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Chanel Quilted Ottoman and Coral Leather Bag, 1990's
Chanel Quilted Ottoman and Coral Leather Bag, 1990's

Chanel Quilted Ottoman and Coral Leather Bag, 1990's

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in Italy) Quilted ottoman and coral leather bag, leather interior and gold metal

Category

20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , Late 19th Century.

By Seref Ozen

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. E 20th Century. Uzbekistan Ready to go on a wall....

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

De Sede Chair and Ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede Chair and Ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede Chair and Ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann

$5,000Sale Price / set|33% Off

De Sede Chair and Ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann

By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautifully designed chair and ottoman by Mathias Hoffmann for De Sede of Switzerland. This

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Silk Pillow Cover, Ottoman Turkey, 1900s
Antique Silk Pillow Cover, Ottoman Turkey, 1900s

Antique Silk Pillow Cover, Ottoman Turkey, 1900s

Located in Istanbul, TR

This pillow is made from an antique silk weaving from Turkey. It does not come with an insert pad but comes with a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Cotton in t...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Tulipan Ottoman in Black Leather
Tulipan Ottoman in Black Leather

Tulipan Ottoman in Black Leather

By Jose Gomez

Located in Saint Louis, US

The Tulip ottoman in fiery red leather is a modern take on a beloved classic. With its metal frame

Category

2010s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

steel frame and original fabric. Imported from Denmark. Needs upholstery. Ottoman measures 26.75w 23d

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Pair of Midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Pair of Midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina - Italy 1970s - New Upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Postmodern Lounge Chair with Ottoman "Balou" by Jane Worthington for Leolux
Postmodern Lounge Chair with Ottoman "Balou" by Jane Worthington for Leolux

Postmodern Lounge Chair with Ottoman "Balou" by Jane Worthington for Leolux

By Jane Worthington

Located in Beograd, RS

Designed by Jane Worthington for Leolux, the “Balou” armchair with matching ottoman is a sculptural

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Burgundy Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Pacific Green
Set of Burgundy Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Pacific Green

Set of Burgundy Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Pacific Green

By Pacific Green

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versatile and stylish set of burgundy leather armchair and ottoman by Pacific Green. The leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 35.5 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"Ribbon" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
"Ribbon" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

"Ribbon" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This iconic and innovative ribbon chair and matching ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Oirlo, LI

Design Harry bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird armchair with ottoman, 1970s Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman  by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman  by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

The Tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of Flower Power! The simple Tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Terracotta Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Terracotta Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Ottoman, Terracotta Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini

By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair with Ottoman
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair with Ottoman

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair with Ottoman

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 34 wide x 30

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large diamond chrome chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The chair and ottoman

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

"Other One Lounge Chair" with ottoman by Leif Jörgensen for HAY
"Other One Lounge Chair" with ottoman by Leif Jörgensen for HAY

"Other One Lounge Chair" with ottoman by Leif Jörgensen for HAY

By HAY

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Leif Jorgensen Danish designer and architect Leif Jørgensen founded his first design business in 1989 in Copenhagen.

Category

Early 2000s Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered with stunning and high quality wool fabric. The chair and pouf are completely ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Scultura 190 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Scultura 190 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

Scultura 190 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The Scultura 190 Lounge Chair designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1970s, embodies the distinctive design language synonymous with the visionary designer. The sculptural...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Rocker & Ottoman by Renato Zevi Italy
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Rocker & Ottoman by Renato Zevi Italy

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Rocker & Ottoman by Renato Zevi Italy

By Renato Zevi

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular set which consists of a lounge chair rocker with a ottoman rocker reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

. This Womb Chair and Ottoman will be made to order with the finest Patagonia shearlings in a hot pink

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair Early Coconut Chairs, Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored.
Pair Early Coconut Chairs, Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored.

Pair Early Coconut Chairs, Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored.

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fully and expertly restored pair of Coconut Chairs and single Ottoman designed by the George Nelson

Category

Antique 1860s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather

Located in Pasadena, TX

Kagen rocker chairs and ottoman By Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 1997 Pair "Rock Star

Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

The famous Artifort Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin, the big model with a ottoman. Designed and

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Up Du5 and Du6 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B, 1970s
Up Du5 and Du6 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B, 1970s

Up Du5 and Du6 Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Roma, IT

includes ottoman diameter 60 cm. An icon on international post-war design, and one of the most desirable

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism
Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism

Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism

Located in Chicago, IL

of the state including two flags. The red flag of the Ottoman dynasty with a star and crescent and

Category

Antique 1880s Turkish Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Skyscraper Art Deco Stick Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Skyscraper Art Deco Stick Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Skyscraper Art Deco Stick Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Hanover, MA

green and red paint. Chair and ottoman are in museum worthy original condition. Ottoman dimensions: 13

Category

Vintage 1920s American Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Canvas

Red Kwok Hoï CHAN Chromatic Model by Steiner lounge chair
Red Kwok Hoï CHAN Chromatic Model by Steiner lounge chair

Red Kwok Hoï CHAN Chromatic Model by Steiner lounge chair

By Kwok Hoi Chan

Located in Miami, FL

Chromatic Red wool cloth upholstery. One ottoman can be added, please look for another post on 1stdibs

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Nancy Corzine French Country Provincial Louis XV Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Nancy Corzine French Country Provincial Louis XV Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Nancy Corzine French Country Provincial Louis XV Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Nancy Corzine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, red, and cream floral upholstery. Ottoman features the same details with both items having rope and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finnish Designer, Stools, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1930s
Finnish Designer, Stools, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1930s

Finnish Designer, Stools, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of Chippendale-style dark-stained wood and red velvet stools or ottomans likely designed and

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Turkish Rug 9'1" x 12'0"
Turkish Rug 9'1" x 12'0"

Turkish Rug 9'1" x 12'0"

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

Turkish Rug 9'1" x 12'0"

Located in New York, NY

-reversed torn palmettes in the Ottoman Damascus/Smyrna style, accented in straw, khaki, cream, red and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Cloud Master Reclinner Chair 1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Cloud Master Reclinner Chair 1950s

Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Cloud Master Reclinner Chair 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Denmark 1950s. Made in solid teak and with the first red fabric. Incl. the matching ottoman.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Get Dressed! A Historical Guessing Game for Fashion Lovers
Get Dressed! A Historical Guessing Game for Fashion Lovers

Get Dressed! A Historical Guessing Game for Fashion Lovers

Located in New York, NY

Elizabethan men stuffed their stockings, only certain people were allowed to wear red in the Ottoman Empire

Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Stone Heart Travertine Stool by Harshita Jhamtani Designs
Stone Heart Travertine Stool by Harshita Jhamtani Designs

Stone Heart Travertine Stool by Harshita Jhamtani Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

: Travertine. Handcrafted from beige and red travertine, this unique ottoman/end table features a heart-shaped

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Travertine

Foot Stool in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
Foot Stool in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group

Foot Stool in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Clifton, NJ

Vladimir Kagan Foot Stool in Red. Pairs with Multi-position Reclining chair. Vladimir Kagan (1927

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black
Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black

Vintage Moroccan Leather Rectangular Pouf in Red and Black

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage red and black hand tooled leather Moroccan ottoman. Rectangular shape pouf in red

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Henry Russell Red Ottoman Stainless Steel Frame
Henry Russell Red Ottoman Stainless Steel Frame

Henry Russell Red Ottoman Stainless Steel Frame

By Studio Brichet-Ziegler

Located in Arudy, Aquitaine

and his desire to surpass himself, this lounge chair and ottoman bear his name. Imposing, statuesque

Category

2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Red Velvet Tufted Ottoman
Vintage Red Velvet Tufted Ottoman

Vintage Red Velvet Tufted Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Red Velvet Tufted Ottoman. Distressed white wooden base brushed with gold, red velvet

Category

20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Distressed Red Leather Regence Style Ottoman
Distressed Red Leather Regence Style Ottoman

Distressed Red Leather Regence Style Ottoman

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Ornately carved wood with silver finish and distress worn leather top.

Category

Early 20th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Turkish Mid-Century Modern Red Shag Ottoman's
Pair of Turkish Mid-Century Modern Red Shag Ottoman's

Pair of Turkish Mid-Century Modern Red Shag Ottoman's

Located in Concord, MA

Pair of Turkish Mid-Century Modern ottoman's. These have been newly upholstered in pieces from

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Red Baroque-Inspired Ottoman by Modenese Gastone
21st Century Red Baroque-Inspired Ottoman by Modenese Gastone

21st Century Red Baroque-Inspired Ottoman by Modenese Gastone

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

squared, padded seat upholstered in bright red fabric with peculiar high-end embroidery, the ottoman is

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Red Upholstered Ottoman with Baroque Antiqued Gold Base by Modenese Luxury
Red Upholstered Ottoman with Baroque Antiqued Gold Base by Modenese Luxury

Red Upholstered Ottoman with Baroque Antiqued Gold Base by Modenese Luxury

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

Tiny baroque square ottoman with damascus fabric and a solid wood antiqued-gold base. This firm

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Small Empire Style Ottoman in Red Damascus by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Small Empire Style Ottoman in Red Damascus by Modenese Gastone Interiors

Small Empire Style Ottoman in Red Damascus by Modenese Gastone Interiors

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

Tindy empire-style pouf in natural walnut finish and red-flowered damascus premium fabric. The high

Category

2010s Italian Empire Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Red Moroso Fergana Pouf Ottoman Element by Patricia Urquiola, Italy
Red Moroso Fergana Pouf Ottoman Element by Patricia Urquiola, Italy

Red Moroso Fergana Pouf Ottoman Element by Patricia Urquiola, Italy

By Patricia Urquiola, Moroso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A raised platform base with a vaguely Chinese feel, an elegantly finished, modular nomad made even more exquisite thanks to the cushions. The wooden frame blends in perfect harmony w...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Ash, Down, Foam, Upholstery

Custom 'Diamond & Baratta' Needlepoint Playing Cards Ottoman
Custom 'Diamond & Baratta' Needlepoint Playing Cards Ottoman

Custom 'Diamond & Baratta' Needlepoint Playing Cards Ottoman

By Diamond & Baratta

Located in New York City, NY

Custom playing cards ottoman. Covered in needlepoint imagery of face cards. Red felt top

Category

Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Felt

Bar Harbor Wicker Ottoman
Bar Harbor Wicker Ottoman

Bar Harbor Wicker Ottoman

Located in Sheffield, MA

Bar Harbor style wicker ottoman in red painted finish. Can be re-painted any custom color on

Category

Early 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Reed

Moroccan Old Hanbal Kilim Pouf / Ottoman, K1
Moroccan Old Hanbal Kilim Pouf / Ottoman, K1

Moroccan Old Hanbal Kilim Pouf / Ottoman, K1

Located in Orlando, FL

approximately 24" from side to side, and 12" in height. Main color is red. Amazing patterns and

Category

2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs

Azucena Cilindro Ottoman Brass Finish by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Azucena Cilindro Ottoman Brass Finish by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Azucena Cilindro Ottoman Brass Finish by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Novedrate, IT

When your eye catches the Cilindro ottoman for the very first time it looks remarkably familiar

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair

Modern Style Chubby Ottoman in Paprika Velvet with Polished Brass Toekick
Modern Style Chubby Ottoman in Paprika Velvet with Polished Brass Toekick

Modern Style Chubby Ottoman in Paprika Velvet with Polished Brass Toekick

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

Nothing exudes simplicity like our 21" chubby ottoman. This small ottoman is a versatile addition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

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Red Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal red ottoman for your home. Each red ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Find 430 options for an antique or vintage red ottoman now, or shop our selection of 157 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the red ottoman you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each red ottoman bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made red ottoman has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Artifort are consistently popular.

How Much is a Red Ottoman?

The average selling price for a red ottoman at 1stDibs is $3,048, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $850,000 for the highest priced.

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.