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Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Munster, IN
Industrial beauty at its most ingenious - this vintage Sikes swivel office chair is a treasure
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

  • Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
  • Retro Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
  • Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
  • Retro Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
H 34.5 in. W 21.5 in. D 21.5 in.
1970s Italian Bordeaux Leather & Wood Open Arm Turning Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern leather and solid wood office desk chair.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Industrial Office Chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish midcentury Industrial office chair reupholstered with an Italian off-white bouclé fabric
Category

1960s Swedish Industrial Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Chrome

  • Swedish Industrial Office Chair
  • Retro Swedish Industrial Office Chair
  • Swedish Industrial Office Chair
  • Retro Swedish Industrial Office Chair
H 32.68 in. W 24.41 in. D 22.05 in.
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar “In Clover” 932 Executive chair button tufted leather, solid walnut base, brass
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

  • Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
  • Retro Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
  • Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
  • Retro Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
H 35.5 in. W 34 in. D 23.5 in.
Isamu Kenmochi Laminated Wood and Grey Fabric Swivel Office Chair, circa 1950
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1950s. In good
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

4 Office Chairs, French, XXth
Located in Nice, FR
A series of 4 office chairs in light wood, aluminum legs. They are in good condition. They have a
Category

1980s French Industrial Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum

  • 4 Office Chairs, French, XXth
  • Retro 4 Office Chairs, French, XXth
  • 4 Office Chairs, French, XXth
  • Retro 4 Office Chairs, French, XXth
H 90 in. W 40 in. D 43 in.
1970s Ergonomic Kneeling Office Bentwood Chair
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1970s ergonomic kneeling office bentwood chair. The chair is made of oak wood and new vinyl
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Fully Restored Thonet Office Chair, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair was made by Thonet in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. THONET brand embossed on
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Swivel Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern red leather swivel office chair. Iconic Mid-Century Modern office chair design
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

1960 Vintage Office Chair Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Biella, IT
chair with whells very solid structure but here are signs of use in the wood.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Clifford Pascoe Desk or Office Chair on Swivel Base
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful swiveling office/desk chair designed by Clifford Pascoe and produced by Modern Masters
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Textile, Wood

Office Chair Danish Design with Brown/Orange Fabric
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Office chair danish design with brown/orange fabric This is a beautiful office chair with
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

  • Office Chair Danish Design with Brown/Orange Fabric
  • Retro Office Chair Danish Design with Brown/Orange Fabric
  • Office Chair Danish Design with Brown/Orange Fabric
  • Retro Office Chair Danish Design with Brown/Orange Fabric
H 27.56 in. W 18.51 in. D 17.33 in.
Stoll Giroflex Office Chair Black Leather and Bentwood, Eames Style
By Martin Stoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black leather swivel office chair by Stoll Giroflex. This great looking design office armchair
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Gunlocke Art Deco Pair of Walnut Office Bankers Chairs
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut office Banker's style chair made by Gunlocke. They are solid wood with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Walnut

Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Office chair, model 3117. It is part of the first 5 editions, unique chair of collection. Designed
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Office Chair, circa 1960s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Kawaguchi city, Saitama
Very rare office chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the buildings in Chandigarh in 1960s. Solid
Category

1960s Indian Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Sedus, 1960s Switzerland
By Sedus
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
the great wooden feet. The mix of materials of metal, wood and fabric is very well done. A masterpiece
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MiM Roma
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Executive Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MiM Roma
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Teak Office Desk Chair Minimalist Norway Black
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Westnofa black vinyl office chair minimalist. Bent wood seat adjustable chrome
Category

1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Swivel Tilt Office Desk Dining Chairs After Saarinen C. 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six vintage swivel, tilt office, desk, or dining chairs in original commercial
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Chrome

Yrjö Kukkapuro, Sirkus, Office Armchair, Avarte, 1981
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Paris, FR
An ergonomic office armchair, the seat and adjustable backrest made of white and blue plywood
Category

1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Wood

Vittorio Dassi Desk Chair in Wood and Leatherette
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Dassi, desk chair, metal, wood and leatherette, Italy, 1950s Early swivel desk chair
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

  • Vittorio Dassi Desk Chair in Wood and Leatherette
  • Vittorio Dassi Desk Chair in Wood and Leatherette
  • Vittorio Dassi Desk Chair in Wood and Leatherette
  • Vittorio Dassi Desk Chair in Wood and Leatherette
H 29.53 in. W 26.78 in. D 22.84 in.
Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wooden table with chromed bronze ferrules Style: 60° Italian Materials: wood, leather and Chrome
Category

1960s Italian Space Age Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Chrome

  • Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
  • Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
  • Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
  • Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
H 36.23 in. W 17.72 in. D 17.72 in.
Vintage Remington Rand Bankers Style Traditional Wood Arm Chair
By Remington Rand
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage birch Remington Rand bankers style chair. Solid wood. Mid century. Marked New York, New
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Antique Wood Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Late 19th century antique wood leather swivel desk chair Wood and leather Measures: 23? W x 22
Category

1950s Unknown Industrial Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Leather

Vintage Wood and Leather Swivel Chair by Ico Parisi Mim, Italy, 1970
By Ico Parisi
Located in Biella, IT
Mim Italy chair Ico Parisi design in the '70's, adjustable in height and swivelling.  
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic suite if four tufted leather tub chairs. y noted furniture maker B. L. Marble. The chairs have
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Johnson Chair Company
By Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar Furniture, Jens Risom, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Framingham, MA
Patina rich swivel and tilt desk chair by Johnson chair Co. Nice wood dowel construction with a
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Swivel Desk Chair by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of a classic swivel desk, office, task chair by noted American maker, Gunlocke
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

  • Swivel Desk Chair by Gunlocke
  • Swivel Desk Chair by Gunlocke
  • Swivel Desk Chair by Gunlocke
  • Swivel Desk Chair by Gunlocke
H 35 in. W 17 in. D 17 in.
Vintage Danish Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
armchair in solid wood. Round tapered legs. Flared armrests. Very suitable as a desk chair Similar design
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

  • Vintage Danish Desk Chair, 1960s
  • Vintage Danish Desk Chair, 1960s
  • Vintage Danish Desk Chair, 1960s
  • Vintage Danish Desk Chair, 1960s
H 33.47 in. W 25.6 in. D 23.63 in.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chair Dimensions. 18 W ; 37 H ; 17D.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Wood

  • Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
  • Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
  • Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
  • Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
H 37 in. W 18 in. D 17 in.
Ebonized Art Deco Style Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish Art Deco style wood frame office or desk arm chair in black. Chair has a decorative oval
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Wood

  • Ebonized Art Deco Style Arm Chair
  • Ebonized Art Deco Style Arm Chair
  • Ebonized Art Deco Style Arm Chair
  • Ebonized Art Deco Style Arm Chair
H 34.5 in. W 22.5 in. D 19 in.
Handmade Unique Oakwood Chair
Located in Turku, FI
bedroom, or also great as an office chair. Roughly finished wood surface brings out the natural tones
Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Oak

  • Handmade Unique Oakwood Chair
  • Handmade Unique Oakwood Chair
  • Handmade Unique Oakwood Chair
  • Handmade Unique Oakwood Chair
H 26.97 in. W 20.87 in. D 16.93 in.
Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armchair/easy chair. The assymetric compass type
Category

1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

  • Jeanneret Easy Chair
  • Jeanneret Easy Chair
  • Jeanneret Easy Chair
  • Jeanneret Easy Chair
H 29.53 in. W 20.48 in. D 23.63 in.
X-Chair by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "X" base slat chair with upholstered leather seat and back pillow.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Brass

  • X-Chair by Harvey Probber
  • X-Chair by Harvey Probber
  • X-Chair by Harvey Probber
  • X-Chair by Harvey Probber
H 36 in. W 18.5 in. D 20 in.
Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum

  • Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
  • Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
  • Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
  • Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
H 50.4 in. W 24.02 in. D 24.81 in.
Single Midcentury Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegantly simple desk chair features beautiful dark walnut wood and comfortable upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

  • Single Midcentury Desk Chair
  • Single Midcentury Desk Chair
  • Single Midcentury Desk Chair
  • Single Midcentury Desk Chair
H 31.5 in. W 23 in. D 19.5 in.
Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully sculpted spindle chair with walnut base and leather seat, perfect for use at a desk or
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Wood

  • Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
  • Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
  • Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
  • Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
H 30 in. W 25 in. D 19 in.
Vintage Pair Hepplewhite Revival Arm Chairs Desk Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that
Category

1980s Hepplewhite Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Vintage Pair Regency Revival Swag Back Chairs Desk Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage pair of superb swag back dining chairs, dating from the second half of the
Category

1970s Regency Revival Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Pair of Industrial Adjustable Desk Chairs, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of Industrial adjustable desk chairs with swivel function, Mid Century, Czechoslovakia
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

  • Pair of Industrial Adjustable Desk Chairs, 1960´s
  • Pair of Industrial Adjustable Desk Chairs, 1960´s
  • Pair of Industrial Adjustable Desk Chairs, 1960´s
  • Pair of Industrial Adjustable Desk Chairs, 1960´s
H 32.29 in. W 14.97 in. D 18.12 in.
Mid Century Industrial Swivel Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century industrial swivel lounge chair, can be used also as piano stool. Can be positioned up
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Midcentury Chairs by František Jirák, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This pair of an interesting vintage chairs was designed by František Jirák. It was made in the
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Danish Modern Bentwood Dining, Side or Desk Chair
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern bentwood chair with metal legs. Lightweight and strong with beautiful wood
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Wood

Ico Paris Executive Desk Chair for Mobli Italiani Moderni Rome
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
"Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Ico Paris Executive Desk Chair for Mobli Italiani Moderni Rome
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Collection Chair Model "65184" Design Adam Stegner for Pagholz Flötotto, 1980s
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in taranto, IT
Pagholz Flototto collection chair model "65184", design Adam Stegner, mid 80s metal structure
Category

1980s Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

1960s Leather Palisander Side or Desk Chair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of wear - High of seat 45 cm.
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bamboo Side, Desk Chairs, Damask Upholstery, Brass Tack Detailing
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair, wooden side or desk chairs with bamboo detailing, damask upholstery & brass tack detailing
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Executive Arm Chairs Fully Upholstered in Faux Croc Leather
Located in North York, ON
Pair of executive arm chairs fully upholstered in Faux Croc leather. Fully upholstered head to toe
Category

1980s American Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989
By Bima
Located in Lisboa, 11
work chair has a beech wood backrest and seat that is adjustable in height for different seating
Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Metal

  • Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989
  • Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989
  • Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989
  • Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989
H 31.5 in. W 22.45 in. D 22.45 in.
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Pair of 'Oxford' Desk Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric
Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Swiss Swivel Chair from Embru, 1960s
By Embru
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Vintage 1960s Swiss made Embru swivel chair made of dark finished wood and steel. With adjustable
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Steel

  • Midcentury Swiss Swivel Chair from Embru, 1960s
  • Midcentury Swiss Swivel Chair from Embru, 1960s
  • Midcentury Swiss Swivel Chair from Embru, 1960s
  • Midcentury Swiss Swivel Chair from Embru, 1960s
H 33.47 in. W 15.75 in. D 17.72 in.
Mid-Century Design Chair No.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design chair no.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet.
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Desk Chair by Gideon Kramer for Seattle Space Tower, US, 1962
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare desk chair by Gideon Kramer created 1962 for the worlds fair in Seattle. Height is adjustable.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer "J.M.F. Chair" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1982 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant "JMF Chair" covered in pale celadon embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1982
Category

1980s American Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful cityscape chair in chrome and brass patchwork made by Paul Evans studio for Directional
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pierre Paulin Executive Chair Model 1031 for Baker in Cane Mahogany & Suede
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare executive desk chair model #1031 designed by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Retro Wood Office Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Retro Wood Office Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro wood office chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each retro wood office chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro wood office chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right retro wood office chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro wood office chair over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Ico Parisi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Wood Office Chair?

The average selling price for a retro wood office chair at 1stDibs is $1,900, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $90,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

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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.

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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.

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