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1920s French Wooden Armchair
1920s French Wooden Armchair

1920s French Wooden Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

Tapering and waving spindles above sloping arm rails and lathed legs give this chair a poetic

Category

Vintage 1920s French Country Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Black Leather Curved Back Club Chairs
Pair of Black Leather Curved Back Club Chairs

Pair of Black Leather Curved Back Club Chairs

Located in North York, ON

These traditional chairs feature a curved, sloped arm with a black leather chair back adorned with

Category

2010s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Six White Lacquered Iron & Blue Linen Dining Chairs
Six White Lacquered Iron & Blue Linen Dining Chairs

Six White Lacquered Iron & Blue Linen Dining Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic 1950s sloped arm wrought iron dinning chairs lacquered in white gloss in the manner of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Italian Vintage Faux Shearling Lounge Chairs
Pair of Italian Vintage Faux Shearling Lounge Chairs

Pair of Italian Vintage Faux Shearling Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian vintage 1950's lounge chairs with elegantly sloped arm rests extending from the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Six White Lacquered Iron & Blue Linen Dining Chairs
Six White Lacquered Iron & Blue Linen Dining Chairs

Six White Lacquered Iron & Blue Linen Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic 1950s sloped arm wrought iron dinning chairs lacquered in white gloss in the manner of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, in the style of Milo Baughman
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, in the style of Milo Baughman

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, in the style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

with barrel back and sloping arm rests. This pair of extremely comfortable and stylish lounge chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Black and Brass Chairs, a Pair
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Black and Brass Chairs, a Pair

Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Black and Brass Chairs, a Pair

By Mastercraft

Located in Wichita, KS

chairs have unique sloped arm rests, curved back rests, original black lacquer wood H-frames with gold

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Fab Italian Chrome Cantilever Armchairs
Four Fab Italian Chrome Cantilever Armchairs

Four Fab Italian Chrome Cantilever Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

feature a down sloping arm and a non-stop tubular frame with a back support stretcher. The arm height at

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Design Studio Chaise Lounge 1990c.
Design Studio Chaise Lounge 1990c.

Design Studio Chaise Lounge 1990c.

By Design Studio L/V

Located in Chicago, IL

comfort. - Sloped Arm: High, integrated armrest slopes down toward the foot of the chaise. - Amorphous

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Chrome Frame Sloped Wood Arm Side Desk Chair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Chrome Frame Sloped Wood Arm Side Desk Chair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Chrome Frame Sloped Wood Arm Side Desk Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Chrome Frame Sloped Wood Arm Side Desk Chair. Item features orange vinyl

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs Frames Only
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs Frames Only

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs Frames Only

By Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber

Located in Topeka, KS

details such as their modified tuxedo styling with sloping arm fronts and nicely tapered wood legs under

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710
Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710

Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710

By Fredrik A. Kayser

Located in San Diego, CA

of a beautiful teak with gently sloping arm rests and a deep-inclined seat for maximum comfort. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Fine French Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Candelabras, circa 1825
Pair of Fine French Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Candelabras, circa 1825

Pair of Fine French Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Candelabras, circa 1825

Located in Dallas, TX

sloping arm depicted as a curled acanthus leaf. A lobed cup with an acanthus body is the terminal point

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Model #43 Armchair, Maija Heikinheimo w. Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1960s
Model #43 Armchair, Maija Heikinheimo w. Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1960s

Model #43 Armchair, Maija Heikinheimo w. Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in London, GB

sloping arm rest, and a back leg that kicks outwards -to increase stability. Pulling the legs on each side

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Birch

Dramatic Highback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery
Dramatic Highback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery

Dramatic Highback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Oakland, CA

leather button tufting. Sloping curved arm of teak, on an oak frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

NAPOLEON III CHAISE
NAPOLEON III CHAISE

NAPOLEON III CHAISE

Located in New York, NY

A truly glamourous Napoleon III chaise "a la Meridienne" with elongated back arm, sloped back, and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Chaise By Edward Wormley
Chaise By Edward Wormley

Chaise By Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An uncommon and dramatic skirted chaise having a full length down-filled cushion and sloping arms

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Set 6 Edward Wormley Yellow Lattice Print & Walnut Dining Chairs
Set 6 Edward Wormley Yellow Lattice Print & Walnut Dining Chairs

Set 6 Edward Wormley Yellow Lattice Print & Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

sloped side arm panels. Side chairs have unique, curved thin backs with a slight taper. Dimensions below

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Vintage French Slipper Chairs with Toile Upholstery, a Pair
Vintage French Slipper Chairs with Toile Upholstery, a Pair

Vintage French Slipper Chairs with Toile Upholstery, a Pair

Located in Centennial, CO

you sit on it. Bottom of the "arm" is 18.75 inches; middle of the slope of the arm is at 20.5 inches

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Brass Cap Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pr
Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Brass Cap Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pr

Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Brass Cap Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pr

By Ficks Reed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reed group. Beautiful woven rattan back panels and a sloped pagoda arm with brass end caps. Tagged on

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair

By Ficks Reed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ficks Reed group. Beautiful woven rattan back panels and a sloped pagoda arm with brass end caps. Tagged

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Prie Dieu
19th Century French Prie Dieu

19th Century French Prie Dieu

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

with a thin, sloping shelf for books or hands, and a kneeler. Sometimes, instead of the sloping shelf

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen Danish Safari Chair Model 4305 by Fritz Hansen
Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen Danish Safari Chair Model 4305 by Fritz Hansen

Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen Danish Safari Chair Model 4305 by Fritz Hansen

By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Utrecht, NL

leather upholstery and sloping safari chair arm rests detailed on front and rear with beautiful brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge White Leather Living Room Set Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s
Lounge White Leather Living Room Set Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s

Lounge White Leather Living Room Set Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s

By Cassina

Located in Antwerp, BE

years. Is characterized by the gently sloping of the arm-rest which in a beautiful design overflows to

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen Safari Chair Model 4305 by Fritz Hansen, Pair Available
Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen Safari Chair Model 4305 by Fritz Hansen, Pair Available

Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen Safari Chair Model 4305 by Fritz Hansen, Pair Available

By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Utrecht, NL

black leather upholstery and sloping safari chair arm rests detailed on front and rear with beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Viennese Silver Art Nouveau 4-Flame Candelabras by Eberl & Co, 1920
Pair of Tall Viennese Silver Art Nouveau 4-Flame Candelabras by Eberl & Co, 1920

Pair of Tall Viennese Silver Art Nouveau 4-Flame Candelabras by Eberl & Co, 1920

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

sloping draining discs, removable arm attachment, a matching candle extinguisher on the central spout

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1960s Sloped Arm Walnut & Silk Settee
1960s Sloped Arm Walnut & Silk Settee

1960s Sloped Arm Walnut & Silk Settee

Located in Chicago, IL

Clean and simple designed settee with sloped shoulders and rounded back. Tapered mahogany legs with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

Mahogany & Crimson Upholstered Slope-Arm Desk Chair
Mahogany & Crimson Upholstered Slope-Arm Desk Chair

Mahogany & Crimson Upholstered Slope-Arm Desk Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved solid mahogany frame and crimson silk /linen upholstered arm or desk chair. Large mahogany

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mahogany, Upholstery

Mid-Century High Back Sloped Arm Lounge Chair
Mid-Century High Back Sloped Arm Lounge Chair

Mid-Century High Back Sloped Arm Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish Mid-Century Modern American walnut armchair with high back and gently sloping arms.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rapturous Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slope Arm Sofa
Rapturous Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slope Arm Sofa

Rapturous Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slope Arm Sofa

By Jens Risom

Located in Pemberton, NJ

orange velvet upholstery with tufted seat cushions and sloped arms, Risom label, 90"w x 34"d x 31"h

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Restored Peter Hvidt Style Sloped Arm Black Walnut Lounge Chair in Cowhide
Restored Peter Hvidt Style Sloped Arm Black Walnut Lounge Chair in Cowhide

Restored Peter Hvidt Style Sloped Arm Black Walnut Lounge Chair in Cowhide

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This chair is unmarked, but we are certain is has a designer pedigree. The angles, contours, sculpting and dimensions scream Peter Hvidt, but our team was unable to ascertain our sus...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

One of a Pair of Lounge Chairs
One of a Pair of Lounge Chairs

One of a Pair of Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

One single chair from a pair of low, slope arm lounge chairs. Please contact us if you have any

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Finn Juhl Teak FD133 Spade Chair
Finn Juhl Teak FD133 Spade Chair

Finn Juhl Teak FD133 Spade Chair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sloping arm. Nice warm and original patina. Ottoman sold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Leather Sofa
Danish Modern Leather Sofa

Danish Modern Leather Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern danish style burgundy leather sofa. Featuring sloped arm rests and rich wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of 18th Century Carved Chairs Depicting a Phoenix from Spain
Pair of 18th Century Carved Chairs Depicting a Phoenix from Spain

Pair of 18th Century Carved Chairs Depicting a Phoenix from Spain

Located in Houston, TX

Unusual and rare chairs with excellent carving of a Phoenix on the back having a sloped arm with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs with Ottoman
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs with Ottoman

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs with Ottoman

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of Kagan swiveling Nautilus club chairs with ottoman, this sculptural chair with the sloping

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

walnut legs and tufted cushions. Sleek sloped arm rests add to comfort and style of the pair. Please

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Empire Revival Walnut and Taupe Boucle' Sofa
Empire Revival Walnut and Taupe Boucle' Sofa

Empire Revival Walnut and Taupe Boucle' Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

rolled edge and sloped arm and back top detail. Walnut reverse obelisk style legs. Possibly a Baker or

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Chenille, Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs boast barrel back rests with sloping arm rests

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Stylish sloped arm design pairs perfectly with rounded seat backs for a timeless mix of comfort and

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of Finn Juhl Teak FD133 Spade Chairs
Pair of Finn Juhl Teak FD133 Spade Chairs

Pair of Finn Juhl Teak FD133 Spade Chairs

By John Stuart, Finn Juhl

Located in New Windsor, NY

. Elegant sloping arm. Nice warm and original patina. Structurally sound and comfortable. Rubberized wire

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Vintage Coastal Tagged McGuire Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Coastal Tagged McGuire Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Coastal Tagged McGuire Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By McGuire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bottom. Chic bent rattan in a sloped arm design. Cane back seats sun perfect shape. Loose cushions in a

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Baker Furniture Plaid Down Filled Slipper Club Lounge Library Chair
Vintage Baker Furniture Plaid Down Filled Slipper Club Lounge Library Chair

Vintage Baker Furniture Plaid Down Filled Slipper Club Lounge Library Chair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Baker Furniture club / lounge / library chair featuring rolled slope arm design with

Category

Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

8 Vintage Baker Furniture Traditional Mahogany Contemporary Dining Chairs
8 Vintage Baker Furniture Traditional Mahogany Contemporary Dining Chairs

8 Vintage Baker Furniture Traditional Mahogany Contemporary Dining Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

striped purple upholstery, the captains feature spoon back design with sloped arm and contemporary

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Midcentury Mastercraft Style Brass Frame Dining Chairs
Set of Six Midcentury Mastercraft Style Brass Frame Dining Chairs

Set of Six Midcentury Mastercraft Style Brass Frame Dining Chairs

By Mastercraft

Located in Brooklyn, NY

rest, thick padded seats, and angled back legs ensure maximum comfort. The sloping arm rests are sure

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Cane Back Rests
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Cane Back Rests

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Cane Back Rests

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish style pair feature sloping arm rests, a woven cane back rest, and angled legs. Sturdy walnut

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Unique Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Chair
Unique Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Chair

Unique Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage modern side chair features unusual sloping arm rests and cylindrical legs

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Amazing pair of vintage modern dining chairs with sloping arm rests and a black painted wood frame

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970's Mastercraft Lacquer Dining Chairs, Black and Brass, Set of Six
1970's Mastercraft Lacquer Dining Chairs, Black and Brass, Set of Six

1970's Mastercraft Lacquer Dining Chairs, Black and Brass, Set of Six

By Mastercraft

Located in Lambertville, NJ

sculptural arm chairs feature unique sloped arm rests, curved back rests, original black lacquer wood H

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

removable cushion. Sleek design with a tufted barrel back rest and unique sloping arm rests. This extremely

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Sculptural Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing
Set of Four Sculptural Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing

Set of Four Sculptural Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Brooklyn, NY

thick padded seating covered in plush upholstery. A unique design with sloping arm rests and seats

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite

Belgian Linen Slipcover Sofa Settee
Belgian Linen Slipcover Sofa Settee

Belgian Linen Slipcover Sofa Settee

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous hardwood slope arm Belgian slip cover sofa or settee by Restoration Hardware. The Belgian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Settees

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman, 1967
Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman, 1967

Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman, 1967

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in South Charleston, WV

, Articulate Seating series. Unique scoop /sloped arm model. Arms graduate from 20 inches at the front to the

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Slope Arm For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slope arm for your home. Each slope arm for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage slope arm you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the slope arm you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each slope arm bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made slope arm has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home and Bernhardt are consistently popular.

How Much is a Slope Arm?

Prices for a slope arm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,575 and can go as high as $15,870, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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.