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Contemporary Swiveling Purple Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary swiveling circular shaped armchair with deep purple fabric upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Contemporary Swiveling Purple Armchair
Contemporary Swiveling Purple Armchair
$2,250
H 28 in W 35 in D 28 in
Opera Purple Armchair by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Gem of unrivaled tailored craftsmanship, this armchair will find ideal placement in an exclusive
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Opera Purple Armchair by Stefano Giovannoni
Opera Purple Armchair by Stefano Giovannoni
$19,251 / item
H 28.75 in W 45.67 in D 37.01 in
Lov Purple Armchair By Simone Micheli
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The LOV Armchair is not just a piece of furniture; it embodies the essence of love in its most
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Lov Purple Armchair By Simone Micheli
Lov Purple Armchair By Simone Micheli
$1,679
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
Bold Purple Armchair
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by an eye-catching purple tone, this armchair will make an elegant statement in a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bold Purple Armchair
Bold Purple Armchair
$3,519 / item
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pirouette Clu Swivel Wien Purple Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
swivel base and a tub chair-like structure, this elegant piece is upholstered in plush purple fabric and
Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Textile

Rock4 Purple Armchair with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Captivating geometrical lines and a minimalist flair characterize this exquisite armchair. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rock4 Purple Armchair with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
Rock4 Purple Armchair with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
$2,542 / item
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kontra's interpretation of Macaron. Comfortable purple armchair. One-armed leather chair provides
Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
$3,087 / item
H 27.96 in W 32.88 in D 24.61 in
Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kontra's interpretation of Macaron. Comfortable purple armchair. One-armed leather chair provides
Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
$3,087 / item
H 27.96 in W 32.88 in D 24.61 in
Purple Velvet Armchairs by Arketipo
Located in Madrid, ES
"Coast" armchairs in purple velvet designed by Francesco Rota for Arketipo Firenze. The continuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Purple Velvet Armchairs by Arketipo
Purple Velvet Armchairs by Arketipo
$6,014 / set
H 27.17 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair is part of a sleek collection inspired by the bold architecture of New York City
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
$5,280 / item
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 30.12 in
Moooi Hana Armchair in Divina 3, 666 Purple Upholstery
By Moooi, Simone Bonanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Hana Armchair in Divina 3, 666 Purple Upholstery
Moooi Hana Armchair in Divina 3, 666 Purple Upholstery
$3,928 / item
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Indoor / Outdoor Potocco Purple Lounge Armchair
By Potocco Spa
Located in Boston, MA
The wide padded shapes characterize the purple armchair, part of the homonyms family, composed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Indoor / Outdoor Potocco Purple Lounge Armchair
Indoor / Outdoor Potocco Purple Lounge Armchair
$3,575 / item
H 30 in W 43 in D 41 in
Giovannetti, 2011 G.Zema Anemone Armchair Multicolor Purple Pink Elasticated
By Giancarlo Zema
Located in Casalguidi, IT
A comfortable swivel armchair that reminds us soft shapes of Anemone from sea. Swimming like happy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
seat. The chair has been professionally recovered in period Purple.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
$1,223 Sale Price
44% Off
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Divina 3, 666 Purple Upholstery
By Moooi, Simone Bonanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana armchair. Let the softness of the folds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Divina 3, 666 Purple Upholstery
Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Divina 3, 666 Purple Upholstery
$4,956 / item
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Purple Break Armchair by WM Metal Design
By William Mulas
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Break Armchair by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 52 x W 60 x H 72 cm. Materials: Metal, cork
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Purple Break Armchair by WM Metal Design
Purple Break Armchair by WM Metal Design
$5,140 / item
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Pair of 1960s armchairs in purple fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of french 1960s armchairs in purple fabric
Category

Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1960s armchairs in purple fabric
Pair of 1960s armchairs in purple fabric
$5,032 / set
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 33.47 in
Midcentury Purple Color Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury Italian armchair. Beautiful armchairs in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Midcentury Purple Color Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
Midcentury Purple Color Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
$1,078
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 24.81 in
Op Purple Small Kids Armchair by Adrenalina
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
Growing older with a sparkle in the eyes and innocence in the heart, surrounded by vivid colors and creative patterns, the Adrenalina Kids Collection perfectly complements the imagin...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Op Purple Small Kids Armchair by Adrenalina
Op Purple Small Kids Armchair by Adrenalina
$1,403 / item
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Semo Sculptural Swivel Armchair with Purple Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Marco Zanuso Style Armchair, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid century Italian Marco Zanuso style purple armchair circa 1950 with brass legs and great shape.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Rare Italian Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula in Purple Velvet
By Ernesto Lapadula
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ernesto Lapadula armchair from the Italian Art Deco period produced in 1930. The armchair can
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Rare Italian Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula in Purple Velvet
Rare Italian Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula in Purple Velvet
$5,751 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Modern Gentle Armchair in Purple Leather and Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Armchair merges luxurious comfort with sophisticated design. Its smooth leather
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Gentle Armchair in Purple Leather and Metal
Modern Gentle Armchair in Purple Leather and Metal
$5,245 / item
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Purple Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Agnes Armchair is inspired by the concept of a treehouse, offering a cocooning
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Purple Wool Fabric
Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Purple Wool Fabric
$4,729 / item
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 33.08 in
French 19th Century Armchair in Distressed Purple Velvet with White Braided Trim
Located in Buchanan, NY
A captivating French 19th century distressed purple velvet armchair. Crafted in 19th century France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Bubble Armchair in Purple Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
The Bubble Chair is a statement piece that blends playful design with exceptional comfort. Its soft, organic form cradles a plush seat cushion, creating a welcoming and luxurious sea...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Purple Boucle and Walnut
Modern Bubble Armchair in Purple Boucle and Walnut
$5,125 / item
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Cotton Armchairs, Purple by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of cotton armchairs, purple by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 78, D 90, H 104, Seat 43
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cotton Armchairs, Purple by Pepe Albargues
Pair of Cotton Armchairs, Purple by Pepe Albargues
$8,698 / set
H 40.95 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Purple and Green Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous set of two large velvet armchairs of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s. The set is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Purple and Green Velvet
Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Purple and Green Velvet
$4,313 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36.23 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Purple Waves Mara Masai Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Waves Mara Masai Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli Dimensions: D 94 x W 106 x H 82 cm. Seat Height
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Purple Waves Mara Masai Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Purple Waves Mara Masai Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
$12,880 / item
H 32.29 in W 41.74 in D 37.01 in
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Rounded Back Armchairs in Purple Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning pair of American 1950s mid century armchairs in lavender velvet. Experience true luxury
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Fritz Hansen “Ro” Armchairs – In Purple Kvadrat Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
“Ro JH1” armchairs with aluminium-base, from the world renown Danish furniture house of Fritz Hansen
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Pirouette Clu Tribe Purple Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
armchair. Rich padding adds to the beech frame for utmost comfort, while tactile pleasure is offered by the
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pirouette Clu Tribe Purple Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Pirouette Clu Tribe Purple Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
$7,826 / item
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
N-Gene Armchair with Green Checker Fabric and Purple Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
textile with purple leather arms. This entirely handcrafted armchair is extremely comfortable and is made
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

N-Gene Armchair with Green Checker Fabric and Purple Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
textile with purple leather arms. This entirely handcrafted armchair is extremely comfortable and is made
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Don't F**K With The Mouse Armchair in Purple Recyclable Polyethylene by Ron Arad
By Qeeboo, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally created in 1988, Don’t F**k With The Mouse it’s one of Ron Arad’s most iconic armchairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Modern Sunset Armchair in Purple Fabric and Black Stained Ash
Located in New York, NY
The Sunset armchair reimagines classic design with an organic, sculptural twist. Its unconventional
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Modern Sunset Armchair in Purple Fabric and Black Stained Ash
Modern Sunset Armchair in Purple Fabric and Black Stained Ash
$4,981 / item
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs in Brown & Purple Fabric, Czechoslovakia, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs in Brown & Purple Fabric, Czechoslovakia, 1960 Additional information
Category

20th Century Czech Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1970s in Style Zanuso Reclining Purple Velvet Armchairs, one piece
By Marco Zanuso
Located in IT
One Reclining Armchairs from Italy from 1970s Attributed to Zanuso. Reupholstered in Purple Velvet
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

P40 armchair, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1957 second edition
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair model P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1955, second edition. The P40 is considered one of the icons of postwar Italian design and is a modern reinterpretation of...
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

P40 armchair, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1957 second edition
P40 armchair, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1957 second edition
$7,140
H 35.83 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Mid Century Vintage Purple Melange Armchair by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a purple melange beautiful
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

B&B Italia "Tulip Sixty" Armchair - In Aubergine Purple "Gamma" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb B&B Italia “Tulip Sixty” armchair dressed in a beautiful
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Knotted Up Armchair in Black or Grey or Purple Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair knotted Up upholstered with foam and covered with polypile and wool fabric in charcoal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knotted Up Armchair in Black or Grey or Purple Fabric
Knotted Up Armchair in Black or Grey or Purple Fabric
$6,230 / item
H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 24.81 in
Le Bambole armchair Mario Bellini B&B Italy 1972 new purple leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le Bambole armchair, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972 Purple leather upholstery, padded frame. Good
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman American Purple Velour Upholstered Flat Chrome Bar Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970's Italian Pair of Chairs Armchairs Velvet purple Wrought Iron Surrealist
Located in Milano, IT
conical wooden details on one of the legs, while the seat and backrest are upholstered in rich purple
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Zanotta Club Armchair with Cushion in Purple Upholstery with Steel Structure
By Zanotta, Prospero Rasulo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Club Armchair with Cushion in Purple Upholstery with Steel Structure by Prospero Rasulo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Small Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Velvet Purple and Green with Pouf
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of two small velvet armchairs of fine Italian manufacture from the 50's. The set is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Small Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Velvet Purple and Green with Pouf
Small Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Velvet Purple and Green with Pouf
$3,354 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Deep Purple Wool Velvet Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchairs was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
By Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Four Martin Visser Style Purple Upholstered Armchairs with Teak Armrests
By Martin Visser, Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Martin Visser style armchairs with dark blue-gray enameled metal frames, teak armrests and
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Original Light Purple Velvet Italian Midcentury Armchairs Marco Zanuso St ETRA
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Italian midcentury pair of Armchairs in the Marco Zanuso style ETRA maker Elegant design petal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Pair of Purple Velvet Armchairs with Ottomans
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Set of armchair and footrest Manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Grey and Purple 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Rümmingen, BW
, please contact us. Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the Purple Westside Chair is a stylish, modern
Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

P40 armchair, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955 first edition
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair model P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1955, first edition. The P40 is considered one of the icons of postwar Italian design and is a modern reinterpretation of...
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

P40 armchair, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955 first edition
P40 armchair, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955 first edition
$7,164
H 35.83 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Six Mid Century Vintage Purple Melange Armchairs by M. Puchala, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a purple melange beautiful
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Italian Post-Modern Set of Twelve Armchairs in Purple Corduroy and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, corduroy fabric, lacquered steel, Italy, 1980s A Memphis-inspired design defined by an interplay of curved and linear elements, creating a composition t...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Italian mid century purple and yellow armchair with wood conical legs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern purple and yellow armchair with wood conical legs, 1960s Funny but
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of B&B Italia "Tulip Sixty" Armchairs - In Aubergine Purple "Gamma" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, identical pair of B&B Italia “Tulip Sixty” armchairs dressed
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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Purple Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the purple armchair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and plastic, every purple armchair was constructed with great care. There are 200 variations of the antique or vintage purple armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 71 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer purple armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A purple armchair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one purple armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Cassina and Artifort produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Purple Armchair?

Prices for a purple armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $205 and can go as high as $80,010, while the average can fetch as much as $3,520.

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.