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Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak, Leather, Textile, Wool, Walnut

Pragh Lounge Chair

Pragh Lounge Chair

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Viby J, DK

. Paired with exclusive contemporary textiles and a matching footstool, the Pragh Chair offers a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Handcrafted unique Gothic slipper chair with striking proportions and refined design. Re

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair – A Masterpiece of Nature’s Elegance
Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair – A Masterpiece of Nature’s Elegance

Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair – A Masterpiece of Nature’s Elegance

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

. Handcrafted Uniqueness: Each chair is made with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring no two pieces are

Category

2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Crystal

Graphite Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Graphite Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

Graphite Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

cold metal with an upholstery-like finish makes the Zieta Studio chair a unique work of art. Like

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Modernistic Wooden Chairs from the 1920 's, Austria
Early Modernistic Wooden Chairs from the 1920 's, Austria

Early Modernistic Wooden Chairs from the 1920 's, Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

details that are unique to these chairs. If you choose to use them as is, i would recommend a light

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Flamed Gold Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Flamed Gold Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

Flamed Gold Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

cold metal with an upholstery-like finish makes the Zieta Studio chair a unique work of art. Like

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-C Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-C Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-C Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

from that of the sterile lacquerware nowadays. Charming irregularities show that each piece is unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Beige Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Beige Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

Beige Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

cold metal with an upholstery-like finish makes the Zieta Studio chair a unique work of art. Like

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cosmic Blue Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Cosmic Blue Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

Cosmic Blue Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

cold metal with an upholstery-like finish makes the Zieta Studio chair a unique work of art. Like

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

set of 4 chair by Melchior Bega circa 1950
set of 4 chair by Melchior Bega circa 1950

set of 4 chair by Melchior Bega circa 1950

Located in TARBES, FR

Italy, these chairs are distinguished by their elegance and unique style, typical of mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Sculptural Chair by Josep Vila Capdevila, Crushed Glass & Resin, 2022
Sculptural Chair by Josep Vila Capdevila, Crushed Glass & Resin, 2022

Sculptural Chair by Josep Vila Capdevila, Crushed Glass & Resin, 2022

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Barcelona, ES

Capdevila (Aparentment Studio), Barcelona. This unique collectible chair is a striking example of

Category

2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Pair of Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs - 1960s - set 2 -
Pair of Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs - 1960s - set 2 -

Pair of Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs - 1960s - set 2 -

Located in Manzano, IT

high-quality materials Why buy these chairs: Unique design piece: An investment for your home Perfect

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Cognac Leather
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Cognac Leather

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Cognac Leather

By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen, DK3

Located in Paris, IDF

features of the chair is its unique Z-shape, formed by the fusion of the V-shaped arms and legs. The Z

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Black Leather
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Black Leather

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Black Leather

By DK3, Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen

Located in Paris, IDF

features of the chair is its unique Z-shape, formed by the fusion of the V-shaped arms and legs. The Z

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Brown Leather
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Brown Leather

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Brown Leather

By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen, DK3

Located in Paris, IDF

features of the chair is its unique Z-shape, formed by the fusion of the V-shaped arms and legs. The Z

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Alpaca 1108
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Alpaca 1108

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Alpaca 1108

By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen, DK3

Located in Paris, IDF

features of the chair is its unique Z-shape, formed by the fusion of the V-shaped arms and legs. The Z

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Balmoral 02
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Balmoral 02

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Balmoral 02

By DK3, Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen

Located in Paris, IDF

features of the chair is its unique Z-shape, formed by the fusion of the V-shaped arms and legs. The Z

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Balmoral 99
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Balmoral 99

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3, Walnut, Balmoral 99

By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen, DK3

Located in Paris, IDF

features of the chair is its unique Z-shape, formed by the fusion of the V-shaped arms and legs. The Z

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Travertine Rosso, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
Travertine Rosso, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects

Travertine Rosso, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Adri chair is a unique take on a statement chair that brings timeless materials together in a

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France
Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France

Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This late 19th-century French double-seated oak folding chair embodies a unique blend of utility

Category

Antique 1880s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

MDF Italia Flow Chair by Jean Marie Massaud, Set of Seven
MDF Italia Flow Chair by Jean Marie Massaud, Set of Seven

MDF Italia Flow Chair by Jean Marie Massaud, Set of Seven

By MDF Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud

Located in Rochester, England

. This sleek and modern chair features a unique flowing design that effortlessly combines form and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Wood

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Set w Unique Provenance, Signed

By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli, David Law, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original) year labels. Great for

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Bamboo Bentwood Chair With Seating Cushion, IDN 2024
Modern Bamboo Bentwood Chair With Seating Cushion, IDN 2024

Modern Bamboo Bentwood Chair With Seating Cushion, IDN 2024

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

extraordinary piece of a modern organic styled chair with a unique Mediterranean touch. PLEASE NOTE: if you are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood

Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, as stylish seating in a sunroom, or as unique host chairs in a modern dining room. Presented in

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Andrianna Shamaris Organic St. Barts Teak Wood Chair, Sculptural Design
Andrianna Shamaris Organic St. Barts Teak Wood Chair, Sculptural Design

Andrianna Shamaris Organic St. Barts Teak Wood Chair, Sculptural Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Unique sculptural chair. The back is a single piece of ancient teak wood. We added butterflies

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, ES

the chair's uniqueness. Materials: Wood Dimensions: Standard chair size (please provide specific

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Wood Chair, Sculptural Organic Modern Design
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Wood Chair, Sculptural Organic Modern Design

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Wood Chair, Sculptural Organic Modern Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Unique sculptural chair. The back is a single piece of ancient teak wood. We added butterflies

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Ace Chair White by Merve Kahraman, Oak & White Playing Cards Fabric
Ace Chair White by Merve Kahraman, Oak & White Playing Cards Fabric

Ace Chair White by Merve Kahraman, Oak & White Playing Cards Fabric

By Merve Kahraman

Located in New York, NY

leathers are available upon request, ensuring each chair is as unique as the person who sits in it

Category

2010s Turkish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Azucena chairs made in Italy 1959
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Azucena chairs made in Italy 1959

Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Azucena chairs made in Italy 1959

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

appear to be unique prototypes from the T12 chair and possibly never (mass)-produced. As the final T12

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Almelo, NL

, these chairs present a unique blend of 1970s Italian design with a fresh, modern twist. Designed by

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Kia Chair by Emmemobili, Hand-Crafted Brass, Modern Design, Italy
Kia Chair by Emmemobili, Hand-Crafted Brass, Modern Design, Italy

Kia Chair by Emmemobili, Hand-Crafted Brass, Modern Design, Italy

By Emmemobili

Located in Munich, Bavaria

as both a design statement and a functional seat. What makes this chair unique is its construction

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Durrell White Oak Dining Chair with Linen Seat Cushion in Natural Finish
Durrell White Oak Dining Chair with Linen Seat Cushion in Natural Finish

Durrell White Oak Dining Chair with Linen Seat Cushion in Natural Finish

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

feel unique. The Durrell Dining Chair brings quiet sophistication and enduring style to the dining

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Set of 6 French Solid Wood Chalet Dining Chairs
Brutalist Set of 6 French Solid Wood Chalet Dining Chairs

Brutalist Set of 6 French Solid Wood Chalet Dining Chairs

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Beautiful set of six solid wood dinning chairs made in France in the late 1960s. The striking

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Midcentury Country Style Woven Rattan Rustic Chairs, Pair
1950s Midcentury Country Style Woven Rattan Rustic Chairs, Pair

1950s Midcentury Country Style Woven Rattan Rustic Chairs, Pair

Located in Yonkers, NY

texture, and unique sensibility make these rattan chairs a compelling choice for anyone seeking to imbue

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of Four Brutalist Chairs in Blond Oak, Belgium, 1960s
Set of Four Brutalist Chairs in Blond Oak, Belgium, 1960s

Set of Four Brutalist Chairs in Blond Oak, Belgium, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

generations. Every piece of furniture carries a unique history, and these chairs are no exception. The signs

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

finish makes the Zieta Studio chair a unique work of art. Like other objects from the Zieta Studio offer

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lunatro Chair, Wood, Metalwork, Blue Velvet, Marble Detail, Studio Mohs
Lunatro Chair, Wood, Metalwork, Blue Velvet, Marble Detail, Studio Mohs

Lunatro Chair, Wood, Metalwork, Blue Velvet, Marble Detail, Studio Mohs

By Zeynep Saz

Located in Istanbul , Istanbul

This striking chair is a perfect blend of contemporary design and artistic craftsmanship. Featuring

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Metal

Black Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Black Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

Black Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

finish makes the Zieta Studio chair a unique work of art. Like other objects from the Zieta Studio offer

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs
A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs

A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs

By René Prou

Located in London, GB

A rare Art Deco pair of hand forged wrought iron occasional chairs designed uniquely by Rene Prou

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900
English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900

English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

unique, statement-making pieces, this coral-inspired Grotto chair serves as a conversation starter in any

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Terracotta

Horst Bruning Arm Chairs Model 6911 Kill Germany, 1968
Horst Bruning Arm Chairs Model 6911 Kill Germany, 1968

Horst Bruning Arm Chairs Model 6911 Kill Germany, 1968

By Horst Bruning

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

plated frames. The frames have a very nice and peculiar form, which makes these chairs unique in their

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Unique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of unique chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct unique chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 4721 antique and vintage unique chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1079 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Unique chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Unique chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made unique chairs over the years, but those made by Madsen & Schubell, Rajmund Hałas and Henning Kjærnulf are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Unique chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,513, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $100,000,000.

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.