (Aldan 2928
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Abbracci 3-Module White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Designer Lorenza Bozzoli conceived this sofa with ethereal elegance and tenderness in mind. Aptly named after the Italian meaning "hugs, it seduces with its embracing design upholste...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Abbracci 3-Module White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Abbracci 3-Module White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
H 27.56 in W 129.93 in D 59.06 in
Italian modern five modules sofa in blue velvet, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern five modules sofa in blue velvet, 1980s Modular sofa in blue velvet composed of five
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Plastic

Disruption Module Pouf by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Disruption module pouf by Domkapa Materials: velvet (Aldan 2928). Dimensions: W 100 x D 100 x H
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Disruption Module Pouf by Domkapa
Disruption Module Pouf by Domkapa
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
'Studio' Modular Sofa by Norr11, Corner Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Small module Measures: L 110 cm / P
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Curve module Measures: W. 125 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Curve module Measures: W. 125 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Curve module Measures: W. 125 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Italian Modern Grey-Blue Velvet Five Module Sofa, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern grey-blue velvet five module sofa, 1970s Five-module sofa with seat made up of four
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Outdoor Trend Module Lounge and Footstool, Designed in 1970
By Peter Brown (Australian)
Located in Adelaide, SA
The Trend Module lounge & footstool set. The best in Australian Furniture Design… one of
Category

2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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Module Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of module seating for your home. Frequently made of fabric, plastic and foam, every item from our selection of module seating was constructed with great care. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of module seating you’re looking for, while we also have 27 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of module seating — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of module seating, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of module seating over the years, but those crafted by Victoria Yakusha, Cotidiano and Hans Olsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Module Seating?

The average selling price for a piece of module seating at 1stDibs is $5,002, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $40,212 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.