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David N. Ebner, American Studio Craft Artist, "Brookhaven Chair"
David N. Ebner, American Studio Craft Artist, "Brookhaven Chair"

David N. Ebner, American Studio Craft Artist, "Brookhaven Chair"

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

"The Brookhaven Chair" by American studio Craft artist, David N. Ebner, appears to dance, the legs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Maple

American Studio Craft Wendell Castle Inspired Chairs
American Studio Craft Wendell Castle Inspired Chairs

American Studio Craft Wendell Castle Inspired Chairs

Located in Tulsa, OK

Beautifully crafted solid walnut American Studio Movement style dining chairs. Very sculptural

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020

Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020

By Justinian Montaperto, Angelo Montaperto, Montaperto Studios

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Four remaining examples of a set of 90 handmade solid walnut Windsor captain’s chairs executed for

Category

2010s American Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Custom Bobbin Arm Side Chair with Caned Seat by Dos Gallos Studio
Custom Bobbin Arm Side Chair with Caned Seat by Dos Gallos Studio

Custom Bobbin Arm Side Chair with Caned Seat by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom bobbin chair with caned seat. These chairs are made in Alder with a variety of finishes. Can

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Walnut

American Studio Craft Occasional Chairs Walnut + Cord Irving Sabo
American Studio Craft Occasional Chairs Walnut + Cord Irving Sabo

American Studio Craft Occasional Chairs Walnut + Cord Irving Sabo

By Irving Sabo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original design. Limited. Surviver. Handcrafted solid walnut with cord. Fine original vintage condition. Normal wear with nice patina consistent with age and use. Solid and sturdy...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft
George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft

George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Original "Straight Back" Model Chair, made by George Nakashima Studio, American, circa 1961

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

The Sternum Rocking Chair by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner
The Sternum Rocking Chair by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner

The Sternum Rocking Chair by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner

By David Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

The Sternum Rocking Chair, by Internationally renowned Studio Craftsman & Designer David Ebner

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Studio Craft Architectural Lattice High Back Sculptural Chair
American Studio Craft Architectural Lattice High Back Sculptural Chair

American Studio Craft Architectural Lattice High Back Sculptural Chair

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Troy, MI

Dramatic hand crafted lattice back chair in mixed hardwoods USA circa 1980s Architectural high

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Hardwood, Maple

Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner

Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

The Swivel Barrel Chair from American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner. Upholstered in an Italian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

American Studio Craft Dining Chairs Unique Hand Made Set of Four
American Studio Craft Dining Chairs Unique Hand Made Set of Four

American Studio Craft Dining Chairs Unique Hand Made Set of Four

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Four Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs, hand made by an American Studio Craftsman, unknown

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut

George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair
George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair

George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A studio crafted oiled black American walnut sculptural chair designed and made by Japanese

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Brookhaven Chair by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Brookhaven Chair by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

Brookhaven Chair by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

The Brookhaven chair, in red oak, by American studio craft artist David N. Ebner. Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner's Dining Chair
American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner's Dining Chair

American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner's Dining Chair

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

David N. Ebner's early dining chair in the style of Danish modern, walnut and curly maple dining

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Setu Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller
Setu Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller

Setu Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Studio 7.5 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Setu Chair defines flexibility, moving with the user, with a clean aesthetic that suits nearly

Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair
David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair

David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Master craftsman David N. Ebner's sassafras wood book chair with his exclusive graphite Finish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dos Gallos Custom Caned Seat Bobbin Chair
Dos Gallos Custom Caned Seat Bobbin Chair

Dos Gallos Custom Caned Seat Bobbin Chair

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our custom bobbin chair, as shown as armchair. Can also be made as a side chair. Can be made with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Cane

Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair
Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair

Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom classic continental style suitable for dining or as a desk chair. Can work in Spanish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Studio Rocking Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s
Studio Rocking Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s

Studio Rocking Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s

By Richard Harrison

Located in Berlin, DE

Custom, handmade studio rocking chair designed by Richard Harrison. This remarkable, lightweight

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene

Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene

By Jeffrey Greene

Located in Culver City, CA

Get ready to rock and roll in style with Jeffrey Greene's walnut rocking chair, straight from the

Category

1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Refined Wood Uphostery"Curves" Occasional Chair Parisii Collection
Refined Wood Uphostery"Curves" Occasional Chair Parisii Collection

Refined Wood Uphostery"Curves" Occasional Chair Parisii Collection

Located in Del Mar, CA

Curves Occasional Chair The Curves Occasional Chair is designed as an invitation to pause. Lounge

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican American Classical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Shaker Side Spindle Chair in Solid Oak, Inspired by Nakashima, 1960s
Shaker Side Spindle Chair in Solid Oak, Inspired by Nakashima, 1960s

Shaker Side Spindle Chair in Solid Oak, Inspired by Nakashima, 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

Scandinavian influence and the handcrafted warmth of American studio furniture. The chair is in very good

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Thos. Moser “Lolling” Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Hard Wood, Leather
Thos. Moser “Lolling” Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Hard Wood, Leather

Thos. Moser “Lolling” Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Hard Wood, Leather

Located in Oakwood, GA

& Ottoman Set We have two sets available! See the last photo. American studio craftsmanship Lolling Chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

American Studio Craft Walnut Dining Table Seats 4-6 Dining Chairs Available
American Studio Craft Walnut Dining Table Seats 4-6 Dining Chairs Available

American Studio Craft Walnut Dining Table Seats 4-6 Dining Chairs Available

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Studio Craft Walnut Dining Table, hand made by an American Studio Craftsman, unknown

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Studio Lounge Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s
Studio Lounge Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s

Studio Lounge Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s

By Richard Harrison

Located in Berlin, DE

chair is made of walnut. The chair has beautiful connections and is in excellent condition. R. Harrison

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Mid Century Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Arm Chair by James Martin
Rare Mid Century Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Arm Chair by James Martin

Rare Mid Century Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Arm Chair by James Martin

By James Martin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn NYC. Beautiful American Studio Craft. (1) Arm chair Only. Dimensions 36 h × 27 w × 21 d in SH 18"

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Dave Hentzel Studio-Crafted Claro Walnut Armchair with Sculptural Spindle Back
Dave Hentzel Studio-Crafted Claro Walnut Armchair with Sculptural Spindle Back

Dave Hentzel Studio-Crafted Claro Walnut Armchair with Sculptural Spindle Back

By Sam Maloof

Located in Dallas, TX

American craftsman Dave Hentzel—an admirer of Sam Maloof and a torchbearer of the American studio furniture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

One of a Kind Studio Charles B. Cobb Armchair, US, 1977
One of a Kind Studio Charles B. Cobb Armchair, US, 1977

One of a Kind Studio Charles B. Cobb Armchair, US, 1977

By Charles B. Cobb

Located in Berlin, DE

chair he ever made. A heavy brutal piece. A fantastic chair of American studio craft.   

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

American Studio Craft Chair, 1970s
American Studio Craft Chair, 1970s

American Studio Craft Chair, 1970s

Located in Surprise, AZ

Artisan made tall chair. Slab walnut seat, turned legs, in very good condition. Made in the 1970s.

Category

20th Century North American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chair with Exquisite Joinery in Walnut by Birnam Wood Studio
Chair with Exquisite Joinery in Walnut by Birnam Wood Studio

Chair with Exquisite Joinery in Walnut by Birnam Wood Studio

By Birnam Wood Studio

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Birnam wood studio's "Cello Chair Two" features inlaid contrasting woods and exquisite joinery

Category

2010s North American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple, Walnut

American Studio Craft Carved Sculptural Solid Teak Lounge Chairs Footstools
American Studio Craft Carved Sculptural Solid Teak Lounge Chairs Footstools

American Studio Craft Carved Sculptural Solid Teak Lounge Chairs Footstools

By Wendell Castle

Located in Chicago, IL

, Wendell Castle and Wharton Esherick; of the American studio Craft movement, where artists are directly

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cocobolo, Leather, Teak

Knoll Studio Volo Tan Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman
Knoll Studio Volo Tan Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman

Knoll Studio Volo Tan Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman

By Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Presents a Knoll Studio Barcelona chair and ottoman in leather. Original makers mark is embossed on

Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lithic Lounge Chair
Lithic Lounge Chair

Lithic Lounge Chair

Unavailable|$6,000 / item

Lithic Lounge Chair

By Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Toronto, ON

the most basic chair frame and extrapolating it into an exaggerated, soft form, the LITHIC Lounge

Category

2010s North American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Vintage Studio Crafted Oak Side Chairs, Circa 1970
Vintage Studio Crafted Oak Side Chairs, Circa 1970

Vintage Studio Crafted Oak Side Chairs, Circa 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage studio crafted oak side chairs circa 1970s. These stunning chairs make a statement in any

Category

Late 20th Century North American Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Lithic Dining Chair
Lithic Dining Chair

Lithic Dining Chair

Unavailable|$5,000 / item

Lithic Dining Chair

By Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Toronto, ON

the most basic chair frame and extrapolating it into an exaggerated, soft form, the LITHIC Lounge

Category

2010s North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Robert Dice Rare Studio Crafted Chair with Dowel Seating, USA, 1970s
Robert Dice Rare Studio Crafted Chair with Dowel Seating, USA, 1970s

Robert Dice Rare Studio Crafted Chair with Dowel Seating, USA, 1970s

By Robert Dice

Located in Maastricht, NL

A studio crafted, sculptural lounge chair by American woodworker Robert Dice. The chair is made of

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Studio Built Chairs, Bedroom Benches, Designed by Susane R.
Studio Built Chairs, Bedroom Benches, Designed by Susane R.

Studio Built Chairs, Bedroom Benches, Designed by Susane R.

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

Yes, made in the USA (around the corner from my shop) we can custom not only the upholstery, but also the finish of the legs and the softness of the seat. Oak frame handmade when the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American International Style Bergere...

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oak

Contemporary Occasional Chair  Upholstered Seat, Walnut & Bronze Detail  COM
Contemporary Occasional Chair  Upholstered Seat, Walnut & Bronze Detail  COM

Contemporary Occasional Chair Upholstered Seat, Walnut & Bronze Detail COM

By Baker Hesseldenz Studio

Located in Tucson, AZ

COM OR COL ONLY The meticulously handcrafted Dudley dining or occasional chair, with its woven

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

'Monument I' Chair by Lukas Machnik
'Monument I' Chair by Lukas Machnik

'Monument I' Chair by Lukas Machnik

By Lukas Machnik

Located in Chicago, IL

'Monument I' Chair by Lukas Machnik available from LMD/studio. The monument I chair by LMD/studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Studio Conoid Chairs
Pair of American Studio Conoid Chairs

Pair of American Studio Conoid Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American studio conoid chairs styled after George Nakashima. The chairs features a comb shaped back

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Studio Craft Captains Chairs, A Pair
American Studio Craft Captains Chairs, A Pair

American Studio Craft Captains Chairs, A Pair

Located in Portland, OR

A handsome and elegant pair of studio craft chairs in walnut and hickory. Fine attention to detail

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

American Studio Craft Sculptural Chair by Steven Spiro, 2005
American Studio Craft Sculptural Chair by Steven Spiro, 2005

American Studio Craft Sculptural Chair by Steven Spiro, 2005

By Steven Spiro

Located in Coronado, CA

A breathtaking sculpted and inlaid chair made by American studio craft artist Steven Spiro. This

Category

Early 2000s American American Craftsman Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century American Studio Craft Walnut Rocking Chair
20th Century American Studio Craft Walnut Rocking Chair

20th Century American Studio Craft Walnut Rocking Chair

By Sam Maloof

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful vintage 20th century American studio Craft walnut rocking chair designed in the United

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

American Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Rocking Chair, Hand Crafted, Marked
American Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Rocking Chair, Hand Crafted, Marked

American Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Rocking Chair, Hand Crafted, Marked

Located in Kansas City, MO

Wonderful studio craft rocker made of solid walnut. Organic, sculptural design. Retains the

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare American Studio Craft Movement Leather Sling Lounge Chair
Rare American Studio Craft Movement Leather Sling Lounge Chair

Rare American Studio Craft Movement Leather Sling Lounge Chair

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Rare American Studio Craft movement carved and pegged wood frame chair with sled base and robust t

Category

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

American Postmodern Set of 4 Dining Chairs Designed by Studio Castellan
American Postmodern Set of 4 Dining Chairs Designed by Studio Castellan

American Postmodern Set of 4 Dining Chairs Designed by Studio Castellan

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of 4 chairs circa 2001 with a postmodern design by studio Castellan for Makea studio , made of

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Nakashima Studios Grass-Seated Chairs
Nakashima Studios Grass-Seated Chairs

Nakashima Studios Grass-Seated Chairs

By George Nakashima

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of custom grass seated chairs, both signed and dated. High versions of original George

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Pair of Studio Produced Bentwood Club Chairs, America, 20th Century
Pair of Studio Produced Bentwood Club Chairs, America, 20th Century

Pair of Studio Produced Bentwood Club Chairs, America, 20th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of studio produced bentwood club chairs, America, 20th century. Unique set of chairs

Category

20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Iron

New Hope Lounge Chair from Phillip Lloyd Powell Studio in American Black Walnut
New Hope Lounge Chair from Phillip Lloyd Powell Studio in American Black Walnut

New Hope Lounge Chair from Phillip Lloyd Powell Studio in American Black Walnut

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Dallas, TX

One of the last few chairs produced by Phillip Lloyd Powell in his New Hope Studio before he passed

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans Studio Chair
Paul Evans Studio Chair

Paul Evans Studio Chair

By Paul Evans

Located in Amarillo, TX

Paul Evans Studio Chair USA, c 1970 Welded patinated steel,. Newly upholstered in mohair

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Whitley American Studio Craft Movement Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1968
Robert Whitley American Studio Craft Movement Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1968

Robert Whitley American Studio Craft Movement Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1968

By Robert Whitley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A modernist, upholstered lounge chair comprising a solid American Black Walnut frame, with a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul Evans Studio Chairs, Pair
Paul Evans Studio Chairs, Pair

Paul Evans Studio Chairs, Pair

By Paul Evans

Located in Amarillo, TX

Paul Evans Studio Chair (pair) USA, c 1970 Welded patinated steel,. Newly upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Studio Crafted Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Studio Crafted Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Studio Crafted Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Studio crafted lounge chair and ottoman circa late 1950s. This stunning example has solid walnut

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Studio Dining Chairs
Vladimir Kagan Studio Dining Chairs

Vladimir Kagan Studio Dining Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Vladimir Kagan studio dining chairs from 1957. These rare examples have sculpted solid walnut

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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American Studio Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the American studio chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each American studio chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. If you’re shopping for an American studio chair, we have 45 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect American studio chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An American studio chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American studio chair over the years, but those crafted by David N. Ebner, George Nakashima and Birnam Wood Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an American Studio Chair?

The average selling price for an American studio chair at 1stDibs is $4,724, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.