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Rare Brutalist Midcentury Design Rib Chair, 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very special and rare "Rib" armchair from the 1980s. The base is made of thick, black coated
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modernist Mexican Outdoor Armchair by LUTECA, Available now
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
The San Miguelito armchair is an iconic design by the Bauhaus trained American designer Michael van
Category

2010s Mexican Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Memory Lines Contemporary Armchair with artistic intervention by Juliana Ribeiro
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
The “Memory Lines” armchair is composed by a construction of lines drawn through cuts, seams, ribs
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

Art Deco Black Shellac and Brown Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Art Deco armchairs, embellished with a fabric insert from an important Italian silk factory
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian "Concha" Armchair Burnt Sunset Red
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair model “Shell” Manufactured by Forma
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs White Fabric Metal
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of armchairs Manufactured by Forma
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Pair of Purple Velvet Armchairs with Ottomans
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Set of armchair and footrest Manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Pair of Low Armchairs White Fabric
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of low armchairs Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-2100/161 Armchair in Royal Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
human ribs. The concept was also pursued further in the case of the seat shell that accommodates a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
human ribs. The concept was also pursued further in the case of the seat shell that accommodates a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
human ribs. The concept was also pursued further in the case of the seat shell that accommodates a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/161 Armchair in Royal Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
human ribs. The concept was also pursued further in the case of the seat shell that accommodates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Heavy Antique Wrought Iron Outdoor Chairs His & Hers
By Walter Lamb, Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy antique wrought iron outdoor chairs his & hers. Metal ribs slots and rivets design, good
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Hans Olsen Lounge chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
reupholstered with an Abraham Moon wool fabric. With a beautiful rib in the fabric, the color is butter white.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lounge_01 Steel Frame Design Combined with Leather or Fabric
By Nachshon
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
the leather cushion casually resting upon the steel ribs, provides a comfortable and peaceful
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2010s Israeli Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and iconic pair of two Costela Armchairs by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Whitstable, GB
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler midcentury sofa and armchairs; 1950s Sofa designed for their
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Art Deco Set of 3 Armchairs Frits Schuitema with Table, 1980s
By Frits Schuitema
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This is a heavy and luxurious set of 3 armchairs from Schuitema's furniture line Decoforma. With
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

J.D. Moveis E Decoraçoes Sofa Set: Sofa and Armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Whitstable, GB
JD Móveis e Decorações Set of two armchairs and sofa, Brazil, 1960s. One of the most striking
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Echt, NL
frames, and range from furniture to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the "rib
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Art Nouveau Desk and Chair from "Seaweed" Collection by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dubai, AE
brass drawers handles. Mahogany armchair of tub form on carved feet with ribs and seaweed motifs of
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Eva' White Leather + Beechwood Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
creamy, off-white leather has natural aged patina throughout, rib detailing, and exposed stitching
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

NEW Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler in Stock
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intelligent design, it
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

NEW Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler in Stock
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Tacchini Costela Chair with Ottoman in Green Bryony Fabric by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intelligent design, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Móveis Artesanal and Forma. The name "Costela" which translates as "Rib", is apparent in the design with
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Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
H 35 in W 29 in D 29 in
Costela Style Lounge White Chair after Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Artesanal and Forma. The name "Costela" which translates as "Rib", is apparent in the design with it’s eight
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair Designed by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intelligent design, it
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Vertebre Ribs Armchairs by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Paris, FR
Vertebre Ribs armchairs designed by Pierre Vandel in 1972. Brushed aluminium, black leather
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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vertebre Ribs Armchairs by Pierre Vandel
Vertebre Ribs Armchairs by Pierre Vandel
H 37.8 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Ice Armchairs by Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Contemporary Dining
By Kasper Salto, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ambleside, Cumbria
Armchairs for indoors and out. Designed by Kasper Salto, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2007
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Set 10 Dining Chairs, Charcoal Gray Lacquer-Interior Crafts Mfg.
By Interior Crafts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dine in style with eight armless and two armchairs in charcoal gray satin lacquer finish with nicely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gispen M-414 Chrome & Red Rib Fabric Easy Lounge, Armchair by W.H. Gispen, 1935
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen
Located in The Hague, NL
Gispen Model- 414 Armchair by W.H. Gispen designed in 1935 and produced in 1960s, Netherlands
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern set of 2 italian armachairs in mint green chenille fabric rib
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 1960/1950s modern armchairs, Italian manufacture. The armchairs have brass feet covered in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Bentwood Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Bentwood armchairs, Italy, circa 1930. Bentwood arms with unique form. Newly reupholstered in
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Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930
Bentwood Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930
H 28 in W 22.25 in D 31.5 in
Adriano Piazzesi Okay Armchair, 1970s, Italy
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in OSS, NB
Black cordaroy Okay armchair designed by Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi in the 1970s. This comfy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Adriano Piazzesi Okay Armchair, 1970s, Italy
Adriano Piazzesi Okay Armchair, 1970s, Italy
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 39.38 in
Martin Eisler Midcentury Brazilian "Costela" Armchair, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Martin Eisler midcentury Brazilian "Costela" armchair, 1950s Icon of Brazilian design and
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Armchairs in Teak, Scandinavia, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Set of 2 beautiful armchairs in teak. The cushions are from cream-colored rib velvet, the fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Adriano Piazzesi Okay Armchairs 1970s Italy, Set of 2
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in OSS, NB
Set of Okay armchairs designed by Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi in the 1970s. These comfy set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Upholstered Armchairs, Barrel Back, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century pair of exceptional upholstered English barrel shaped high backed armchairs. The seat
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Armchair model 402/401 by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1932/33
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair model 402/401 by Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Turku, Finland 1932/33
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

"Costela" Armchair in Peroba Wood, by Martin Eisler, Mid-Century Modern
By Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Costela armchair is probably one of the most cherished and requested pieces of the Brazilian
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

"Costela" Armchair in Jacarandá Rosewood, by Martin Eisler, Mid-Century Modern
By Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Costela armchair is probably one of the most cherished and requested pieces of the Brazilian
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs by Jean Baptiste Boulard, 18th Century
By Tassinari, Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
is beautiful with finely carved ribs and leaves, proportions are elegant. Our armchairs have just
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Beech

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Oak Skeleton Face Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of white washed carved oak and armchairs. Whimsically carved with faces, skeletal rib
Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th C. Arm Chairs in Louis XVI-Style, Painted with Parcel Gilt Finish
Located in Houston, TX
tapered, having a rib in giltwood at the top and bottom of The leg. The arms are gracefully carved in a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Quality Leather Upholstered Desk Chair After a Design by Giles Grende
By Giles Grendey
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality 19th century leather upholstered desk, armchair after a design by Giles Grendey
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Mario Bellini Amanta armchair ribbed fabric anthracite, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Italian Mario Bellini Amanta armchair ribbed fabric anthracite, 1960s Discover the timeless charm
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Designer Poltrona Frau Antropovarius Office Captains Black Leather Armchair
By Poltrona Frau
Located in GB
black leather office swivel armchair Designed by Ferdinand via Porsche for Poltrona Frau. This chair
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20th Century European Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arts & Crafts Jacobean Armchair '1870-80' Attributed to Edward William Godwin
By Edward William Godwin, Frederick William Watts
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts Jacobean armchair (1870-1880) possibly designed by Edward William Godwin and produced
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Six Bert England Forward Trend Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs
By Bert England, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
backs and boat rib like arms to the armchairs. Measures: Armchair 23" W, arm height 24.25".
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Martin Eisler Midcentury Brazilian "Costela" Sofa, 1950s
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
frame accommodates 8 ribs (which means "Costela" in Portuguese), in wood and was produced in various
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Antropovarius Desk Chair by FA Porsche for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
be individually adjusted to the person using the chair. The armchair has the option of individually
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Austrian Red Iron Chair, circa 1910
Located in Pasadena, CA
An intrically detailed Austrian red iron armchair, circa 1910. This red iron chair has a cane seat
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brazilian 'Costela' Lounge Chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 'Costela' Armchairs / Lounge Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Cognac Leather and Palmwood Lounge Chair by Pacific Green, 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Culver City, CA
, this cognac leather clad lounge features palm wood ribs / boning throughout the frame and back that
Category

1990s Australian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

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Rib Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rib armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A rib armchair — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage rib armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rib armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A rib armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler and Tacchini each produced at least one beautiful rib armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rib Armchair?

Prices for a rib armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,264 and can go as high as $154,794, while the average can fetch as much as $6,565.

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.