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Ray Wilkes

Vintage Midcentury Ray Wilkes Chiclet Office Task Chair
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Ray Wilkes Originally from Surrey, England, Ray Wilkes brought a combination of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Casina Lounge Chairs in Style of Ray Wilkes
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Casina lounge chairs, original condition very comfortable in style of Ray Wilkes. Chairs are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chiclet Modular 4-Seat Sofa by Ray Wilkes
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
Beautiful "Chiclet" style sofa by Designer Ray Wilkes. Manufactured in the 1970s, seats four. Would
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Ray Wilkes Style Modular "Chiclet" Chairs, 5
By Ray Wilkes
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ray Wilkes (British, b. 1936) style Modular or "Chiclet" chairs, 1980s, 5 total, with
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

3 Seater Chiclet Sofa with Side Tables
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Seattle, WA
3 seater chiclet sofa with black leather-top side tables, designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Sofa
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this eye-catching modular
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Sofa
Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Sofa
H 26.25 in W 85.25 in D 27 in
Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Loveseat
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this eye-catching modular
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Pickaxe (Spitzhacke) Superimposed on a Drawing of the Site by E.L. Grimm
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Missouri, MO
Wilke, feminist artist, but in 1977 he married Coosje van Bruggen, a Dutch-American writer and art
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20th Century American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Aquatint, Photogravure

Colossal Flashlight in Place of Hoover Dam
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Missouri, MO
Wilke, feminist artist, but in 1977 he married Coosje van Bruggen, a Dutch-American writer and art
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

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Located in Voorburg, NL
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Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
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Ray Wilkes Chicklet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

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Located in San Francisco, CA
Ray Wilkes design for Herman Miller three seat sofa, newly upholstered in woven cotton.
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By Ray Wilkes
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Classic sofa designed by Ray Wilkes upholstered in blush/rose colored long haired
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20th Century American Modern Sofas

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Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Glass Bead Upholstered Sofa
By Ray Wilkes
Located in New York, NY
An updated, ultra chic 2 seat chicklet sofa designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller custom
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Late 20th Century American Sofas

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One Vintage Herman Miller Ray Wilkes Chiclet Sofa
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
Originally from Surrey, England, Ray Wilkes brought a combination of British precision and wit to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Modern Swivel Bar Stools
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Modern set of four swivel bar stools in chrome with aluminum footrests
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools

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Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Chiclet Sofa in Maharam Royal Blue
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Seattle, WA
3 seater Chiclet sofa by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller, newly reupholstered in Kvadrat Maharam Royal
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chiclet Lounge Chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Mille
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller gets its name from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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1970s Ray Wilkes Chiclet 2-Seater for Herman Miller
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Iconic MCM Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller "Chiclet" love seat or sofa. Named for the four large
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Chiclet Settee by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Vintage, c 1976
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Located in Chicago, IL
, this collection which included chairs, settees and sofas was designed by Ray Wilkes, a self-described
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Set of 2 Only Ray Wilkes Chiclet Style Leather Club Chairs
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 RAY WILKES
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Club Chairs

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Ray Wilkes New Zealand Sheepskin Club Chairs
By Ray Wilkes
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and luxurious pair of club chairs upholstered in sandstone colored New Zealand sheepskin. The simplistic forms are the perfect platform to showcase the incredible soft and d...
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Two Ray Wilkes "Chiclet Chairs, " Produced by Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller in 1976 this chairs have it all - great lines with
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Chiclet Club Chairs by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Vintage, c 1976
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Dallas, TX
First introduced in 1976 the Wilkes Modular Sofa Group designed by Ray Wilkes, a self-described
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Vintage Iconic 1970s Chiclet Sofa by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design CHICLET Sofa by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. Made in the USA
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Coffee Table by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Hudson, NY
Low dark stained rosewood top coffee table with polished chrome cross legged base. Retains silver Herman Miller label.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chiclet Sette by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece features its' original brown tweed upholstery. When the design was first created, it was revolutionary in the way that it used injection-molded foam to create modular desi...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Ray Wilkes Chicklet Settee for Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chicklet shaped rectangles of upholstery over steel frames seating two in comfort with original tags from 1985. ONLY RED STILL available
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Vintage 1970s American Settees

Chiclet Loveseat by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered in a funky 80s fabric. Wont see this one again! Extremely unique.
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Vintage 1980s American Loveseats

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Chiclet Loveseat by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
Chiclet Loveseat by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
H 27.75 in W 60.75 in D 30.75 in
Iconic Modern Design 1970s "Chiclet" Sofa Settee by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Hudson, NY
. (catalogue photo and preceding text courtesy of Cooper Hewitt) This is a stunning example of the Wilkes sofa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Pair of Ray Wilkes Chicklet Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steel framed and fully upholstered pillows in the shape of the iconic chicklet formed into chairs with original steel gray upholstery and original tags. This particular set was boug...
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Vintage Chiclet Sofa NOW SOLD do not purchase
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Hove, GB
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Set of four 70's bar stools by Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
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Pre Production Herman Miller Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pre production 'Roll Back' chair designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller circa late 1970's. This
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Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

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H 27 in W 18 in D 26 in
Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Modular Chiclet Sofa
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
An stunning modular, three piece Chicklet Sofa by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. Textile is a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chiclet Modular 5-Seat Sofa by Ray Wilkes
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
11ft Chiclet Modular 5-seat sofa by Ray Wilkes Beautiful "Chiclet" style sofa by Designer Ray
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Ray Wilkes “Chiclet” Chair for Herman Miller, USA, 1976
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Ray Wilkes modular seating group (aka chiclet) chair. Upholstered in custom beige leather.
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Armchairs

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1 Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Chicklet Lounge Chair
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. Multiple colors. Reupholstery
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Ray Wilkes For Herman Miller Blue Chiclet Sofa
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern two seat settee designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. The cushions and
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1 Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Chicklet Lounge Chair
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. The cushions and arms are in
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Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Brown Chicklet Lounge Chair
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. The cushions and arms are in
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Ray Wilkes "Chiclet" Sofa by Herman Miller
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Ray Wilkes' delightful design for Herman Miller gets its nickname from the shapes of the seating
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Chiclet Modular Sofa, 1970s USA
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Newly recovered modular sofa by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. USA 1970s. Sofa is recovered in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Pair of Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller Blue Chicklet Lounge Chairs
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounges designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. The cushions and
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Ray Wilkes "Chiclet" Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Ray Wilkes' delightful design for Herman Miller gets its nickname from the shapes of the seating
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair Of Ray Wilkes For Herman Miller Purpl Chiclet Lounge Chairs
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern lounges designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. The cushions and
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Fabric

Set of 4 Ray Wilkes Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Wilkes Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs 2 Chiclet chairs restored in Faux Fur 2 in Multi
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

4 Post Modern Chiclet Dining or Game Arm Chairs on Wheels Brocade Fabric Cubic
Located in Dayton, OH
games. Inspired by the likes of Saporiti and made by designers like Thayer Coggin, Ray Wilkes and Milo
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Ice Cream Cones (from "Notes")
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Missouri, MO
Oldenburg had been in a relationship with Hannah Wilke, feminist artist, but in 1977 he married Coosje van
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Proposed Colossal Monument for Battersea Park, London, Drum Set.
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oldenburg had been in a relationship with Hannah Wilke, feminist artist, but in 1977 he married Coosje van
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Ray Wilkes Chicklet Chair
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Red Hot chicklet chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller, in wool felt upholstery.
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Chiclet Sofa
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Rare 1970s Modern Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller "Chicklet" Love Seat Sofa
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic MCM Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller "Chicklet" Love seat/sofa. Named for the four large
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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1970s Modern Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller "Chicklet" Loveseat and Chair Sofa Set
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller "Chicklet" Love seat and chair named for the four large
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

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Ray Wilkes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of ray wilkes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ray wilkes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and upholstery. Ray wilkes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Ray wilkes are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many ray wilkes are appealing in their simplicity, but Ray Wilkes and Herman Miller produced popular ray wilkes that are worth a look.

How Much are Ray Wilkes?

Prices for ray wilkes start at $1,800 and top out at $6,900 with the average selling for $4,783.

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.