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Pair of Whimsical Studio Wood Chairs
Pair of Whimsical Studio Wood Chairs

Pair of Whimsical Studio Wood Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of three legged studio wood chairs by an unknown wood worker. Incredible detail throughout

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

the Shell Chair by Hans Wegner
the Shell Chair by Hans Wegner

the Shell Chair by Hans Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of three-legged, laminated "shell" lounge chairs in blue lacquered finish with cream suede

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Suede

Wonderful Pair of Philippe Starck Chairs
Wonderful Pair of Philippe Starck Chairs

Wonderful Pair of Philippe Starck Chairs

By Philippe Starck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair bentwood mahogany three legged side chairs with one single metal leg in the back

Category

Late 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Oversized Modern Primitive Witco Tripod Chair
Oversized Modern Primitive Witco Tripod Chair

Oversized Modern Primitive Witco Tripod Chair

By Witco

Located in New Windsor, NY

Oversized and unusual three legged side chair by Witco. The high seat and straight back are

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Dining chairs Hans Wagner
Dining chairs Hans Wagner

Dining chairs Hans Wagner

Located in Westport, CT

set 6 dining three legged Hans Wegner dining Chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Jerry Johnson 1950’s Iron and Cowhide Lounge Chair
Jerry Johnson 1950’s Iron and Cowhide Lounge Chair

Jerry Johnson 1950’s Iron and Cowhide Lounge Chair

By Jerry Johnson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jerry Johnson Iron Three-legged Lounge chair with new cowhide cover. Surprisingly very comfortable

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Philippe Starck  Costes  chairs
Philippe Starck  Costes  chairs

Philippe Starck Costes chairs

By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik

Located in Den Haag, NL

A set of four three-legged black chairs. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for the Cafe Costes in

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Arne Jacobsen ant chairs & dropleaf table Fritz Hansen
Vintage Arne Jacobsen ant chairs & dropleaf table Fritz Hansen

Vintage Arne Jacobsen ant chairs & dropleaf table Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of three-legged Ant chairs and a rather rarely seen table with two drop leaves. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of four Modernist outdoor lounge chairs of wrought iron
Set of four Modernist outdoor lounge chairs of wrought iron

Set of four Modernist outdoor lounge chairs of wrought iron

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Curvacious Wrought iron three legged outdoor lounge chairs with flat metal slats to form seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Design Three-Legged Egg Table with Three Ant Chairs All in Teak
Arne Jacobsen Design Three-Legged Egg Table with Three Ant Chairs All in Teak

Arne Jacobsen Design Three-Legged Egg Table with Three Ant Chairs All in Teak

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Montreal, QC

Mid -Century iconic Danish teak Egg table and teak Ant chairs by Arne Jacobsen. Made by Fritz

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Plywood

Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs FH3100
Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs FH3100

Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs FH3100

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original set of four three legged "Ant" chairs in teak plywood, model FH3100.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen
Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen

Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in London, GB

for his three-legged stacking chair (1952) and his “egg” chair (1959), the back and seat of which were

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Three Legged Jacobean Style Chair Attributed to  R.J. Horner C. 1890
Three Legged Jacobean Style Chair Attributed to  R.J. Horner C. 1890

Three Legged Jacobean Style Chair Attributed to R.J. Horner C. 1890

Located in North Miami, FL

. Manufactured circa 1890, this three-legged accent chair in dark mahogany is a beautiful example of the

Category

Antique 1890s American Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Three Legged Table and SIx Stacking Chairs
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Three Legged Table and SIx Stacking Chairs

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Three Legged Table and SIx Stacking Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

made of both solid Birch and layered Teak Seat. Chairs fit nicely around it's 3 legged table with two

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Grand Prix chair, Model 3130, Arne Jacobsen, 1957
Grand Prix chair, Model 3130, Arne Jacobsen, 1957

Grand Prix chair, Model 3130, Arne Jacobsen, 1957

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Lejre, DK

inspired by the classic three-legged Windsor chair, but Jacobsen updated the design by using modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of four stacking Arne Jacobsen Ant chairs by Fritz Hansen
Set of four stacking Arne Jacobsen Ant chairs by Fritz Hansen

Set of four stacking Arne Jacobsen Ant chairs by Fritz Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Three legged stacking chair of molded beech plywood painted black on tubular steel frame also black

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Kastholm Fabricius Swivel Bird / Tulip Chair
Kastholm Fabricius Swivel Bird / Tulip Chair

Kastholm Fabricius Swivel Bird / Tulip Chair

By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm

Located in Utrecht, NL

grey / olive green leather on elegant signature three legged base. This chair is from a more recent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christiansen PK11 Dining Chairs
Set of Four Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christiansen PK11 Dining Chairs

Set of Four Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christiansen PK11 Dining Chairs

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Set of four original condition Poul Kjærholm PK11 three-legged dining chairs in ash and original

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Katavolos T-Chairs in Original Tan Leather, USA, 1952
Set of Six Katavolos T-Chairs in Original Tan Leather, USA, 1952

Set of Six Katavolos T-Chairs in Original Tan Leather, USA, 1952

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, William Katavolos

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Amazing set of six three legged T-chairs by William Katavolos, Dougles Kelly and Ross Littell. All

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 9 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs Aleph, circa 1980s Post-Modern
Set of 9 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs Aleph, circa 1980s Post-Modern

Set of 9 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs Aleph, circa 1980s Post-Modern

By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Unique set of 9 three-legged black chairs designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for the Cafe Costes

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960

Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

armchair for Forma (1950s); and the three-legged Sommaruga Chair(1950s), which was made from resin

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Two Seater Sofa, wooden frame and upholsterd cushions, by Joaquim Tenreiro
Two Seater Sofa, wooden frame and upholsterd cushions, by Joaquim Tenreiro

Two Seater Sofa, wooden frame and upholsterd cushions, by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Whitstable, GB

terms of grace and functionality. His acclaimed Three-legged Chair (ca.1947) associates geometry with

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Walnut Butterfly Dining Suite by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobler
Walnut Butterfly Dining Suite by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobler

Walnut Butterfly Dining Suite by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobler

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Very rare and beautiful suite of six three-legged butterfly chairs and matching two leaf extendable

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner Valet Chair
Hans Wegner Valet Chair

Hans Wegner Valet Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic three legged valet chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. The original

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Arne Jacobsen  Ant Table and Chairs
Arne Jacobsen  Ant Table and Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Ant Table and Chairs

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Manufactured by Fritz Hansen and Designed by Arne Jacobsen. Egg shaped table and 3 three legged ant

Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Egg Table and Ant Chair Set
Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Egg Table and Ant Chair Set

Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Egg Table and Ant Chair Set

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

genius with such a relatable / recognizable organic form. Perfectly paired with four-three legged Ant

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Triangular Bobbin Corner Chair United Kingdom
Early 20th Century Triangular Bobbin Corner Chair United Kingdom

Early 20th Century Triangular Bobbin Corner Chair United Kingdom

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

A beautifully crafted and sturdy three-legged corner chair from the United Kingdom, dating to the

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs

Located in Peabody, MA

A pair of early 20th century Swedish three legged corner "monk" chairs or "munkstolen" Based on

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Medieval Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four 1980s 'Costes' Dining-Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy
Set of Four 1980s 'Costes' Dining-Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy

Set of Four 1980s 'Costes' Dining-Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of four beautiful elegant and timeless design plywood arm chairs with three-legged frame and

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Arne Jacobsen Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Two ‘Ant’ Chairs in Te
Rare Arne Jacobsen Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Two ‘Ant’ Chairs in Te

Rare Arne Jacobsen Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Two ‘Ant’ Chairs in Te

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

functionalism. The set includes two iconic three-legged ‘Ant’ chairs (model 3100), also in teak, with a seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Pair of Postmodern Lacquered Armchairs
Pair of Postmodern Lacquered Armchairs

Pair of Postmodern Lacquered Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of three legged armchairs chairs restored and reupholstered by the Selby House in a black

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Upholstery, Lacquer

Elm Burl Console by Knud Juul-Hansen
Elm Burl Console by Knud Juul-Hansen

Elm Burl Console by Knud Juul-Hansen

By Knud Juul-Hanson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

carved and sculpted elm base. Also available are two three-legged studio chairs made by Juul-Hansen for

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Arne Jacobsen Ant Table by Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Ant Table by Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Ant Table by Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Highland, IN

. Designed to accompany the three-legged Ant chairs, it functions beautifully as a dining table, desk, or

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

One of a Kind Vladimir Kagan Style Armchairs Restored in Loro Piana Velvet, Pair
One of a Kind Vladimir Kagan Style Armchairs Restored in Loro Piana Velvet, Pair

One of a Kind Vladimir Kagan Style Armchairs Restored in Loro Piana Velvet, Pair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We love these one-of-a-kind three-legged sculptural chairs, expertly restored and reupholstered

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Vladimir Kagan Armchairs Restored in Loro Piana Orange Velvet with Sheepskin Rug
Vladimir Kagan Armchairs Restored in Loro Piana Orange Velvet with Sheepskin Rug

Vladimir Kagan Armchairs Restored in Loro Piana Orange Velvet with Sheepskin Rug

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Vladimir Kagan knew how to design dramatic show-stoppers. We love these one-of-a-kind three-legged

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Scandinavian Modern Teak & Red Lacquered Stool / Side Table by Illum Wikkelsø
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Red Lacquered Stool / Side Table by Illum Wikkelsø

Scandinavian Modern Teak & Red Lacquered Stool / Side Table by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen

Located in Odense, DK

legged easy chair for the Danish furniture maker Holger Christiansen. Curvy triangles are repeated in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Original Mathieu Matégot Perforated Sheet Metal Tray
Original Mathieu Matégot Perforated Sheet Metal Tray

Original Mathieu Matégot Perforated Sheet Metal Tray

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

successful. Matégot designed the three-legged "Nagasaki" chair in 1954 and the "Copacabana" armchair (1955

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Pair of Eugenio Gerli Midcentury Green Fabric Italian Armchairs, Tecno 1960s
Pair of Eugenio Gerli Midcentury Green Fabric Italian Armchairs, Tecno 1960s

Pair of Eugenio Gerli Midcentury Green Fabric Italian Armchairs, Tecno 1960s

By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli

Located in Roma, IT

-legged Sommaruga Chair (1950s), which was made from resin reinforced molded felt on a steel base

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Restoration Commode Chest Marble Top
19th Century French Restoration Commode Chest Marble Top

19th Century French Restoration Commode Chest Marble Top

Located in London, GB

furniture were made with "Bateau" (boat shaped) beds, gondola chairs, and three-legged tables

Category

Antique 1820s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Gueridon Mahogany Centre Table, circa 1850
Antique French Gueridon Mahogany Centre Table, circa 1850

Antique French Gueridon Mahogany Centre Table, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

. Smaller sized pieces of furniture were made with "Bateau" (boat shaped) beds, gondola chairs, and three

Category

Antique 1850s French Center Tables

Antique French Gueridon Mahogany Centre Table, 19th Century
Antique French Gueridon Mahogany Centre Table, 19th Century

Antique French Gueridon Mahogany Centre Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

pieces of furniture were made with "Bateau" (boat shaped) beds, gondola chairs, and three-legged tables

Category

Antique 1850s French Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Pewter Leather Three Legged Chairs
Pair of Pewter Leather Three Legged Chairs

Pair of Pewter Leather Three Legged Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Extremely well made and of high quality, this pair of striking three legged chairs sit both wide

Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Pair 19th Century Oak Early English Manner Turner's Three Legged Chairs
Pair 19th Century Oak Early English Manner Turner's Three Legged Chairs

Pair 19th Century Oak Early English Manner Turner's Three Legged Chairs

Located in Norwich, GB

A pair of antique Arts & Crafts period three-legged oak turner's chairs in an early English manner

Category

Antique 19th Century British Elizabethan Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Floating  Lucite Oak Three Legged Chair
1970s Floating  Lucite Oak Three Legged Chair

1970s Floating Lucite Oak Three Legged Chair

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare lucite and oak chairs set you could

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Philippe Starck "Doctor Sonderbar" Three Legged Chair
Philippe Starck "Doctor Sonderbar" Three Legged Chair

Philippe Starck "Doctor Sonderbar" Three Legged Chair

By Philippe Starck

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Very early nickel plated Dr Sonderbar chair by Philippe Starck. One owner, in pristine original

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chair in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1980s
Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chair in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1980s

Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chair in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1980s

By Kelly Wearstler

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Stylish and sculptural Surrealist Memphis style 1980s lounge chair newly reupholstered in super

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Old Chinese stool / 20th century / Tasteful three-legged chair
Old Chinese stool / 20th century / Tasteful three-legged chair

Old Chinese stool / 20th century / Tasteful three-legged chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Chinese stools is characterized by three legs and three wooden frames that connect them. This stool has a

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Three-Legged Sculptural Lounge Chairs Attributed to Vladimir Kagan
Pair of Three-Legged Sculptural Lounge Chairs Attributed to Vladimir Kagan

Pair of Three-Legged Sculptural Lounge Chairs Attributed to Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

stunning three-legged chairs feature elegant curvature and make the most of negative space, offering a

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck
Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck

Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic three-legged chair designed in 1982 by Phillippe Starck for the Cafe Costes in Paris, one of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs In the manner of Hans Olsen
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs In the manner of Hans Olsen

Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs In the manner of Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Pasadena, TX

Stylish tapered three-legged chairs with wood frame and fabric upholstery. These chairs are in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Designed in 1963
Vintage Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Designed in 1963

Vintage Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Designed in 1963

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

designer Hans Wegner (1914-2007). Created in 1963, the three-legged chair CH07 is a sculptural work that

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” Dining Chairs for Gavina, 1960, Set of 6
Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” Dining Chairs for Gavina, 1960, Set of 6

Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” Dining Chairs for Gavina, 1960, Set of 6

By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

the padded seat. The “Pigreco” evokes the genres of the tub chair and the three-legged chair, but its

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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.