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MP-113 Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Faux Leather, Percival Lafer, 1970s
MP-113 Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Faux Leather, Percival Lafer, 1970s

MP-113 Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Faux Leather, Percival Lafer, 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in New York, NY

anchored by its integrated headrest and deeply pitched seat. The matching ottoman completes the reclining

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Foam

C. 1988 Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Black Leather
C. 1988 Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Black Leather

C. 1988 Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original C. 1988 production Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad reclining lounge chair and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Buffalo Neck Leather DS-50 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
Pair of Buffalo Neck Leather DS-50 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s

Pair of Buffalo Neck Leather DS-50 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern DS-50 recliner lounge chairs with one ottoman or

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Pulkka Lounge Chair and Footstool Ilmari Lappalainen Asko
Mid-Century Modern Pulkka Lounge Chair and Footstool Ilmari Lappalainen Asko

Mid-Century Modern Pulkka Lounge Chair and Footstool Ilmari Lappalainen Asko

By Asko

Located in Hamburg, DE

manually to a reclining position. The armchair and ottoman are in very good condition with signs of wear

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Scandinavian Orveman Modern Lounge Chair With Footstool - Set
Scandinavian Orveman Modern Lounge Chair With Footstool - Set

Scandinavian Orveman Modern Lounge Chair With Footstool - Set

By Overman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Scandinavian-style recliner and ottoman features a solid metal frame and cream upholstery. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Graphic sofa by Strässle, Switzerland, 1980s
Graphic sofa by Strässle, Switzerland, 1980s

Graphic sofa by Strässle, Switzerland, 1980s

By Strässle International

Located in Lyon, FR

Matching reclining armchair and ottoman (last photo) also available.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic  Mahogany Foot Stool
English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic  Mahogany Foot Stool

English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic Mahogany Foot Stool

By J. Sinclair, Liverpool 1

Located in Hudson, NY

and cane. Designed to change its profile from a low gout stool with a foot rest to a larger ottoman

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Footstools

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Frankl Style Reclining Chair and Ottoman
Frankl Style Reclining Chair and Ottoman

Frankl Style Reclining Chair and Ottoman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Southampton, NY

Paul Frankl style rattan reclining chair and ottoman, upholstered in vintage fabric. Ottoman is 17

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Borge Mogensen Recliner and Ottoman
Vintage Borge Mogensen Recliner and Ottoman

Vintage Borge Mogensen Recliner and Ottoman

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Baltimore, MD

Vintage Borge Mogensen Recliner and Ottoman with beech frame and woven rattan back. In excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Leather, Rattan

De Sede DS 50 Recliner and Ottoman
De Sede DS 50 Recliner and Ottoman

De Sede DS 50 Recliner and Ottoman

Unavailable|$4,200 / set

De Sede DS 50 Recliner and Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

De Sede DS 50 recliner and ottoman in eel skin c.1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Reclining lounge chair and ottoman by IB Madsen for Madsen & Schübell
Reclining lounge chair and ottoman by IB Madsen for Madsen & Schübell

Reclining lounge chair and ottoman by IB Madsen for Madsen & Schübell

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Atlanta, GA

, rocks and reclines with three locking positions. The ottoman also has three locking positions and the

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Søren Ladefoged Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman, circa 1960
Søren Ladefoged Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman, circa 1960

Søren Ladefoged Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman, circa 1960

By Søren Ladefoged

Located in Sacramento, CA

features a high back and detachable headrest, and reclines. Both the chair and ottoman are in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Moa Swivelling Recliner Chair with Ottoman in Vidar Mastic by Keiji Takeuchi
Moa Swivelling Recliner Chair with Ottoman in Vidar Mastic by Keiji Takeuchi

Moa Swivelling Recliner Chair with Ottoman in Vidar Mastic by Keiji Takeuchi

By Keiji Takeuchi

Located in New York, NY

Armchair Dimensions: H 42" x W 31" x D 37" / Seat Height 17" Ottoman Dimensions: W 2" x D 24

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century High Back Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Soren Ladefoged
Danish Mid-Century High Back Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Soren Ladefoged

Danish Mid-Century High Back Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Soren Ladefoged

By SL Møbler Denmark 1, Søren Ladefoged

Located in Basel, CH

back and adjustable position. The upholstery has a brand new grey-blue fabric. The matching ottoman is

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Recliner or Chaise Longue, circa 1850
Recliner or Chaise Longue, circa 1850

Recliner or Chaise Longue, circa 1850

Located in Glencarse, GB

This is a Hungarian antique wood carved recliner, sofa, settee, couch, ottoman or settle with

Category

Antique 1850s Hungarian Victorian Settees

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Ottomans
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Ottomans

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

chairs give a 'recliner' feel when paired with ottoman. B.H.= 35", S.H.= 15", A.H.= 21"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

31 high back swivel reclining leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Heywood Wakefield Seating with Original Fabric, Reduced
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Heywood Wakefield Seating with Original Fabric, Reduced

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Heywood Wakefield Seating with Original Fabric, Reduced

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Dallas, TX

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Heywood Wakefield reclining chair and ottoman. Possible original Dorothy

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Vintage Ekornes Stressless Recliner & Ottoman
Vintage Ekornes Stressless Recliner & Ottoman

Vintage Ekornes Stressless Recliner & Ottoman

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An iconic piece of Scandinavian design, this vintage Ekornes Stressless recliner and ottoman set

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Leather Benz Adagio Recliners & Ottomans
Pair of Leather Benz Adagio Recliners & Ottomans

Pair of Leather Benz Adagio Recliners & Ottomans

By Rolf Benz

Located in Hanover, MA

Excellent pair of pale mauve leather hydraulic reclining lounge chairs and ottomans by Rolf-Benz

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Purple Suede  Recliner & Ottoman
Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Purple Suede  Recliner & Ottoman

Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Purple Suede Recliner & Ottoman

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Plainview, NY

A Scandinavian Mid-century modern style Ekornes stressless brand lounge chair and matching ottoman

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Swivel Khaki Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Large
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Swivel Khaki Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Large

Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Swivel Khaki Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Large

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak Frame Dux Recliner & Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson
Danish Modern Teak Frame Dux Recliner & Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson

Danish Modern Teak Frame Dux Recliner & Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in San Diego, CA

This elegant Danish modern recliner and ottoman, designed by Folke Ohlson for Dux of Sweden, is a

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Frame Dux Recliner & Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson
Danish Modern Teak Frame Dux Recliner & Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson

Danish Modern Teak Frame Dux Recliner & Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in San Diego, CA

This elegant Danish modern recliner and ottoman, designed by Folke Ohlson for Dux of Sweden, is a

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Ib Kofod-Larsen Recliner and Ottoman
Mid-Century Ib Kofod-Larsen Recliner and Ottoman

Mid-Century Ib Kofod-Larsen Recliner and Ottoman

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in San Jose, CA

Danish modern reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This piece has been

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Custom Recliner and Ottoman
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Custom Recliner and Ottoman

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Custom Recliner and Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman style Mid Century custom recliner and ottoman Recliner measures: 28 wide x 37 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

J.E.Ekornes Stressless Recliner Swivel Rose Leather Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
J.E.Ekornes Stressless Recliner Swivel Rose Leather Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

J.E.Ekornes Stressless Recliner Swivel Rose Leather Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Chattanooga, TN

allows for more stability during recline if desired. Both chair and ottoman swivel smoothly and silently

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Recliner and Ottoman
Danish Recliner and Ottoman

Danish Recliner and Ottoman

Located in San Francisco, CA

a rocker. Ottoman features an adjustable pad for a more ergonomic reclining position. Newly

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Wool, Upholstery

Danish Recliner and Ottoman
Danish Recliner and Ottoman

Danish Recliner and Ottoman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classic Danish Modern teak recliner and ottoman, completely refinished and upholstered in Maharam

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

reclining lounge chair + ottoman
reclining lounge chair + ottoman

reclining lounge chair + ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

located in France

Category

20th Century European Lounge Chairs

French Vintage Reclining Armchair & Ottoman
French Vintage Reclining Armchair & Ottoman

French Vintage Reclining Armchair & Ottoman

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

footstool/ottoman makes a perfect companion to put up one’s feet, making this vintage recliner an attractive

Category

20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

ChairWorks Reclining Swivel Armchair & Ottoman
ChairWorks Reclining Swivel Armchair & Ottoman

ChairWorks Reclining Swivel Armchair & Ottoman

Located in Astoria, NY

ChairWorks Camel-Tone Upholstered Reclining Swivel Armchair and Ottoman, circular tripod bases

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Metal

ChairWorks Reclining Swivel Armchair & Ottoman
ChairWorks Reclining Swivel Armchair & Ottoman

ChairWorks Reclining Swivel Armchair & Ottoman

Located in Astoria, NY

ChairWorks Camel-Tone Upholstered Reclining Swivel Armchair and Ottoman, circular tripod bases

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Recliner with Ottoman
Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Recliner with Ottoman

Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Recliner with Ottoman

By Ekornes

Located in Freehold, NJ

, bentwood base with swivel function, reclining seat back, and matching ottoman. Dimensions: 32.5w 32d 38h

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner and Ottoman
Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner and Ottoman

Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner and Ottoman

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern Milo Baughman recliner and ottoman for James Inc. This piece reclines in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Danish Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Danish Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Finn Juhl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Danish teak reclining lounge chair and ottoman in the manner of Finn Juhl. Amazing sculpted

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Folke Olhsson Walnut Recliner w Ottoman
Folke Olhsson Walnut Recliner w Ottoman

Folke Olhsson Walnut Recliner w Ottoman

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Folke Olhsson Walnut Recliner w Ottoman

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Morris Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Stickley Morris Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Stickley Morris Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Located in Astoria, NY

Stickley Morris Green Suede Upholstered Lounge Chair with Reclining Back and Ottoman, both chair

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

50's  Reclining Armchair with Ottoman
50's  Reclining Armchair with Ottoman

50's Reclining Armchair with Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 50's reclining armchair with ottoman upholstered in very fine light beige leather, in the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Audoux Minet Reclining Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
Audoux Minet Reclining Lounge Chairs & Ottoman

Audoux Minet Reclining Lounge Chairs & Ottoman

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic pair of Audoux Minet reclining lounge chairs with newly upholstered seat cushions and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Scandinavian Modern Leather Recliners with Ottomans
Scandinavian Modern Leather Recliners with Ottomans

Scandinavian Modern Leather Recliners with Ottomans

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of high back, Scandinavian modern, stressless recliners with matching ottomans, made in Norway

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib-Kofod Larsen Reclining Chair with Ottoman
Ib-Kofod Larsen Reclining Chair with Ottoman

Ib-Kofod Larsen Reclining Chair with Ottoman

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Dallas, TX

tilt recliner that locks into place. The ottoman can tilt upward to make a full body recliner. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Arne Vodder reclining teak lounge chair and ottoman for France & Son. This has been newly

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Chair And Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Chair And Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Chair And Ottoman

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, comfortable reclining lounge chair with ottoman with sculpted teak frame. Attractive curved

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Reclining Chair with Ottoman in Velvet, 1970s
Reclining Chair with Ottoman in Velvet, 1970s

Reclining Chair with Ottoman in Velvet, 1970s

By Selig

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chic reclining chair with matching ottoman, frame in chrome plated solid brass, reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Ekorness Stressless Reclining Leather Chair and Ottoman
Ekorness Stressless Reclining Leather Chair and Ottoman

Ekorness Stressless Reclining Leather Chair and Ottoman

By Ekornes

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

We presents this beautiful cream colored leather stressless recliner and ottoman by Ekorness. In

Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Ekornes 1970s Recliners with Ottomans
Pair of Ekornes 1970s Recliners with Ottomans

Pair of Ekornes 1970s Recliners with Ottomans

By Ekornes

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

the frame of the chairs. These 1970s recliner chairs with matching ottomans/footstools are sold and

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Attributed Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Milo Baughman Attributed Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Milo Baughman Attributed Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fulton, CA

Beautiful reclining lounge chair with accompanying ottoman attributed to Milo Baughman. Sculptural

Category

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

White Wicker Reclining Lawn Chair and Ottoman
White Wicker Reclining Lawn Chair and Ottoman

White Wicker Reclining Lawn Chair and Ottoman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Upholstered back, seat and ottoman cushion; rectangular back; arm supports form U-shape to hold

Category

Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Reclining Suede Armchair with its Matching Ottoman
Reclining Suede Armchair with its Matching Ottoman

Reclining Suede Armchair with its Matching Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Comfortable armchair with chrome structure and suede upholstery from the 1970s matching ottoman.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Recliner Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Blue
Leather Recliner Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Blue

Leather Recliner Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Blue

By Plycraft

Located in Redding, CT

Recliner lounge chair and ottoman in navy blue. Recliner is adjustable from upright to full recline

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Recliner and Ottoman
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Recliner and Ottoman

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Recliner and Ottoman

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Newly upholstered Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair that can be used as a rocker or locked into 8 different angles. Amazingly comfortable, very nice large chair for that big guy in your life!

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Modern H.W. Klein Recliner with Ottoman
Danish Modern H.W. Klein Recliner with Ottoman

Danish Modern H.W. Klein Recliner with Ottoman

By H.W. Klein

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This upholstered recliner and ottoman, set atop teak frames, feature swooping curves and multiple

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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Recliner Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal recliner ottoman for your home. Each recliner ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are 145 variations of the antique or vintage recliner ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer recliner ottoman, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A recliner ottoman is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig and Dux of Sweden each produced at least one beautiful recliner ottoman that is worth considering.

How Much is a Recliner Ottoman?

A recliner ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,735, while the lowest priced sells for $960 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.

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.