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1910's Children chair by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
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This chair nicely shows the Thonet renowned technique of wood bending. There is no decoration on any
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Solden Chair in Blue
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designs the future”, chosen by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna for some years to tell the deep bond with the past
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Solden Chair in Orange
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designs the future”, chosen by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna for some years to tell the deep bond with the past
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
This is one of the most commercially successful chairs designed and produced by famous Gebrüder
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
1920's Office chair Model No.3 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
produced by the Thonet company in the 1920’s.
The design of this chair is similar to model No. 13 and No
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet
By August Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
An authentic bentwood kid's chair made at the beginning of the 20th century by the Thonet Furniture
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Solden Chair with Upholsterd Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designs the future”, chosen by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna for some years to tell the deep bond with the past
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Black Chair with Mesh & Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.3 in W 18.9 in D 20.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hideout Lounge Black Chair with Upholstered Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Swedish design trio Front has designed a lounge chair which combines comfort and design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 45.8 in W 29.9 in D 31.7 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Black Chair in Cane Backrest & Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.3 in W 18.9 in D 20.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Black Chair in Mesh Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.3 in W 20.6 in D 20.2 in
Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare Thonet chair, designed by Otto Prutscher for a Villa in Jägerndorf - Literatur
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Chair in Black with Cane Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.3 in W 20.6 in D 20.2 in
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of the chair; was designed and made in Vienna between 1905 and 1910 by the Thonet Gebruder Company
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 no.25 dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, c. 1870
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
Gebrüder Thonet (Manufacturer), Austria
Thonet no. 25 dining chair, set of 4, produced from c
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Chair with Upholstered Seat by Philippe Nigro
By Philippe Nigro, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled like a construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.1 in W 19.8 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Chair with Plywood Seat by Philippe Nigro
By Philippe Nigro, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled like a construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.1 in W 19.8 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Radetzky Chair in Black Lacquer
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Post Mundus Chair in Beech
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five pieces of bent wood make up the unique profile of Post Mundus, the chair designed by Martino
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Chair in Walnut with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in W 14.9 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Chair in Walnut with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in W 14.9 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1910's dining chairs model no.221 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, August Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
These two dining chairs were originally designed by the Gebüder Thonet company in 1898, and could
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35 in W 17.3 in D 19.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Chair in White and Backrest
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Upholstered Chair in Black & Aluminium
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.1 in W 22 in D 23.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in White and Aluminium
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is a trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black Lacquered Wood
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Morris High Back Black Chair with Upholstered Seat
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 44 in W 16.5 in D 20.8 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Small Chair in Black Upholstery & Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 18.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Loos Cafe Museum Chair in Dark Walnut
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Telegrey with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.7 in W 23.2 in D 20.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is a trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.1 in W 22 in D 23.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Morris Low Back Flame Red Chair in Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 19.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair with Upholstered Seat
By Nigel Coates, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates has designed a sophisticated lounge chair with a complex design reflecting the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bent-beech wood chair and armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1930. A timeless and modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Chair with Upholstered Seat & Beech Feet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Hermann Czech
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 16.5 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Bodystuhl Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Post Mundus Chair in Beech and Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Martino Gamper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five pieces of bent wood make up the unique profile of Post Mundus, the chair designed by Martino
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 18.8 in D 21.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Chair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Philippe Nigro
By Philippe Nigro, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled like a construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.1 in W 19.8 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Plywood Seat by Philippe Nigro
By Philippe Nigro, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled like a construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.1 in W 19.8 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Targa Lounge Chair in Beech Frame with Upholstery
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 36.6 in D 33 in
Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in White Plywood Seat and Beech Feet
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 16.5 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Perforated Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.2 in W 16.5 in D 19.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Chair in Walnut with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in W 14.9 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Curry Yellow with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Yellow Ocre with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Targa Lounge Chair in Black Frame with Brass Feet
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.8 in W 36.6 in D 33 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Jannis Lounge Chair in Foam with Beige Upholstery
By Dainelli Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
connected by steam-curved beech wood arches, an element of continuity with the heritage of Gebrüder Thonet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.2 in W 30.3 in D 31.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Jannis Lounge Chair in Foam with Green Upholstery
By Dainelli Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
connected by steam-curved beech wood arches, an element of continuity with the heritage of Gebrüder Thonet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.2 in W 30.3 in D 31.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates has designed a sophisticated lounge chair with a complex design reflecting the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 29.1 in D 32.6 in
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Thonet Chair Designed By Gebruder For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic thonet chair designed by gebruder available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and hardwood, every thonet chair designed by gebruder was constructed with great care. There are 153 variations of the antique or vintage thonet chair designed by gebruder you’re looking for, while we also have 84 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet chair designed by gebruder, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right thonet chair designed by gebruder, those designed in modern, Art Nouveau and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made thonet chair designed by gebruder has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet and Adolf Loos are consistently popular.
How Much is a Thonet Chair Designed By Gebruder?
A thonet chair designed by gebruder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,898, while the lowest priced sells for $353 and the highest can go for as much as $65,528.
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.
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