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Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of foldable theatre chairs designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the renovation of the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Theatre Vintage Chair 1950s
Located in Foggia, FG
Vintage Theatre chair 1950s Velvet pink, Iron and Wood Very very nice and good condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Club Chairs

Materials

Iron

Theatre Vintage Chair 1950s
Theatre Vintage Chair 1950s
H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats '1717.3'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th century Thonet original Theatre seats (1717.3) 19th century Thonet original Theatre seats
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century, Thonet Original Theatre Seats, '1717.2'
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century Thonet original theatre seats (1717.2) 19th Century Thonet original theatre seats
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats '1717.1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats (1717.1) 19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats
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Antique 19th Century Czech Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Theatre Red Chairs, 1950s
Located in Foggia, FG
Pair of Theatre red chairs 1950s Very very nice Velvet, Iron and wood Measures Cm 50
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Vintage 1950s Club Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Theatre Red Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Theatre Red Chairs, 1950s
H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Modern and Comfortable Armchair or Club Chair, Theatre Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This armchair inspired by "Comedia Del Arte", stirs the emotions like theatre play. Bold, graceful
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Theatre Seats Row of Five Chairs, circa 1910
Located in Evergreen, CO
The rosewood and maple marquetry in the back rests and seats of this row of theatre seats from
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Maple, Rosewood, Walnut

20th Century Edwardian Mahogany and Leather Cinema / Theatre Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Edwardian mahogany cinema / theatre chairs, on steel legs with mahogany frames
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20th Century English Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs Made for the Theatre, France circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Whimsical pair of armchairs in the Empire style, that were made for the theatre in the 1930s
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 (A). Item features
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 12 Red Velvet Carlo Scarpa Theatre Chairs, from the Auditorium Roma, 1960
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
An iconic set of 12 chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Auditorium in Via della Conciliazione, Rome on a project by Architect Marcello Piacentini 1950 this set from the first a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
In 1959 Friso Kramer transformed his 1953 Revolt chair into his absolute masterpiece, the 'theatre
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Betty Chair TK3 with Black Aniline Leather by Thau & Kallio for &tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 6TK1 & 2TK9 Betty Chairs, L Oak/Natural Webbing by Thau & Kallio for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, the stackable chairs come in two versions: one
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Set of 2 Counter Stool, Betty Tk8, Black W.Black Webbing by T & K for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this stool’s sturdy frame is crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Outdoor Dalilips Sofa by Salvador Dalí 20th Century Surrealist Design, Spain
By (after) Salvador Dali, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
Designed in 1972 by Salvador Dali along with Oscar Tusquets for the Mae West Hall at the Theatre
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Harlequin Armchair by Alma De Luce
Located in Joane, PT
Harlequin armchair stirs emotions like a theatre play. Bold, graceful, and elegant, the exclusive
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Harlequin Armchair by Alma De Luce
Harlequin Armchair by Alma De Luce
H 30.32 in W 46.66 in D 29.53 in
Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in DK
National Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark ca. 1983 when architects Eva and Nils Koppel decorated the new
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

19th C Jacobean Renaissance Carved Oak High Back Cane 3 Seater Hall Bench Settee
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
with dark, almost ebonised wood frame, and light coloured cane seating. Gently curved arms, which are
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Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Large Chinoiserie Footstool
Located in Faversham, GB
decorative arts theatre, and music. The ebonised beech frame stands on six block legs united by three
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Large Chinoiserie Footstool
Large Chinoiserie Footstool
H 9.85 in W 36.23 in D 14.77 in
Mid 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchair in Walnut With Extravagantly Carved
Located in Benington, Herts
mask suggests that the original owner was in some way connected with acting of the theatre or perhaps
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

“AJ5” Sofa by Arne Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen for &Tradition, Denmark 2020
By &Tradition, Arne Jacobsen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
new town hall, a new library and a theatre in Søllerød (Rudersdal). For the town hall, they designed a
Category

Early 2000s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century White American Directional Sofa, Curved Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the Broadway theatre, it was used on the set of a Broadway play. During the set of the play, the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

1950s Pair Of Original Metal Stacking Fibrocit Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
fibrous cement acoustic tiles for theatres and auditoriums, eventually this led to requests for seating
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Botta Set of Six La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Metal by Alias 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
“Theatre of Architecture”, which opened in 2018. Along with his activity as an architect, Botta also works
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Rare Organic Modern Sculpture / Bench Attributed to Frederick Kiesler circa 1947
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in New York, NY
traveling to New York to co-organize the International Theatre Exposition at Steinway Hall, Kiesler and his
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Le Salon Chair 3 by Agathe Labaye and Florian Sumi
Located in London, GB
variety of personalities. In the universal configuration of the agora, this theatre of objects is enclosed
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2010s French Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
Dresden/Saxony (Dresden State Theatre). With Mond Zwölf Rittergut & Runnymede are presenting their vision
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2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Ash

Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
Dresden/Saxony (Dresden State Theatre). With Mond Zwölf Rittergut & Runnymede are presenting their vision
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair Of Folding Seat Armchairs, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Metal, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
armchairs is undoubtedly from a theatre, cinema or opera. Indeed the seat folds down and reveals a seat
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
the Piccolo theatre of Milan followed, with Zanuso. In 1954, he won the Compasso d'Oro for the chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Nemo" Black or Red Lacquered Head-Armchair by Fabio Novembre for Driade, 2017
By Driade, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mask used to hide an identity. Mask which in the Greek theatre is also called "persona" ("person
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

"Nemo" Denim Colored Head-Armchair Designed by Fabio Novembre for Driade, 2017
By Driade, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
which in the Greek theatre is also called "persona" ("person"), recalling the name sound that plays the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery
By RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four LV8 cinema or theatre chairs was made in Padova, Italy by RIMA in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

"Nemo" Colored Head-Armchair Designed by Fabio Novembre for Driade, 2017
By Driade, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mask used to hide an identity. Mask which in the Greek theatre is also called "persona" ("person
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

"Nemo" Brass, Iron or Copper Finished Head-Armchair by Fabio Novembre for Driade
By Driade, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mask used to hide an identity. Mask which in the Greek theatre is also called "persona" ("person
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Frei Egidio" /Edition Marcenaria Barauna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in PARIS, FR
équiper le théâtre Gregório de Mattos à Salvador. Elle devait être légère et facilement transportable et
Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Dalilips Sofa by Salvador Dalí & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
the Mae West Hall at the Theatre Museum in Figueras. In 1972, a group of young architects and
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2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Polystyrene

Dalilips Sofa by Salvador Dalí & Oscar Tusquets
Dalilips Sofa by Salvador Dalí & Oscar Tusquets
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Set of two armchairs manufactured by Casa e Giardino designer Gio Ponti 1940 .
Located in bari, IT
many objects in a wide variety of fields, from theatre sets, lamps, chairs, kitchen objects and the
Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Human Chair N3 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Geneve, CH
solid beech seating in MDF with metal structure inside and glossy painting, backrest in MDF with glossy
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Human Chair N3 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Human Chair N3 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
depicting Shakespeare theatre, under we find a painted scene of Romeo courting Juliette, on the back you
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Acerbis Life Sofa and Pouf in Brown Upholstery with Dark Stained Walnut Frame
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borghese, and the conversion of the Adriano theatre in Piazza Cavour. Additional information: Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Botta Set of Six 605 Quinta Chairs in Black Lacquered Steel by Alias 1980
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
, construction began for the “Theatre of Architecture”, which opened in 2018. Along with his activity as an
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal

Acerbis Life Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Dark Stained Walnut Frame
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borghese, and the conversion of the Adriano theatre in Piazza Cavour. Additional information: Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Acerbis Life Sofa in White Upholstery with Dark Stained Walnut Frame
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borghese, and the conversion of the Adriano theatre in Piazza Cavour. Additional information: Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Human Chair N1 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Geneve, CH
in solid beech seating in MDF with metal structure inside and glossy painting, backrest in MDF with
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Human Chair N1 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Human Chair N1 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Human Chair N2 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Geneve, CH
in solid beech seating in MDF with metal structure inside and glossy painting, backrest in MDF with
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Human Chair N2 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Human Chair N2 by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Human Chair Bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Geneve, CH
: Leg in solid beech seating in MDF with metal structure inside and glossy painting, backrest in MDF
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Human Chair Bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Human Chair Bench by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
H 44.89 in W 22.49 in D 59.06 in
Human Chair Toi Et Moi by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: Leg in solid beech seating in MDF with metal structure inside and glossy painting, backrest in
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Turquoise Armchair 'The Colour of Honey' by Touche-Touche, 2020
Located in Antwerp, BE
theatre world, designing night clubs or a recording studio to immersive cinema rooms and galleries they
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
programmed art. He carries out research in the field of kinetic and serial art. He is in the theatre and the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in the field of kinetic and serial art. He is in the theatre and the cinema, concerned with lighting
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
O.F.I.S Series, Reclaimed Tubular Steel Stool by Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
By Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
Located in Madrid, ES
the dramatic sense of place in the ‘leftover’ spaces between the theatres and the enclosure. The
Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in the field of kinetic and serial art. He is in the theatre and the cinema, concerned with lighting
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
programmed art. He carries out research in the field of kinetic and serial art. He is in the theatre and the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Mah Jong 21 Piece Sofa for Roche Bobois by Hans Hopfer, 1970s Italy
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
addition to a living room, theatre, family room, game room and so on. The original design goes back to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather
Located in GB
klismos fell from general favour during the Hellenistic period; nevertheless, the theatre of Dionysus at
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Antique 19th Century Greek Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in the field of kinetic and serial art. He is in the theatre and the cinema, concerned with lighting
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
O.F.I.S Series, Reclaimed Tubular Steel Armchair by Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
By Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
Located in Madrid, ES
in the ‘leftover’ spaces between the theatres and the enclosure. The curvaceous shapes of these
Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

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Theatre Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of theatre seating available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every item from our selection of theatre seating was constructed with great care. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of theatre seating you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of theatre seating, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of theatre seating has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel and American Seating Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Theatre Seating?

The average selling price for a piece of theatre seating at 1stDibs is $2,884, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $16,000 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.

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.