Onassis Dining Chairs
Set of Four Springer Onassis Style Dining Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin by Garcel
By Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer, Jimeco ltda
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Springer Onassis Style Dining Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin by Garcel
Designed in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Colombian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
6 Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Goatskin with Leather Seats
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six original Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in goatskin. The six chairs have been in a one
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin
Set of Four Onassis White Lacquer Chairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four "Jackie Onassis" chairs by Karl Springer, circa 1980s. Finished in glossy white
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Chairs with Leather Upholstered Seats
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of original Karl Springer Onassis chairs in lacquered goatskin. The pair have been in a one
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Set of 6 Karl Springer Gold Onassis Chairs with Leather Upholstery
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Karl Springer Onassis chairs with leather upholstery.
The Iconic Onassis chair is one of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Custom Olive Goatskin Onassis Chairs in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
A total of six custom "Onassis" -style chairs in olive goatskin with a light dusting of shimmery
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Large Curule Stools
By Georges Jacob, Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the great Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis, moved to France, the young architect married Louis XVI
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Phyllis Morris Original Poodle Table Lamp, Signed, Blue, 1952 Hollywood Regency
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, impersonal, mass-produced ‘modern look’ with uniquely extravagant, handmade designs, such as throne chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Perfect Service (La Bonne Table illustration)
By Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
chair under a lady." While working his way from busboy to banquet manager, he drew, often using William
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Karl Springer LTD, Onassis Chair, USA
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
An iconic form by Karl Springer, the Onassis chairs, originally commission by Jacquelyn Kennedy
Category
2010s American Stools
Materials
Maple, Goatskin
Karl Springer LTD, Onassis Barstools, USA
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
An iconic form by Karl Springer, the Onassis barstools are now available through Karl Springer LTD
Category
2010s American Stools
Materials
Maple, Goatskin
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"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Tresse Mirror in Ceramic Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Wide oval mirror in glazed ceramic, finish mat, designed by Laura Gonzalez. Braided and wavy detail. All is crafted in France.
Category
2010s French Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases.
Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Marble
H 41.74 in W 105.52 in D 33.08 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
Sculptural Bespoke Plaster Fixture in the Jean Michel Frank Manner
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Bespoke Plaster Fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner.
Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts in the center and (8) e-12 candelabra bulbs ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "122" chairs for Cassina, brown leather, beech and plywood, Italy, 1967, set of eight.
The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a scul...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Leather
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa, 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Circa .1970. Original fabric is in great condition.
Measurements and a drawing is in pictures.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi, Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Matteo Grassi Italian Black Leather Dining Chairs
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eight dining chairs by Matteo Grassi . Chairs are covered in saddle thick black leather over a steel frame . Marked Matteo Grassi on underside , incised stamp on rear cross stretcher...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Horsehair Onassis Designer Slipper Dining Chairs-Exotic Mid Century Custom
By Ronn Jaffe, Mars Jaffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Power chairs for A Connoisseur, the originals designed and fabricated by Mars & Ronn Jaffe
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 26.5 in
American Modern Goatskin Dining Table, Sally Sirkin Lewis
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Hollywood, FL
The oval top above a conforming oval base in goatski, was originally sold with 6 Onassis chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Karl Springer "Onassis" Dining Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of eight Karl Springer black lacquered dining chairs with upholstered sand color leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Karl Springer Onassis Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Onassis dining chairs designed by Karl Springer. Lacquered frames with vintage mohair
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of 6 "Onassis Chairs" in Hand Tooled Oak by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 “Onassis” dining chairs in hand-tooled oak block with ultrasuede seats designed by Karl
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis
Classic form and luxurious materials combined with
Stencil painted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer - Set of Four "Onassis Chairs"
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Karl Springer designed "Onassis" chairs in oak with embossed leather seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Karl Springer Onassis Goatskin and Black Leather Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Mexico City, MX
A beautiful 1970s "Onassis" wood, goatskin and black leather chair by Karl Springer. Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of Onassis Goatskin and Black Leather Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Mexico City, MX
A beautiful pair of 1970s "Onassis" wood, goatskin and black leather chair by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Leather, Wood
Set of Four "Onassis Chairs" in Lacquered Goatskin by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Onassis Chairs" covered in lacquered goatskin with stitched leather seats by Karl
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rare Wide Arm "Onassis Chair" in Lacquered Goatskin by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and early wide arm “Onassis Chair” in lacquered goatskin by
Karl Springer, American, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four "Onassis Chairs" in Lacquered Goatskin by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Onassis Chairs" covered in lacquered goatskin with stitched ultrasuede seats by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin
Set of 4 Onassis Chairs in Gray Lacquer by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Onassis Chairs in metallic gray lacquer with baseball stitched glove leather seats by Karl
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Onassis Chairs in Metallic Gray Lacquer by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Onassis chairs in a custom metallic gray lacquer with baseball stitched glove leather
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six Dining Chairs from Coco Chanel's Villa La Pausa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six high-backed French dining chairs with turned and painted legs and stretchers, and a
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
A Set of Fruitwood "Klismos" Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Set of Six Fruitwood "Klismos" Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Saridis. GREECE, 1961
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
A Pair of Fruitwood "Klismos" Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Pair of Fruitwood "Klismos" Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Saridis. GREECE, 1961. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Onassis Chairs by Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
These Karl Springer Onassis chairs have the most beguiling eggshell, gesso finish... you'll be
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Gesso, Paint
Karl Springer Onassis Arm Chairs - Set of Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Set of "Onassis" Model Arm Chairs designed by Karl Springer. These chairs are a versatile size
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Phyllis Morris Console Table Unit
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Miami, FL
designs, such as her throne chairs, unique cabinets and signature canopy beds, all hand crafted in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Impressive Pair of 'Ananas' Lamps , Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, ca 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. When Jackie Kennedy, who became the wife of the great Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis, moved to
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Restored Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Goatskin Bar Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
green leather, excellently preserved with topstitch details and comfortable foam inserts. These Onassis
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Phyllis Morris Original Poodle Table Lamp, Signed, Iconic Hollywood Regency 1952
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throne chairs, unique cabinets and signature canopy beds, all made in California using only the highest
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Karl Springer Set of 6 Onassis Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 "Onassis Dining Chairs" in lacquered goatskin with brown and red highlights by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Set of Four Ostrich Onassis Chairs, 1984
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Onassis chairs covered in gray embossed ostrich leather by Karl Springer, American 1984
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ostrich Leather
Karl Springer Onassis Chair in Black Leather & Faux-Ostrich, Set of 10
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of "Onassis" chair in faux ostrich skin wrap with black leather seats
Provenance: c. 1980s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
Karl Springer Set of 4 "Onassis Bar Stools" in Dark Oak 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
LTD ONASSIS CHAIR (page) 7”.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Karl Springer Bar Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
single piping details and comfortable new foam inserts. This pair of Onassis tall chairs are the perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Maple, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Set of Three Restored Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Goatskin Bar Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. These Onassis tall chairs make a fabulous addition to any sophisticated home decor, ready to provide
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Phyllis Morris Original Poodle Table Lamp, Signed, Pink, 1952 Hollywood Regency
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, impersonal, mass-produced ‘modern look’ with uniquely extravagant, handmade designs, such as throne chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Phyllis Morris Original Poodle Table Lamp, Signed, Black, 1952 Vintage Lampshade
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-produced ‘modern look’ with uniquely extravagant, handmade designs, such as throne chairs, unique cabinets
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Vintage Hollywood Regency Phyllis Morris Pink Toy Poodle Table Lamp, 1952
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designs, such as throne chairs, unique cabinets and signature canopy beds, all made in California using
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Eight Karl Springer Onassis Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of eight Karl Springer "Onassis" ash wood dining chairs with beige ultrasuede seats. Loren
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Ultrasuede
Pair of Karl Springer Onassis Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of 'Onassis' chairs by Karl Springer. Solid oak construction with original red leather seats
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Onassis Chairs by Karl Springer, Eleven Available
By Karl Springer
Located in Washington, DC
A large set of oak Onassis chairs by Karl Springer. Eleven chairs available in all. Four of the
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Upholstery
Set of Four Karl Springer Onassis Chairs, Lacquered
Located in Montecito, CA
Set of four goatskin lacquered chairs by Karl Springer. His iconic "Onassis" Chairs. This
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six Karl Springer "Onasis" Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of six original Karl Springer oak "Onassis" armchairs completely reburbished professionally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare and Chic Set of Eight Lacquered Karl Springer "Jackie O" Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Montecito, CA
Set of eight goatskin lacquered chairs by Karl Springer. His iconic "Onassis" Chairs. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Goatskin Dining Set by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Dining Set by Karl Springer, United States.
Large Goatskin Dining Table and six Onassis Goatskin
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Goatskin, Lacquer
Set of Three Lacquered Goatskin "Onassis" Bar Stools by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A desirable set of three lacquered natural goatskin "Onassis" bar stools by Karl Springer from the
Category
Late 20th Century American Stools
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury Torbjørn Afdal Rolling Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Onassis, Japanese Emperor Hirohito, and Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland. A few of Afdal's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Karl Springer Oak and Leather 'Onassis' Arm or Dining Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Pau, FR
Set of four 'Onassis' chairs in oak and grayish brown leather with white baseball stitching
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Karl Springer Onassis Chairs, Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
set of six Karl Springer Onassis goatskin armchairs from 1984.
The chairs are new upholstery circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
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Onassis Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of onassis dining chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct onassis dining chairs — often made from animal skin, wood and goatskin — can elevate any home. There are 9 antique and vintage onassis dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of onassis dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of onassis dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and modern onassis dining chairs are of considerable interest. Onassis dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Karl Springer, Phyllis Morris and Sally Sirkin Lewis are consistently popular.
How Much are Onassis Dining Chairs?
Onassis dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $13,300, while the lowest priced sells for $3,600 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
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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