Set Of 4 Bertoia Chairs
Set of 4 Diamond chairs, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs are among the most
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 chairs Harry Bertoia Knoll International 1980s upholstered
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering for sale a beautiful set of 4 upholstered chairs by Knoll International from the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Materials
Fabric
c. 1960-70 Set of 4 Bertoia Chromed Steel Chairs by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960-70 set of 4 Bertoia chromed steel chairs by Knoll. With original winter seat covers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Dining Chairs designed by Harry BERTOIA for Knoll International, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A set of black and white Side Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set 4 white Bertoia style side chairs
Located in London, Lambeth
A set of 4 very stylist chairs metal wired design can be used around a dining table or office
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll Set of 4
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Culver City, CA
These spectacular chairs need no introduction. this rare X base models are in my opinion the most
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Vienna, AT
Bertoia Mid-Century Modern vintage set of 4 dining chair or side chair, which show a white coated
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Silver Wire Dining Side Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Detroit, MI
a set of 4 chairs.
Please reach out to us with any questions about this item or for further
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
Vintage Mid-century Bertoia Style Wire Diamond Lounge by Thinline, Set of 4
By Thinline
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 vintage 1950s Mid-century Bertoia style wire diamond lounge chairs. Each chair featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Dining Chairs w Beige Alexander Girard Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Bertoia Knoll dining chairs with Girard fabric. This is a unique set of mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
4 B33 MART STAM CANTILEVER CHAIRS AND 1 S34 ARMCHAIR - 80s - 1980
By Mart Stam
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage set of 4 chairs and an 1 armchair.
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The tubular structure is black which is quite rare
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cream Mohair Sofa and Pair of Armchairs Set, with Burl wood Detailing, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
30" D x 28.5" H, seat height: 17", seat depth: 20.5", leg height: 7.5" H
Arm chairs 31.5" W x 31.5" D
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Burl
H 28.5 in W 69 in D 30 in
Paul Evans Pewter Coffee Set, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
with knobs and handles of rosewood. The set includes coffee pot 13” x 5”, covered sugar 4” x 2.88
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
with knobs and handles of rosewood. The set includes coffee pot 8.50” x 6”, covered sugar 4” x 2.88
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
"Nubian Mask" Male, Head, Sculpture, Bronze
By Artis Lane
Located in Detroit, MI
"Nubian Mask" is a 3/4 life size face of a man with eyes down cast. There is a deep sense of quiet
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Recent Sales
Set of 4 Bertoia Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of four Bertoia chairs with red cushion.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Knoll Chrome Harry Bertoia Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 4 chrome and cloth seat pad chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, circa 1970s in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Knoll Black Harry Bertoia Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 4 black and vinyl
seat pad chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, circa 1970s in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charming Set of 4 Child Size Harry Bertoia Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Charming set of 4 Harry Bertoia child size dining chairs. Why should our youngest members not
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s, Set of 4
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Series of 4 chairs in chromed metal. some signs of wear due to time (see photo).
Category
Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Set of 4 Knoll Bertoia Wire Side Chairs Black Seat Covers
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Bertoia wire side chairs with black seat covers. An amazing set Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Diamond Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1962
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of four Diamond wire side chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1962
Harry Bertoia
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 77 in W 53 in D 51 in
Set of 4 Molded Shell Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia, Fiberglass, Knoll Edition
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 molded shell side chairs by Harry Bertoia, Fiberglass, Knoll Edition, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Modern Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll side chairs. An iconic chair featuring chrome rods and a black
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Modern Set of 4 Side Wire Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1990s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic set of four, chrome wire, side chairs, by Harry Bertoia
Category
1990s American Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 21 in D 19 in
Dining Set of Four Harry Bertoia Chairs and Danish Formica Table
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Westport, CT
Set four white Harry Bertoia Chairs with knoll original orange seat all original together with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
4 Chrome Bertoia Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Bertoia for Knoll chrome chairs.
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of 4 Original Harry Bertoia Garden Chairs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
These distinctive chairs were designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952.
This set was created for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black & White Wire Barstools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc, Set of 6
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This set of 6 vintage wired mesh barstools are designed in 1966 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metallic Thread
H 40.95 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair with "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 4
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 white steel wire Bertoia side chair with "X" base by Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Modern Wire Mesh Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set (4) side dining chairs designed by Harry Bertoia, manufactured by Knoll. These are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Saarinen Knoll Studio Marble Tulip Dining Table and Bertoia Wire Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
dining table matched to 4 x white Harry Bertoia wire chairs with original seat pads.
This is a classic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
H 28.35 in Dm 35.83 in
Set of 6 Harry Bertoia Bar Stools for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 6 bar stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A beautiful and classic design by one of the most
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Steel and Leather Chairs 704 by Harry Bertoia for Alivar, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel and leather chairs 704 by Harry Bertoia for Alivar, 1980s
Set of 4 chairs mod
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century White Diamond Wire Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wire
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
'4' Emerald Green Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
incredible to find a set of vintage upholstered chairs with such outstanding original fabric. The color has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Metal Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 good quality American chairs from the 60's.
Manufactured with steel metal tubing legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Set of 4 metal and vinyle armchairs attributed to Shiro Kuramata - Around 1988
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 black chrome and vinyl armchairs attributed to Shirao Kuramata, 1988.
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No documentation
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.2 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, George Mulhauser (designer of the Coconut Chair), Robert Brownjohn (designer of the sets for the James
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Matched Set of 4 Midcentury Bertoia Diamond Chairs, Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched set of 4 midcentury Bertoia diamond chairs, Knoll, classic indoor or outdoor diamond chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Harry Bertoia side chairs for Knoll. Nice solid chairs that have had newer covers made in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Side Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll side chairs freshly sandblasted and professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Chairs Set 4
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage set of 4 wire dining chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. White frames with
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Original Harry Bertoia for Knoll White Wire Side Chairs, 1960's
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll indoor outdoor white wire dining chairs. Featuring enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Set of Four Original Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chairs, circa 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll indoor outdoor black wire dining chairs with 2-piece chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 21 in D 24 in
Set of Four Original Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chairs, circa 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll indoor outdoor black wire dining chairs with 2 piece chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 21 in D 24 in
Set of 4 Knoll Bertoia Chairs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 4 early production Knoll/ Harry Bertoia side chairs, circa 1955 in white. All original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Set of 4 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in lyon, FR
Set of 4 chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Black steel. 1970s. Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in lyon, FR
Set of 4 chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Old edition. White steel. 1970s. Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in lyon, FR
Set of 4 chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. White steel. 1970s. Perfect condition.
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in lyon, FR
Set of 4 chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll.
Chromed steel. Circa 1970. Good condition. Some
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia White Side Chairs, Set of 4
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The signature Bertoia side chair for Knoll, these wire chairs were designed like sculpture; Bertoia
Category
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Child's Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 4 child sized chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with original black finish and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage Harry Bertoia Chairs with Yellow Seat Cushions for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our vintage Harry Bertoia Wire chairs, designed by the iconic Harry Bertoia in the 1950s for Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
Harry Bertoia chairs, set of 4
Located in London, GB
White enameled iron chairs by Harry Bertoia
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Side Dining Chairs in Black, Model 420C
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a set of 4 Bertoia side chairs, model 420C, originally designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.25 in W 21.75 in D 19.75 in
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Chairs 1960's
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful set of 4 all original chrome diamond chairs for Knoll circa 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Harry Bertoia chrome side chairs, mfg. Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Harry Bertoia chrome side chairs with red covers, mfg. Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
fabulous Bertoia wire chairs. A set of 4, perfect for our family, in 1969 "pleather" cushions prevented
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass Chairs by Bertoia, for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 molded shell side chairs by Harry Bertoia, fiberglass, Knoll edition, circa 1960s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 Early Production Midcentury Black Bertoia Side Chairs by Knoll, circa 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
This is a set of 4 early, original production black metal side chairs and seat pads designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of two vintage "Diamond" chairs by famed designer Harry Bertoia
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 30 in D 33.5 in
Upholstered Wire Dining Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 wire dining or side chairs with grey vinyl upholstery. Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Bertoia Side Chairs for Knoll Vintage
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Harry Bertoia
Manufacture: Knoll
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
Country: US
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bertoia Chairs, Rusty, Rustic, Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yes, they are rusty but when do you see a Bertoia Chair with this base? The chairs need
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. This chair features a red factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wire
H 30 in W 34 in D 27 in
2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are classic Bertoia Diamond Chairs, Model 421, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. These particular examples date to 2005. The listed price includes one chai...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harry Bertoia
Italian artist and furniture designer, Harry Bertoia`s career began in the 1930s as a student at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where he re-established the metal-worki...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available
Sold par piece 1250€.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
"Diamond" Chairs by Harry Bertoia 'Set of 2'
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Roma, RM
"Diamond chair" by Harry Bertoia.
Bertoia, who came from the collaboration with architect Eero Saarinen and architect-designer Charles Eames at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Bertoia diamond chairs with ottoman for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Harry Bertoia’s Diamond Chair, introduced in 1952, is a masterpiece of mid-century design. Crafted from welded steel rods, the chair’s open, airy structure gives the illusion of floa...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 28.75 in
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Set Of 4 Bertoia Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of set of 4 bertoia chairs available for sale. Each of these unique set of 4 bertoia chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and fabric. Set of 4 bertoia chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Set of 4 bertoia chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Set of 4 bertoia chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Harry Bertoia, Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.
How Much are Set Of 4 Bertoia Chairs?
Set of 4 bertoia chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $489 and the highest can go for as much as $7,570.
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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