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P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The lounge
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 lounge chair - where "P" stands for "Poltrona", Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Renens, CH
go beyond the bulky, static nature of the “comfortable chair”. The result was the P40 lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Pair of "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Adjustable backrest armrests and seat, expandable
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Beautiful iconic adjustable lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dallas, TX
Early lounge chair model P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The P40 armchair can be
Category
Vintage 1950s Chaise Longues
Materials
Mohair
P40 Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with Original Upholstery, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1st edition P40 armchair designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s and made by Tecno in Italy. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 35.83 in
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno S.p.A., Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Utrecht, NL
give it versatility in terms of composition, shape and layout as demonstrated by this P40 chair. After
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tecno P40 Versatile Multi Position Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ingenious iconic design my Italian Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, the P40 lounge chair is adjustable
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Italian modern TECNO P40 convertible lounge chair
designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954
beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.62 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Osvaldo Borsani P40 All Original Lounge Chair for TECNO, Italy, circa 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this excellent and still completely original P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
The versatile and comfortable P40 lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Formanova Reclining Armchair by Giulio Moscatelli Polka Dot Fabric
By Giulio Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 1960s Formanova reclining lounge chair designed by Giulio Moscatelli, recently
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Revolving Mobiletto T128 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
italian design's icons, like the working system Graphis, the D70 sofa, the P40 lounge-chair and the smal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Table in Aluminium, Smoked Glass Top
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
products - including the iconic P40 lounge chair and D70 sofa.
Made from cast aluminium, the legs have a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
Poltrona Longue Chair P40 Designer Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Poltrona Longue Chair disegnata da Osvaldo Borsani e prodotta in Italia da Tecno nel 1955. Poltrona
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Borsani P40 Reclining Lounge Chair, Original Black Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Often defined as the "ultimate reclining chair", Osvaldo Borsani's P40 designed for his brand Tecno
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P40 Adjustable Lounge Chair, Italy 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
The P40 needs no introduction; a true marvel of mid-century forward-thinking, its design endures
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
industrial materials and refined lines, the P40 lounge chair and D70 sofa stand out for thei ingenuity and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s/60s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
An original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s. All hardware in working order
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 59.06 in
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Relaxing Leather Armchair Red Leather, Tecta, 1950, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Osvaldo Borsani P40 mid-century relaxing system leather armchair, Tecta 1950
Beautiful Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 27.5 in D 48 in
Osvaldo Borsani Credenza
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Weesp, NL
one of its best known pieces, the P40 lounge chair. It featured rubber arms and could assume 486
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Pair of Distex Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare pair of iconic Distex lounge chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Beech
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Green Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Carlo De Carli for Cassina Lounge Chair Model 802 in Light Blue Velvet
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Carlo De Carli for Cassina sculptural lounge chair or armchair in light blue velvet upholstery with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Super Rare Pair of Joe Colombo 'Sella 1001' Lounge Chairs by Comfort 1963 Italy
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extreme rare pair of lounge chairs model "Sella 1001" design by Joe Colombo and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 22.05 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
P40 lounge chair, an adjustable reclining chair with a built-in footrest. We have an example of this
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, P40 Adjustable Lounge Chair in Terra Red Fabric
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
red color color. The upholstery is new. The chair is in good condition. The P 40 is a reclinable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Classic lounge chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in original black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
D70, the D40 chair and the T1 and T2 tables.
How can you feel the ingenuity behind the technological
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Brass
Børge Mogensen Sled Chairs BM-2254 and Stool 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
handwritten note was included and can be seen in the last two photos. Price p. set. Size: chair: 75.0 / 85.0 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Aulanko Hotel, Finland, 1930s.
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
, p. 95 for a similar example
Shipping:
These chairs will be packaged and shipped with the greatest
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Easy Chair by Jørgen Høj and Poul Kjærholm for Thorald Madsen, Denmark 1952
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Jorgen Hoj, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
Literature:
Grete Jalk: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3. p. 220–221.
The Furniture of Poul
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 25.99 in D 30.32 in
Beautiful Chaise Longue P40, Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful chaise lounge P40 in black cotton velvet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
H 40.95 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Marco Fantoni Green Fabric and Enameled Steel Italian Bench for Tecno, 1982
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
working system Graphis, the D70 sofa, the P40 lounge-chair and the small tables T1 and T2.
Osvaldo Borsani
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 30.32 in W 59.65 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Modern Brass and Jatoba Dry Bar by Osvaldo Borsani.
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Weesp, NL
issued one of its best known pieces, the P40 lounge chair. It featured rubber arms and could assume 486
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Carlo De Carli for Cassina Pair of Armchairs Model 802 in Light Blue Velvet
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Carlo De Carli for Cassina pair of sculptural lounge chairs or armchairs in light blue velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
1958, acquired its nickname thanks to a Danish princess who purchased the chair during a visit to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Josef Hoffmann Fauteuil, J. & J. Kohn, Model Nr. 428/F
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by: Josef Hoffmann Executed by: J. & J. Kohn, model nr. 428/F, Vienna, from 1910 H 77 cm, SH 40 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Chaise Lounge Model PK24 Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Kunsthaandværk, vol. 40, no. 5, 1967-68, p. 142
Klaus-Jürgen Sembach, Gabrielle Leuthäuser, Peter Gössel, et al
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 57.09 in
Chaise Lounge Model PK24 Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design, Cologne, 1991, p. 187
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1996, p. 187
Christoffer
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 57.09 in
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
By Studio Tecnico, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
rocking lounge chairs model 572 with ivory Kalgan lambskin channeled cushions on webbing, Italy, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut
H 37 in W 25.25 in D 39.5 in
Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" relax armchair, manufacturer Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The armchair has been
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A Ninfea (or Pieghevole Ninfea) folding lounge chair with a structure in the wood, seat, and back
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 19.69 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Lounge Chairs by Pierluigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
A rare and Important pair of Italian Mid-Century hand carved walnut lounge chairs, club chairs or
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33 in W 27.25 in D 32.5 in
First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
solid brass 'Tecno' manufacturer's roundels (, the P'32' lounge chairs still retain their early first
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
Italy Art Deco Dining Room Set, table, chairs & sideboards, by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
D70, a sofa that can assume approximately 20 positions; the 1955 P40 adjustable lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Mirror, Walnut, Burl
H 787.41 in W 590.56 in D 787.41 in
Vintage Italian Brass Bed Structure by Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milano, IT
and Canada lounge chairs; the latter is instead one of the most influential modern artists in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 47.25 in W 69.3 in D 74.81 in
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Oval Table in Stained Teak
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 87.01 in D 47.05 in
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 52.37 in W 50.4 in D 24.02 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Armchair and Stool Anna Lülja Praun Josef Frank Fabric
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern armchair or lounge chair with ottoman from solid cherrywood by Anna Lülja Praun
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry
H 37.6 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 69.3 in W 94.49 in D 27.37 in
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Oval Dining Table in Marble
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel, Brass
H 29.34 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
1930s Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani Per Atelier Di Varedo
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Ponti.
Black P40 chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (1955) Italian design and furniture gallery
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Art Decò Venetian Baroque Night Stands by Gaetano E Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1954 D70, a sofa that can assume approximately 20 positions; the 1955 P40 adjustable lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
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P40 Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal p40 lounge chair for your home. A p40 lounge chair — often made from metal, fabric and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect p40 lounge chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right p40 lounge chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made p40 lounge chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and Tecta are consistently popular.
How Much is a P40 Lounge Chair?
Prices for a p40 lounge chair start at $2,250 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $6,634.
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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.
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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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