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Marquetry Armchair with Satinwood Inlays, New York, circa 1890
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century New York armchair in the early 18th century Dutch-Style in mahogany decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Armchairs

Materials

Tulipwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

French Provincial Accent Armchair Oversized by Daniel Jones New York
By Daniel Jones
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Armchair by Daniel Jones New York With Burgundy color Velvet Fabric and foam and feather cushion for
Category

Vintage 1950s Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

New York Soleil Armchair with Orange Rope Frame & Black Legs by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
breathability. In 2020 the collection adds a new element: the Lounge Armchair. The New York Soleil embodies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope

Kartell Madame Chair in New York Print by Philippe Starck and La Double J
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thanks to its neutral colour palette, this chair makes the ideal furniture piece for inserting in sophisticated residential interiors or the most refined contract projects.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

DOOQ!Milan NEW! Organic Modern Marlon Armchair, Blue Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ! Milan NEW! Organic Modern Marlon Armchair, Pink Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ!Milan NEW! Organic Modern Marlon Armchair, Wine Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ! Milan NEW! Organic Modern Marlon Armchair, Green Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ!Milan NEW! Organic Modern Marlon Armchair, Orange Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
. Pietro Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Antique Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large armchair profusely carved with pierced shell and floral garland cresting, 24 carat gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Armchairs
Antique Armchairs
H 61 in W 33 in D 26 in
Contemporary Pink Suede Upholstered Armchair, Stardust Armchair by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
featured in a number of international magazines, including The New York Times Style magazine, Domus
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Regency Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
) within an hour of New York City.
Category

Antique 1810s European Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regency Armchairs
Pair of Regency Armchairs
H 35 in W 21 in D 18 in
Pair of Minotti "York" Red Little Arm Chair Contemporary Modern Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Minotti "York" Red Little Arm Chair, designed by the esteemed Rodolfo Dordoni, is a testament
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Grey Upholstered Armchair, Stay Armchair by Nika Zupanc for Se
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
international magazines, including The New York Times Style magazine, Domus, Wallpaper, Icon, AD, Elle, Elle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Ivory Upholstered Armchair, Stay Armchair by Nika Zupanc for Se
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
international magazines, including The New York Times Style magazine, Domus, Wallpaper, Icon, AD, Elle, Elle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Marco Zanuso Lady armchair 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bari, IT
Triennale) and are exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in the permanent design collection
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Marco Zanuso Lady armchair 1960s
Marco Zanuso Lady armchair 1960s
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Small Baixa Armchair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
— Wentz is named by the New York Times T Magazine as one of the "6 Rising Studios of the Americas." 2019
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Small Baixa Armchair by Wentz
Small Baixa Armchair by Wentz
H 22.84 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Arteriors Torcello Armchair in Muslin
Located in New York, NY
New York where he graduated from Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work and study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Arteriors Torcello Armchair in Muslin
Arteriors Torcello Armchair in Muslin
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Armchair Design By Juan Montoya
By Juan Montoya
Located in New York, NY
years in Colombia. After studying architecture in Bogotá, he moved to New York where he graduated from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair Design By Juan Montoya
Armchair Design By Juan Montoya
H 37.75 in W 22.75 in D 20 in
Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
professional experience in New York, drawing a career that grows through exploration in different branches of
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: W 90 x D 82 x H 80 cm Material: PU Foam, Painted
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski
Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Maple Cantilever Armchair by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
designed and created by Spaulding in New York’s Catskill Mountains.
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Walnut Cantilever Armchair by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
designed and created by Spaulding in New York’s Catskill Mountains.
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Cantilever Armchair by Phaedo
Walnut Cantilever Armchair by Phaedo
H 35 in W 20.75 in D 18.5 in
Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
Paulo and professional experience in New York, drawing a career that grows through exploration in
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
Paulo and professional experience in New York, drawing a career that grows through exploration in
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
Bullarengue Armchair by Ángel Mombiedro
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Wood Combo Armchair by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Center in New York City in May 2019. The Dainte flagship line showcased the next step forward for luxury
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Crystal

Wood Combo Armchair by Dainte
Wood Combo Armchair by Dainte
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Crystal Waterfall Armchair by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal Waterfall Armchair by Dainte Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 53.5 x H 71 cm. Materials: Crystal
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Waterfall Armchair by Dainte
Crystal Waterfall Armchair by Dainte
H 27.96 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Calyx Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a leather and wood
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Calyx Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Calyx Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 30.12 in W 22.45 in D 23.04 in
Marcel Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Marcel Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Marcel Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Parchment Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his studies, he
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Parchment Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Parchment Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 31.11 in W 26.58 in D 26.78 in
Crystal Tufted Armchair by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
K. Javits Convention Center in New York City in May 2019. The Dainte flagship line showcased the
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Tufted Armchair by Dainte
Crystal Tufted Armchair by Dainte
H 25.99 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Armchair model “Capitello” by Studio 65
By Studio 65
Located in Barcelona, ES
: Design Since 1851. London, 1987, p. 128, fig. 135. Miriam Stimpson. Modern Furniture Classics. New York
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Armchair model “Capitello” by Studio 65
Armchair model “Capitello” by Studio 65
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 20555D/2 Pair "Fauteuils," or armchairs, en Gondoles, circa 1830-1835 New York Mahogany
Category

Antique 1830s American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
H 31.5 in W 21.13 in D 21.13 in
Marlon Armchair by Pietro Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design vocabulary to a classical Italian
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Marlon Armchair by Pietro Franceschini
Marlon Armchair by Pietro Franceschini
H 31.3 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Guglielmo Pecorini rare armchair with wheels
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Milano, IT
, August 1943, p. 384 for a similar example M.R. Rogers, New York exhibition catalog 1948. 71x100xh80 - h
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Guglielmo Pecorini rare armchair with wheels
Guglielmo Pecorini rare armchair with wheels
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 27.96 in
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
International Airport, the TWA Flight Center in New York City, and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic, Upholstery

Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
H 32 in W 26 in D 21.25 in
Joe Colombo "Elda" Armchair for Comfort
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Carpi, IT
institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the esteemed Louvre in Paris, the "Elda" armchair
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Joe Colombo "Elda" Armchair for Comfort
Joe Colombo "Elda" Armchair for Comfort
H 37.41 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Colombia. After studying architecture in Bogotá, he moved to New York where he graduated from Parsons
Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 77.96 in W 35.44 in D 26.97 in
Extra Large Baixa Armchair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
— Wentz is named by the New York Times T Magazine as one of the "6 Rising Studios of the Americas." 2019
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Extra Large Baixa Armchair by Wentz
Extra Large Baixa Armchair by Wentz
H 22.84 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Walnut, Beige Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Beige Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Beige Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Walnut, Turquoise Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Turquoise Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Turquoise Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Walnut, Grey Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Grey Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Grey Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Walnut, Green Fabric Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Green Fabric Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Green Fabric Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Walnut, Flower Fabric Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Flower Fabric Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Flower Fabric Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Distressed American firehouse armchair, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
England/ New York, circa 1835. Dimensions: 24-3/4” W x 21-1/4” D x 30” H 26-3/4” (arm height) 16” (seat
Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Pine, Paint

For Winged Armchair by Olexandr Pinchuk
Located in Geneve, CH
New York, Brussels, Amsterdam and Kyiv. Olexandr Pinchuk creates art objects and multimedia
Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

For Winged Armchair by Olexandr Pinchuk
For Winged Armchair by Olexandr Pinchuk
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
GUFRAM Attica Armchair by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
and the Metropolitan Museum in New York. The appearance of this monumental triptyque simulates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
(1980) and the Feltri armchair (1987). After a long period in Paris, he moved to New York in 1983 and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Papillon Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
. His passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Papillon Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Papillon Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 75.6 in W 42.52 in D 35.83 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
armchair (1987). After a long period in Paris, he moved to New York in 1983 and now lives and works there
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
armchair (1987). After a long period in Paris, he moved to New York in 1983 and now lives and works there
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
(1980) and the Feltri armchair (1987). After a long period in Paris, he moved to New York in 1983 and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Forma Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a leather and
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Forma Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Forma Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 40.56 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
Josef Hoffmann Allegasse Armchair by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dronten, NL
in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.[8] and a tea service in the collection of the Metropolitan
Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Allegasse Armchair by Wittmann
Josef Hoffmann Allegasse Armchair by Wittmann
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 24.81 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
armchair (1987). After a long period in Paris, he moved to New York in 1983 and now lives and works there
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
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New York Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the new york armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A new york armchair — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage new york armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect new york armchair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right new york armchair, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. ICF New York, Alvar Aalto and Abhika each produced at least one beautiful new york armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a New York Armchair?

Prices for a new york armchair start at $625 and top out at $70,000 with the average selling for $5,663.

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.

Questions About New York Armchair
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