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Pair of 1970s Italian Bamboo Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Bamboo Cushions probably need reupholstery/replacing Italy 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of 1970s Italian Bamboo Armchairs
Pair of 1970s Italian Bamboo Armchairs
H 35.04 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Nice Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Base Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Nice pair of Milo Baughman style wide barrel back chrome base chairs. These will need reupholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gorgeous Milo Baughman Signed Armless Sofa Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed Milo Baughman chrome base armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstery but the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Furniture Company. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, but will need reupholstery, and cosmetic
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach
By Kallenbach, John Tabraham
Located in Chicago, IL
chair to make stable. As seen in photo the upholstered seat need reupholstery. In the manner of Jens
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Malatesta & Mason Walnut and Upholstery Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in San Francisco, CA
condition and the seats need reupholstery to suit your aesthetic. Timeless investment furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
made in Italy in the French taste. The chairs have damages to their original upholstery and will need
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Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Craftsman Made 1980s Pine Dining Table
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
condition with more signs of wear and use, they also need reupholstery. Table 46" round x 29"h Chairs 39
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

6 x Danish Oak Dining Chairs Style of Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
the same period in the 1960s. They are all solid and no damage in the wood. They need reupholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

6 x Danish Oak Dining Chairs Style of Kjærnulf
6 x Danish Oak Dining Chairs Style of Kjærnulf
H 36.42 in W 18.31 in D 17.33 in
Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
1960s era. The chairs are in good condition as far as their frames are concerned but will need
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Unique Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Paint Decorated Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
condition but may have some signs of age and stains and may need reupholstery. The bench measures 41.75 x 17
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Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Benches

Materials

Walnut

Set of Five ‘214’ Gispen Armchairs by Christoffel Hoffman for BPM, Dutch, 1935
By Gispen, Chris Hoffmann
Located in Amsterdam, NL
an industrial appearance. The chairs have a mark of B.P.M. on the bottom of the seat. The chairs need
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for this very comfy chair. Please ask for quotes. *This piece is curated by Original B...
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for this very comfy chair. Please ask for quotes. *This piece is curated by Original B...
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Charles X Velvet Painted & Parcel-Gilt Armchairs, Sourced, David Easton
Located in Southampton, NY
arms, separation, loss to finish. General wear to finish and needing reupholstery. 23.5” wide x 29
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Important Set of Four Triple Band Chrome Club Chairs by KEM Webber for Lloyd
By Kem Weber, Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
chrome is in good, original, vintage condition, obviously all need reupholstery. Voguish, sophisticated
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
, coated shell from bent steel, chromed plated steel base. Chair will need reupholstery ! The Coconut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Mid Century Bamboo Dining Chairs by Herbert Ritts c 1950/1960’s
By Ritts Tropitan, Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
feature bamboo frames, with chased brass trim, and thick upholstered seats ( need reupholstery). The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
free to inquire. While the chairs do not need reupholstery, we can certainly help facilitate this if
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
the back of one, this doesn't of course mean they need reupholstery as they are perfectly functional
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Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
if needed and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very good condition with only
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
needed, all other needed repairs made, sanded by hand 2 - 3 times and refinished with wax by our
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
- all joints checked and reglued if needed which it often is, frames sanded by hand 2 - 3 times and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Four Fully Restored Danish Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
underpressure if any indication of movement in the joints, other needed repairs made, sanded by hand 2 - 3 times
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
elegant chair. The chairs have been fully restored if needed, sanded and refinished by our cabinetmaker
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
comfortable in use. The chairs have been checked, restored and reglued if needed, sanded and refinished by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
- all joints checked and reglued if needed which it often is, frames sanded by hand 2 - 3 times and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs, Inc. Custom Reupholstery
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored Erik Buch rosewood dining chairsincluding custom reupholstery. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Four Restored Danish Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
By Anderstrup Mobelfabrik, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
weakness, other needed repairs made, frames sanded by hand 2 - 3 times and refinished with wax to insure
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Easy Chairs for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
need reupholstery. Our skilled craftsmen can upholster the chairs in your favorite fabric, but you can
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Paul McCobb "Tub" High Back Lounge Chair Model 3045, Priced Low for Reupholstery
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
legs. Important design in need of reupholstering and is priced accordingly. This is a great opportunity
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Erik Buch Set of Eight Fully Restored Tanned Oak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
it possible for us to adjust the tanning and shine of varnish to your need.   
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Set of 2 Niels Otto Møller Armchairs No 62, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
corner. The two chairs both need reupholstery which is the perfect way to let them melt together as a set
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

MCM to Modern Tuxedo Style 3 Piece Sectional Sofa by Classic Gallery Frame Only
By Classic Gallery
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic Gallery. This listing price is for frame only. It will need reupholstery. See note below for
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Feathers

Bobbin Turned Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
back and seat cushions in need of reupholstery are available.
Category

Vintage 1910s English Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Bobbin Turned Armchair
Bobbin Turned Armchair
H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 30 in
Highback Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
fabirc has seen better days. Reupholstery is needed. Professional upholstery available. Pick your
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Swedish Grace Arm Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Finished in a deep walnut, recovered in muslin and ready for COM. Cost of reupholstery included in list
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Broderna Anderssons Arm Chairs - COM Ready
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
in muslin, ready for COM. Cost of reupholstery included in list price, price can be negotiated for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Muslin

Pair Antique Swedish Art Deco Rolled Arm Club Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Cost of reupholstery included in list price, price can be negotiated in abstaining from reupholstery
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Birch

Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa
By Rolf Benz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
make a massive statement. Sofa is being sold as found, reupholstery is needed but the frame is solid
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa
Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa
H 26 in W 92 in D 35 in
Swedish Art Deco Club Chair - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
purchase. Cost of reupholstery include in list price. Six (6) yds of customer's own material, COM, needed.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Muslin

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
from Rosewood. Late sixties and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Seats need recovering
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bauhaus Styled Brno Chairs Ludwig Mies van DerRohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
seventies are in excellent condition with the fabric, ultrasuede, are in need of reupholstery. Priced and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
awaiting your COM fabric. Cost of reupholstery included in the list price. Estimated reupholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Teak

Johannes Spalt for Wittmann 'Constanze' Daybed in Checkered Upholstery
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
feeling and give the sofa the needed air to come across less solid and robust. By only one hand movement
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
need complete reupholstery. Dimensions: 75w 32d 32h 16.25sh 22ah .
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Tufted Rounded Back Armchairs Custom-Made by David Easton
Located in Southampton, NY
. Structurally sound, reupholstery needed. Cat pulls to bullion fringe. From a private collection in Manhattan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Pair of Danish 1960's Low Lounge chairs with Teak Legs and Accents
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
but shows wear and need to be reupholstered. We offer reupholstery services for these chairs at very
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish 1950s Lounge or Small Club Chair in Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller space in need of a stronger statement. Raised on
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Midcentury 1940s Flemming Lassen Style Low Lounge Chair
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller space in need of a stronger
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Danish 1950's Lounge Chairs Chesterfield Style Small Scale
Located in Bridgeport, CT
good condition but show wear and dirt and need to be reupholstered. We can offer reupholstery services
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Flemish Baroque Walnut Footstool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat in need of reupholstery with barley twist legs and stretcher. Bun feet.
Category

Antique 1690s European Baroque Stools

Materials

Walnut

Flemish Baroque Walnut Footstool
Flemish Baroque Walnut Footstool
H 15.25 in W 16.75 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
while maintaining the vintage integrity of the piece. Cost of reupholstery included in list
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Corner Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Vignelli Saratoga Large Black Sofa with Black Leather
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
because we really needed a sofa. And the sofa wanted was one with an architectural character rather that a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Polyester

Eight Restored Johannes Andersen Mahogany Dining Chairs IncludeCustom Upholstery
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
, Denmark including custom reupholstery. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Niels Otto Møller Eigth Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery Included
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eigth fully restored teak dining chairs including custom reupholstery designed by Niels Otto
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Gio Ponti Armchair 820 for Hotel Royal Napoli in Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1953
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
desperate need for reupholstery as you can see but you can still choose what fabric you want so that is the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Custom Modern White Lacquer Double Daybed, 1990s, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, curved plate. Will ship without mattress/cushion as they need to reupholstery. IF you would like us to
Category

Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa or Daybed
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
create an open feeling and give the sofa the needed air to come across less solid and robust. By only one
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa or Daybed
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa or Daybed
H 27.96 in W 77.96 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Lounge Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
walnut, recovered in muslin and ready for COM. Cost of reupholstery included in list price. Twelve (12
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Birch, Bentwood

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Need Reupholstery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the need reupholstery you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A need reupholstery — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 129 options for an antique or vintage need reupholstery now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a need reupholstery — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A need reupholstery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made need reupholstery has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Need Reupholstery?

The average selling price for a need reupholstery at 1stDibs is $3,741, while they’re typically $241 on the low end and $38,158 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.