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Pair of Distressed Hardwood Lounge Chairs in the Style of Dakota Jackson
Pair of Distressed Hardwood Lounge Chairs in the Style of Dakota Jackson

Pair of Distressed Hardwood Lounge Chairs in the Style of Dakota Jackson

By Dakota Jackson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The finish lends the chairs a collected, timeworn appearance while preserving their distinctly modern silhouette.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Side Chair in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s
Side Chair in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s

Side Chair in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Berlin, DE

Side chair with geometric back and plain, sturdy construction recall the functional aesthetic linked to René Gabriel.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669
1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The chair is not marked similar to the vast majority of chairs from the period.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery
Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery

Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The chair is heavy and sturdy, and the comfort level is very high.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Unusually Large Swedish Antique Brown Pine Baroque Chair
Unusually Large Swedish Antique Brown Pine Baroque Chair

Unusually Large Swedish Antique Brown Pine Baroque Chair

Located in Kramfors, SE

The paint has distress after use. The chair is unusually large, please refer to the measurements.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Materials

Pine

Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1

Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1

By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen

Located in Uppsala, SE

The chairs were featured in the renowned Danish design magazine Mobilia (no 322) in 1984.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Balloon Back Chairs
Set of 4 Balloon Back Chairs

Set of 4 Balloon Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of four balloon, caned back chairs. The frames of the chairs are carved wood with vinyl covered seats.

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Mahogany Leather Desk Chair
Victorian Mahogany Leather Desk Chair

Victorian Mahogany Leather Desk Chair

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

The chair features a curved, deep-buttoned upholstered backrest and wraparound arms, adorned with hand-tacked brass studs.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 2 Antique Primitive Painted Farmhouse Mountain Chairs
Pair of 2 Antique Primitive Painted Farmhouse Mountain Chairs

Pair of 2 Antique Primitive Painted Farmhouse Mountain Chairs

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Crafted from solid pine, the chairs are assembled entirely with mortise and tenon joints.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Rustic Chairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Salto and Thomas Sigsgaard, KT 8013 Leather Council Chair by One Collection
Salto and Thomas Sigsgaard, KT 8013 Leather Council Chair by One Collection

Salto and Thomas Sigsgaard, KT 8013 Leather Council Chair by One Collection

By Kasper Salto, Onecollection

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The Council chair was designed in 2011 by Kasper Salto and Thomas Sigsgaard for the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the U.N.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen
Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen

Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen

By Sonna Rosen

Located in Baambrugge, NL

"Sunfeather" or "Sulfjadern" chair in its original vintage state. The chair designed by Swedish designer Sonna Rosén for Nässjö Stolfabrikis (1948) is one of the most iconic lounge c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Verpan Flying Chair by Verner Panton, Hanging Lounge Chair - Kvadrat
Verpan Flying Chair by Verner Panton, Hanging Lounge Chair - Kvadrat

Verpan Flying Chair by Verner Panton, Hanging Lounge Chair - Kvadrat

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Flying Chair Year: 1964 Designed by Verner Panton in 1964, the Flying Chair is an extraordinary hanging lounge chair that reflects the des...

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Customizable Designer Chair In Scratch-Resistant PU Leather
Customizable Designer Chair In Scratch-Resistant PU Leather

Customizable Designer Chair In Scratch-Resistant PU Leather

Located in New York, NY

Chair Overview Design Contemporary Style: The Frank Chair features a modern design characterized by clean lines and a sleek profile.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Faux Leather

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This old paint has worn off in many places, giving the chair a beautiful patina. The chair is sturdy and suitable for daily use.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table A great set with 2 lounging chairs and a coffee table, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs are mad...

Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Mid-century Steel Shellback Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair
Mid-century Steel Shellback Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair

Mid-century Steel Shellback Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The chair features a Shellback pressed steel seat back with a lined pattern in the center.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair

Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair

Located in Duxbury, MA

One of a kind vintage wood chair. Comes apart in two pieces. Bird carving detail on the back of the chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century African Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Kind Edward VII Coronation Chairs
Pair of Kind Edward VII Coronation Chairs

Pair of Kind Edward VII Coronation Chairs

Located in Faversham, GB

The chairs for the coronation were made by Thomas Glenister of High Wycombe in England.

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair

Located in Darmstadt, DE

A chair from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1830.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s
Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s

Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s

By Jules Leleu, Paul Follot, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare pair of Art Deco chairs, France, 1920s. The chairs are currently undergoing restoration and the original fabric can be conserved or the chairs can be reupholstered in COM.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique wicker and bentwood chair Thonet style, Germany 1920s
Antique wicker and bentwood chair Thonet style, Germany 1920s

Antique wicker and bentwood chair Thonet style, Germany 1920s

By Thonet, Fischel

Located in ECHT, NL

Bentwood and wicker lounge chair. The seat and back-rest have the original woven wicker.

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Bentwood

1930s French Art Deco Reclining Moleskin Chairs
1930s French Art Deco Reclining Moleskin Chairs

1930s French Art Deco Reclining Moleskin Chairs

Located in Torrance, CA

Set of two (x2) rare 1930s French Art Deco Reclining Lounge Chairs! These chairs were hand crafted in France in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Lounge Chair, "Fish chair" by Satyendra Pakhaléfor Cappellini
Postmodern Lounge Chair, "Fish chair" by Satyendra Pakhaléfor Cappellini

Postmodern Lounge Chair, "Fish chair" by Satyendra Pakhaléfor Cappellini

By Satyendra Pakhalé, Cappellini

Located in Beograd, RS

Made in Italy in 2005. The chair is in good vintage condition with some signs of time and use.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

The Descending Chair by Valeria Vasi
The Descending Chair by Valeria Vasi

The Descending Chair by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

The Descending Chair emerges as a sculptural work, embodying an exploration of the relationship between the celestial and the terrestrial.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Heritage Collection Aline Chair
Heritage Collection Aline Chair

Heritage Collection Aline Chair

Located in Miami, FL

The chair and legs feature accents in stainless steel.  

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs
Pair of Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs

Pair of Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice pair of French Provincial cane back side chairs. The chairs have high backs. The headrest is carved and the chairs are nicely sculpted.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Chrome Lounge Chair by Heinz Meier
Chrome Lounge Chair by Heinz Meier

Chrome Lounge Chair by Heinz Meier

By Stendig Co., Landes Manufacturing Co., Robert Haussmann, Heinz Meier

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Nice Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Heinz Meier for Landes Furniture. The chair has a chrome rod and wood frame and removable cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Wooden Slatted Yoga Body Chairs Loungers 1979 Pair
Mid century Wooden Slatted Yoga Body Chairs Loungers 1979 Pair

Mid century Wooden Slatted Yoga Body Chairs Loungers 1979 Pair

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

The chair incorporates three symbolic forms as in Chinese philosophy, the square is the order and knowledge of man, as in the machines used to create the components of the chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century Biedermeier Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Chair

19th Century Biedermeier Chair

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant Biedermeier side chair from Germany, circa 1825. The frame is crafted mainly from birch with walnut details, giving the piece a warm and vibrant expression.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Midcentury Lounge Chair Reupholstered
Midcentury Lounge Chair Reupholstered

Midcentury Lounge Chair Reupholstered

Located in Otley, GB

A stunning midcentury lounge chair. The accent chair is a great smaller size for a modern interior.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Set of Four Sculptural Midcentury Italian Chairs
Set of Four Sculptural Midcentury Italian Chairs

Set of Four Sculptural Midcentury Italian Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Please note that first image shows the chairs upholstered in cream fabric. The chairs in this listing are sold in original upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lola Wicker Chair
Lola Wicker Chair

Lola Wicker Chair

$1,487Sale Price / item|20% Off

Lola Wicker Chair

Located in Hollywood, FL

The new Lola chair is a remarkable testament to the beauty of natural materials and expert craftsmanship.

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Lola Wicker Chair
Lola Wicker Chair

Lola Wicker Chair

$1,487Sale Price / item|20% Off

Lola Wicker Chair

Located in Hollywood, FL

The Lola chair is a remarkable testament to the beauty of natural materials and expert craftsmanship.

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953

Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953

By La Maison Pierre Frey, Magnus Stephensen, Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S

Located in The Hague, NL

The organic shaped winged back gives the chair a welcoming and embracing feeling.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

By Sven Markelius

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s. The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Italian Sofa and the Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma
Italian Sofa and the Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma

Italian Sofa and the Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ico Parisi set 1960s period in original condition. Rosewood base and original Mim upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Ava Club Chairs in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Pair of Ava Club Chairs in the Style of Frits Henningsen

Pair of Ava Club Chairs in the Style of Frits Henningsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Upholstered in red nubuck. The chairs show light use with minor marks to the upholstery and legs, consistent with age and gentle handling.

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Golden Oak Hall Chair This is a delightful Hall chair
19th Century Golden Oak Hall Chair This is a delightful Hall chair

19th Century Golden Oak Hall Chair This is a delightful Hall chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Golden Oak Hall Chair This is a delightful Hall chair, the superbly carved back is painted with the date “1801 and CAWSTON HALL LIVERY ROOM” The chair is in good sound ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bentwood Noboru Nakamura "Poem" Leather Lounge Chair
Bentwood Noboru Nakamura "Poem" Leather Lounge Chair

Bentwood Noboru Nakamura "Poem" Leather Lounge Chair

By Noboru Nakamura

Located in Pasadena, TX

This chair was designed by Noboru Nakamura in the 1980's.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Luigi Scremin Vintage White Wood and Velvet Chairs
Luigi Scremin Vintage White Wood and Velvet Chairs

Luigi Scremin Vintage White Wood and Velvet Chairs

By Luigi Scremin

Located in Milano, IT

Lovely vintage white wood chairs designed by Luigi Scremin in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Renaissance style Chairs Made In Oak With Green Fabric From 1930s
Renaissance style Chairs Made In Oak With Green Fabric From 1930s

Renaissance style Chairs Made In Oak With Green Fabric From 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

The two oak chairs in Renaissance style, upholstered with green velour fabric from the 1930s, are exquisite examples of vintage furniture with timeless appeal.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

2012 Vitra Meda Desk Chair in Black Leather & Polished Aluminum by Alberto Meda
2012 Vitra Meda Desk Chair in Black Leather & Polished Aluminum by Alberto Meda

2012 Vitra Meda Desk Chair in Black Leather & Polished Aluminum by Alberto Meda

By Vitra, Alberto Meda

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This desk chairs have adjustable height and tilt controls. The chairs spin smoothly and the casters are working well.

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner
Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner

Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner

Located in New York, NY

Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner. This chair is custom made by Lerebours Antiques.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage J.L. Moller Chair.
Vintage J.L. Moller Chair.

Vintage J.L. Moller Chair.

By Neils O. Möller

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Vintage J.L. Moller Model 78 Chair. The chair are made of solid teak wood, which is known for its durability and beautiful grain patterns.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958

Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958

By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

The chair was named the model Ving/300 and it was produced in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech

French Upholstered Lounge Chair Manner of Dominique
French Upholstered Lounge Chair Manner of Dominique

French Upholstered Lounge Chair Manner of Dominique

Located in New York, NY

French Upholstered Lounge Chair Manner of Dominique. The chair is newly upholstered, and the chair has black lacquered feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

McGuire Bercut Chocolate Leather And Rattan Lounge Chair
McGuire Bercut Chocolate Leather And Rattan Lounge Chair

McGuire Bercut Chocolate Leather And Rattan Lounge Chair

By McGuire

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The open frame and gently reclined profile give the chair an inviting, airy presence that is equally suited to casual and refined interiors.

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Leather

Theo Ruth for Artifort Black & White ‘Congo’ Lounge Chair, 1952, The Netherlands
Theo Ruth for Artifort Black & White ‘Congo’ Lounge Chair, 1952, The Netherlands

Theo Ruth for Artifort Black & White ‘Congo’ Lounge Chair, 1952, The Netherlands

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Dronten, NL

The contrast between the dark, architectural frame and the soft, tactile upholstery gives the chair a striking contemporary presence while preserving its mid-century character.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Knoll Bertoia Side Chair, With Black Leather Pads, Black Pair
Knoll Bertoia Side Chair, With Black Leather Pads, Black Pair

Knoll Bertoia Side Chair, With Black Leather Pads, Black Pair

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

The black Bertoia side chair is a sculptural, modern classic that blends art, comfort, and industrial elegance.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Leather Arm Chair Retailed by Marshall Fields Chicago
Art Deco Leather Arm Chair Retailed by Marshall Fields Chicago

Art Deco Leather Arm Chair Retailed by Marshall Fields Chicago

By Marshall Fields

Located in New York, NY

The chair is structurally sound and sturdy the leather seat shows a small hole, please see images.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair
Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair

Attributed to Philip Webb Aesthetic Movement original rush seat Sussex chair

By Morris & Co.

Located in London, GB

To professionally re-rush a chair seat demands a good deal time. We must start with removing the old rush, then labelling all the separate parts so the chair goes back together the e...

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Rush

Thomas O'Brien Continental Club Chair in the Manner of Erwin Lambeth
Thomas O'Brien Continental Club Chair in the Manner of Erwin Lambeth

Thomas O'Brien Continental Club Chair in the Manner of Erwin Lambeth

By Thomas O'brien, Century Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

The chair offers marvelous cradling comfort in rarely if ever used condition.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Garriris Chair (Also known as Mickey Mouse Chair) by Javier Mariscal for Akaba
Garriris Chair (Also known as Mickey Mouse Chair) by Javier Mariscal for Akaba

Garriris Chair (Also known as Mickey Mouse Chair) by Javier Mariscal for Akaba

Located in Centreville, VA

The Garriris Chair, commonly known as the “Mickey Mouse Chair,” is an iconic 1987 postmodern design by Spanish artist and designer Javier Mariscal for Akaba.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Thor Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thor chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every thor chair was constructed with great care. Find 3166 options for an antique or vintage thor chair now, or shop our selection of 184 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a thor chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A thor chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and The Tailored Home each produced at least one beautiful thor chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Thor Chair?

Prices for a thor chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $3,500,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,481.

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

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

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

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

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