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PAIR OF 1940S CLUB CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC BLK.&WHT. TICKING
PAIR OF 1940S CLUB CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC BLK.&WHT. TICKING

PAIR OF 1940S CLUB CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC BLK.&WHT. TICKING

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940S PAIR OF MATCHING CLUB CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC FRENCH BLACK AND WHITE TICKING FABRIC

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Down

French Painted Marquise
French Painted Marquise

French Painted Marquise

Located in Chireno, TX

French Painted Marquise in New Ticking Fabric and Down Cushion. Paint is Original .

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Howard & Sons Style Armchair
19th Century English Howard & Sons Style Armchair

19th Century English Howard & Sons Style Armchair

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

& Sons ticking fabric.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Regency English Country House Sofa
A Regency English Country House Sofa

A Regency English Country House Sofa

Located in London, GB

A Regency English Country house sofa in original ticking fabric and cushions. The legs painted in

Category

Antique 19th Century British Settees

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Settee
Antique French Louis XVI Settee

Antique French Louis XVI Settee

Located in Austin, TX

, upholstered in blue and white ticking. Fabric shows some wear/minor staining.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Beech

19th Century Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

in the traditional manner with horsehair stuffing throughout and covered in Howard & Sons ticking

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19THC  HIRED HANDS BED/DAYBED
19THC  HIRED HANDS BED/DAYBED

19THC HIRED HANDS BED/DAYBED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FOAM CORE AND COVERED IN 19THC TICKING FABRIC DUVET COVER WITH A ZIPPER FOR EASY CLEANING

Category

Antique 19th Century American Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Pair 20th Century Empire Style Gold Gilt Ram Heads Bergère or Tub Chair
Pair 20th Century Empire Style Gold Gilt Ram Heads Bergère or Tub Chair

Pair 20th Century Empire Style Gold Gilt Ram Heads Bergère or Tub Chair

Located in Houston, TX

cotton ticking fabric with feather down wrapped seat cushion. These chairs also available C.O.M. with

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Howard and Sons Deep-seated Bridgewater Armchair
Howard and Sons Deep-seated Bridgewater Armchair

Howard and Sons Deep-seated Bridgewater Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

down-filled back and seat, fully refurbished in a replica monogram blue H&S ticking fabric. Stamped

Category

20th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Howard and Sons Harley Armchairs
Pair of Howard and Sons Harley Armchairs

Pair of Howard and Sons Harley Armchairs

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

. Refurbished and recovered in replica H&S green monogram ticking fabric. Circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Country Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Set of Eight Gustavian Chairs with New Upholstery
A Set of Eight Gustavian Chairs with New Upholstery

A Set of Eight Gustavian Chairs with New Upholstery

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Brown Linen Upholstery and Exterior Back Ticking Fabric. Host Chairs: 34.5

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Gustavian Grey Antique Louis XV Bergere Chair
Gustavian Grey Antique Louis XV Bergere Chair

Gustavian Grey Antique Louis XV Bergere Chair

Located in New York, NY

patina. Upholstered in a simple yet elegant french pale blue ticking fabric with ballet ties down the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Alfred Christiansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Blue Striped Cotton Fabric, 1940
Alfred Christiansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Blue Striped Cotton Fabric, 1940

Alfred Christiansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Blue Striped Cotton Fabric, 1940

By Alfred Christiansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

comfortable and sturdy chair has been meticulously upholstered in a 100% cotton ticking fabric from esteemed

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Antique French Armoire
Antique French Armoire

Antique French Armoire

Located in New York, NY

with vintage rose ticking fabric. Width is 40", with carved legs 44".

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Howard and Sons ‘Large Beckett’ Sofa
Howard and Sons ‘Large Beckett’ Sofa

Howard and Sons ‘Large Beckett’ Sofa

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

green H&S monogram ticking fabric. This is the large version of the standard Beckett sofa, with lovely

Category

Vintage 1950s Country Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Butlers Table 19th Century from South Africa
English Butlers Table 19th Century from South Africa

English Butlers Table 19th Century from South Africa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

straps of Ticking fabrics, which folds for easy storage. The top has three handles for carrying to and

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Tray Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

delightful French linen ticking fabric. The fabric adds a touch of elegance and softness to the utilitarian

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

delightful French linen ticking fabric. The fabric adds a touch of elegance and softness to the utilitarian

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

delightful French linen ticking fabric. The fabric adds a touch of elegance and softness to the utilitarian

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame
Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame

Vintage Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Twisted Frame

Located in Buchanan, NY

seat is upholstered in fashionable mauve striped ticking fabric that compliments the elegant gilt frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Circa 1930s English Howard & Sons Country House Open Easy Beech Armchair
Circa 1930s English Howard & Sons Country House Open Easy Beech Armchair

Circa 1930s English Howard & Sons Country House Open Easy Beech Armchair

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in London, England

armchair has been reupholstered in the Howard and Sons ticking fabric. All of the original internal

Category

Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Late 20th Century Vintage Ticking Pattern Fabric Twin Sized Headboards - A Pair
Late 20th Century Vintage Ticking Pattern Fabric Twin Sized Headboards - A Pair

Late 20th Century Vintage Ticking Pattern Fabric Twin Sized Headboards - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gorgeous pair of vintage twin sized headboards. In a lovely ticking pattern of green and white

Category

Late 20th Century North American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ottoman with Antique Cotton Ticking
Ottoman with Antique Cotton Ticking

Ottoman with Antique Cotton Ticking

By Brown Saltman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Ottoman redone with antique cotton ticking. Ottoman measures (without cushion) 25.5" wide, 25.5

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19THC TICKING  UPHOLSTERED 1930S CLUB CHAIR
19THC TICKING  UPHOLSTERED 1930S CLUB CHAIR

19THC TICKING UPHOLSTERED 1930S CLUB CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930S CLUB CHAIR WITH BUN FEET WITH 19THC TICKING UPHOLSTERING GREAT SHAPE AND CONDITION

Category

Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage Boho Mattress Ticking Upholstered Full Headboard
Vintage Boho Mattress Ticking Upholstered Full Headboard

Vintage Boho Mattress Ticking Upholstered Full Headboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Full upholstered headboard. A chic mattress ticking with charming little

Category

Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

19th C Daybed in Red and White Ticking
19th C Daybed in Red and White Ticking

19th C Daybed in Red and White Ticking

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th C Daybed upholtered in vintage red and white ticking. Would be a great in a bedroom

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Bleached Oak and Pine Deux Corps Carved Cupboard
Antique French Bleached Oak and Pine Deux Corps Carved Cupboard

Antique French Bleached Oak and Pine Deux Corps Carved Cupboard

Located in Centennial, CO

area has a French blue stripe linen ticking fabric on the interior back panel. Each drawer has two

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Iron

French Style Wicker Chaise Longue with Waverly Ticking Stripe Upholstery
French Style Wicker Chaise Longue with Waverly Ticking Stripe Upholstery

French Style Wicker Chaise Longue with Waverly Ticking Stripe Upholstery

By Palecek Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

bamboo frame is covered by beautiful sheets of woven reeds. Newly upholstered in Waverly classic ticking

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Circa 1900 English Wingback Armchair with Walnut Legs in a Neutral Linen Fabric
Circa 1900 English Wingback Armchair with Walnut Legs in a Neutral Linen Fabric

Circa 1900 English Wingback Armchair with Walnut Legs in a Neutral Linen Fabric

Located in London, England

recently been reupholstered in a neutral linen with a fire retardant fabric with blue ticking style stripe

Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fabric, Walnut

Victorian Howard & Sons Sofa with Feather Filled Cushions and Removable Covers
Victorian Howard & Sons Sofa with Feather Filled Cushions and Removable Covers

Victorian Howard & Sons Sofa with Feather Filled Cushions and Removable Covers

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

upholstered for the trade price in either of the three Howard Ticking fabric colours or the original Howard

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Nine Italian Regency Dining Chairs by Baker Milling Road
Set of Nine Italian Regency Dining Chairs by Baker Milling Road

Set of Nine Italian Regency Dining Chairs by Baker Milling Road

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rio Vista, CA

with a tan and white stripe French ticking style fabric. The seats are supported by classic regency

Category

20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

chairs feature newly upholstered frames with whimsical blue and white ticking stripe fabric. Beautifully

Category

20th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Italian Regency Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Set of Six Italian Regency Faux Bois Dining Chairs

Set of Six Italian Regency Faux Bois Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

have newly upholstered seats in a French ticking stripe fabric. From an estate in Hollywood, CA.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

19th Century American Empire Mahogany Footstool with Storage
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Footstool with Storage

19th Century American Empire Mahogany Footstool with Storage

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. The top has been recently upholstered with a whimsical blue and white French ticking style fabric

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs

Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

back and scrolled arms. The generous seats and arms are upholstered with a French ticking stripe style

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs

By Henry Link

Located in Rio Vista, CA

set has had a newer redux featuring a French blue and white ticking stripe fabric upholstery and

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

19th Century Handmade Snow Shoes
19th Century Handmade Snow Shoes

19th Century Handmade Snow Shoes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

originally made in Canada. There are fabric / ticking ties in the center of these shoes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of Four McGuire Double Cane Barrel Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four McGuire Double Cane Barrel Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four McGuire Double Cane Barrel Back Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

breathable and light silhouette with newly upholstered seat cushions in a neutral toned French ticking stripe

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

Ralph Lauren Writer’s Chair and Ottoman in Amelot Linen
Ralph Lauren Writer’s Chair and Ottoman in Amelot Linen

Ralph Lauren Writer’s Chair and Ottoman in Amelot Linen

By E.J. Victor, Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

in Ralph Lauren's Amelot linen ticking stripe fabric. The Italian fabric is 100 percent linen with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian American Classical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 French Iron Bistro Armchairs with Outdoor Cushions
Set of 4 French Iron Bistro Armchairs with Outdoor Cushions

Set of 4 French Iron Bistro Armchairs with Outdoor Cushions

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

. They are done in a designer black and white French ticking outdoor fabric. The chairs do have some

Category

20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Howard & Son's Oversized Chesterfield Footstool Ticking Fabric Upholstery
Rare Howard & Son's Oversized Chesterfield Footstool Ticking Fabric Upholstery

Rare Howard & Son's Oversized Chesterfield Footstool Ticking Fabric Upholstery

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

original ticking fabric A very rare and collectable stool, it is original, the only one of this size I

Category

20th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa

Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

with the original ticking fabric This has to be the most comfortable sofa I have ever sat on, the

Category

Vintage 1920s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Crescent Half Moon Framed Sofa Ticking Fabric
Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Crescent Half Moon Framed Sofa Ticking Fabric

Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Crescent Half Moon Framed Sofa Ticking Fabric

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street sofa with the original ticking fabric and horse hair filling This

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1 of 2 Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Cushions Ticking Fabric
1 of 2 Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Cushions Ticking Fabric

1 of 2 Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Cushions Ticking Fabric

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

with the original ticking fabric This has to be the most comfortable sofa I have ever sat on, the

Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1 OF 2 IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS IN THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIc
1 OF 2 IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS IN THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIc

1 OF 2 IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS IN THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIc

By David Hicks

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

important original 1969 David Hicks Paire De Canapes, Vers sofas in the original ticking fabric Please note

Category

20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Louis XV Style Corner Double Caned French Armchair
Louis XV Style Corner Double Caned French Armchair

Louis XV Style Corner Double Caned French Armchair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Single French caned armchair with down cushion and blue and white ticking fabric.

Category

20th Century French Corner Chairs

French Art Deco Daybed
French Art Deco Daybed

French Art Deco Daybed

Located in San Francisco, CA

covered in cotton ticking fabric.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds

Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair
Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair

Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& Son's ticking fabric This is a rare chair, it has the period 130+ year old Howard ticking fabric

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Feet
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Feet

Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Feet

Located in Buchanan, NY

fashionable striped ticking fabric that compliments the curved frame. Measuring 17 inches high, 30.5 inches

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rattan Wicker Sofas with Blue and White French Ticking
Pair of Rattan Wicker Sofas with Blue and White French Ticking

Pair of Rattan Wicker Sofas with Blue and White French Ticking

Located in Rio Vista, CA

and white stripe French ticking style fabric. The sofas are made in the manner and style of Michael

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors
Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors

Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors

By Edwin Howard & Son, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& Son's Ticking fabric for approximately £900 should the new owner wish Dimensions Height 85cm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Victorian Walnut Claw and Ball Framed Howard & Sons Sofa Professional Stripped
Victorian Walnut Claw and Ball Framed Howard & Sons Sofa Professional Stripped

Victorian Walnut Claw and Ball Framed Howard & Sons Sofa Professional Stripped

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

of the three Howard Ticking fabric colours or the original Howard floral and striped upholstery, I

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Armchairs
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Armchairs

Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Armchairs

By Harris Marcus 1

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. Upholstered with a new modern redux in a subtle tan and cream ticking stripe fabric. Made in Italy for "Harris

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Organic Modern Style Wicker Daybed or Chaise Lounge
Organic Modern Style Wicker Daybed or Chaise Lounge

Organic Modern Style Wicker Daybed or Chaise Lounge

Located in Rio Vista, CA

classic French blue and white ticking stripe fabric.

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Neoclassical Adams Style Barrel Form Hall Chairs
Pair of English Neoclassical Adams Style Barrel Form Hall Chairs

Pair of English Neoclassical Adams Style Barrel Form Hall Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

and end with distinctive spade feet. The seats are newly upholstered with a French ticking stripe

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Michael Taylor Style Wicker Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

By Michael Taylor

Located in Rio Vista, CA

covered frames and one demilune formed ottoman featuring newly upholstered French ticking stripe fabric in

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wicker

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Ticking Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of ticking fabric on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every piece of ticking fabric was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of ticking fabric — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of ticking fabric is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of ticking fabric has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ticking Fabric?

A piece of ticking fabric can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,113, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $24,774.

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.