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Curt Single Module – Fabric Barcelona 'Serpentine' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 13.39 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modular Serpentine 7 Piece Roche Bobois Dark Midnight Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious dark midnight blue velvet upholstered modular serpentine sofa by Roche Bobois
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29 in W 144 in D 108 in
Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa
Located in London, GB
curvaceous and modular. After moving to the U.S. as a child in 1938, he learned how to make furniture by
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This
Category
1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Green
Located in London, GB
curvaceous and modular. After moving to the U.S. as a child in 1938, he learned how to make furniture by
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
1980s Weiman Serpentine Modular Beige Leather Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
view from all angles. The details on this sofa set reflect the expert craftsman put into making this
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
Curt-Set 9 - E.G. Flexible Small Corner Sofa - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39
Located in Berlin, BE
Family Business.
Nine modules are the family set in the Curt modular sofa system. A corner sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
H 26.78 in W 93.71 in D 66.93 in
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 129.14 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
Curt-Set 15 - e.g. Flexible U-shaped sofa - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (G
Located in Berlin, BE
exhausting. Therefore you have a lot of space to rest. Curt is more than a modular sofa system, it is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
H 26.78 in W 133.86 in D 66.93 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 76 in W 500 in D 102 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” Modular Sofa for Stendig, circa 1990
By Ueli Berger, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt
Located in St Louis Park, MN
The DS-600 "Non-stop" sofa was designed in collaboration by Ueli Bergere, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva
Category
1990s Swiss Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Textile, Ultrasuede
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 76 in W 500 in D 102 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 129.14 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 129.14 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
Curt cushion 60x30 - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (Green)
Located in Berlin, BE
Curt sofa cushion
Curt sofa cushions perfectly complement the modular Curt sofa, both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90's
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
.
Modular articulated and adjustable sofa system, comprised of a back and 2 seats floating on an adjustable
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Curt-Set 3 - E.G. Flexible Bench - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 'Green'
Located in Berlin, BE
not yet become a sofa system, but it is modular and flexible.
Inside each Curt module there is not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
H 13.39 in W 80.32 in D 26.78 in
Curt-Set 7 - E.G. Flexible 2-Seater with Armrests - Barcelona - Serpentine - V33
Located in Berlin, BE
The classic seven.
Why not turn a Modular Sofa into a classic sofa. A really compact, cosy couch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
H 26.78 in W 80.32 in D 40.16 in
Curt-Set 6 - e.g. Flexible 3-seater - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (Green)
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa System is also a classic sofa bed. But also a two-seater with armrests, a double couch, three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
H 26.78 in W 80.32 in D 40.16 in
Curt-Set 4 - E.G. Flexible 2-Seater - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 'Green'
Located in Berlin, BE
More than four seasons!
With four modules of the Curt sofa system, modularity really takes off
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
H 26.78 in W 53.55 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 188.19 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Post Modern Channel Sofa by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Bernhardt Furniture Serpentine Modular Channel
Four Piece Sectional Sofa
Gorgeous set in a vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Modern Celeste Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool Felt and Black Metal Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa are sold together
-This furniture is modular in nature and its positioning may be adjusted as you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 26.5 in W 134 in D 52 in
Monumental Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental three-piece sectional Omnibus sofa by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s. This very large sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 188.19 in D 33.47 in
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 188.19 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Brown Naturale Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
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Serpentine Modular Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic serpentine modular sofa available at 1stDibs. Each serpentine modular sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, animal skin and leather. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage serpentine modular sofa now, or shop our selection of 44 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the serpentine modular sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A serpentine modular sofa, designed in the modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Philippe Malouin each produced at least one beautiful serpentine modular sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Serpentine Modular Sofa?
Prices for a serpentine modular sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $85 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $15,000.
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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.
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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.
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