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Pyramid Chair by Wim Rietveld '1984'
By Wim Rietveld
Located in London, GB
Wim Rietveld Pyramid Chair (1984). Designed in the 1960s (this chair has a date stamp on the
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld 1401 Chair For Gispen Lounge Chair
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century modern "1401" chair as designed by Wim Rietveld (son of "De Stijl" great Gerrit
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chairs
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chairs, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chair
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chair, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Chair Designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping
By Wim Rietveld, Auping
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Mid-Century Modern chair designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping.
It was conceived especially for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Design Dress Boy Chair by Wim Rietveld for Auping, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Dress Boy chair by Wim Rietveld for Auping, made in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chairs for Gispen
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century modern "1401" chairs (as designed by Wim Rietveld, son of "De Stijl" great
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Chairs by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern desk or side chairs in enameled steel and wood by the architect son of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
4 Wim Rietveld nr.1401 easy chair for Gispen, The Netherlands 1954
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) started his career as an industrial designer at Gispen early
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Wim Rietveld Model "216" Arm Chairs for Gispen
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Dutch great Wim Rietveld's Model 216 arm chairs with lightly refinished beech plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld Midcentury, Black Grey Pyramid Chair Netherlands, circa 1960s
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pyramid chair by Wim Rietveld, circa 1960.
Produced by Ahrend de Cirkel in Netherlands.
In good
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Model 116 Side Chairs by Wim Rietveld for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs.
Design by Wim Rietveld for Gispen
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 16.74 in
Wim Rietveld Set Of 4 Pyramide Chairs For De Cirkel, 1966 Netherlands
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period set of four "Pyramide" chairs designed in 1964 by Wim Rietveld and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Wim Rietveld contemporized/Flying Dutchman by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab, Wim Rietveld
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wim Rietveld chair transformed by Markus Friedrich Staab 2021, hand-painted, multi-lacquered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
'Oase' Lounge Chair by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Circel, 1950s
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Oase lounge chair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958, and gained the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chair, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 27.76 in
Pyramide Chairs By Wim Rietveld Set Of 4, Industrial Mid Century
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Bunnik, NL
Pyramid chairs were designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) in the early 1960s as school
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair 1959, Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, Oase Chairs, , classic modernist
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Oase lounge chair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958, and gained the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 27 in
Set of 10 Wim Rietveld Pyramid Stacking Chairs in Teak with Black Enameled Legs
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Wim Rietveld midcentury Stacking "Pyramid" chairs. The set consists of 2 teak and black
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 31.75 in W 21 in D 21 in
Red 'Oase' Lounge Chair by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1950's
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Oase lounge chair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958, and gained the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Pyramid Chairs with Armrests Designed, Wim Rietveld, 1963 Grey Blue
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four pyramid chairs with armrests designed by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Wim Rietveld & W.H. Gispen for Kembo '205' Chairs in Red Leatherette
By Kembo, Willem H. Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld & Willem Gispen for Kembo, dining chairs model '205', leatherette, metal, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Wim Rietveld Pyramid Stacking Chairs in Teak with Black Metal Frame
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Wim Rietveld 'Pyramid' stacking chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel. Rewarded with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 31.75 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Pair of Upholstered HAY Result Chairs by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld in Oak
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, HAY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of two upholstered Result Side Chairs designed by Frisco Kramer and Wim
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 18 in D 19.25 in
Set of Four Pyramid Chairs Designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four famous ''Pyramid'' chairs Designed by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 21.26 in
Gerrit Rietveld Mondial Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
chairs available, priced individually.
In 1957 Gerrit Rietveld and his son Wim were commissioned to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Wim Rietveld Model 415/1401
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Wim Rietveld model 415/1401
Wim Rietveld was born in 1924 and his father was Gerrit Rietveld, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Wim Rietveld Polyester Chairs Model 416 Gispen, 1957
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A pair of light grey polyester lounge chairs model No. 416 designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Wim Rietveld 1407 Lounge Chair for Gispen, 1950’s
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This 1407 armchair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Gispen during the 1950s. With a straight back
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chair for Gispen, 1950's
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This 1401 armchair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Gispen during the 1950s. With a straight back
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Wim Rietveld Pyramid table black Ahrend de Cirkel 1960
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
with frame is wider than the top.
Chair is not included in this listing.
Literature: 'Wim Rietveld
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld Inspired Armchairs in Off-White Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Rietveld; Armchairs; Lounge Chairs; Off-White Upholstery; Fabric; Modern; Minimal; Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
Rare Set of 4 Rietveld ''Pyramid'' Chairs for Ahrend the Cirkel
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of 4, mid-century, Wim Rietveld designed ''Pyramid'' chairs. Created by Rietveld (son of
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Den Boon Executive Chair
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Den Boon, office chair black faux leather, metal, The Netherlands, 1960
This unique office
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Den Boon Dutch Modernism Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Den Boon; Dutch Modernism; Dining chairs; Side chairs; Dutch design;
Wim Den Boon was a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
416 Fiberglass Shell Chair by Wim Rietveld & Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s
By Gispen Culemborg, Wim Rietveld
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalistic Dutch pride design- no. 416 model lounge/ armchair designed by Wim Rietveld (son of
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Set of 2 Gispen 1407 Armchairs in Vinyl by Wim Rietveld & Andre Cordemeyer
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
1407 armchair is designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) and Andre Cordemeyer for Dutch
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Wim Den Boon Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash and Metal
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, set of six dining chairs, ash, lacquered metal, The Netherlands, 1955.
Exclusive
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1959, Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, Oase Chair Original Green Leatherette
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
'Oase' Chair in green crocodile relief
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 27.17 in
Wim Rietveld Pyramid Table Large Ahrend de Cirkel 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large 'Pyramid' table designed by Wim Rietveld and produced in the Netherlands by Ahrend de Cirkel
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Red 'Oase' Lounge Chair with Armrests by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend, 3 Available
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Oase lounge chair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958, and gained the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Yellow 'Oase' Lounge Chair with Armrests by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Circel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Oase lounge chair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958, and gained the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
In Color We Trust Chair by Wim Rietveld/ Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab, Wim Rietveld
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wim Rietveld Chair contemporized, ceramic armrests added, re-shaped, hand-painted and multi
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 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
Early Pyramid Arm Chair by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel from Feb. 1964
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
The "Pyramid chair" by Wim rietveld, manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, was awarded the "signe d'or
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
1957, Wim Rietveld/André Cordemeyer, Three Chairs, 416 Version by Gispen Holland
By Gispen, André R. Cordemeyer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
paint/coating on the frame.
A red polyester lounge chair model No. 416 designed by Wim Rietveld (son of
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber, Paint
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
1957, Wim Rietveld/André Cordemeyer, Chair 416 Version by Gispen Holland
By Gispen Kembo, André R. Cordemeyer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
paint/coating on the frame.
A red polyester lounge chair model No. 416 designed by Wim Rietveld (son of
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950's
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Office Arm Chair set of 6 by Wim Rietveld for Kembo. Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.09 in W 24.61 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld, Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
wood in the manner of Pierre Chapo and Wim Rietveld crate chair by Cassina. It is in perfect vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Two Gispen 416 Polyester Chairs by Wim Rietveld and Andre Cordemeyer
By Gispen, André R. Cordemeyer, Wim Rietveld
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a unique set of two model no. 416 armchairs, designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Compas Dining room Chairs, 1960s
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Wim Rietveld
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Compas Dining room Chairs, The Netherlands 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas
By Galvanitas, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Jean Prouvé
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
- 70s in the style of the designs of Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld and Jean Prouvé.
What makes these seats
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
10 x Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas
By Galvanitas, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Jean Prouvé
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
- 70s in the style of the designs of Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld and Jean Prouvé.
We sell them in sets
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel “Result” Dining Chairs, Netherlands 67
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of 4 Result chairs designed by Friso Kramer in collaboration with Wim Rietveld 1958 for Ahrend
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133, for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Paint
H 29.73 in W 33.27 in D 21.66 in
Wim den Boon Dining Table in Solid Mahogany and Metal
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, dining table model ’01-69’, solid mahogany, lacquered metal, The Netherlands, design
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Result Chairs Set Birch Ahrend 1965
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
collaboration between Wim Rietveld who has just switched from Gispen to the competitive company Ahrend and Friso
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Result chair Ahrend de Cirkel The Netherlands 1958
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
chair was a collaboration between Wim Rietveld who has switched from Gispen to the competitive company
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, dining table, mahogany, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, designed in 1955 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
famous industrial designs by Wim Rietveld, Jean Prouvé and Friso Kramer (‘pyramid’ or ‘compass’ base
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Rietveld Wim Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of rietveld wim chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct rietveld wim chairs — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of rietveld wim chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Industrial rietveld wim chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made rietveld wim chairs over the years, but those made by Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel and Gispen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Rietveld Wim Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,299, while they’re typically $160 on the low end and $20,000 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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