Dunbar Desk Chair
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair, reupholstered with Spinneybeck Leather.
High quality
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)
Base: Solid walnut with Shepard double-wheel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Roger Sprunger Desk Chair for Dunbar 1967
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in New York, NY
Desk chair model No. 6738 in dark ash with seat upholstered in white linen by Roger Sprunger for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Linen, Ash
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted Cantilevered Desk Chair in Spinneybeck Saddle L
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar tufted cantilevered desk chair in spinneybeck saddle leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Chair 1965
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Chair 1965
This stunning executive chair designed by Edward
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rolling Task Chair by Dunbar Furniture Company
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Please reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location.
Rolling executive chair by Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bert England for Dunbar Executive Office Chairs – 1980s, Set of Eight
By Dunbar Furniture, Bert England
Located in Chicago, IL
Bert England for Dunbar Executive Office Chairs – 1980s, Set of Eight or Sold Individually
Elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
original Dunbar plaque, affixed to the chair, assures its authenticity and heritage.
Measuring at 28.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Roger Sprunger
Located in Hudson, NY
10 available-
Priced per chair
Absolutely stunning butter soft leather Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair for Dunbar “In Clover” 932 Executive chair button tufted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dunbar Model No. 294W Desk Chair / Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
The Model No. 294W chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is the intersection of sophistication and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
chair is included with the desk.
Category
Vintage 1940s Desks
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley Desk Arm Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Desk / Arm Chair for Dunbar.
Model # 1170. Model Name: Quinn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare luxurious desk chair model #5482 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized mahogany
Category
20th Century American Other Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Wood shows some wear. I think
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Recent Sales
Dunbar Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A Dunbar desk chair, the arched upholstered back supported by tapered vertical elements and square
Category
Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar Cantilever Desk Chair model 931
Reupholstered tufted leather with solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Dunbar Desk Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage pair of Dunbar office chairs. Newly reupholstered in a brown/beige chenille. Backs are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Edward Wormley Tufted Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, Desk Chair, tufted design, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar desk chair. Contour fluctuating back rest, tilt swivel with adjustable heights
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Edward Wormley Executive Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar Desk chair, Channel seat and back Spinneybeck leather with mahogany woof frame
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Desk Chair With Brass Back Pull
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar singer desk or side chair. Bleached and white glazed mahogany wood with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Desk chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tufted tomato red leather Dunbar desk chair on castors.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dunbar Executive Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dunbar Executive desk chair newly upholstered in supple black tufted leather. Refinished wood base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Executive Desk Chair by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome executive desk chair by Dunbar. Reupholstered in black leather with newly refinished black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Executive Desk Chair by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome executive desk chair by Dunbar. Original leather has been recently color washed to a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dunbar Open Back Desk Chair, Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Tufted desk chair with open back. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dunbar Executive Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Black leather executive office chair on bronze base. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swiveling Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hanover, MA
adjustable recline tension mechanism.
Dunbar metal tag and paper label. "B04 Chair"
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Executive Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leather executive desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970's Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Office Executive Leather Desk Chair
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Dunbar executive office desk chair for sale. Designed by Roger Sprunger in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Executive Desk Chair by Dunbar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Executive desk chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in cream colored leather. Tilt/Swivel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Executive Chair by Bert England for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Bert England
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great high back executive desk chair by Bert England for Dunbar. Original black leather seat with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, channel back desk chair.
Original pea green leather. Tilts, swivels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A tilt and swivel desk chair in original dark green leather. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Desk Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tufted original hunter green swivel office chair by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. Wood base with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Desk Chair By Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good and elegant adjustable and swiveling desk armchair having a four-pronged walnut base on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hanover, MA
Tufted caramel leather executive office chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Four star aluminum
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fantastic Mid-Century Executive Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This rare Mid-Century executive chair is as simply stunning. Thick tufted ebony leather on a dark
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Edward Wormley Tufted Leather Desk Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tufted black leather desk chair. Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Executive desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare "In Clover" executive chair in original red leather. The leather has a very nice patina and
Category
Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Model 932 “In Clover” Executive Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extravagant modernism from Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the 932 executive desk chair has high back
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 35 in W 33.5 in D 31.5 in
Selection of Mid Century Modern Desk Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid Century Modern Desk Chairs, American, circa 1950's. They are all currently being
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
barrel back desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut desk chair on casters with laminated barrel back and upholstered seat and pivoting
Category
Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Dunbar Executive Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dunbar executive chair in original forest green leather with curved lines and brass base. Plush
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Dunbar Office Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
All original Dunbar leather office chair. Classic office chair in rarely found original condition
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley Chic Tufted Calf Skin Desk Chair 1954
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made “Barrel Tufted Desk Chair” model no 5400 in newly reupholstered calf skin leather
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk / Armchair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully detailed ash and rosewood desk armchair with leather seat. Designed by Edward Wormley
Category
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
Elegant Modern Desk or Vanity Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ultra chic desk chair or vanity chair in a rich dark walnut finish and upholstered in creme silk
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rare Dunbar Executive Office Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Black tufted leather Dunbar office chair with orignal wood casters. Fantstic original leather
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Desk Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar executive desk chair in gorgeous original leather with a chrome base
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Office Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tufted original mustard yellow swivel office chair by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. Aluminum base and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar Executive Office Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar executive office chair circa early 1960's. This example is done in its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Writing Desk and Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful mahogany writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Perfect scale with eight pull out
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Executive office chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Pasadena, CA
chenille fabric covered executive desk chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sprunger Dunbar Black Leather and Bronze Office Chair
By Roger Sprunger
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Desk chair with adjustable, tilt lock, swivel on caster wheels. Very Heavy.
Back height: 36 in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Six Bert England For Dunbar Green Leather Executive Chairs
By Bert England
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six mid century modern desk chairs designed by Bert England for Dunbar. These are the
Category
Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dunbar Executive Desk Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Executive desk chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in white leather and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley Office Chair in Leather with Chrome Base, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made executive desk chair newly upholstered in brown leather on polished chrome base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tufted Executive Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A comfortable and elegant adjustable swiveling executive armchair, the seat having tufted upholstery and floating on a cruciform brass-toned steel base with casters.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dunbar Style Desk & Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French polished Dunbar style writing desk with chair. Desk has caned modesty panel with matching
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Desk Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar executive desk chair, model 932: Ebony leather with solid oiled walnut base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Architectural Desk and Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar architectural desk and chair, circa late 1950s. The desk has a tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Leather Executive Chair by Bert England for Stow Davis
By Bert England
Located in Danville, CA
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Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant and early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk model 4725 in mahogany with original
Category
Vintage 1940s Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant simple design pair of walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful cane backrest design all
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
EDWARD WORMLEY
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar Executive Desk Chair model 932
Adjustable height, tilt swivel.
overall
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An armchair on bleached mahogany legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Amarillo, TX
Edward Wormley
desk chair
Dunbar
USA, 1950s
leather, mahogany
34 w x 34 d x 36 inches
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly Upholsterd in a blue spinney beck leather, with polished chrome base. Chair has tilt and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Linen Wrapped Desk in the Manner of Samuel Marx
By Samuel Marx
Located in Atlanta, GA
. It would look great with any of the Tommi Parzinger or Edward Wormley for Dunbar desk chairs we have
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Executive Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Executive desk chair, Dunbar model 932 "In Clover". Edward Wormley design circa 1963. Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Dunbar Executive Office Chair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dunbar executive office chair in original black leather with curved arms and antique brass base on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Open Back Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather tufted desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautiful burgundy leather with bronze base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Signed Edward Wormley White Leather Desk Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
White tufted leather desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Gray Leather Office Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
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Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Metal, Brass
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Dunbar Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dunbar desk chair for your home. Each dunbar desk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dunbar desk chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A dunbar desk chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dunbar desk chair over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Roger Sprunger are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Dunbar Desk Chair?
A dunbar desk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,433, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.
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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