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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

Dunbar Lounge Chair with Ottoman on Rosewood Legs by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Lounge Chair with Ottoman on Rosewood Legs by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Lounge Chair with Ottoman on Rosewood Legs by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

" tall. Ottoman 23 wide x 18 deep x 16 tall.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Mohair

Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in Red Fabric
Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in Red Fabric

Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in Red Fabric

Located in New York, NY

. Chair measures 40 inches wide by 34 inches deep by 35.5 inches tall. Ottoman measures 25.5 inches wide

Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Jean Gillon Tijuca Chairs and Ottoman, a Set of 3
Jean Gillon Tijuca Chairs and Ottoman, a Set of 3

Jean Gillon Tijuca Chairs and Ottoman, a Set of 3

By Jean Gillon, Italma

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

remarkably comfortable chairs. Chairs: 42” wide 38” deep 31” tall Ottoman: 23” wide 19” deep 17” tall

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in COM/COL
Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in COM/COL

Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in COM/COL

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

40 inches wide by 34 inches deep by 35.5 inches tall. Ottoman measures 25.5 inches wide by 20 inches

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Three Piece Aluminum Outdoor Set by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Three Piece Aluminum Outdoor Set by Richard Schultz for Knoll

Three Piece Aluminum Outdoor Set by Richard Schultz for Knoll

By Richard Schultz

Located in Ferndale, MI

30" tall x 27" deep Table: 32" diameter x 16.5" tall Ottoman / Table: 28" wide x 31" deep x 11.5

Category

Late 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Lamino Chair by Swedese by Yngve Ekstrom Mid Century Danish Modern
Lamino Chair by Swedese by Yngve Ekstrom Mid Century Danish Modern

Lamino Chair by Swedese by Yngve Ekstrom Mid Century Danish Modern

By Yngve Ekström, Swedese

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Seat 16" tall Ottoman 23 1/2" W x 16 1/2" D 18 3/4".  

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Tall Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Tall Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Tall Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Palm Springs, CA

the manufacturing date 8/11/2006. ottoman measures approx 17 inches tall 26 wide and 21.5 deep. Chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tall Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Warren Platner
Tall Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Warren Platner

Tall Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Warren Platner

Located in Ferndale, MI

Nickel Plate Tall Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll. Ottoman: 24" diameter

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of elegant tall back lounge armchairs + matching ottomans
Pair of elegant tall back lounge armchairs + matching ottomans

Pair of elegant tall back lounge armchairs + matching ottomans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of elegant tall back armchairs with matching ottomans. Armchairs are 40 in. tall (16 in. seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Tall Man" lounge chair and ottoman by Edward Wormley
"Tall Man" lounge chair and ottoman by Edward Wormley

"Tall Man" lounge chair and ottoman by Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Comfortable lounge chair and ottoman with angular sides and built-in headrest in chair back.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Tall Back Lamello Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
Tall Back Lamello Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Swedese

Tall Back Lamello Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Swedese

By Swedese, Yngve Ekström

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful and comfy chair and ottoman designed by Yngve Ekström circa 1970s, purchased by the

Category

20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Antique Tall Patinated Brass Turkish Ottoman Spice Coffee Pepper Grinder
Antique Tall Patinated Brass Turkish Ottoman Spice Coffee Pepper Grinder

Antique Tall Patinated Brass Turkish Ottoman Spice Coffee Pepper Grinder

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful antique rare pepper coffee spice grinder, hand made an incredible mechanical piece hand hammered one of a kind rare piece with some inscription that reads 4 CARANTI.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Mexican Modernist Tall Club Chair Ottoman Red Leather Brass Arturo Pani
Mexican Modernist Tall Club Chair Ottoman Red Leather Brass Arturo Pani

Mexican Modernist Tall Club Chair Ottoman Red Leather Brass Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a tall back Mexican Modernist club chair and ottoman red leather and brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1950s American Modern Tall Back Elegant Lounge Chair and Ottoman New Upholstery
1950s American Modern Tall Back Elegant Lounge Chair and Ottoman New Upholstery

1950s American Modern Tall Back Elegant Lounge Chair and Ottoman New Upholstery

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

Tall elegant lounge chair and ottoman, circa 1950s freshly upholstered set with solid tapered legs

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Eames Tall Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Eames Tall Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Eames Tall Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

chair is an example of the Tall edition, a slightly updated version designed to offer full-body support

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swedish Modern Teak Frame Lounge tall Back Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson
Swedish Modern Teak Frame Lounge tall Back Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson

Swedish Modern Teak Frame Lounge tall Back Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson

By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson

Located in San Diego, CA

This elegant Danish modern recliner and ottoman, designed by Alf Svenson for Ljung Industries of

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vladimir Kagan Chair & Ottoman
Vladimir Kagan Chair & Ottoman

Vladimir Kagan Chair & Ottoman

Located in San Diego, CA

Directional. Ottoman measures: " tall " wide " long

Category

Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Club Chair and Ottoman
Club Chair and Ottoman

Club Chair and Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

. Measurements below are for chair. Ottoman measures 16" tall x 21" wide and 30" long.

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

/> Chair measures 32 1/2" wide x 36" deep x 35" tall. Seat height is 19". Ottoman measures 24 1/2" wide x

Category

20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Stunning Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Stunning Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Stunning Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Phoenix, AZ

is for the chair and ottoman. Ottoman measures: 16.5" tall x 23" wide x 18" deep.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Falcon Chairs and Ottoman Sigurd Resell
Falcon Chairs and Ottoman Sigurd Resell

Falcon Chairs and Ottoman Sigurd Resell

By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler

Located in Chula Vista, CA

have been replaced with new saddle leather. Ottoman is 15" tall x 24" x 23".     

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Harvey Probber Brass Base Sofa with Ottoman
Harvey Probber Brass Base Sofa with Ottoman

Harvey Probber Brass Base Sofa with Ottoman

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Ottoman 42 x 30 x 17 tall.  

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Club Chair & Ottoman
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Club Chair & Ottoman

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Club Chair & Ottoman

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic & elegant Robsjohn Gibbings club chair and ottoman for Widdicomb. Ottoman measures 17" tall

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Kipp Stewart Chrome Framed Chaise and Ottoman
Kipp Stewart Chrome Framed Chaise and Ottoman

Kipp Stewart Chrome Framed Chaise and Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

leather. Designed by Kipp Stewart . Ottoman measures: 18" Tall x 26" wide x 20 " deep

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Phoenix, AZ

upholstered in a 1960s Danish dead stock fabric. Ottoman dimensions: 15" tall x 22" wide x 19" deep.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Paulin Artifort Ribbon Chair and Ottoman
Pierre Paulin Artifort Ribbon Chair and Ottoman

Pierre Paulin Artifort Ribbon Chair and Ottoman

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Phoenix, AZ

listed is for the chair and ottoman. Ottoman measures: 15.5" tall x 29.5" wide x 19" deep.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Oversized Bamboo & Rattan Armchairs and Ottomans, Pair
Oversized Bamboo & Rattan Armchairs and Ottomans, Pair

Oversized Bamboo & Rattan Armchairs and Ottomans, Pair

Located in North Miami, FL

comfortable woven bamboo and rattan from a Palm Beach estate. Dimensions of ottomans: 17 inches tall, 22

Category

Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Comfortable Louis XV style armchair and matching ottoman
Comfortable Louis XV style armchair and matching ottoman

Comfortable Louis XV style armchair and matching ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Comfortable Louis XV style armchair and matching ottoman. 19 in. seat height. Ottoman Dimensions

Category

20th Century French Chaise Longues

Harvey Probber Brass Base Sofa, Ottoman, Coffee Table
Harvey Probber Brass Base Sofa, Ottoman, Coffee Table

Harvey Probber Brass Base Sofa, Ottoman, Coffee Table

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

with the brass frame, Measures: Sofa 113 long x 33 deep x 31 tall, 17 seat Ottoman 42 x 30 x 17 tall

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Matching Footstool / Ottoman.
Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Matching Footstool / Ottoman.

Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Matching Footstool / Ottoman.

Located in Monrovia, CA

Ottoman/Footstool Is 25.5 Inches Wide by 17.5 Inches Deep by 15 Inches Tall.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fabulous Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Fabulous Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Fabulous Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in Phoenix, AZ

formed walnut legs. Price listed is for the chair and ottoman. Ottoman measures: 14" tall x 20" wide x 28

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Designer Chocolate Brown Leather Club Chair and Ottoman
Designer Chocolate Brown Leather Club Chair and Ottoman

Designer Chocolate Brown Leather Club Chair and Ottoman

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

ottoman measures 15.5 tall X 29 wide.

Category

2010s American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb  "His & Her" Chairs + Ottoman
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb  "His & Her" Chairs + Ottoman

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb "His & Her" Chairs + Ottoman

Located in North Miami, FL

tall, 34 wide, 23.5 deep, 16 seat height OTTOMAN: 15.5 tall, 27 wide, 19.5 deep

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A 1970's or early 1980's Rosewood Eames 670/671 chair and ottoman. The Herman Miller label on the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman
Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman

Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

chair- 29" tall, 35" wide, 49" deep, seat height 15" Ottoman- 15" tall, 24" wide, 29.5" deep Available

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Aluminum Frame Leather Chair with Ottoman by Richard Schultz
Aluminum Frame Leather Chair with Ottoman by Richard Schultz

Aluminum Frame Leather Chair with Ottoman by Richard Schultz

By Richard Schultz

Located in Ferndale, MI

" wide x 26" deep x 26" tall Ottoman: 23.5 " wide x 27.5" deep x 14" tall

Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Mid Century Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Mid Century Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Mid Century Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

velvet. The chair measures 33" deep x 29.5" wide x 28" tall and the ottoman measures 24" wide x 17.5

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Joe Colombo Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1968
Rare Joe Colombo Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1968

Rare Joe Colombo Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1968

By Sormani, Joe Colombo

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

. The chair measures: 31" wide x 31.5" deep x 27" tall. Seat height: 13.5" The ottoman measures: 31

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Thayer Coggin
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Thayer Coggin

Milo Baughman Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, Back is 37" tall and seat is 17" Ottoman measures 27" x 19" and 14" tall. Newly reupholstered and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early production tall back lounge chair and ottoman.

Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Olsen Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Hans Olsen Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Hans Olsen Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Hans Olsen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

the chair and ottoman. Ottoman measures: 16" tall x 24" wide x 16" deep.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Early Rosewood Eames 670 Lounge Chair 671/Ottoman, 1960
Early Rosewood Eames 670 Lounge Chair 671/Ottoman, 1960

Early Rosewood Eames 670 Lounge Chair 671/Ottoman, 1960

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

" wide, 34" deep, seat heigh 16", seat width 24.25" seat depth 19" Ottoman measures 17" tall, 26" wide

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1960s
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1960s

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1960s

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Gloucester, GB

Eilersen - Danish, 1960s - Measures: 74cm wide x 72cm deep x 102cm tall x 41cm seat height - Ottoman

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1960s
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1960s

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1960s

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Gloucester, GB

Eilersen - Danish, 1960s - Measures: 74cm wide x 72cm deep x 102cm tall x 41cm seat height - Ottoman

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman
Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman

Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

arms with matching Ottoman. Lounge Chair- 29" Tall, 35" Wide, 49" Deep, Seat Height 15" Ottoman

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

1970s De Sede Style Chrome Easy Chair and Ottoman
1970s De Sede Style Chrome Easy Chair and Ottoman

1970s De Sede Style Chrome Easy Chair and Ottoman

By De Sede

Located in Charleston, SC

at his law firm in Canada and he confirmed the maker to be De Sede. Ottoman measures: 14.5” tall x

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Restored Square Pretzel 6-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Restored Square Pretzel 6-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair + Ottoman

Restored Square Pretzel 6-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair + Ottoman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

ottoman. Measures: Lounge chair- 29" tall, 35" wide, 49" deep, seat height 15" Ottoman- 15" tall, 24

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful tufted velvet tall back lounge chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1970s sitting

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Westnofa
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Westnofa

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

modern Tall Siesta chair and ottoman. Wooden frame, removable leather chair and ottoman cushions with

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Ib Kofod Larsen Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Ib Kofod Larsen Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

charcoal leather. Price listed is for the pair of chairs and ottoman. Ottoman measures: 15" tall x 24" wide

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1970's steel leather chair ottoman Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
1970's steel leather chair ottoman Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

1970's steel leather chair ottoman Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

ottoman are extremely well made and quite heavy. The chair is 36 inches tall with a 17" seat height. It is

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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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.