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Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305/ 304 UNESCO Softpad Chairs Chair Cognac
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
very rare version with Softpad armrests.
The design takes the base of the RH 304 UNESCO chair and the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305/ 304 UNESCO Softpad Chair Cognac
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
rare version with Softpad armrests.
The design takes the base of the RH 304 UNESCO chair and the seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305/ 304 UNESCO Softpad Chair Cognac
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
very rare version with Softpad armrests.
The design takes the base of the RH 304 UNESCO chair and the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'
By Gerrit Rietveld, 't Spectrum
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco press room chair for Spectrum - 'Colourful Vintage'
Edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters located in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This pair of armchairs was commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1970s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Zig Zag Chair,' originally designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Flat Bar Brno model 255 chairs in charcoal leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kleinburg, ON
, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The chair has a refined and minimalist form, with a chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece; finally it's iconic. It appears so simple and yet so precise
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.47 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic piece. It appears so simple and still so precise, where proportions seems
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 19.1 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Low Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic piece. It is the lower version that can be used as a lounge chair, too. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 21.07 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Pair of Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This pair of chairs are an iconic pieces. It appears so simple and still so precise, where
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 32.88 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret / Eulie Chowdhury PJ/EC-SI-51-A Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This set of chairs are not only the fantastic pieces, they are design icons. It looks like a
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, almost iconic. It is raw in its simplicity and "warm" with that
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.71 in W 20.28 in D 21.26 in
Two Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
These chairs are not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. Finally, they're the most famous
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Set of 6 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 6 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 4 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-25-E / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It appears so simple and yet so precise
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 41.34 in D 46.07 in
Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Budapest, HU
Space Age design chairs made of fiberglass resin. They were made in limited quantities. Design by
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
4 Wim Rietveld nr.1401 easy chair for Gispen, The Netherlands 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1950's
The 1401 easy chair he designed in 1954 and has become a Dutch Design Classic
Solid enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, lounge chair model 'GE290', oak, wool, Denmark, design 1959.
The GE290
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
H 36.23 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a very rare student chair with upholstery. Finally, it's iconic. It appears so simple
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Pair of 'Wishbone' Chairs in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, pair of 'Wishbone' chairs, model 'CH24', oak, papercord
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Dining Chair in Oak and Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, dining chair, model 'CH 33', oak, leather, Denmark, design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a beautiful chair, it’s the most famous item of all Chandigarh items. Its
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pair of X-Leg Chairs PJ-SI-45-A / Authentic Midcentury
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This set of two X-leg chairs is absolutely fantastic. The X-shape legs are characteristic of Pierre
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Set of Ten Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of ten early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 14.75 in D 17 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair has patinated teak, which gives that chair a strong character, showing all that traces of age
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well executed handmade scale model of this very rare chair designed by Gerrit
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair has patinated teak, which gives that chair a strong character, showing all that traces of age
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.73 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-66-A Tripod Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
room. It brings an atmosphere in the space.
It is finally a historic piece from a UNESCO World
Category
Antique Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cotton, Rope
H 16.93 in W 22.25 in D 21.07 in
LC/BD, Stool / Authentic Stool by Le Corbusier and B. Doshi
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
, embodying an expressing a nonchalance.
It is finally a historical piece from an UNESCO World Heritage site
Category
Antique 1650s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pierre Jeanneret A-Legs Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-34-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
is finally a historic piece from a UNESCO World Heritage site, done by the most important architects
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 15.75 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Pierre Jeanneret Low Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-E
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
brings an atmosphere in the space.
It is finally a historic piece from a UNESCO World Heritage site
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 9.06 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-58-A Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
, embodying an expressing a nonchalance.
It is finally a historical piece from an UNESCO World Heritage site
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-34-A A-Legs Cane Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
an atmosphere in the space. It is finally a historic piece from a UNESCO World Heritage site, done by
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 15.75 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-55-a Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
.
It is finally a historic piece from a UNESCO World Heritage site, done by the most important
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 12.8 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-68-A Low Sewing Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
history of Chandigarh.
It is finally a historical piece from an UNESCO World Heritage site, done by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 17.72 in W 15.95 in D 12.21 in
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Unesco Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the unesco chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every unesco chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a unesco chair, we have 80 options in-stock, while there are 34 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect unesco chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A unesco chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Gerrit Rietveld, Pierre Jeanneret and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful unesco chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Unesco Chair?
A unesco chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,550, while the lowest priced sells for $342 and the highest can go for as much as $97,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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