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HEX Ottoman by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
HEX ottoman by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 67 x D 70 x H 44 x Seat 44 Materials: Pine wood and
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

HEX Ottoman by Pepe Albargues
HEX Ottoman by Pepe Albargues
H 17.33 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Nest Ottoman, Red by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Nest ottoman, red by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W42, D42, H43 Materials: Iron structure and MDF
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Nest Ottoman, Red by Pepe Albargues
Nest Ottoman, Red by Pepe Albargues
H 16.93 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Alce Large Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Alce large ottoman, chromed by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W85, D85, H45 Materials: Iron structure
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Alce Large Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
Alce Large Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
H 17.72 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Alce Small Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Alce small ottoman, chromed by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W85, D60, H45 Materials: Iron structure
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Alce Small Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
Alce Small Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
H 17.72 in W 33.47 in D 23.63 in
Aperture: Ottoman in Copper by TJ Volonis
By TJ Volonis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Title: Aperture Year: 2013 Ottoman / footstool executed in 1/2" copper tubing with upholstered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Copper

Pair of Nest Ottomans, Red by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of nest ottomans, red by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W42, D42, H43 Materials: Iron structure
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Pair of Nest Ottomans, Red by Pepe Albargues
Pair of Nest Ottomans, Red by Pepe Albargues
H 16.93 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Alce Large Ottoman, Chromed by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Alce large ottoman, chromed by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W85, D85, H45 Materials: Iron
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

De Sede Design Camel Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in leucate, FR
Camel patchwork leather storage ottomans with open top by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

De Sede Design Black Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in leucate, FR
Black patchwork leather storage ottomans with open top by Swiss designer De Sede. Original soft
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

De Sede Design Dark Green Leather Patchwork Storage Ottoman, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in leucate, FR
Dark green patchwork leather storage ottomans with open top by Swiss designer De Sede. Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman / Foot-Stool by Bradley Hughes, Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman / Foot-Stool by Bradley Hughes, Sheepskin Upholstery Italian Mid
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
leather cover on one side game board on the other! 27.25 h x 16 x 16 Original unrestored vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Pink and Black
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Pink and Black
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
fiber-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Pink and Black
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Pink and Black
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
: top designers of international caliber were brought on board to create seating furniture, additional
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
H 18.51 in Dm 18.9 in
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
: top designers of international caliber were brought on board to create seating furniture, additional
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
H 15.75 in Dm 29.14 in
Pill Pouf S by Houtique - Purple
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf S by Houtique - Purple
Pill Pouf S by Houtique - Purple
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Blue
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Blue
Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Blue
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Green
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Green
Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Green
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Black
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Polyester, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam

Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Black
Pill Pouf S by Houtique, Black
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Pompa Pouf by Houtique, Gold
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
Formed by 2 fiber-board discs of 16 mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pompa Pouf by Houtique, Gold
Pompa Pouf by Houtique, Gold
H 17.72 in Dm 17.33 in
Pompa Pouf by Houtique, Purple
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
Formed by 2 fiber-board discs of 16 mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pompa Pouf by Houtique, Purple
Pompa Pouf by Houtique, Purple
H 17.72 in Dm 17.33 in
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Purple
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
fiber-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Purple
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Purple
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Blue
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
fiber-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Blue
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Blue
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Sea Venture
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
fiber-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Sea Venture
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Sea Venture
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Blue
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
fiber-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Blue
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Blue
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Pill Pouf L by Houtique - Green
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
fiber-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf L by Houtique - Green
Pill Pouf L by Houtique - Green
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Black
By Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
fiber-board discs of 16mm, joined by wooden tufts. Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Black
Pill Pouf L by Houtique, Black
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Oak Wood Rectangular Ottoman Tray Without Handles
By Martelo and Mo LTD
Located in Hertford, GB
Large Rectangular ottoman tray without handles. This stylish and practical wooden cocktail tray
Category

2010s British Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

Set of Large Green Alce Sofa and 2 Large Ottomans by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
, Seat45 (3 Seaters Sofa), W85, D85, H45 (Ottoman) Materials: Iron structure and MDF board Painted or
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper, Iron

DS-51 Swiveling Taupe Leather Polished Chrome Lounge Chair & Ottoman by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
: top designers of international calibre were brought on board to create seating furniture, additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Design Institute of America Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
, Veuve Clicquot and a charcuterie board. Brass double rings with inset black glass rest atop a black drum
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hex Armchair with High Backrest Without Side Panels by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
tablex board. Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all our cushion filling systems
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hex Armchair with Low Backrest by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Pine wood and tablex seat structure. Backrest with metal frame, plywood and tablex board. Foam
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hex Armchair Low Panels with Side Table by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
board. Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all our cushion filling systems. Lacquered
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hex Armchair with Side Table by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: Pine wood and tablex seat structure. Backrest with metal frame, plywood and tablex board. Foam
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hex Armchair with Side Table by Pepe Albargues
Hex Armchair with Side Table by Pepe Albargues
H 42.13 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair with Wood Frame & Removable Cushions
Located in Freehold, NJ
clean or reupholstery. Matching upholstered ottoman available separately. Dimensions: 30w 32d 37.5h
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Celebrity Designers like Steve Chase, all got on board with curves. A decade meant to blur some of the more
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Gingerbread pouf in polyurethane foam by Best of Year winner Esti Barnes
By Esti Barnes
Located in London, GB
Ideal as a kids’ stool or ottoman, Gingerbread works perfectly as childrens' bedroom or playroom
Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

Peardrop Pouf in Polyurethane Foam by Esti Barnes, Red, Orange, Custom
By Esti Barnes
Located in London, GB
Ideal as a kids’ stool or ottoman, Peardrop works perfectly as childrens' bedroom or playroom
Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

Marshmallow Pouf in Polyurethane Foam by Best of Year Winner Esti Barnes
Located in London, GB
member of Formitura's Candyland Collection. Ideal as a kids’ stool or ottoman, Marshmallow works
Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Other

Lind Cowhide Ottoman, 21st Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
Room and board is an industry favourite based on its collection of livable and contemporary
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Stools

Materials

Cotton

Lind Cowhide Ottoman, 21st Century
Lind Cowhide Ottoman, 21st Century
H 18 in W 21 in D 21 in
Finn Juhl Fj56 Coffee Table by Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Albuquerque, NM
with the seat of most sofas and ideal for casual use as an ottoman. One of the failures of Finn’s Baker
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Fj56 Coffee Table by Niels Vodder
Finn Juhl Fj56 Coffee Table by Niels Vodder
H 17.25 in W 55.25 in D 23.25 in
Vitra Resting Bear in Turquoise by Front
By Vitra, Front Design
Located in New York, NY
used for a variety of functions, such as a stool, ottoman or backrest. The smaller designs are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Foam

Vitra Resting Bear in Turquoise by Front
Vitra Resting Bear in Turquoise by Front
H 13.25 in W 36.25 in D 21 in
Vitra Resting Bear in Mauve by Front
By Vitra, Front Design
Located in New York, NY
variety of functions, such as a stool, ottoman or backrest. The smaller designs are decorative ceramic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Foam

Vitra Resting Bear in Mauve by Front
Vitra Resting Bear in Mauve by Front
H 13.25 in W 36.25 in D 21 in
Vitra Resting Bear in Blue by Front
By Vitra, Front Design
Located in New York, NY
used for a variety of functions, such as a stool, ottoman or backrest. The smaller designs are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Foam

Vitra Resting Bear in Blue by Front
Vitra Resting Bear in Blue by Front
H 13.25 in W 36.25 in D 21 in
Arco Purple Chair with Velvet Upholstery
By Masquespacio, Houtique
Located in Firenze, IT
Board padded with HR foam of 25 Kg Upholstery Velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m^2. 45000
Category

2010s Spanish Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Arco Purple Chair with Velvet Upholstery
Arco Purple Chair with Velvet Upholstery
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Arco Chair with Velvet Upholstery, New York
By Masquespacio, Houtique
Located in Firenze, IT
board padded with HR foam of 25 Kg. Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m^2. 45000
Category

2010s Spanish Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Arco Chair with Velvet Upholstery, New York
Arco Chair with Velvet Upholstery, New York
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Arco Chair with Velvet Upholstery
By Masquespacio, Houtique
Located in Firenze, IT
board padded with HR foam of 25 Kg. Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m^2. 45000
Category

2010s Spanish Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Arco Chair with Velvet Upholstery
Arco Chair with Velvet Upholstery
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
A wide ottoman is covered with light grey velvety fabric, that is organized in a “check board
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Art Deco Ottoman
Art Deco Ottoman
H 18 in W 36 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1960s Lane Cube Ottoman with Storage and Flip Checke
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark walnut Lane rolling modular chess board/ storage/ stool. Fliptop stool/chess board seats and
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Two 1930s Art Deco Various Wood and Futurist Fabric Italian Poufs
By Emilio Lancia
Located in Catania, Sicilia
the same living room also you can found 1 sofa and two armchairs, 4 small poufs, 1 coffee table, i
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Rattan Bar with Laminate Top and Pull-Out Chopping Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Back Rattan Armchair with Ottoman (5) Pair of Bi-Level Rattan & Wooden Top Side Tables (6
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan

Vladimir Kagan chair and ottoman for Fendi
By Fendi Casa, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fendi swivel club chair and ottoman by Vladimir Kagan, Club House Italia Fendi and Kagan! Stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan chair and ottoman for Fendi
Vladimir Kagan chair and ottoman for Fendi
H 28.57 in W 35.25 in D 36 in
20th Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Chaise Lounge and Ottoman, 50s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Turin, Turin
board, set up by their friend and director Billy Wilder to take a NAP, led to the design of their
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Vintage Six-Band Large Slanted Back Rattan Armchair with Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Board Additional Dimensions - Seat: 22"w Ottoman: 13"h (front) x 23 ½”w x
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Rectangular Rattan and Wooden Top Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-Band Rattan Slipper Chair (4) Vintage Six-Band Large Slanted Back Rattan Armchair with Ottoman
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Two Gold Embossed Leather and Wood Trays in Orange and Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
embossing of gold -the perfect complement to the midcentury home or game room... While the trays are
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Square Rattan and Wooden End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-Band Rattan Slipper Chair (4) Vintage Six-Band Large Slanted Back Rattan Armchair with Ottoman
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese End Tables

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Bi-Level Rattan and Wooden Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ottoman (5) Square Rattan & Wooden End Table (6) Rectangular Rattan & Wooden Top Coffee
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese End Tables

Materials

Rattan

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Room And Board Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the room and board ottoman you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and foam, every room and board ottoman was constructed with great care. There are 42 variations of the antique or vintage room and board ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 40 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect room and board ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each room and board ottoman bearing mid-century modern, modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one room and board ottoman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Houtique, Pepe Albargues and De Sede produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Room And Board Ottoman?

Prices for a room and board ottoman can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $235 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,333.

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.