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Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic

Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic

By Hans Olsen

Located in Viby J, DK

A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

Sheep Lounge Chair by Studio Ahead
Sheep Lounge Chair by Studio Ahead

Sheep Lounge Chair by Studio Ahead

By Studio Ahead

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sheep lounge chair designed by Studio Ahead. The chair is upholstered in custom cream merino wool

Category

2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Sheep Dining Chair by Studio Ahead
Sheep Dining Chair by Studio Ahead

Sheep Dining Chair by Studio Ahead

By Studio Ahead

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sheep dining chair designed by Studio Ahead. The chair is upholstered in custom cream merino wool

Category

2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in White Sheep Fur
Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in White Sheep Fur

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in White Sheep Fur

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Heritage breed fleeces from our HERITAGE SHEEP Collection. No two chairs will be alike as fabric is

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sheep leather wingback armchair
Sheep leather wingback armchair

Sheep leather wingback armchair

Located in MILL, NL

Very cool sheep leather Wingback armchair / Clubchair. In new condition!

Category

20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Wingback armchair sheep leather
Wingback armchair sheep leather

Wingback armchair sheep leather

Located in MILL, NL

Fantastic sheep leather wingback armchair by Lounge Atelier. Wonderful seating comfort. Incredibly

Category

20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

"1672" Wingback Chair with footstool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin
"1672" Wingback Chair with footstool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin

"1672" Wingback Chair with footstool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Oversized wingback lounge chair model 1672 designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Designed during the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Ralph Lauren Hewn Oak Frame Sheep Skin Club Chairs
Pair of Ralph Lauren Hewn Oak Frame Sheep Skin Club Chairs

Pair of Ralph Lauren Hewn Oak Frame Sheep Skin Club Chairs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rarely seen and extraordinary pair of Ralph Lauren rustic oak frame club chairs in sheep skin

Category

20th Century Rustic Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Solid set of 4 sheep leather dining room chairs
Solid set of 4 sheep leather dining room chairs

Solid set of 4 sheep leather dining room chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this subtle set of 4 beautiful classic dining room chairs finished with decorative nails

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman
Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman

Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent pair of black faux sheepskin swivel and tilt/rocking swiveling barrel back chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wingback chair made of sheep leather with black piping in good condition
Wingback chair made of sheep leather with black piping in good condition

Wingback chair made of sheep leather with black piping in good condition

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This stunning sheepskin leather wingback armchair, in a beautiful large size, is a stylish and comfortable addition to any interior. The refined finish with black piping and decorati...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish sheep skin lounge chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940
Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish sheep skin lounge chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940

Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish sheep skin lounge chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940

By Eric Karlén, Firma Rumsinteriör

Located in Uppsala, SE

Semi rare lounge chair by Eric Bertil Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940s. Superb organic rounded

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Pair of 2 Sheep’s lesther clubchairs
Pair of 2 Sheep’s lesther clubchairs

Pair of 2 Sheep’s lesther clubchairs

Located in MILL, NL

Set of 2 classic club chairs / armchairs. Upholstered in sheep leather. Slight signs of use

Category

Vintage 1980s Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

"1672" Wingback Chair and stool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1930s
"1672" Wingback Chair and stool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1930s

"1672" Wingback Chair and stool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Oversized wingback lounge chair model 1672 designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Designed during the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Sculptural 3-Legged Artist/ Bar Swivel Chair Seat of Sheep Skin 1920s
Danish Sculptural 3-Legged Artist/ Bar Swivel Chair Seat of Sheep Skin 1920s

Danish Sculptural 3-Legged Artist/ Bar Swivel Chair Seat of Sheep Skin 1920s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

). It's possible to adjust the height of the chair by turning it upside down. Make the height adjustment

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 2 Dutch Sheep’s leather clubchairs
Pair of 2 Dutch Sheep’s leather clubchairs

Pair of 2 Dutch Sheep’s leather clubchairs

Located in MILL, NL

Set of 2 sheep leather club chairs / armchairs. In absolute new condition! Beautiful colour and

Category

Late 20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Dark sheep leather club armchair, sleek design
Dark sheep leather club armchair, sleek design

Dark sheep leather club armchair, sleek design

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this dark charming sheep leather club armchair with a sleek design. This beautiful dark

Category

Early 2000s Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Speaking cognac colored sheep leather wing armchair
Speaking cognac colored sheep leather wing armchair

Speaking cognac colored sheep leather wing armchair

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this beautiful warm-colored sheep leather wing chair finished with wooden legs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Mid-Century French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs and Armchairs, Suite of 8
Mid-Century French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs and Armchairs, Suite of 8

Mid-Century French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs and Armchairs, Suite of 8

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of highback side chairs and matching

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

Danish Henning Kjærnulf 2 High Razor Blade Chairs, Solid Oak + Sheep skin 1970s
Danish Henning Kjærnulf 2 High Razor Blade Chairs, Solid Oak + Sheep skin 1970s

Danish Henning Kjærnulf 2 High Razor Blade Chairs, Solid Oak + Sheep skin 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf high razor blade chairs from the 1970's. They are made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Charming sheep leather wingback armchair with an excellent seating comfort
Charming sheep leather wingback armchair with an excellent seating comfort

Charming sheep leather wingback armchair with an excellent seating comfort

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This fantastic, well-crafted wingback chair, made from sheep leather, fits effortlessly into almost

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheep Skin
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheep Skin

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheep Skin

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade armchair manufactured by EG Furniture. The chair is

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Fur Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style
Fur Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style

Fur Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The Black Sheep chair was conceived under the concepts of ergonomics. The two cylinders are

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs
Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs

Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

reupholstery. The classic mutton leg or sheep bone chairs mix well with a wide variety of table styles, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer
Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

The Ziggy chair is a solid metal steel frame offered in black matte or brass colors and is the

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer
Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

from our HERITAGE SHEEP Collection. No two chairs will be alike as fabric is custom made for each piece

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs
Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs

Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of patinated bronze / brass low parlour chairs . Sheep fur shown is decorative and not

Category

Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Nice sheepskin club chair with a beautiful patina
Nice sheepskin club chair with a beautiful patina

Nice sheepskin club chair with a beautiful patina

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered this nice sheep leather club chair with a beautiful patina. This nice and comfortable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in Gotland Grey Wool
Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in Gotland Grey Wool

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in Gotland Grey Wool

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

The Ziggy chair is a solid metal steel frame offered in black matte or brass colors and is the

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in Tahoe Felted Wool Fabric
Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in Tahoe Felted Wool Fabric

Ziggy Chair by JG Switzer in Tahoe Felted Wool Fabric

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

The Ziggy chair is a solid metal steel frame offered in black matte or brass colors and is the

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a timeless set of 4 stately and comfortable dining chairs in sheep leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet
Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet

Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Os de Mouton or sheep bone legs. Handsome chairs with an iconic French profile. The fabric while

Category

20th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Oak Style Louis XIII
Set of 6 French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Oak Style Louis XIII

Set of 6 French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Oak Style Louis XIII

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

oak framed Os de Mouton (sheep's bone) dining chairs sourced from South West France.   This classic

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finnish stool -1900 Birch
Finnish stool -1900 Birch

Finnish stool -1900 Birch

$1,442Sale Price|20% Off

Finnish stool -1900 Birch

By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Sheepskin clubchairs
Pair of Sheepskin clubchairs

Pair of Sheepskin clubchairs

Located in MILL, NL

Set of 2 sheep leather club chairs/seats. Masked by Lounge Atelier. In good condition, light signs

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Beautiful sheepskin armchair with a very lovely color and patina
Beautiful sheepskin armchair with a very lovely color and patina

Beautiful sheepskin armchair with a very lovely color and patina

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This beautiful and charming sheep leather wingback chair is wonderfully comfortable and has

Category

20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Modern Asymmetrical Corkscrew Lounges Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Mid Century Modern Asymmetrical Corkscrew Lounges Newly Reupholstered - Pair

Mid Century Modern Asymmetrical Corkscrew Lounges Newly Reupholstered - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Sheep's Wool bouclé - Pair The chairs are on Lucite ball feet. Stunning, stylish, and beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Lucite

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather
Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

Located in Darmstadt, DE

-patinated cognac-brown sheep leather, the chair combines classic proportions with luxurious comfort. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark

Category

2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Easy Chair Upholstered With Sheep Wool By Fritz Hansen From 1930s
Easy Chair Upholstered With Sheep Wool By Fritz Hansen From 1930s

Easy Chair Upholstered With Sheep Wool By Fritz Hansen From 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

This easy chair, crafted by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s, exudes timeless elegance and refined

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

The 'Milo' Sheep wool armchair
The 'Milo' Sheep wool armchair

The 'Milo' Sheep wool armchair

Located in Malton, GB

chairs using natural sheep wool. They have always been a popular piece and are guaranteed to be the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage Figural Cast Iron Patio Garden Chairs Child with Sheep - set of 4
Vintage Figural Cast Iron Patio Garden Chairs Child with Sheep - set of 4

Vintage Figural Cast Iron Patio Garden Chairs Child with Sheep - set of 4

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Cast Iron Patio Garden Chairs This set of 4 garden chairs are adorned with figural backs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Railing Upholstered Armchair/Side Chair "R3" in Stainless Steel Grey Sheep Fur
Railing Upholstered Armchair/Side Chair "R3" in Stainless Steel Grey Sheep Fur

Railing Upholstered Armchair/Side Chair "R3" in Stainless Steel Grey Sheep Fur

By Aranda Lasch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Railing chair (R1 and R2) and railing stool (R3) are the initial prototypes the railing system continues

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Railing Upholstered Armchair/Side Chair "R3" in Stainless Steel Grey Sheep Fur
Railing Upholstered Armchair/Side Chair "R3" in Stainless Steel Grey Sheep Fur

Railing Upholstered Armchair/Side Chair "R3" in Stainless Steel Grey Sheep Fur

By Aranda Lasch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Railing chair (R1 and R2) and railing stool (R3) are the initial prototypes the railing system continues

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf Kurul armchair skilled crafted by EG Møbler in Denmark The chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare set of four Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 2 Alky Lounge Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
Set of 2 Alky Lounge Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s

Set of 2 Alky Lounge Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set of 2 lovely and comfortable Alky chairs. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969, produced by

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chiavari Brass Italian 1970s Midcentury Chair in Mongolian Sheeps Fur
Chiavari Brass Italian 1970s Midcentury Chair in Mongolian Sheeps Fur

Chiavari Brass Italian 1970s Midcentury Chair in Mongolian Sheeps Fur

By Chiavari

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This beautiful polished brass chair was created by Chiavari of Italy in the 1970s. We have covered

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Rocking Chair Reupholstered with Norlandic Longhair Sheep

Scandinavian Rocking Chair Reupholstered with Norlandic Longhair Sheep

By Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in De Klinge, BE

Webe rocking chair by Louis Van Teeffelen in teak and reupholstered with Norlandic longhair sheep.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s
Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

Unavailable|$2,722 / set

Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

By Jean Royère

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Delightful pair of sheep fur stools, France, 1950s. In excellent vintage condition with just the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dutch Castle Lounge Chairs in Oak, with Sheep Skin
Pair of Dutch Castle Lounge Chairs in Oak, with Sheep Skin

Pair of Dutch Castle Lounge Chairs in Oak, with Sheep Skin

By Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

zippers, so very easy to reupholster) and are covered by a sheep skin. The chairs are believed to be an

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Dolly ‘Sheep’ Lounge Chair, Cast Aluminum, Shearling, Jordan Mozer, USA 2018
Dolly ‘Sheep’ Lounge Chair, Cast Aluminum, Shearling, Jordan Mozer, USA 2018

Dolly ‘Sheep’ Lounge Chair, Cast Aluminum, Shearling, Jordan Mozer, USA 2018

By Jordan Mozer

Located in Chicago, IL

Dolly (Sheep) lounge chair, cast and hand worked burnished recycled aluminum, shearling, Jordan

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s
Pair of Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

Pair of Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s

By Jean Royère

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Delightful pair of sheep fur stools, France, 1950s. In excellent vintage condition with just the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Sheep Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sheep chair for your home. A sheep chair — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 51 variations of the antique or vintage sheep chair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sheep chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sheep chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made sheep chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Fritz Neth and Aranda\Lasch are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sheep Chair?

Prices for a sheep chair start at $775 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $3,685.

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.

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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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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.