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Vintage Stainless Steel American Industrial Modern Steampunk Adjustable Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bar chairs. Can also be used as counter stools or sleek Industrial restaurant seating. Seat is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Banquet Hall, Meeting, Restaurant, Conference Chairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid-Century Modern style Banquet hall, meeting, conference chairs
Dual leather colours available
Material steel 1" x 1" thickness 3/16"
Painted frame finish
Seat cushion 2-3/8"
Minim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Skin 0083 Stool, Fastfood, Metal, Modern, Design, Colors, Restaurant, Washable
By GIACOMO CATTANI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Bringing comfort and style to a snack counter in the kitchen or a public hospitality area, Skin Stool adapts in height and personality to all settings. The painted tubular metal shel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Metis 0173 Dot Armlounge, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Restaurant, Design
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The collection Metis Dot includes the chair with or without armrest, the lounge version with or without armrest and the stool in two heights. In all its variants, the tubular metal s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
Skin 0085 Stool, Fastfood, Metal, Modern, Design, Colors, Restaurant, Washable
By GIACOMO CATTANI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Bringing comfort and style to a snack counter in the kitchen or a public hospitality area, Skin Stool adapts in height and personality to all settings. The painted tubular metal shel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Skin 0085 Stool, Fastfood, Metal, Modern, Design, Colors, Restaurant, Washable
By GIACOMO CATTANI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Bringing comfort and style to a snack counter in the kitchen or a public hospitality area, Skin Stool adapts in height and personality to all settings. The painted tubular metal shel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 41.74 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Skin 0083 Stool, Fastfood, Metal, Modern, Design, Colors, Restaurant, Washable
By GIACOMO CATTANI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Bringing comfort and style to a snack counter in the kitchen or a public hospitality area, Skin Stool adapts in height and personality to all settings. The painted tubular metal shel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 41.74 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Philippe Starck, Two-Seater Sofa Designed for the Restaurant “Kong” Paris
By Philippe Starck
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Philippe Starck, two-seater sofa in leather, designed for the restaurant “Kong” Paris.
The
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 57.09 in D 26.78 in
Italian modern wooden chairs with brown leather seating, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden chairs with brown leather seating, 1970s
Set of three chairs with square seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Metis Pad 180 Chair, Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Fabric
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
metis Pad, the textures and variety of colour in the fabrics, the quality and tactile experience of leather, and the elegance and softness of velvet combine with metal frames in diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Metis Pad 181 Armchair Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Fabric
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Pad, the textures and variety of colour in the fabrics, the quality and tactile experience of leather, and the elegance and softness of velvet combine with metal frames in diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Metis Pad 184 Stool Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Fabric
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Pad, the textures and variety of colour in the fabrics, the quality and tactile experience of leather, and the elegance and softness of velvet combine with metal frames in diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Metis 0172 DOT Lounge, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The collection Metis Dot includes the chair with or without armrest, the lounge version with or without armrest and the stool in two heights. In all its variants, the tubular metal s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Metis 0171 Dot Armchair, Metal Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaurant Design
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The collection Metis Dot includes the chair with or without armrest, the lounge version with or without armrest and the stool in two heights. In all its variants, the tubular metal s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Metis 194 Line Stool, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
A collection Metis Line made entirely of metal, with minimalist design and maximum functionality. The backrest and seat of Metis Line feature a wire design with vertical ovals, which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Dining or Restaurant Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable mid-century chair is designed by Cees Braakman.
It is manufactured during the 50's by UMS Pastoe in the Netherlands.
They can be used as dining chairs or sid...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Metis 0174 Dot Stool, Bar, Fastfood, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Restaurant
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The collection Metis Dot includes the chair with or without armrest, the lounge version with or without armrest and the stool in two heights. In all its variants, the tubular metal s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Metis 0174 Dot Stool, Bar, Fastfood, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Restaurant
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The collection Metis Dot includes the chair with or without armrest, the lounge version with or without armrest and the stool in two heights. In all its variants, the tubular metal s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Chrome chair by Arch, Ladislav Vrátník for restaurant in Prag, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
pieces), only for this restaurant of gallery Manes in Prag
chrome with patina
seat parts with patina
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Maison Baccarat Crystal Room Restaurant Style Nickel Plated Dining Chair Set 10
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
"Crystal Room Restaurant of Maison Baccarat" Place des Etats Unis, Paris France, decorated by Philippe
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 42.5 in W 14.75 in D 17.25 in
armchair art. Ines in white leather for living room or restaurant, confortable
By EP Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The armchair Ines is the excellent italian manufactures.
The frame in solid wood is curved by hand and work with skill.
The padding is soft ,comfortable and at the same time long-las...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 22.45 in
armchair art. Ines in green leather for living room or restaurant, confortable
By EP Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The armchair Ines is the excellent italian manufactures.
The frame in solid wood is curved by hand and work with skill.
The padding is soft ,comfortable and at the same time long-las...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 22.45 in
chair art. Ines in green leather for living room or restaurant, confortable
By EP Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The chair Ines is the excellent italian manufactures.
The frame in solid wood is curved by hand and work with skill.
Painted color walnut or oak.
The padding is soft ,comfortable and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Metis 179 Wood Stool, Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Oak, Ash
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Wood, a complete collection for modern spaces inspired by 1950s Scandinavian simplicity. The metal frame with curved lines, customisable in different colours, is combined with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Metis 175 Wood Chair, Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Oak, Ash
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Wood, a complete collection for modern spaces inspired by 1950s Scandinavian simplicity. The metal frame with curved lines, customisable in different colours, is combined with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Metis 179 Wood Stool, Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Oak, Ash
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis wood, a complete collection for modern spaces inspired by 1950s Scandinavian simplicity. The metal frame with curved lines, customisable in different colours, is combined with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Metis 176 Wood Chair, Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Oak, Ash
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis wood, a complete collection for modern spaces inspired by 1950s Scandinavian simplicity. The metal frame with curved lines, customisable in different colours, is combined with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Sandler Seating c.1990s Chrome Upholstered Architectural Curved Bar Stools Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Vintage Late 1980's Early 1990's Sandler Seating Chrome Upholstered Architectural Curved Bar
Category
1990s European Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 15 in D 18.25 in
Metis Pad 183 Lounge Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Fabric
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Pad, the textures and variety of colour in the fabrics, the quality and tactile experience of leather, and the elegance and softness of velvet combine with metal frames in diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
Metis Pad 182 Lounge Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Fabric
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Pad, the textures and variety of colour in the fabrics, the quality and tactile experience of leather, and the elegance and softness of velvet combine with metal frames in diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Bar Stoll Nhino in Beechwood Frame and Padded Seat for Bar, Restaurant or Home
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Asymmetrical in design, the Nhino stool seems almost to dance, to move, inviting users to socialize and share. Nhino is available in three different heights, 77, 67 and 47 cm, and is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Metis 192 Line lounge, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
A collection Metis Line made entirely of metal, with minimalist design and maximum functionality. The backrest and seat of Metis Line feature a wire design with vertical ovals, which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Metis 177 Wood Lounge, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Oak, Ash
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Wood, a complete collection for modern spaces inspired by 1950s Scandinavian simplicity. The metal frame with curved lines, customisable in different colours, is combined with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Metis 178 Wood Lounge, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Oak, Ash
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis wood, a complete collection for modern spaces inspired by 1950s Scandinavian simplicity. The metal frame with curved lines, customisable in different colours, is combined with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 26.38 in
Metis 193 Line Lounge, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
A collection Metis Line made entirely of metal, with minimalist design and maximum functionality. The backrest and seat of Metis Line feature a wire design with vertical ovals, which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
Bar Stoll Nhino in Beechwood Frame and Seat Black for Bar, Restaurant or Home
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Asymmetrical in design, the Nhino stool seems almost to dance, to move, inviting users to socialize and share. Nhino is available in three different heights, 77, 67 and 47 cm, and is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Bar Stoll Nhino in Beechwood Frame and Padded Seat for Bar, Restaurant or Home
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Asymmetrical in design, the Nhino stool seems almost to dance, to move, inviting users to socialize and share. Nhino is available in three different heights, 77, 67 and 47 cm, and is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Modern Dining, Restaurant Room Chairs in Ash Solid Wood and Beige Material
Located in Naperville, IL
Looking to fit your Ellis Table with the perfect chair? The Ellis Chair provides ultra comfort and exceptional modernity to any space. With multiple tones of colors and a wide angled...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Wood
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 944.89 in D 393.71 in
Mid-Century Stacking Chairs w/ Grey Plastic Seats & Black Textured Frame
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Stacking School or Restaurant Chairs with Grey Plastic Seating and Black Enameled Frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 18.5 in
Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in Sage Green by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
creative concept by Philippe Starck, Kartell identifies the “generics” of community seating. Hence the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in White by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
creative concept by Philippe Starck, Kartell identifies the “generics” of community seating. Hence the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
creative concept by Philippe Starck, Kartell identifies the “generics” of Community seating. Hence the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic salmon pink for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed the tests
required by EN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic sage green for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed the tests
required by EN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Armchair Poly in plastic reinforced col. antracithe for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed the tests
required by EN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic white color for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed the tests
required by EN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic yellow for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed the tests
required by EN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic blue color for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed the tests
required by EN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
4x Liverpool Modern Backless Stools, by AMBROZIA, Solid Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
height version. The wide opening on the seating portion is designed help to grab and move the stool
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 25.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
Croissant Chair by Emilio Nanni #1
By EMILIO NANNI, Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
design, the crosspiece which distinguishes all the seating. From the dining table to lounge areas, from
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of '3' Thonet Model 214 PH Cafe Stools in Beech & Textured Velvet, c. 1950's
By Thonet
Located in Norwalk, CT
touch of sophistication and ensure comfortable seating for guests. The robust wood and resistant cover
Category
Mid-20th Century Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Modern Booth Style Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
contemporary sofa makes a striking seating addition to home, restaurant, or business. Please confirm item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Extra large modernist solid wood bench, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
suitable as a dining table bench, seating for a bar or restaurant or a patio or garden bench.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Set of Thorvald 2Outdoor Armchair/1Side Table-BronzeGreen-Space Copenhagen for&T
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
, Bertel Thorvaldsen and the mesmerising motifs of his eponymous museum.
The steel frame and grid seating
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.73 in W 28.15 in D 29.53 in
La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaurant, La Fonda Del
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaurant, La Fonda Del
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Bronzed Steel Agate Barstool Shagreen vinyl Upholstery Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
, hospitality and restaurant applications. It is available in both bar and kitchen counter height.
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
“A Tale Of Two Cities” High Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attention to detail, their every curve and angle in perfect harmony. The back of the seating seamlessly
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Linen, Oak
Set of Four Folk Art Carved Tavern Bavarian Inn Chairs, Nuremberg Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set consisting of 4 chairs out of a tavern restaurant in Nuremberg Bavaria. These chairs were
Category
Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 16.25 in D 19 in
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Restaurant Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of restaurant seating you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and beech. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of restaurant seating you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of restaurant seating is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of restaurant seating over the years, but those crafted by EMILIO NANNI and Philippe Starck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Restaurant Seating?
The average selling price for a piece of restaurant seating at 1stDibs is $694, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $4,924 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.
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