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Antique 1920s Johnson Chair Co. Mahogany & Brown Mohair Library Wingback Chairs
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Johnson Chair Company Library Wingback Chairs, C. 1920s. Features a mahogany frame with
Category

Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Pair of Upholstered Mohair Club Chairs
By Kelly Behun Studio
Located in New York, NY
Pair of asymmetrical arm "mirror image" club chairs upholstered in mohair with limed oak feet by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pair of Upholstered Mohair Club Chairs
Pair of Upholstered Mohair Club Chairs
$7,500 / item
H 29 in W 32 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Original Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of sculptural danish lounge chairs crafted with solid wood frames, covered in the original
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Original Mohair
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Original Mohair
$3,600 / set
H 30.75 in W 32 in D 31.25 in
Pair of Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Model 54 lounge chair A pair of custom made lounge chairs using the highest quality
Category

2010s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Pair of Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chairs
Pair of Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chairs
$17,756 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech
Category

2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
$11,856 / set
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Exceptional Pair of Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Osvaldo Borsani, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure mohair fabric with a
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Mohair

Exceptional Pair of Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Exceptional Pair of Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
$12,131 / set
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech
Category

2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
$11,856 / set
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Mohair Club Chairs Ward Bennett for Brickel
By Brickel Associates
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of thick mohair upholstery club lounge chairs sitting on welded and polished stainless steel
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mohair Club Chairs Ward Bennett for Brickel
Pair of Mohair Club Chairs Ward Bennett for Brickel
$7,500 / set
H 30 in W 34 in D 32 in
Pair of Contemporary Lounge Chairs in Mohair Scalloped Backrest
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Contemporary lounge chairs in the style of Josef Hoffmann. Scalloped back chairs
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Foam, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs in Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco walnut side chairs with a solid walnut frame and mohair fabric..   
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs in Mohair
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs in Mohair
$7,800 / set
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs in Sculpted Mohair, Attributed to Berga Mobler
By Berga Mobler
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning pair of accent chairs, attributed to the legendary Swedish furniture maker Berga, is
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Boesen Style Beech & Mohair Chairs By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
to come. These chairs are accented with mohair upholstery on the tops of the arms and backs
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Dramatic Pair of Mid Century Style Mohair Club Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Mid Century Modern style Mohair Club chairs in contrasting Mustard and Grey. The
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs with Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
blue mohair upholstery with brass tacking. Created in France during the early 20th century, the chairs
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

1980s Postmodern Arc Sculptural Chairs in Camel Mohair, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning chairs reupholstered in a beautiful camel mohair. Ready to go!! Dimensions
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Yellow Gold Mohair Velvet Oversized Upholstered Cube Club Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of mid century style matching oversized cube chairs newly upholstered in a yellow gold mohair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Green Mohair Channel Back, Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco lounge chairs in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy circa 1950 This striking
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern Danish style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
$10,753 / set
H 31.5 in W 28.15 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Mohair Slipper Chairs in the Manner of Harvey Probber, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Enjoy leisure time with this pair of glamorous slipper lounge chairs in the style of Harvey Probber
Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Soriana Chair by Scarpa in Original Chocolate Brown Mohair - Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Upholstered in rich brown mohair, this iconic chair combines luxurious
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern armchairs, in the manner of Guglielmo Ulrich, newly upholstered in a rust
Category

2010s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Mohair
$10,753 / set
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very nice pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti with brass detailed feet
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of lounge chairs by Swedish manufacturer DUX and distributed by Artifort the Netherlands 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Navy Blue Mohair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus "Corkscrew" Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of swiveling "Nautilus" lounge chairs with ottoman by the legendary furniture designer Vladimir
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Early Pair of Grey Mohair Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant from every angle! A very rare and early pair of swiveling club chairs by Edward Wormley for
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
Beautifully crafted fside chairs in very good condition. Manufactured by Barovero Turino in the
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
$4,575 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Marco Zanuso 'Senior' Chairs Mohair Velvet + Ottoman Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1951-1981' which was published in 1981. This pair of 'senior' chairs come complete with their very
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Italian Slipper Chairs in Walnut and Mohair by Fratelli Marelli
By Fratelli Marelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small-scale slipper/arm/lounge chairs by Framar (Fratelli Marelli) who produced furniture by iconic
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in Mohair Velvet Restored & New Upholstery!
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning pair of Italian 1950's Lounge Chairs Walnut & Mohair Velvet & Brass hardware This pair of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Modernist Metal and Mohair Lounge Chairs by Campo and Graffi
By Home Collection Turin, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of arm/lounge chairs designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi and manufactured by Home Torino
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mohair Slipper or Lounge Chairs, Traditional, Velvet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Mohair Slipper or Lounge Chairs, Traditional, Velvet The pair having plush
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
$10,753 / set
H 31.5 in W 28.15 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Custom Lounge chairs in Macassar Ebony and Mohair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A custom designed pair of Art Deco inspired lounge chairs. Chair frames are done in a high gloss
Category

2010s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Macassar

Pair of Custom Lounge chairs in Macassar Ebony and Mohair
Pair of Custom Lounge chairs in Macassar Ebony and Mohair
$15,000 / set
H 32 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Mohair Lounge Chairs In the style of Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs in the style of Maison Leleu. The chairs have birch frames
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mohair Lounge Chairs In the style of Maison Leleu
Mohair Lounge Chairs In the style of Maison Leleu
$25,000 / set
H 30.25 in W 23.75 in D 31 in
Pair of Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Cantilevered Chairs in Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Dallas, TX
chairs are no exception. Elevate your home decor with this timeless pair, a true testament to fine
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Pistachio Mohair Club Chairs
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated pair of Modernist club chairs featuring quilted mohair backs and leather wrapped legs
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Wood

Tommi Parzinger Pistachio Mohair Club Chairs
Tommi Parzinger Pistachio Mohair Club Chairs
$17,500 / set
H 33 in W 23 in D 26 in
Rare Pair of Danish Easychairs in Teak & Mohair 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare pair of danish easychairs from the late 1950s with round teak legs and mohair-velours fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Rare Pair of Danish Easychairs in Teak & Mohair 1950s
Rare Pair of Danish Easychairs in Teak & Mohair 1950s
$10,175 / set
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 25.6 in
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Yellow Gold Pure Mohair
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade in England. Beech frames, sprung seat and
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Pair of Regency Style Giltwood & Mohair Chairs by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Regency style giltwood & mohair chairs by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr. They feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Regency Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Henredon Wingback Lounge Chairs Reupholstered In Dark Camel Alpaca Mohair, Pair
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Henredon Wingback Tufted Back Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Dark Camel Alpaca Mohair
Category

20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Travertine Rosso, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstered in Maharam Mohair. COM is accepted at no additional cost. The Travertine Rosso pairs beautifully
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Pair 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair are a refined example of the
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Baroque style giltwood chairs. Stunning pair of Roman Baroque style gilt wood
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
$4,650 / set
H 40.25 in W 18.5 in D 17.75 in
Set of Slipper Chairs by Selig in Plush Mohair, C. 1950s
By Selig
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of slipper chairs by Selig, circa 1950s, boasting elegant bronze handles and
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva Chairs, new Mohair, 1950s, Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chairs, newly upholstered in premium pure mohair
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green mohair and beech lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed and produced by an
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Excellent Pair of Gilbert Rohde Style Mohair Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of newly reupholstered Gilbert Rohde style mohair slipper chairs. This pair has been
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
is available in two heights: Low (40cm) - suitable for pairing with a chair or sofa, and High (45cm
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Mohair, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Dagmar
Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Dagmar
$11,097 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Olivier Mourgue, Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
$8,271 / set
H 25.2 in W 24.41 in D 40.16 in
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and green mohair slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
$11,500 / set
H 34 in W 24.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Children's Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian walnut children's chairs. Fabulous pair of 19th century Italian walnut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Régence Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Barbara Barry For Baker Slipper Chairs In Mohair Fabric
By Barbara Barry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large modern slipper chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, beautiful
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Barbara Barry For Baker Slipper Chairs In Mohair Fabric
Barbara Barry For Baker Slipper Chairs In Mohair Fabric
$6,400 / set
H 34 in W 29 in D 31.5 in
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Curved Armrests in Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, mahogany, reupholstered in Pierre Frey mohair, Europe, 1930s These 1930s Art
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Lounge Chairs Harvey Probber Style in Forest Green Mohair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful luxurious pair of Harvey Probber style lounge chairs in a rich forest green mohair. The
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Lounge Chairs Harvey Probber Style in Forest Green Mohair
Lounge Chairs Harvey Probber Style in Forest Green Mohair
$12,000 / set
H 24.5 in W 28 in D 33 in
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Mohair, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric, green mohair and walnut lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Walnut

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Brown Mohair Pair Of Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of brown mohair pair of chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct brown mohair pair of chairs — often made from fabric, mohair and wool — can elevate any home. There are 155 antique and vintage brown mohair pair of chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Brown mohair pair of chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Brown mohair pair of chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many brown mohair pair of chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Dunbar and Ward Bennett produced popular brown mohair pair of chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Brown Mohair Pair Of Chairs?

Brown mohair pair of chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,025 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.

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.