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21st Century Rio Chair in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An elegant silhouette and clean lines for the new Rio chair. The contrast between the slim
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Fabric

Set of Six Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs are made of black enameled
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Set of Eight Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs are made of black enameled
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Black Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs are made of black enameled curved
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Kofod Larsen 6 chairs Rio rosewood and blue fabric Circa 1971
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Kofod Larsen 6 chairs Rio rosewood and blue fabric Circa 1971 H 78 x W 49 x D 41 cms Very good
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare lounge chair, Artelano and Samuel Coriat, France, Circa 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
others: the Atlantique console, the Colonnades bookcase and the Rio chair by Pascal Mourgue, the Paris
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Ib Kofod-Larsen Dinning Chairs In Rio Rosewood
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare set of six dinning chairs designed by the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen. Manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

A very rare set of Rio rosewood Barcelona chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 3949 set of six chairs in rio rosewood and black leather. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Chaise Longue "Rio", by Oscar Niemeyer et Ana Maria Niemeyer (Attributed)
By Oscar Niemeyer, Anna Maria Niemeyer
Located in PARIS, FR
Originally designed in 1978 by Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter Anna Maria Niemeyer, the "Rio
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood, Plywood

Supra Chair by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Supra chair by Mameluca Material:Copper plated steel, leather, Assorted fabrics Dimensions: D110x
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Supra Chair by Mameluca
Supra Chair by Mameluca
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 43.31 in
Hedonê Chair by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Hedonê chair by Mameluca Material: Corian, Stainless steel Dimensions: D65 x W85 x H95 cm The
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hedonê Chair by Mameluca
Hedonê Chair by Mameluca
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 25.6 in
14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milan, IT
´vel Brasileiro Moderno, FGV Projetos, Rio de Janeiro, 2012, p. 186-187; Nadia Simonelli, A alma
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Hedonê chairs by Mameluca Material: corian, stainless steel Dimensions: D 65 x W 85 x H 95
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca
Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 25.6 in
Organic Shape Chair by Moveis Cimo, Brazil 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Whitstable, GB
Small curved chair with organic shaped ivory wood base, 'Pau Marfim'. Brazil, 1950s. The wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Organic Shape Chair by Moveis Cimo, Brazil 1950s
Organic Shape Chair by Moveis Cimo, Brazil 1950s
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 30.71 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by
Located in London, GB
Campo and Carlo Graffi. These quality chairs have Rio rosewood veneer and brass studs. They are light
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Contemporary Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary chair is a three legged comfortable and elegant piece of fine crafted furniture
Category

2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
This beautiful and very rare chair is attributed to José Zanine Caldas and his company Móveis
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Brazilian Rosewood Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', Midcentury
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
Designed by FAI, modern Brazilian chairs made of Rosewood, with nubby fabric. Made in Brazil, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, Brazilian hardwood (Vinhático), Brazil, 1980s This
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Series Of Four Scandinavian Chairs - Vejle Mobelfabrik - Rosewood - Ca 1960
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of four vintage Scandinavian chairs produced by Vejle Mobelfabrik in the 1960s. Work in solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Soho, London, GB
Set of 4 Curva dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, model ‘Pilão’, Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1975 This
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores 'FAI', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of six Rosewood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in Rio rosewood by H. Vestervig Eriksen. Original cognac
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
large slats that compose the chairs’ structure show the beautiful tones of Rosewood. Fatima
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores 'FAI', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight Freijo wood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Tubo Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubo Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 58 x W 62 x H 76 cm Materials: Steel, Upholstery. Weight: 11,5kg
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tubo Chair by Wentz
Tubo Chair by Wentz
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Whitstable, GB
Awesome unique chairs by Zanine! In true 1950s style, these rare and unique pieces are
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

Set of 8 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

Postmodern Plywood Stacking Chairs with Bended Steel Back Legs for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, ZH
have been inspired by the Ligne Roset RIO dining chairs by Pascal and Olivier Mourgue. Both designs
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Cane by Alexandre Rapoport, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this pair of midcentury modern chairs made in Brazilian Rosewood, known as
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood, Cane, Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern four chair set made in Brazilian Rosewood, Leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Contemporary Reta Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary one of a kind "Reta" chair from "Cars never die" collection by Brazilian Artist Alê
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 140 x W 95 x H 58 cm Materials: Steel, Wood, Upholstery
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 22.84 in W 37.41 in D 55.12 in
Contemporary Angel Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary One of a Kind "Angel" Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Brazilian Artist Alê
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Neils Otto Moller Dining Chairs Mod 82, Set of 8 in Rosewood Denmark 1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 chairs in rio Palisander and leather by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Mollers Denmark Model
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander, Rosewood

Contemporary Fusca Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary one-of-a-kind "Fusca" chair from "Cars never die" collection by Brazilian Artist Alê
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
, ediçoes Bolsa de Arte, Rio de Janeiro 1998. Pages 27 (similar estructure) 96, 97 (lounge chair version
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Jacaranda

Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model NV 45 - Rare easy chair in Rio rosewood (Brazilian rosewood) and new, light 'Savak' wool with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
H 32.68 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 39.77 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 39.77 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Caribe Chic Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe chic lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Caribe Chic Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Caribe Chic Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.35 in W 25.87 in D 24.61 in
Mid century rosewood lounge chair by Gelli, Brazil 1950s
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in ECHT, NL
Fully restored mid century modern lounge chair. Made by Gelli industry de móveis in the 1950s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible pair of fiberglass lounge chairs were sourced in Rio, Brazil and recently imported
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

'Odilon' Lounge Chair, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Odilon lounge chair is a robust and elegant piece of furniture that embodies the distinctive
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
Emanating from the creative genius of Joaquim Tenreiro, this circa 1947 rocking chair embodies an
Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Exceptional Pair of Brazilian Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Echt, NL
Exceptional pair of restored Brazilian lounge chairs in excellent condition. Manufactured by
Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rua Ipanema Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Textured Wool
By George Yabu & Glenn Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
Rio de Janeiro trades in curves, from Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture to the signature design of its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Distrópica, Lounge Chair by Brunno Jahara, Matteo Guarnaccia & Dimitrih Correa
By Brunno Jahara
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The research of Cross Cultural Chairs in Brazil, was conducted in Rio de Janeiro where Matteo
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

'Paraty´ Lounge Chair, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Paraty lounge chairs reflect the design principles of the Brazilian architect and designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Rare "Aran" Lounge Chair Oscar Niemeyer, 1970s
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Rare "Aran" Lounge chair by Oscar Niemeyer, 1975. "Oscar Niemeyer made
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Hans Bratturd Scandia Rosewood Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
A sculptural 1960's "Scandia" lounge chair and footstool in Rio rosewood by Hans Brattrud for
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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Rio Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rio chair available at 1stDibs. Each rio chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and animal skin. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage rio chair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a rio chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rio chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made rio chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Oscar Niemeyer, EMU Furniture and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rio Chair?

A rio chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,291, while the lowest priced sells for $374 and the highest can go for as much as $47,000.

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.