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Maki Brown Tall Bao Ottoman bu Viola Tonucci

Maki Brown Tall Bao Ottoman bu Viola Tonucci

By Manifestodesign

Located in Milan, IT

This original and stylish ottoman made from a sewn leather hide which has then been uniquely folded

Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Svend Skipper Model 91 Wingback Chair & Ottoman
Svend Skipper Model 91 Wingback Chair & Ottoman

Svend Skipper Model 91 Wingback Chair & Ottoman

By Svend Skipper

Located in Savannah, GA

. Reupholstered in orange. 32 inches wide by 32 inches deep by 38 ½ inches tall ottoman: 21 inches wide by 17

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

"Profil" Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson
"Profil" Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson

"Profil" Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Berkeley, CA

Measurements: Chair: 33″ wide x 32″ deep x 34" tall, Seat: 18" tall, Ottoman: 25" wide x 18" deep x 15" tall

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Reclining finnish lounge chair + ottoman in black leather
Reclining finnish lounge chair + ottoman in black leather

Reclining finnish lounge chair + ottoman in black leather

Located in Berkeley, CA

Measurements: 33.5″ wide x 29.5″ deep x 38.5″ tall Seat Height: 15.75″ tall Ottoman Dimensions: 24.5″ wide x

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman
Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman

Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman

Located in Hudson, NY

This tall substantial ottoman was made in Italy in the late 19th to early 20th century. Carved from

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman
Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman

Hans Wegner Ap19 Papa Bear Chair + Ottoman

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berkeley, CA

: 1951 Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: 32" wide x 32" deep x 39" tall, Seat: 15.5" tall, Ottoman 27.5

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Laurameroni "Drapè" Custom Pouf in Hand-Pleated Leather or Velvet
Laurameroni "Drapè" Custom Pouf in Hand-Pleated Leather or Velvet

Laurameroni "Drapè" Custom Pouf in Hand-Pleated Leather or Velvet

By Bartoli Design, Laurameroni

Located in Monza, IT

Tall round padded ottoman covered in a Cat B. Montana 1305 leather drapery. Metal base with Ral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Eastlake Victorian Octagonal Tall Jacquard Stool/ Ottoman
Eastlake Victorian Octagonal Tall Jacquard Stool/ Ottoman

Eastlake Victorian Octagonal Tall Jacquard Stool/ Ottoman

Located in Malibu, CA

Eastlake Victorian, original handcrafted tall octagonal ottoman. Newly upholstery in a colorful

Category

Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Stools

Materials

Brass

Brown Jordan Tall Back Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
Brown Jordan Tall Back Lounge Chairs & Ottomans

Brown Jordan Tall Back Lounge Chairs & Ottomans

By Brown Jordan

Located in Bensalem, PA

Tamiami Brown Jordan set of 2 chairs and 2 ottomans which measure 20"x 23".

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Preview Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970
Preview Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970

Preview Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970

By Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Preview Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970. Turquoise Green leather original. Measures 34” tall

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Norwegian Lounge Chair and Ottoman
1960s Norwegian Lounge Chair and Ottoman

1960s Norwegian Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Victoria, BC

” wide, 32” tall, 16” seat height Ottoman: 22 x 14.25, 15.25” tall Free local delivery. Worldwide

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Rose Tarlow Faringale Leather Wing Chair and Ottoman
Rose Tarlow Faringale Leather Wing Chair and Ottoman

Rose Tarlow Faringale Leather Wing Chair and Ottoman

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Rio Vista, CA

an intentionally subtle aged patina. The ottoman measures approx. 30.5" wide, 20" deep, and 18" tall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Italian Cantilever Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970
Italian Cantilever Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970

Italian Cantilever Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian Cantilever Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970. Original leather Chair measures 34” tall

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

also original upholstery. Measure 29” tall 29” wide 37” deep, seat height 16.6” 22” deep Ottoman 16

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960
Adrian Pearsall "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960

Adrian Pearsall "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Walnut legs. A rarely seen lounge chair and ottoman. Measures 31: tall 48" long 26" deep seat height 13"

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark 1960
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark 1960

Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark 1960

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Chicago, IL

37” tall 32” wide 34” deep, seat height 16.5” 21” deep. Ottoman 14” tall 25.5” wide 18” deep.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman
Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman

Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman

By Charlton Company

Located in Phoenix, AZ

” deep x 34” wide x 33.5” tall, 17.5” seat height. Ottoman 26” wide x 22” deep x 16.5” tall.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Bentwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

” with backcushion 34” deep 30.5” wide 16.75” seat height Ottoman 16.75” tall 26” deep 29

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Louis XV style antique chair with ottoman 19 th century, designer fabric
Louis XV style antique chair with ottoman 19 th century, designer fabric

Louis XV style antique chair with ottoman 19 th century, designer fabric

Located in Houston, TX

This chair is in the bergere style with a curved back That is tall and comfortable. The ottoman

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Phoenix, AZ

iconic piece, and you can set yourself apart from the Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Chair 39” tall x

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

" tall x 33" wide x 36" deep, seat height 15" Ottoman: 12" tall x 22" wide x 22" deep 1930, United

Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman
Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman

Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Phoenix, AZ

, 14.75” seat height. Ottoman 16” tall x 24.5” wide x 21” deep. There is no tag, but there is a small

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Rare MCM Stepped Rattan Sofa Chair Ottoman Livingroom Set w/ Built in End tables
Rare MCM Stepped Rattan Sofa Chair Ottoman Livingroom Set w/ Built in End tables

Rare MCM Stepped Rattan Sofa Chair Ottoman Livingroom Set w/ Built in End tables

By James Mont

Located in Van Nuys, CA

chair, and 1 ottoman for 3 furniture pieces total. -Measurements- Sofa: 33 1/2" Tall x 84" Wide x 30

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Lazar Swivel Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Red Upholstery Post-Modern
Pair of Lazar Swivel Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Red Upholstery Post-Modern

Pair of Lazar Swivel Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Red Upholstery Post-Modern

By Lazar Industries

Located in Philadelphia, PA

well. Chairs are super comfy! Dims: Chairs 28" tall x 35" deep x 35" wide, seat height 18" Ottoman

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Living Room 6 Piece Set
Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Living Room 6 Piece Set

Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Living Room 6 Piece Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

, seat height 15" Ottoman: 12" tall x 22" wide x 22" deep End tables: 30" tall x 20" wide x 15.5" deep

Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

8 Piece Suite Tempestini for Salterini  Orange Slice set.
8 Piece Suite Tempestini for Salterini  Orange Slice set.

8 Piece Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice set.

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

slice side tables… And one ottoman. The three tables are 25“w x 17“ d x 17“ tall.. the Ottoman ,seat

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cy Mann Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
Cy Mann Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa

Cy Mann Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa

By Cy Mann

Located in Redding, CT

arm corner, 15.5" tall at seat. Ottoman measures 45.5" two outer corners x 31.5" from outer curve to

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set

Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

height 15" Ottoman: 12" tall x 22" wide x 22" deep End tables: 24" tall x 15" wide x 35" deep Coffee

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored 6 Strand Black Ash Table, Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Restored 6 Strand Black Ash Table, Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

Restored 6 Strand Black Ash Table, Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

" tall X 33" wide X 36" deep, seat height 15" Ottoman: 8" tall X 22" wide X 22" deep Side Table: 19" tall

Category

Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored 8 Piece "Far Horizon" Rattan Livingroom Set by John Wisner For Ficks
Restored 8 Piece "Far Horizon" Rattan Livingroom Set by John Wisner For Ficks

Restored 8 Piece "Far Horizon" Rattan Livingroom Set by John Wisner For Ficks

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

coffee table, a table lamp, and an ottoman. Measurements Lamp: 29" Tall X 8" Diameter 3-seat Couch: 31

Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Midcentury Rattan, Living Room Seating Set
Restored Midcentury Rattan, Living Room Seating Set

Restored Midcentury Rattan, Living Room Seating Set

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

, seat height 15" Lounge chair: 34" tall x 33" wide x 36" deep, seat height 15" Ottoman: 12" tall x 22

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Stacked Stools, Ottomans
Mid-Century Modern Stacked Stools, Ottomans

Mid-Century Modern Stacked Stools, Ottomans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

naugahyde colors of red, blue and green with wood bases. Each individual ottoman is 11" tall. Once stacked

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Pace Collection 'Monique' Leather Chair and Ottoman
Pace Collection 'Monique' Leather Chair and Ottoman

Pace Collection 'Monique' Leather Chair and Ottoman

By Pace Collection

Located in Long Beach, CA

. Measures: Seat height is 17" Chair 40" wide x 38" deep x 31" tall Ottoman 26" square x 16" tall.   

Category

Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Missoni Home Ribe Tall Cylinder Pouf in Solid Tan

Missoni Home Ribe Tall Cylinder Pouf in Solid Tan

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

Round pouf in solid tan Missoni fabric. Perfect for adding an elegant touch to any bedroom or living room. Composition: 75% viscose, 25% cotton. Care: Delicate dry-clean with per...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

Missoni Home Prescott Tall Cylinder Pouf in Black and White with Stripe Print

Missoni Home Prescott Tall Cylinder Pouf in Black and White with Stripe Print

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

Round pouf in black and white striped pattern. Perfect for adding an elegant touch to any bedroom or living room. Care: Delicate dry-clean with perchlorethylene.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Missoni Home Samoa Tall Cylinder Pouf in Ivory w/ Orange and Blue Floral Pattern

Missoni Home Samoa Tall Cylinder Pouf in Ivory w/ Orange and Blue Floral Pattern

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

Round cylinder pouf in orange and blue floral patterned print. Perfect for adding an elegant touch to any bedroom or living room. Composition: 100% Cotton. Care: Delicate dry-cle...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Stick Rattan Set
Vintage Stick Rattan Set

Vintage Stick Rattan Set

Unavailable|$17,500

Vintage Stick Rattan Set

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

" tall, Ottoman measures 23.5" by 28.5".

Category

Vintage 1920s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Heywood-Wakefield Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Heywood-Wakefield Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Heywood-Wakefield Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Fair Oaks, CA

, armrest 21 1/2" tall, 28" wide, ottoman 16" tall, 24" x 26".

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

1960s Plastic Mid-Century Mad Mod Chairs with Ottomans
1960s Plastic Mid-Century Mad Mod Chairs with Ottomans

1960s Plastic Mid-Century Mad Mod Chairs with Ottomans

Located in Fair Oaks, CA

76″ tall, 28″ wide. Ottomans 29″ x 29″.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1960s Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Siesta High" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
1960s Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Siesta High" Lounge Chair and Ottoman

1960s Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Siesta High" Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

39” tall. seat height 17”. Ottoman: 24.5” wide x 20” deep x 17” tall.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Swivel Arm Chairs With Single Ottoman and Rattan Bases
Pair of Vintage Swivel Arm Chairs With Single Ottoman and Rattan Bases

Pair of Vintage Swivel Arm Chairs With Single Ottoman and Rattan Bases

Located in Raleigh, NC

chair is 30" wide x 35" deep x Back at 35" tall. Seat at 18" The ottoman measures 28" wide x 22" deep x

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen with Original Black Leather
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen with Original Black Leather

Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen with Original Black Leather

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

freely and is very comfortable. The ottoman measures 14.5" tall x 22" wide x 16" deep. The chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Original Egg Chairs with Ottomans by Arne Jacobsen in Mulberry Leather
Pair of Original Egg Chairs with Ottomans by Arne Jacobsen in Mulberry Leather

Pair of Original Egg Chairs with Ottomans by Arne Jacobsen in Mulberry Leather

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing pair of custom mulberry leather egg chairs with matching ottomans designed by Arne Jacobsen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Max Stout 1959
Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Max Stout 1959

Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Max Stout 1959

By Maurizio Tempestini, Richard McCarthy, George Nelson, Selrite, Salterini

Located in Framingham, MA

height. Ottoman is 24" x 15" x 14.5" tall.  **Before purchase, please message me with your delivery zip

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Il Fratellino, Tall Pouf in Black Velvet on Black Painted Oak Base, Brass Décor
Il Fratellino, Tall Pouf in Black Velvet on Black Painted Oak Base, Brass Décor

Il Fratellino, Tall Pouf in Black Velvet on Black Painted Oak Base, Brass Décor

By La Famiglia Furniture

Located in Copenhagen, DK

tall and slim shape, making it ideal for seating in an open kitchen space or in a bar, hotel or

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Il Fratellino, Scandinavian Tall Pouf in Suede on a Wooden Base with Brass Décor
Il Fratellino, Scandinavian Tall Pouf in Suede on a Wooden Base with Brass Décor

Il Fratellino, Scandinavian Tall Pouf in Suede on a Wooden Base with Brass Décor

By La Famiglia Furniture

Located in Copenhagen, DK

tall and slim shape, making it ideal for seating in an open kitchen space or in a bar, hotel or

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

671 Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Black Leather Tall XL
671 Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Black Leather Tall XL

671 Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Black Leather Tall XL

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

version of the ottoman, Vitra started producing a "Tall" version of the chair and ottoman in 2008. In

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Best Edward Wormley Large Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Best Edward Wormley Large Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Best Edward Wormley Large Lounge Chair with Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in Ferndale, MI

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, gold Dunbar tag. Chair: 28.5" wide x 30" deep x 40" tall. Ottoman: 23

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Eero Aarnio Wicker and Upholstered Ottomans or Stools
Eero Aarnio Wicker and Upholstered Ottomans or Stools

Eero Aarnio Wicker and Upholstered Ottomans or Stools

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Phoenix, AZ

taller, more slender ottomans remain from this set. These rare examples have sculpted wicker forms and

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wicker

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Tall Ottomans For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of tall ottomans is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique tall ottomans was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 10 antique and vintage tall ottomans for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of tall ottomans available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern tall ottomans are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made tall ottomans over the years, but those made by Manifestodesign, La Famiglia Furniture and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Tall Ottomans?

Prices for tall ottomans start at $1,100 and top out at $11,500 with the average selling for $1,838.

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.