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19th C., Mandalay, A Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese wooden seated disciples.
Age: Burma, Mandalay period, 19th century
Size: Height
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
H 10.83 in W 10.01 in D 9.14 in
Pair of teak handencraved chairs with three legs. Monk chairs.
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The wonderful traditional "monk chair", made in Sweden around 1900, is an extraordinary piece that
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 31.5 in W 20.66 in D 12.79 in
19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 31.5 in W 20.66 in D 12.79 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
A simplified and solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 20.25 in D 17.25 in
Antique quality carved oak monks bench
Located in Ipswich, GB
with a moulded edge, supported by a pair of carved lions above a lining fold carved panelled seat with
Category
Early 20th Century Furniture
Materials
Oak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of four.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of twelve
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of ten.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Monk Chairs for Molteni, circa 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
solid wood attached to shaped metal tubing, creating a single element for the seat and back. The two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
Set of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chair for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
met studying architecture at the University luav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.
The Monk chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with
Category
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Materials
Oak
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 20.28 in
Carved Louis XVIII French Chateau Walnut Settle/Monks Bench, Early 19th Century
Located in Alton, GB
monks bench this fine example carries a wonderfully aged and worn look in all the right places with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Materials
Walnut
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
John Landrum Bryant Cufflinks with Buddha Monks Faces in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in Miami, FL
temple Buddhism Bronze Seat Lama Guru Buddhist monk
Have a total weight of 33.2 grams and a measures of
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.79 in L 0.87 in
8 matching Monk Chairs in canvas by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
tubing, creating a single element for the seat and back. The two structural parts are joined by two pairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks.
Pair of kyokuroku chairs in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Pair of Alabaster and Marble Bookends Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Alabaster and marble bookends representing the figures of monks seated on a throne reading a book
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
This pair of dining chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Pair of Dom Hans van der Laan Easy Grey Wood Chairs
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a remarkable pair of easy chairs designed by the acclaimed architect and designer Dom
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of circa 1900 Tibetan Ceremonial Chairs Nyingma Buddha Carved in Backs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare pair of original circa 1900 Tibetan
Category
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 45.28 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
Two Chairs by Dom Hans van der Laan, The Netherlands 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of chairs was originally designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Tibetan Monks Meditation Seat Square Rugs
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This is a decorative pair of antique Tibetan meditation squares with floral design.
The floral
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
“Monk”, a Pair of Easy Chairs with Beech Legs
Located in Paris, FR
“Monk”. A pair of easy chairs with oblique beech legs and frame. Sides, back and loose seat cushion
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchairs
Marvellous Pair of 19th Century Gilded and Gem Encrusted Seated Monk Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of gorgeous seated monk sculptures, one listening and one praying, having gilded carved wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
H 13.25 in W 11.5 in D 14 in
19th C., Mandalay, a Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese wooden seated disciples.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th century
Size: Height
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
H 9.38 in W 7.76 in D 7.01 in
Pegasus Retailed by Harrods Monk Chesterfield Pair of Leather Armchairs
By Harrods
Located in GB
We are so excited to present to you this Pegasus Retailed By Harrods Monk Chesterfield Armchairs
Category
20th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Tan Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
met studying architecture at the University luav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.
The Monk chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Carved Nordic Monk Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of solid oak Monk chairs from Sweden carved with Native style detailing. Original
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Corner Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
met studying architecture at the University luav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.
The monk chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Pair Scarpa Monk Black Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
studying architecture at the University luav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.
The Monk chair is one
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique German Carved Tiger Oak Drunken Monks Tavern Pub Armchairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique German carved tiger oak "Drunken Monks" tavern pub armchairs. Item features two
Category
Early 20th Century German Jacobean Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa White Canvas `Monk` Chairs, Molteni
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
studying architecture at the University luav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.
The Monk chair is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 2
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of two.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Set of Four Tan Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
met studying architecture at the University luav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.
The Monk chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Monk Chairs in Beech and Leather Molteni, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Monk chairs with a structure in beech wood with aniline dyed, the seat, and the back are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Monk Chairs in Wood and Canvas for Molteni 1970s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Monk chairs with a structure in walnut wood, the seat, and the back are made of canvas
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
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Pair Of Monks Seats For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of pair of monks seats for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pair of monks seats — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. Pair of monks seats have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern and modern pair of monks seats are consistently popular styles. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni and Dom Hans van der Laan each produced beautiful pair of monks seats that are worth considering.
How Much are Pair Of Monks Seats?
Prices for pair of monks seats start at $1,400 and top out at $33,800 with the average selling for $6,469.
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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.
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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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