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Midcentury Brass and Fabric Italian Club Chair / Armchairs, 1950
Midcentury Brass and Fabric Italian Club Chair / Armchairs, 1950

Midcentury Brass and Fabric Italian Club Chair / Armchairs, 1950

Located in Roma, Lazio

style of Romeo Rega. Linear and squared the structure of this armchairs, all in polished brass. While

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco armchairs in patterned fabric and black wood, 1930s
Italian Art Deco armchairs in patterned fabric and black wood, 1930s

Italian Art Deco armchairs in patterned fabric and black wood, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco armchairs in patterned fabric and black wood, 1930s Pair of armchairs with square

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Bertomeu, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Bertomeu, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Bertomeu, 1960s

By Bertomeu & Cia

Located in New York, NY

These unique looking armchairs feature a square base made in Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda). They

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's
Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's

Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's

By Jacques Quinet

Located in New York, NY

Petite pair of armchairs in square wrought iron with brass adjuster feet and brass hardware

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in light blue and wood, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in light blue and wood, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in light blue and wood, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in light blue and wood, 1950s Pair of armchairs with square

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Bertomeu, 1960s - Lot 684A
Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Bertomeu, 1960s - Lot 684A

Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Bertomeu, 1960s - Lot 684A

Located in New York, NY

These unique looking armchairs feature a square base made in Brazilian Hardwood (Jacaranda). They

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Postmodern Design XL Armchair by Roche Bobois, France 1980's
Postmodern Design XL Armchair by Roche Bobois, France 1980's

Postmodern Design XL Armchair by Roche Bobois, France 1980's

By Roche Bobois

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern French Design XL Square Fauteuil Armchair Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, made in

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Beech

Timeless Comfort: The Modern Simplicity of the Stride Armchair by JNK
Timeless Comfort: The Modern Simplicity of the Stride Armchair by JNK

Timeless Comfort: The Modern Simplicity of the Stride Armchair by JNK

By Jnk

Located in Miami, FL

plush, emphasizing comfort. The armchair’s almost square shape is balanced by slightly rounded corners

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Frits Henningsen Mahogany and Leather Open Armchair, circa 1940s
Pair of Frits Henningsen Mahogany and Leather Open Armchair, circa 1940s

Pair of Frits Henningsen Mahogany and Leather Open Armchair, circa 1940s

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of Danish mahogany open armchairs by Frits Henningsen with leather seat and back finished

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Italian Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti Brown Leather Luggage Armchair Lounge
Modern Italian Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti Brown Leather Luggage Armchair Lounge

Modern Italian Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti Brown Leather Luggage Armchair Lounge

By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Minotti. An armchair with a squared shape and a strong aesthetic appeal. Characterized by strict lines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Liberty and Co Attributed. A late Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armchair.
Liberty and Co Attributed. A late Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armchair.

Liberty and Co Attributed. A late Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armchair.

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. attributed. A good quality late Aesthetic Movement style Walnut high back armchair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s Pair of armchairs with square

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Italian modern red armchair Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
Italian modern red armchair Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

Italian modern red armchair Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern red armchair Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Square shaped armchair mod

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Antonio Citterio, pair of armchairs mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980
Antonio Citterio, pair of armchairs mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980

Antonio Citterio, pair of armchairs mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

design. A geometric interplay of tubes, a thick disk, the square and castors gives the armchair a

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern red velvet wood armchairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Italian modern red velvet wood armchairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s

Italian modern red velvet wood armchairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s

By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi

Located in MIlano, IT

armchairs with a square base. The seat, backrest and armrests are made of cushions covered in red velvet

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

European mid-century modern armchairs in light blue fabric and wood, 1960s
European mid-century modern armchairs in light blue fabric and wood, 1960s

European mid-century modern armchairs in light blue fabric and wood, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

European mid-century modern Armchairs in light blue fabric and wood, 1960s Pair of armchairs with

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century lounge armchair with square arms and a slightly tapered short back, with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Gervasoni Inout Armchair in Opaline White Polyethylene in Green by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Inout Armchair in Opaline White Polyethylene in Green by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Inout 101/101L armchair, defined by squared shapes, is made of white opal polyethylene: it can

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Pamilla Chair
Pamilla Chair

Pamilla Chair

$3,135 / item

Pamilla Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Modern open square armchair inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. Finishes available in blonde

Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bisquit Tufted Square Arm Club Chair with Wood Frame and Button Detailing
Bisquit Tufted Square Arm Club Chair with Wood Frame and Button Detailing

Bisquit Tufted Square Arm Club Chair with Wood Frame and Button Detailing

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Milton club chair by LF Upholstery is a sleek modern take on the everyday square armchair

Category

2010s American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

A pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood armch
A pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood armch

A pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood armch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

colored nails. Each armchair displays square arms adorned with an impressive and most decorative Lion mask

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Giltwood

Witchampton Bergere
Witchampton Bergere

Witchampton Bergere

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A George IV design bergere armchair with square padded back and out scrolled arms and squat seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George IV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

French Louis XVI Period Carved Giltwood Arm Chair Fauteuil ca. 1775
French Louis XVI Period Carved Giltwood Arm Chair Fauteuil ca. 1775

French Louis XVI Period Carved Giltwood Arm Chair Fauteuil ca. 1775

Located in Shippensburg, PA

, 17 1/4" H to seat; 22 1/2" D x 23 3/8" W ref. 601SKP23Z A carved giltwood armchair with square back

Category

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Directoire Re-painted Fauteuils
Pair of French 19th Century Directoire Re-painted Fauteuils

Pair of French 19th Century Directoire Re-painted Fauteuils

Located in New Orleans, LA

These beautiful Directoire style, square back fauteuil armchairs feature block marguerites on the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Paint

Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava By Jindrich Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960
Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava By Jindrich Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960

Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava By Jindrich Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960

By Drevopodnik Holesov, Ludvik Volak

Located in Zohor, SK

armchair is upholstered in bright red faux leather with square stitching. The whole armchair was restored

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Tufted Leather Lounge Chair
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Tufted Leather Lounge Chair

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Tufted Leather Lounge Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century lounge / armchair with a square walnut frame and black leather upholstery with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Leather

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Purple Tufted Vinyl Lounge Chair
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Purple Tufted Vinyl Lounge Chair

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Purple Tufted Vinyl Lounge Chair

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century lounge / armchair with a square walnut frame and purple vinyl upholstery with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

4 Contemporary Gray Leather Arm Chairs
4 Contemporary Gray Leather Arm Chairs

4 Contemporary Gray Leather Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

4 contemporary "Ando" stone gray leather square back armchairs with straight walnut legs and short

Category

20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960s This pair of square

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Plywood

Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair
Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair

Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

Swedish Biedermeier square back birch bergere armchair, having a woven upholstery of blues, browns

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Birch

The Fragments Mirror. Brazilian solid wood. Showroom sample
The Fragments Mirror. Brazilian solid wood. Showroom sample

The Fragments Mirror. Brazilian solid wood. Showroom sample

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

. Amidst the pandemic, he created his debut piece, the Square Armchair, and launched am.o, an artisanal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

The Simple Stools. Brazilian Solid Wood. Showroom sample
The Simple Stools. Brazilian Solid Wood. Showroom sample

The Simple Stools. Brazilian Solid Wood. Showroom sample

Located in São Paulo, SP

pandemic, he created his debut piece, the Square Armchair, and launched am.o, an artisanal design brand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Modern Lounge Armchair with Square Frame
Modern Lounge Armchair with Square Frame

Modern Lounge Armchair with Square Frame

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Upholstered lounge arm chair with a modern open square base and arm design in brown mahogany

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

The Jojo stool. Brazilian Solid Wood and Marquetry
The Jojo stool. Brazilian Solid Wood and Marquetry

The Jojo stool. Brazilian Solid Wood and Marquetry

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

pandemic, he created his debut piece, the Square Armchair, and launched am.o, an artisanal design brand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Swivel Armchair Featuring Square Arms & Open Back
Contemporary Swivel Armchair Featuring Square Arms & Open Back

Contemporary Swivel Armchair Featuring Square Arms & Open Back

Located in NEW YORK, NY

With a contemporary design of straight lines, this armchair gives status and personality to the

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Henry Olko Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Series Rattan Armchairs
Henry Olko Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Series Rattan Armchairs

Henry Olko Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Series Rattan Armchairs

By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko

Located in Stamford, CT

company, circa 1975. These unique chairs are from Olko's Square series. - Substantial and sturdy rattan

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

Midcentury Dining Armchair
Midcentury Dining Armchair

Midcentury Dining Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style lacquered square back armchair with a boxed cushion back and seat, tapered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Wood

Pop-Art Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Pop-Art Armchairs, Italy, 1950

Pop-Art Armchairs, Italy, 1950

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Original 1950s armchairs with squared leg in painted wood. The upholstery of the armchairs has

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchairs Qing Dynasty Walnut with Original Black Lacquer
Armchairs Qing Dynasty Walnut with Original Black Lacquer

Armchairs Qing Dynasty Walnut with Original Black Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of architecturally designed armchairs featuring a geometric pattern of squares and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Walnut Armchairs, 1960s
Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Walnut Armchairs, 1960s

Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Walnut Armchairs, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful pair of solid Imbuia (Brazilian Walnut) armchairs were manufactured in the 1960s by

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Exceptional Pair of Chinese Armchairs in Ming Style
Exceptional Pair of Chinese Armchairs in Ming Style

Exceptional Pair of Chinese Armchairs in Ming Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Chinese armchairs, shaped square spindle-back flanked by two shaped arms, shaped skirt with pigeonhole

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

. The armchair has a square seat and a square backrest with 3 semicircles on the top, both padded and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Wrought Iron Table and Armchairs in the Manner of Giacometti
Vintage Wrought Iron Table and Armchairs in the Manner of Giacometti

Vintage Wrought Iron Table and Armchairs in the Manner of Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in North Miami, FL

In the manner of Diego Giacometti, this wonderful heavy iron set of four (4) armchairs and square

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Armchairs Teak Iron Frame 1960s Gijs van der Slui
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Armchairs Teak Iron Frame 1960s Gijs van der Slui

Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Armchairs Teak Iron Frame 1960s Gijs van der Slui

By Gijs Van Der Sluis

Located in London, GB

A somehow strict Scandinavian midcentury modern industrial pair of armchairs in square tubular iron

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Custom Vintage Louis XVI Blue raised Velvet Floral Bergere Armchair
Custom Vintage Louis XVI Blue raised Velvet Floral Bergere Armchair

Custom Vintage Louis XVI Blue raised Velvet Floral Bergere Armchair

Located in Charleston, SC

A vintage Louis XVI-style ebonized giltwood bergere armchair, with a square button-tufted back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Grey Green with New Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Grey Green with New Upholstery

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Grey Green with New Upholstery

Located in Madrid, ES

Design elements of this 19th century square-back, newly reupholstered armchair relate to the larger

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Red Upholstered Armchairs
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Red Upholstered Armchairs

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Red Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic ebonized and parcel-gilt armchairs with square form backrests, two tone

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

striped upholstery. The square back armchair with a padded backrest, sides and armrests fitted with an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Paint, Walnut

Lovely French 1930s Wrought Iron and Wood Garden Table with Four Armchairs
Lovely French 1930s Wrought Iron and Wood Garden Table with Four Armchairs

Lovely French 1930s Wrought Iron and Wood Garden Table with Four Armchairs

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant and unusual outdoor/garden dining set, comprising a large square table and four large

Category

Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Holly Hunt "Stiletto" Walnut Leather Dining Chairs
Set of Six Holly Hunt "Stiletto" Walnut Leather Dining Chairs

Set of Six Holly Hunt "Stiletto" Walnut Leather Dining Chairs

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Rio Vista, CA

, and elegantly tapered slender legs. The dramatic armchairs feature open squared arms, adding to the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sotheby's Important 20th C. Design New York 17 Dec 2014 Auction Catalogue
Sotheby's Important 20th C. Design New York 17 Dec 2014 Auction Catalogue

Sotheby's Important 20th C. Design New York 17 Dec 2014 Auction Catalogue

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

private collection of French Modern Design. Key items included: Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann: "Cuellar" Armchair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

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Square Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal square armchair for your home. Each square armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a square armchair, we have 445 options in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the square armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A square armchair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one square armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marco Zanuso, Arflex and EMU Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Square Armchair?

A square armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,186, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $100,000,000.

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.