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Skirted Ottoman

Traditional Skirted Ottoman / Bench, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
fabric. Elegant skirted ottoman with loose cushion and tape detail. Fully customizable and requires 8
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Maple, Down

Traditional Skirted Ottoman / Bench, Customizable
Traditional Skirted Ottoman / Bench, Customizable
$3,490 / item
H 17 in W 60 in D 24 in
Bailey Havane Slip Covered Ottoman with Pleated Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman with Slip Cover Our Bailey ottoman is upholstered in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Bailey Havane Slip Covered Ottoman with Pleated Skirt
Bailey Havane Slip Covered Ottoman with Pleated Skirt
$996 / item
H 17.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Bailey Greige Slip Covered Ottoman in Linen with Pleated Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman with Slip Cover Our Bailey ottoman is upholstered in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Bailey Ecorce Slip Covered Ottoman in Linen with Pleated Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman with Slip Cover Our Bailey ottoman is upholstered in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Bailey Flax Slip Covered Ottoman in Linen with Pleated Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman with Slip Cover Our Bailey ottoman is upholstered in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Bailey Slip Covered Ottoman in Linen Ticking Stripe with Pleated Skirt
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
skirt detail add sophistication to this ottoman. Very sturdy solid wood frame guarantees durability
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood

Ottoman, Frame Made of Solid Timber and Wood Bronze / Silver Finish Skirting
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Black Ottoman skirt-suit Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Ottoman skirt-suit with black silk lining.
Category

1990s French Skirt Suits

Green Ottoman evening skirt-suit Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green Ottoman and Moire evening skirt-suit with rhinestone buttons. Shoulder pads. 2 hook&eye in
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1980s French Skirt Suits

Christian Dior 1990s Jupe ou SurjupeMini FR34 Black Silk Over Mini Skirt UK6 US4
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Short Christian Dior skirt in black cotton-blend ottoman, high-waisted, with a generous length of
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1990s French Wrap Skirts

Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Collection embraces a bold silhouette — rectangular and linear — that gently r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Stylish Ottoman Frame Made of Wood Upholstered Fabric Skirting customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Alcove Linear Sofa with Ottoman In Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Dimensions: Armchair: Height: 30 in Width: 51 in Depth: 37 in Seat Height: 16.5 in Ottoman: Height: 17.5 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Trimming, Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Sherrill English Country Club Chair & Ottoman
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
underside of the seat cushion, and a scuff mark on the bottom edge of the ottoman skirt (all as shown in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Country Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Sherrill English Country Club Chair & Ottoman
Sherrill English Country Club Chair & Ottoman
$1,895 / set
H 36 in W 37 in D 42 in
Elegant and Very Comfortable Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant and very comfortable skirted club chair and ottoman in a pale gray checkered silk with a
Category

2010s American Club Chairs

Materials

Silk

Elegant and Very Comfortable Club Chair and Ottoman
Elegant and Very Comfortable Club Chair and Ottoman
$1,450 Sale Price / set
42% Off
H 34 in W 36 in D 38 in
Pastel roses printed silk top and skirt ensemble Christian Dior Paris
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pastel roses printed silk top and skirt ensemble. Top in silk organza, skirt in silk Ottoman
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2010s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
ottoman skirts concealing short brass legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS Set
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Victorian Style Tufted Red Paisley Upholstered Rounded Back Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
turned wooden legs with a rope fringe skirt. (Matching ottoman: 063520B) Condition: Good; Wear
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Jari Walnut Skirt Ottoman
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
Mn Originals walnut skirted-base ottoman made to order. COM requirements: 3 yards. 5% up
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

Jari Walnut Skirt Ottoman
Jari Walnut Skirt Ottoman
H 18 in W 32 in D 19 in
English Skirted Wingback & Ottoman
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Queen Anne-style wingback with Chippendale-style ottoman. Newly upholstered in a cream and blue and
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

English Skirted Wingback & Ottoman
English Skirted Wingback & Ottoman
H 43.5 in W 32 in D 27 in
Custom Down-Filled Skirted Club Chair and Ottoman in Ticking Stripe
Located in Houston, TX
Very comfortable chair with matching ottoman upholstered in a simple purplish-brown ticking stripe
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Ficks Reed Two-Piece Sectional Rattan Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Ficks Reed two-section rattan sofa in original factory finish. Unusual woven rattan skirt. Includes
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Silk Ottoman Atelier Baroque Print Skirt
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Silk Ottoman Atelier Baroque Print Skirt
Category

1990s Italian Skirts

Thomasville Skirted Velvet Triple Welted Ottomans - a Pair
By Thomasville
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of Thomasville skirted velvet ottomans on square ebonized legs. Khaki colored upholstery with
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Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Pouf Ottoman Skirted Column Stools, Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of upholstered skirted Hollywood regency style pouf ottomans. Features original regal and
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Club Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Houston, TX
skirted ottoman. Comes with a matching pillow. Ottoman Dimensions: 35W x 26D x 16H
Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Club Chair and Ottoman Set
Club Chair and Ottoman Set
H 38 in W 41 in D 35 in
Chic Round Velvet Ottoman with Horsehair Skirt and Brass Trim
Located in New York, NY
Brand new ottoman with genuine horsehair skirt banded with polished brass trim. Upholstered in
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Bailey Cafe Noir Slip Covered Ottoman in Linen with Pleated Skirt
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Round Ottoman with Slip Cover Our Bailey ottoman is upholstered in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen

Custom Blue and White Round Coffee Table Ottoman With Pleated Skirt
Located in Charleston, SC
This pretty geometric bird fabric looks fabulous on this newly upholstered custom ottoman. With a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

White Wicker Reclining Lawn Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
; cross woven skirt; ottoman has two raised woven handles. (Ottoman dimensions: 20"h x 24"w x 12"d)
Category

Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Pierre Deux Toile Upholstered Rocking Arm Chairs with Matching Ottoman
By Pierre Deux
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Pierre Deux rocking arm chairs upholstered in blue and white toile, with matching skirted
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Vintage 1980s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Bohemian Roche Bobois Style Floral Rolling Ottoman Pouf Bench on Casters
By Roche Bobois
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
skirt of the ottoman, this piece is for sure to make a statement in any room. A minor paint mark on the
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20th Century Unknown Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Traditional Pink Upholstered Club Arm Library Chair & Ottoman Rolled Arms Skirt
Located in Dayton, OH
white undertones, rolled arms and skirted legs. Measures: 38" x 36" W x 35" H, seat 19", Ottoman 25
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Late 20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Upholstered Wingchair and Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
A beige cotton velvet upholstered skirted wingchair and ottoman en suite. Chair: 40.5" H x 31" W x
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Upholstered Wingchair and Ottoman
Upholstered Wingchair and Ottoman
H 40.5 in W 31 in D 21 in
Pierre Balmain
By Balmain
Located in New Hope, PA
A fitted black velvet bodice with long sleeves is combined with a sumptuous silk ottoman skirt in a
Category

1960s French Evening Gowns

Oversized Ethan Allen Tufted Cloverleaf Upholstered & Skirted Ottoman 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large ottoman by Ethan Allen offers clover leaf form with tufted seats over tassel decorated
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20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Upholstered Elephant Moroccan Print Cranberry Ottoman w/ Tassel Skirt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Upholstered elephant Moroccan print cranberry 36" large ottoman with tassel skirt. Item features
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1940s Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco green velvet upholstered ottomans. The ottomans have fringed skirts and the
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

1980's Yves Saint Laurent Pink Satin and Black Ribbed Ottoman Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
large black buttons and the jacket is edged with black braid. The black ottoman skirt is straight with
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1980s French Skirt Suits

Custom Judith Norman Miami Modern Floral Skirted Armchair Lounge and Ottoman
By Design Centre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Judith Norman Miami modern floral skirted armchair lounge and ottoman. Gorgeous custom piece
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Quilted Floral Chintz Colefax & Fowler Fabric
By John Colefax
Located in Morristown, NJ
ottoman are upholstered in a Colefax and Fowler quilted floral printed cotton. The chair is skirted over
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1990s American Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Ralph Lauren Wool & Cashmere Ganado Navajo Deep Red Armchair & Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage Ralph Lauren custom Ganado Navajo deep red wool and cashmere blend skirted
Category

Late 20th Century American Navajo Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wool

M|n Originals Walnut Skirt Ottoman
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
M|n originals walnut skirted base ottoaman custom made to order.Sizes and finishes to spec.Lead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

M|n Originals Walnut Skirt Ottoman
M|n Originals Walnut Skirt Ottoman
H 18 in W 32 in D 19 in
Custom Ottoman in Vintage Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
custom skirted ottoman in vintage textile
Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

Esteban Cortazar Fringed Ottoman Cady Maxi Skirt FR 36 UK 8
Located in London, GB
Esteban Cortazar's Italian-made maxi skirt is cut from ottoman-cady that smooths your curves. It's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Skirts

Esteban Cortazar Fringed Ottoman Cady Maxi Skirt
By Esteban Cortazar
Located in London, GB
Esteban Cortazar's Italian-made maxi skirt is cut from ottoman-cady that smooths your curves. It's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pencil Skirts

Wonderful Clover Leaf Ottoman or Coffee Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Wonderful and unique clover leaf shaped ottoman with pleated skirt. Great for seating or as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs

Round Lavender Ottoman with Flat Pleat Skirt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Round ottoman in lavender linen with light pink velvet welt.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Rattan Recliner/Morrris Chair & Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
skirts. 21" x 18" ottoman with level footrest and triple-arched rattan looping. Heywood-Wakefield
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Miniature Ottoman by Mariette Himes Gomez
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered ottoman with tailored skirt.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Mid century Wing Chair with Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
oversized, skirted wing chair with matching ottoman. upholstered in a fabulous chocolate brown
Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid century Wing Chair with Ottoman
Mid century Wing Chair with Ottoman
H 36.75 in W 35.5 in D 33.5 in
Michael Taylor "Syrie Maugham" Tufted Occasional Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
grosgrain ribbon bow details. Waterfall skirt and pleating. Ottoman Dimentions: 29"W x 18
Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Four-Piece Stick Wicker/Rattan Suite
Located in Sheffield, MA
designs; second chair having different weave. Level ottoman with arched skirts. Measurements as follows
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Metal

Esteban Cortazar Fringed Ottoman Cady Maxi Skirt
Located in London, GB
Esteban Cortazar's Italian-made maxi skirt is cut from ottoman-cady that smooths your curves, it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Skirts

Ottoman Bench Covered in Floral Brocade Scalamandre Fabric Dressmaker Skirt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely ottoman upholstered in a medium rosy red tone on tone Scalamandre Cotton and Linen Floral
Category

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

Materials

Brocade

Ottoman with fringe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Red Damask Ottoman Vintage red damask ottoman with brush skirt and flax colored cord
Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Damask, Cord

Ottoman with fringe
Ottoman with fringe
H 18 in W 31.5 in D 20 in

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Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful pair of lampshades made from parchment with hand-sewn rope edges.
Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Parchment Paper

Alias 602 Seconda Chair with Arms in Black Steel Sheet Seat and Lacquered Frame
By Mario Botta, Alias
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a world class garden, in the gr...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Statues

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Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Category

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Materials

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Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
$1,090 / item
H 42.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Large Scale Jean Michel Frank Style Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman circa 1950
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury large scale upholstered armchair and ottoman, in the style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1950. Armchair has a contemporary squared form with loose back and seat cushions, ar...
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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Aesthetic Movement ebonized wood bench with bamboo style turnings and gilt decoration, circa 1920s.
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Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Bamboo Turned Bench
Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Bamboo Turned Bench
$476 Sale Price
68% Off
H 20 in Dm 22 in
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Category

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Category

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Materials

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Jean-Michel Frank Attributed Armchair
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Skirted Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the skirted ottoman you’re looking for. A skirted ottoman — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage skirted ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a skirted ottoman — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A skirted ottoman, designed in the Hollywood Regency, Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one skirted ottoman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Century Furniture, Design Centre and sicis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Skirted Ottoman?

Prices for a skirted ottoman start at $759 and top out at $5,600 with the average selling for $1,302.

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.