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1962 Hans Olsen Frem Rojle Dining Set in Teak
1962 Hans Olsen Frem Rojle Dining Set in Teak

1962 Hans Olsen Frem Rojle Dining Set in Teak

By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle

Located in Oakland, CA

three-legged chairs covered in original black vinyl. The backs of the chairs integrate into the apron of

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Rare Original Nanna Ditzel Three-Legged Lounge Chair
Rare Original Nanna Ditzel Three-Legged Lounge Chair

Rare Original Nanna Ditzel Three-Legged Lounge Chair

By Nanna Ditzel, Robert Wengler

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare original example of one of Nanna Ditzel’s wonderful rattan designs for R. Wengler of Copenhagen. Often called the First Lady of Danish Design, Ditzel cared deeply about qualit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Rattan

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Three Legged Heart Chair
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Three Legged Heart Chair

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Three Legged Heart Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen three legged heart chair in pink Mohair.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Danish Teak Dining Set for Four by Hans Olsen
Danish Teak Dining Set for Four by Hans Olsen

Danish Teak Dining Set for Four by Hans Olsen

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, ca. 1960s. Four pie-shaped three-legged

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

1960s Danish extendable  table and 6x chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Rouge
1960s Danish extendable  table and 6x chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Rouge

1960s Danish extendable table and 6x chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Rouge

By Hans Olsen

Located in London, Lambeth

.The dining table has be become a cherished Danish classic. Four unique three legged chairs integrate

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish extendable  table and 6x chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Rouge
1960s Danish extendable  table and 6x chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Rouge

1960s Danish extendable table and 6x chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Rouge

By Hans Olsen

Located in London, Lambeth

.The dining table has be become a cherished Danish classic. Four unique three legged chairs integrate

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Mid-Century Modern
Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Mid-Century Modern

Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Mid-Century Modern

By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

by Hans Olsen, and manufactured by Frem Rojle. The striking three-legged chairs fit smoothly under

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pair of Three-Legged Arts and Crafts Slung Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair of Three-Legged Arts and Crafts Slung Leather Lounge Chairs

Pair of Three-Legged Arts and Crafts Slung Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Culver City, CA

A stunning pair of Arts and Crafts lounge chairs. They are in incredible vintage condition and have

Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Leather

Hans Olsen dining teak set by Frem Rojle
Hans Olsen dining teak set by Frem Rojle

Hans Olsen dining teak set by Frem Rojle

Located in Highland, IN

This design by Hans Olsen is the perfect solution for small spaces. The three-legged chairs tuck

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Rustic Swedish 19th century Primitive Wabi Sabi Farmhouse Stool / Chair
Rustic Swedish 19th century Primitive Wabi Sabi Farmhouse Stool / Chair

Rustic Swedish 19th century Primitive Wabi Sabi Farmhouse Stool / Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This three-legged chair from the early 19th century is traditionally crafted, with mortise and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Stools

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Three Legged Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Mid-Century Three Legged Dining Chairs - Set of Four

Mid-Century Three Legged Dining Chairs - Set of Four

By Hans J. Wegner, Hibriten, Hans Olsen, Winchendon, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Raleigh, NC

. The three leg design is quite uncommon and gives the chair an excellent side profile. The seat pads

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 'Andrea' Dining Chairs by Josep Llusca for Andreu World, Italy, 1986
Set of 4 'Andrea' Dining Chairs by Josep Llusca for Andreu World, Italy, 1986

Set of 4 'Andrea' Dining Chairs by Josep Llusca for Andreu World, Italy, 1986

By Josep Llusca, Andreu World

Located in Steenwijk, NL

Spain in 1986. It is a three-legged chair in conical tubular steel, with armrests in moulded aluminium

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of three-legged barrel back lounge chairs by Erwin-Lambeth
Pair of three-legged barrel back lounge chairs by Erwin-Lambeth

Pair of three-legged barrel back lounge chairs by Erwin-Lambeth

Located in Highland, IN

This attractive pair of barrel backed lounge chairs by Erwin-Lambeth are striking for their

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Three-Legged Lounge Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber
Pair of Three-Legged Lounge Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber

Pair of Three-Legged Lounge Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of large scale three-legged lounge chairs in the style of Harvey Probber. These chairs are

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Red Fabricius 'Bird' Desk Chair with Three Legged Base
Red Fabricius 'Bird' Desk Chair with Three Legged Base

Red Fabricius 'Bird' Desk Chair with Three Legged Base

By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Timeless Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm desk chair in original deep red leather. Steel base

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Danish Modern
Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Danish Modern

Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Danish Modern

By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

with a built in butterfly leaf. The striking three-legged chairs fit smoothly under the table saving on

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

3-legged African Wood Chair with Scalloped Back
3-legged African Wood Chair with Scalloped Back

3-legged African Wood Chair with Scalloped Back

Located in Toronto, CA

Three-legged East African chair, dating from the first half of the twentieth century, made of black

Category

Vintage 1940s African Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

3-legged African Wood Chair with Flat Back
3-legged African Wood Chair with Flat Back

3-legged African Wood Chair with Flat Back

Located in Toronto, CA

Three-legged African chair, dating from the first half of the twentieth century, made of black

Category

Vintage 1940s African Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norse Revival Armchair
Norse Revival Armchair

Norse Revival Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Hand crafted of solid European oak, this unique three legged chair is surprisingly strong and

Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Gothic Revival Antiquities

Materials

Oak

Dynamic Three-Legged Side Chair In Wood in the style of Polyte Solet, France
Dynamic Three-Legged Side Chair In Wood in the style of Polyte Solet, France

Dynamic Three-Legged Side Chair In Wood in the style of Polyte Solet, France

By Polyte Solet, Marc van Rampelberg

Located in Hellouw, NL

Strong lines and undulating shapes make this chair an impressively dynamic piece. It wouldn't look

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage chair by Hans Olsen, for Frem Røjle, 1960s, Teak, Danish, three legged
Vintage chair by Hans Olsen, for Frem Røjle, 1960s, Teak, Danish, three legged

Vintage chair by Hans Olsen, for Frem Røjle, 1960s, Teak, Danish, three legged

By Hans Olsen

Located in Hannover, DE

A three legged vintage chair from the 1960s by Hans Olsen for manufacturer Frem Røjle. Displayed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Jacobsen Set Three-Legged Ant Chairs Model 3101, Fritz Hansen, circa 1960.
Arne Jacobsen Set Three-Legged Ant Chairs Model 3101, Fritz Hansen, circa 1960.

Arne Jacobsen Set Three-Legged Ant Chairs Model 3101, Fritz Hansen, circa 1960.

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of four three-legged Ant chairs model 3101 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Three-Legged Plywood Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Milano, 1958
Set of 8 Three-Legged Plywood Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Milano, 1958

Set of 8 Three-Legged Plywood Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Milano, 1958

By Eugenio Gerli

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern set of 8 three-legged plywood chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Milano, 1958

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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arrben Italy Black Leather Marilyn Postmodern Three-Legged Stiletto Armchair
Arrben Italy Black Leather Marilyn Postmodern Three-Legged Stiletto Armchair

Arrben Italy Black Leather Marilyn Postmodern Three-Legged Stiletto Armchair

By Arrben

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Marilyn 1 Classic armchair with leather arms - black. Made in Italy. 6 available.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950s Teak and Oak “Heart” Dining Table & Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
1950s Teak and Oak “Heart” Dining Table & Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

1950s Teak and Oak “Heart” Dining Table & Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Victoria, BC

one of the most ingenious space-saving solutions of the Danish Modern era. The three-legged chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Teak Dining Table and Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Teak Dining Table and Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Teak Dining Table and Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

and function. When in place, the four three-legged chairs integrate perfectly with the skirt of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner "Hjertestolen" Six-Seat Dining Set for Fritz Hansen
Hans Wegner "Hjertestolen" Six-Seat Dining Set for Fritz Hansen

Hans Wegner "Hjertestolen" Six-Seat Dining Set for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and six three-legged chairs with roughly heart-shaped seats. The unique shapes of the seats and the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner "Hjertestolen" Six-Seat Dining Set for Fritz Hansen
Hans Wegner "Hjertestolen" Six-Seat Dining Set for Fritz Hansen

Hans Wegner "Hjertestolen" Six-Seat Dining Set for Fritz Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

three legs and six three-legged chairs with roughly heart-shaped seats. The unique shapes of the seats

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Teak

"Roundette" dining set, Hans Olsen
"Roundette" dining set, Hans Olsen

"Roundette" dining set, Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle

Located in Neuss, NW

-legged chairs with solid wood frame in teak. The chairs have been reupholstered and covered with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

1970s Brazilian Safari Set Three Leather Sling Chairs Wood Base
1970s Brazilian Safari Set Three Leather Sling Chairs Wood Base

1970s Brazilian Safari Set Three Leather Sling Chairs Wood Base

By Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970 set of three leather sling chairs on three-legged mahogany wood base Brazilian style of Jean

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

"Roundette" dining set, Hans Olsen
"Roundette" dining set, Hans Olsen

"Roundette" dining set, Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle

Located in Neuss, NW

six three-legged chairs with solid wood frame in teak and the high quality original cover in faux

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Teak

Three Legged Walnut Tub Arm Chair
Three Legged Walnut Tub Arm Chair

Three Legged Walnut Tub Arm Chair

Located in San Mateo, CA

Unusual tub shaped arm chair with three legs. The body of the chair is bent plywood. The legs and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood, Upholstery

Arne Jacobsen 3 legged antchairs 3100, 1981 for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen 3 legged antchairs 3100, 1981 for Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen 3 legged antchairs 3100, 1981 for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Set of six three-legged Jacobsen Ant chairs manufactured by Fritz Hansen in white. Signed. Dated

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Vintage Teak Dinette Dining Table and Chairs by Hans Olsen
Danish Vintage Teak Dinette Dining Table and Chairs by Hans Olsen

Danish Vintage Teak Dinette Dining Table and Chairs by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen, Rojle Frem

Located in London, GB

slightly more common model with three legged chairs. We have had this restored to an incredibly high

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Mid-Century Dining Set by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, 1960s. Set of 5.
Mid-Century Dining Set by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, 1960s. Set of 5.

Mid-Century Dining Set by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, 1960s. Set of 5.

By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen

Located in Asaa, DK

legged chairs with triangular seats that nests perfectly under the table. Round table top is seamless and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Rare Adrian Pearsall Three-Legged Coconut Chair
Rare Adrian Pearsall Three-Legged Coconut Chair

Rare Adrian Pearsall Three-Legged Coconut Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rarely seen Adrian Pearsall coconut chair on the three-legged teak base. A voluptuous, triangular

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Primitive Milking Chairs
Primitive Milking Chairs

Primitive Milking Chairs

Sold|$2,150 / set

Primitive Milking Chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of primitive three-legged miniature milking chairs.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wicker and Iron Bucket Chairs
Wicker and Iron Bucket Chairs

Wicker and Iron Bucket Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous pair of Italian three-legged iron and wicker chairs. Sculptural and in excellent condition!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Peter Glassford Laredo Chairs
Pair of Peter Glassford Laredo Chairs

Pair of Peter Glassford Laredo Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of three-legged white Peter Glassford Laredo Chairs Please call or use the contact dealer

Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Leather & Iron Side Chair by Don Wenger
Leather & Iron Side Chair by Don Wenger

Leather & Iron Side Chair by Don Wenger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

California craft three-legged leather & iron side chair complete with leather socks. Seat height

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Five Katavolos for Laverne International T Chairs
Set of Five Katavolos for Laverne International T Chairs

Set of Five Katavolos for Laverne International T Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

set of five three-legged leather sling chairs Katavolos for Laverne Model No. 3LC

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four  Bentwood Side  Chairs by Philippe Starck
Set of Four  Bentwood Side  Chairs by Philippe Starck

Set of Four Bentwood Side Chairs by Philippe Starck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful set of 4 bentwood mahogany three legged side chairs with one single metal leg in the

Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs

Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Harvey Probber lounge chairs. Polished three legged aluminum frames.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

19th Century Primitive Chair
19th Century Primitive Chair

19th Century Primitive Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

19th century Primitive three-legged wood chair newly upholstered in Alpaca velvet with bronze

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

Italian Sculptural Rosewood Chairs
Italian Sculptural Rosewood Chairs

Italian Sculptural Rosewood Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique pair of Italian club chairs. Sculptural three-legged rosewood with newly upholstered navy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

Early Ant Chair Mod. 3100 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Early Ant Chair Mod. 3100 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Early Ant Chair Mod. 3100 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

2 iconic early three-legged model 3100 "Ant" chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, molded teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Customizable Gubi Nagasaki Dining Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot
Customizable Gubi Nagasaki Dining Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot

Customizable Gubi Nagasaki Dining Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot

By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

Jacobsen’s Ant Chair (1952), is one of only a few three-legged models. The dining chair is made of perforated

Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Ant Dining Chair in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Danish Ant Dining Chair in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

Danish Ant Dining Chair in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Early three legged Ant chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in teak, 1960s. Model 3100. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Walnut Penny Chair
19th Century Walnut Penny Chair

19th Century Walnut Penny Chair

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

19th Century Walnut Penny Chair Aesthetic movement three splay legged chair with excellent carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Danish modern Ant Dining Chairs in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Danish modern Ant Dining Chairs in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

Danish modern Ant Dining Chairs in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Set of 4 early three legged Ant chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in teak, 1960s. Model 3100

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large Modernist Jens Risom Lounge Chair
Large Modernist Jens Risom Lounge Chair

Large Modernist Jens Risom Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare large three-legged modernist lounge chair designed by Jens Risom. Large scale lounge chair

Category

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

Rana Chair by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel
Rana Chair by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel

Rana Chair by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel

By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel

Located in New York, NY

Ditzel's experimental approach to materials resulted in the three-legged rattan chair "Rana." Rana

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

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Three Legged Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of three legged chairs available for sale. The range of distinct three legged chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 63 antique and vintage three legged chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of three legged chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of three legged chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern three legged chairs are of considerable interest. Arne Jacobsen, Peter Glassford and Erwin Lambeth each produced beautiful three legged chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Three Legged Chairs?

Prices for three legged chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, three legged chairs begin at $702 and can go as high as $17,303, while the average can fetch as much as $3,122.

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.

Questions About Three Legged Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.