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Swedish Sam Larsson Mona Roto Swivel Chair Beech and Cognac Colored Leather 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden, Sam Larsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
1970.
The frame is made of steam bend beech stretched with canvas.
Upholstery of dark cognac colored
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood
By Michael Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
upholstered seat in leather of Siena's earth color. Frame In bent beechwood steam, with the technique
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40 in W 21.6 in D 44 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stuhl Bicolor Chair in Beech and Squirrel Grey
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Bicolor Chair in Beech and Pure White
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
Montera Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 28 Seppia and Saddle Extra Cammello
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
backrest forms a smile.The shell is produced from moulded steam-curved and -pressed beech plywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 32.7 in W 19.2 in D 22 in
Montera Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 51 Panna and Saddle Extra Cammello
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
backrest forms a smile.The shell is produced from moulded steam-curved and -pressed beech plywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 32.7 in W 19.2 in D 22 in
Montera Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 23 Tortora and Saddle Extra Cammello
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
backrest forms a smile.The shell is produced from moulded steam-curved and -pressed beech plywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 32.7 in W 19.2 in D 22 in
Montera Chair Genuine Leather Pelle SC 53 Creta and Saddle Extra Testa di Moro
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
backrest forms a smile.The shell is produced from moulded steam-curved and -pressed beech plywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 32.7 in W 19.2 in D 22 in
Montera Chair Genuine Leather Pelle SC 04 Latte and Saddle Extra Testa di Moro
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
backrest forms a smile.The shell is produced from moulded steam-curved and -pressed beech plywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 32.7 in W 19.2 in D 22 in
Antique Beechwood Children's Chair
Located in Budapest, HU
Antique children's highchair with an abacus and potty chair functions.
Made of steamed beechwood
Category
Vintage 1910s Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
J.M Birking Danish Reclining Lounge Chair Tan Cognac & Leather Footstool
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
J.M Birking Danish Reclining Lounge Chair in Tan Cognac Leather and Footstool Ottoman
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Beech
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 35.04 in
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair for Dux. Mocha Colored Leather Sweden 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
by architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in 1944.
The frame is made of steam bend beech with lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 33.08 in
Montera Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 19 Georgette Light Grey
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
-pressed beech plywood. Polyurethane foam padding. The legs of the Montera chair are in solid ash wood with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Montera Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 28 Seppia Dark Grey
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
-curved and -pressed beech plywood. Polyurethane foam padding. The legs of the Montera chair are in solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekström with Cognac Colored Leather Made by Swedese Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Lamino lounge chair with frame of steam bend plywood of beech and smooth cognac colored leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Montera Chair with Arms in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 66 India Light Brown
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
forms a smile.
The shell is produced from moulded steam-curved and -pressed beech plywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 30.7 in W 23.2 in D 22.7 in
Montera Chair with Arms in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 28 Seppia Dark Grey
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
forms a smile.
The shell is produced from moulded steam-curved and -pressed beech plywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 30.7 in W 23.2 in D 22.7 in
Antique Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair with Retractable Footrest Leather #204
Located in Lewes, GB
Rocking chair, original from the early 1900 Art Nouveau, with ebonised curved beech frame
Category
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 102 in W 52 in D 128 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' chair in oak, black leather and soap for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Norwegian Viking Lounge Chair Jim Myrstad Brunstad Møbelfabrikk 1973
Located in Cambridge, GB
construction and steam bent dark stained beech frames attached with thick leather straps to the wooden frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Foam, Beech
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
crafted out of bentwood (=beech formed under hot steam and pressure), the chairs have been trimmed to the
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 15.35 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Mustard Leatherette Bentwood Bistro Chairs after Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Austrian Michael Thonet the world’s most iconic chair. Constructed of solid steamed beechwood in the time
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in Pure White
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair with Perforated Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in White with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in Curry Yellow & Fabric Seating
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in White with Wooven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
Early model 36 chaise longue by Bruno Mathsson, Leather and beech, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
in 1941. Made from steam bent birch and solid beech wood. New leather webbing in thick cognac hide
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
Newood Relax Light Armchair in Beech and Cream Leather by Brogliato Traverso
By Brogliato Traverso, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
leather or fabric. The back rest, made of a single piece of steam-bent and molded wood, has a distinctive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Foam
H 25.99 in W 25.79 in D 27.17 in
Cappellini Newood Relax Light Armchair in Beech & Ashwood by Brogliato Traverso
By Cappellini, Brogliato Traverso
Located in New York, NY
leather or fabric. The back rest, made of a single piece of steam-bent and molded wood, has a distinctive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Foam
Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather
Located in GB
hand dyed brown leather woven seats.
These really are an exquisite pair of armchairs, they are pure
Category
Antique 19th Century Greek Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
6 Rare museum Conran C20 Havana dining chairs "JFK" The Chair Wegner Cowhorn
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
cow-horn style solid beech steam bent seat-back with period leather that has mellowed to a salmon pink
Category
Vintage 1960s British Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Kaolin
H 28.35 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Antique circa 1900 Haxyes Steamer Deck Chairs Canopy Top & Footrests
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1900-1920 Haxyes steamer deck chairs
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
H 55.12 in W 28.35 in D 60.24 in
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, Christian Hansen began experimenting with the steam-bending of beech wood, and in 1915 he created the first
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.32 in
Model 36 chaise longues by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
from the late 1930s to early 1940s. Rare to find with armrests. Made from steam bent laminated beech
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 24.41 in
Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman Anniversary Edition Bruno Mathsson by Dux
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Full:
Pernilla Chair by Bruno Mathsson by Dux Jubileum 1907-2007 special
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
AX-Chair by Mølgaard & Hvidt Cognac Colour Leather+Beech by Fritz Hansen 1978
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
steam bend beech with lacquer and upholstered with cognac colored natural leather with great patina
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 36.62 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
design of this chair is from 1942, this example is from the 1960s. The chair has a steam-bent and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 2 Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
25.25 W x 34 D x 39.25 H x 14 SH in
Material
Laminated and steam-bent beech, leather, upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson Lounge Chair ‘Vilstol 36’ with Foot Stool
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Antwerpen, BE
curiosity. Most chairs he produced are revolving around steam-bent birch wood combined with a leather
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 39.38 in
Early J39 Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
, made by FDB Møbler in the late 1940s. This is an early version of the J39 chairs with solid beech
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Cognac Leather G23 chair by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni for Germa, Italy
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange, Germa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing cognac leather model G23 'Hoop' lounge chair, designed by Piero Palange & Werther Toffoloni
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Cognac Leather G23 chairs by Piero Palange & Werther Toffoloni for Germa
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange, Germa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
quality chairs, with steam bent beech frame, have beautiful detailed design: all the way from the front
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Pair of G23 Hoop chairs by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni for Germa
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange, Germa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
original patinated cognac leather upholstery and black laquered wooden frame.
This high quality chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Pernilla Lounge Chair in Leather, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. This furniture piece is made out of bent beech plywood and dark chocolate brown leather straps. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
H 35.83 in W 24.81 in D 66.93 in
Great set of 12 Armchairs Designed by Gustav Siegel, 1900s
By Gustav Siegel
Located in Rome, IT
”.
( 77 cm / 55 cm / 55 cm / seat height 45 cm ).
Materials: Steamed bent beechwood, ebony stained, high
Category
20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Ebony
Thonet Bentwood Seating Set Design J. Hoffmann Art Nouveau, Austria, ca. 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Josef Hoffmann, around 1910. Extraordinary shaped of fine bentwood (=beech was bent under steam and high
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 33.5 in W 52.5 in D 24.8 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair, Beech Soap Finish, by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
This chair is offered in Oak, Ash, Beech, Walnut and Mahogany in a variety of finishes (Soap
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Lamino Chair and Stool by Yngve Ekström with Leather Made by Swedese, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Lamino lounge chair and stool with frame of steam bend plywood of beech and smooth cognac colored
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 40.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Chair with Brown Leather Cushions by Vatne Møbler Norway
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Aarhus C, DK
chair has got a frame of steam bend beech wood with lacquer stretched with canvas. The cushions are
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Leather, Beech
H 38.59 in W 30.32 in D 35.44 in
Set of Four Original Beechwood Chairs by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York City, NY
brown with a warm French polish finish.
The chairs are made by steaming pieces of beech wood in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech
Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chair of Beech and Cognac Colored Leather
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
is made of lacquered steam bend beech stretched with canvas. Upholstery of light brown/cognac colored
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Canvas
H 37.8 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Arne Norell, a Pair of 'Pilot' Armchairs, Leather and Beech, Sweden, 1967
By Arne Norell
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice pair of Arne Norell armchairs in original Cognac colored leather and steam bent beech.
These
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Andrew J. Milne Daybed with Grey Upholstery
By Andrew Milne
Located in Waalwijk, NL
longue designed by the Brit, Andrew J. Milne. The curved legs are made of a beech steam-bent frame. The
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
Set of Eight Original Austrian Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York City, NY
chairs are made by steaming pieces of beech wood in saturated steam so that the wood bends more easily
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Chairs by Georg Petersens for Mobelfabrik in Style of Alvar Aalto
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 Mobelfabrik Danish Chairs or steam bent stools by Georg Petersens. The backs that can
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
H 26.19 in W 16.74 in D 18.9 in
Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Four-Piece Suite, Pair of Armchairs and Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
on the 21-10-02 so is from the current stock as made by the renamed Howard Chairs LTD in Camden town
Category
Early 2000s Great Britain (UK) Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chenille, Beech, Feathers
H 29.93 in W 88.98 in D 37.8 in
Bruno Mathsson Brown Leather "Pernilla" Chair for DUX, Sweden, 1970
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hudson, NY
It doesn't get hotter than this sumptuous brown leather tufted Pernilla lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Spider Sling Chairs By Sigurd Ressell, Pair, Rare!
By Sigurd Resell
Located in New York, NY
condition and are extremely rare. The steam bent beech wood is an amazing feat and is lovely in any style
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
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Steamed Beech And Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the steamed beech and leather chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and beech, every steamed beech and leather chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a steamed beech and leather chair, we have 22 options in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer steamed beech and leather chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A steamed beech and leather chair, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made steamed beech and leather chair over the years, but those crafted by Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni and Carl Hansen & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a steamed beech and leather chair start at $545 and top out at $49,313 with the average selling for $2,140.
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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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