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Ripped Teared Colored 2, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool & Viscose, Joost Van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Milan, Lombardy
The “Ripped and teared and colored carpets” by Joost van Bleiswijk, are described by the designer
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Other

Ripped Teared Colored 1, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool and Viscose, Joost v Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Milan, Lombardy
The “Ripped and teared and colored carpets” by Joost van Bleiswijk, are described by the designer
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Other

Ripped Teared Colored 3, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool and Viscose, Joost v Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Milan, Lombardy
The “Ripped and teared and colored carpets” by Joost van Bleiswijk, are described by the designer
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Other

Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored High Back Lounge Chair by Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and some crazing especially on the armrests but no rips or tears. Great color and raised on legs of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of French Deco Period Leather Club Chairs with Great Patina
Located in Charleston, SC
colored from years of use, yet no tears or rips with original loose cushions.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Swivel Pod Chair Recliner with Faux Fur Arms
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Overman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky vintage 1970s pod chair recliner updated with new faux fur arms. One of the arms had a rip
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Violet Wool Chrome Steel 3300/2 "Airport" Sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Gabriel, CA
is in overall good condition with no rips or tears, but surface dust, grime, scattered minor staining
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

1980s Dunbar Biomorphic Freeform Armchair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Basel, BS
original chairs. No rips or tears in the beautiful, high quality designer upholstery. VERY gorgeous lilac
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Textile

1980s Dunbar Biomorphic Freeform Armchair
1980s Dunbar Biomorphic Freeform Armchair
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Post Modern Upholstered Sculptural Lounge Chair, One Chair, 1980s
By Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basel, BS
vintage condition on this fabulous chair. Small to no marks of age appropriate wear. No rips or tears
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20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition. Leather is clean and free of major issues. No rips, tears or punctures. No large stains or
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Lucite

"Museo de Arte Prehispanico de Mexico" Oaxaca Poster Signed by Rufino Tomayo
By Rufino Tamayo
Located in San Diego, CA
1970s. The poster is in good vintage condition mounted on board (no rip tears, pin holes or creases
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Expressionist Posters

Materials

Paper

Albert Handell Pastel on Paper of Reclining Nude Reading, 1971
Located in Garnerville, NY
no visible rips, tears or foxing. The framing treatment consists of a simple dark wood molding
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper, Crayon

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Lounge Chair Green Leather and Rosewood Attributed to Fredrik Kayser, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This very elegant lounge chair is unmarked but in terms of design bears many of the hallmarks of one of Norway's most iconic designers, Fredrik A. Kayser. This chair resembles Kayser...
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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, Model Capella, Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of armchairs, model Capella, in rosewood and black elegance leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø from the 1960s. The pair is in great vintage condition.   This product will be i...
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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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cc-tapis Lunar Addiction Square Undyed Rug by Studiopepe
By cc-tapis, Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indiv...
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Midcentury Danish Modern Wingback Leather Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern wing back Brown leather fireside chair in the by Børge Mogensen with beautiful patina. Chair shows wear and use. All original vintage used patina. Beautiful...
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Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Wing Chair
By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen
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Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Wing Chair
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H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
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The Primal lounge chair is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Brutalist style lounge chair was inspired by the rough, bruta...
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Tapis Pastel #01 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination of sandy and creamy hues adds elegance and romanticism to the room. Th...
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Unique Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Nanna Ditzel
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This stunning pair of vintage Danish armchairs features unique tapered legs, sculpted wooden arms, and wraparound wood trim. The vintage style and modern comfort of the pair make the...
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Contemporary Bar Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Fully upholstered, Calico 29
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Counter chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Wool, Calico 29. Dimensions: Height: 101 cm / 29,13 in Width: 57 cm / 22,44 in Depth: 57 cm ...
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Hans Wegner AP53 Oak and Leather Easy Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 4 Available
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, very sturdy as they should be. The leather has patina but has no tears, holes or rips whatsoever on all
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored Highback Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Spottrup
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
teak and are both in very good condition showing only minor wear and no rips or tears to the vinyl
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Near-Flawless Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Art Deco club chairs with no rips, no tears, no losses, deep and comfortable, nice darker
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Pale Cognac Leather Swan Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
has no rips or tears, just a nice light patina.
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Pale Cognac Leather Swan Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
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H 29.14 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the original blush colored ultra suede upholstery. No rips or tears present. Current upholstery would
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Pair of Danish Leather Armchairs by Mogens Hansen
By Mogens Hansen
Located in London, GB
, well-padded and sound, with no rips or tears. Measures: Width 74 cm, 29 inches Depth 71 cm, 28
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Pair of Danish Leather Armchairs by Mogens Hansen
By Mogens Hansen
Located in London, GB
sound, with no rips or tears. Measures: Width 76 cm, 30 inches Depth 76 cm, 30 inches Height 82 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Set of Five Kai Kristiansen Rosewood and Red Leather Dining Chairs Model 31
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
grain with leather showing nice patina and appropriate age wear and no rips or tears. Overall very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
rips or tears to be seen, this is well padded and very comfortable. It sits on solid mahogany
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Chippendale Wingback Chairs

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De Sede DS46 Vintage Leather Sectional Corner Sofa
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
gorgeous brown tones throughout. There are no rips or tears, just one or two minor scuffs to a couple of
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mid-Century "S" Curve Lounge Chair or Chaise in the style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York City, NY
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Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
condition for its age. We have had the original hand tacked leather revived and hand colored by our leather
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1960s Vintage Leather Swivel Desk Chair by John Home for Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
the upper section of the back that remain, no actual rips or tears. This is really comfortable, is
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1970s Vintage Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
professionally re-colored, the condition is great for its age, with a beautiful color, no rips or tears. This
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1970s De Sede Ds-61 in Cognac Vegetable Dyed Leather 3 Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
throughout, with no rips tears or repairs to the leather. Designed and produced by De Sede - DS 61
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Elegant Weiman Preview Sectional Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in New York, NY
.) Nothing too offensive and no tears/rips, etc.. Foam is in excellent condition and does not appear to have
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Massive Weiman Preview Sectional Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in New York, NY
.) Nothing too offensive and no tears/rips, etc.. Foam is in excellent condition and does not appear to have
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Steve Chase and Jack Lenor Larsen Illuminated Channel Tufted Sofa, Signed, 1988
By Steve Chase, Martin Battrud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rips, tears, stains or odors. The fabric has light aging but colors and patterns are still vibrant and
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Eight Leather Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, 1980s Italy, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
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Located in Lafayette, IN
condition! No rips or tears to the vinyl and all 24 original plastic glides intact! Add some iconic design
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De Sede Pair of Terrazza Sofas in Ivory Leather, Ubald Klug
By Ubald Klug
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
rips or tears. Priced for the pair.
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Three-Seat Danish Sofa Model EJ-20-3 by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Erik Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Jørgen Gammelgaard
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Danish 1940s Small-Scale Club or Library Chair in Cognac Leather and Shearling
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the lobby, library or club room. No rip or tears in the leather.  
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Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat ‘V11’ Sofa by Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Amsterdam, NL
! The mustard colored leather (no rips or tears or reparations) has a very natural appearance, almost
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Otto Schulz Style Danish 1930s Pair of Club Chairs Brass Studded Brown Leather
By Otto Schulz
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. No rips or tears although a small hole the size of a dime on the top of one armrest has been repaired
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1970s De Sede Ds-61 in Cognac Vegetable Dyed Leather 2 Seat & 3 Seat Sofas
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
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Tuxedo Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen's Caravan Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Hanover, MA
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By Interiors International Limited, John Geiger
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'Time Life' Executive Office Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, can be polished to a shine. Leather is in good condition, with no rips or tears. Leather has been re
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Aluminum

'Time Life' Executive Office Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shine. Leather is in good condition, with no rips or tears. Leather has been re-dyed and presents
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'Time Life' Executive Office Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition, with no rips or tears. Leather has been re-dyed and presents extremely well but is slightly
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Aluminum

Pair of Ward Bennet for Lehigh Leopold Tufted Swivel Club Chairs, 1960s, Signed
By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. No tears, splits, rips or major issues. Base is in very good vintage condition, can be polished but
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Charles Eames Time Life 'Lobby' Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1970s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
good condition, with no rips or tears, light to moderate patina including "flea bites" tiny flea sized
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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1940s Danish Rose-Colored Club Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
comfortable with a nice firm seat. Showing some surface wear consistent for its age, but no major rips or
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs

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Pair of Danish Early 1960s Tobacco Colored Leather Club Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
leather is in good condition with no rips or tears. However there are some stains and variations in the
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De Sede Leather Daybed
By De Sede
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage cognac colored leather daybed by De Sede of Switzerland. The daybed has modular back
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Sigurd Ressel Falcon Chair from Vatne Møbler
By Sigurd Resell
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. Features olive colored leather cushion and sits on a canvas hammock. The hammock style floating seat has
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Sigurd Ressel Falcon Chair from Vatne Møbler
Sigurd Ressel Falcon Chair from Vatne Møbler
H 39.38 in W 33.08 in D 30.32 in
1950 Hans Wegner CH28 Carl Hansen Company Lounge
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
fabric. No tears or rips in fabric.
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Warren Platner Lounge Chair
By Warren Platner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
rips, stains or tears in fabric. The color is taupe or putty colored. Dimensions: 39" to the top
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Warren Platner Lounge Chair
Warren Platner Lounge Chair
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Ripped Teared Colored For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ripped teared colored available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every ripped teared colored was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage ripped teared colored you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the ripped teared colored you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ripped teared colored is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ripped teared colored over the years, but those crafted by Joost van Bleiswijk, Lehigh Leopold and Sibast are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ripped Teared Colored?

Prices for a ripped teared colored start at $1,250 and top out at $8,200 with the average selling for $3,429.

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.