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Brayton Reception or Residential Lounge Chairs
By Brayton International
Located in Pasadena, TX
Brayton Lounge chairs
Great for reception areas with attached table these Brayton International
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather
Steelcase Campfire Soft Seating Sofa
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
seating for a casual meeting space, reception area, or anyplace where people congregate.
We have 5
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Antique Hall Seats, English, Pine, Reception, Conservatory, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique hall seats. An English, pine reception or conservatory chair, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Used Reception Seating
Materials
Pine
H 36.23 in W 26.19 in D 20.48 in
Set of 2 Moroso Gluon Reception Chairs by Marc Newson, 1990s
By Moroso, Marc Newson
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
for commercial uses — like airports or reception areas — and has a more active sit. It featured in a
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1990s Italian Futurist Used Reception Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair 1960s orange hairdressers tub chairs, reception, waiting room chairs
Located in Leicester, GB
The cutest set of 1960s tub chairs taken from a hairdressers in the UK. Orange vinyl with buttoned back detail. Ideal for hallway or waiting room.
Vinyl is vibrant and is generally ...
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Mid-20th Century Used Reception Seating
Materials
PVC
H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 27.56 in
Modular Sofa Seating, Gerogen Nelson for Herman Miller, covered in Dedar fabric
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
system shows perfectly.
in 1955 nelson developed the „modular seating system“, including sofas, benches
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 167.72 in D 29.93 in
Set Of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, English Elm, Beech, Kitchen, Reception Hall Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four antique dining chairs. An English, elm and beech spindle back kitchen seat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Wonderfully versatile chairs with a t...
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Early 20th Century British Used Reception Seating
Materials
Elm
H 35.04 in W 17.92 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Antique White Wicker Posing / Foyer / Reception Chairs
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
young girls bedroom, on the porch for quick additional seating, to hold large potted flowering plants or
Category
1890s American Victorian Used Reception Seating
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Modular Table Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller with Pierre Frey cushion
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
system shows perfectly.
in 1955 nelson developed the „modular seating system“, including sofas, benches
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Steel
H 9.69 in W 74.41 in D 29.93 in
Large Vintage Bench in Solid Wood, France circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
design will be appreciated and ideal for a large entrance or reception area.
Consisting of two parts
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Wood
Early Mid Century Thonet style stool model 4601, 1930s 40s
By Thonet
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
will complement any interior.
Excellent in a reception space or hallway, kitchen as extra seating
Category
1930s Polish Campaign Used Reception Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Silk Armchairs by Jules Leleu for La Mamounia Hotel
By Jules Leleu
Located in Chicago, IL
from 1925, thanks to the success of the furniture he designed for the French ambassador’s reception
Category
1980s French Art Deco Used Reception Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare Bent Wood Bench by Architect Risto V. Luukkonen, Vakiopuu Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
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Perfect for hallways, reception areas, shops and many other spaces. A rare modernistic gem that has never
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench
Located in Highland, IN
a reception area, it’s perfect to now serve in an entryway, hallway, living room, or at the foot of
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton C1 Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
upright sitting. The C1 can be integrated into private apartments, hotels or reception areas, cuts a fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wittmann Black Velvet Miles Sofa by Sebastian Herkner IN STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
add refinement to homes, hotel lounge areas, meeting corners in offices and reception areas in stores
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2010s Austrian Used Reception Seating
Materials
Textile
Pair of Decorative Maison Jansen Style French 1940s Caned Sofas
Located in London, GB
gorgeous.
They are extremely comfortable and will look very stylish in a large reception room, or
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1940s French Belle Époque Used Reception Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Scandinavian Modern Two Seater Sofa Dark Brown Leather of Danish Design, 1960s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
two-seater sofa from Stouby Møbelfabrik is an ideal choice for any living room or reception area. It
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
La Manufacture-Paris Moos Sofa by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
designed for both home interiors and reception areas.
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2010s Italian Used Reception Seating
Materials
Fabric
Aeron Fully Loaded Work Stool by Herman Miller/ Drafting stool
By Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
ideal for office receptions, banking and retail, and health and science labs. The strong suspension
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Metal
Krefeld Lounge Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfort make the Krefeld Collection ideal for public spaces, reception areas, universities and, of course
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Fabric
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
room, or reception.
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Used Reception Seating
Materials
Pine
Gardner & Co. Pierced Bent Ply and Oak Frame Arm Chair c.1872
By Denton & Gardner Ltd.
Located in London, GB
recommended it highly as a church, Sabbath school or reception chair. In 1875 it cost $3.25.
This Particular
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1870s American American Craftsman Used Reception Seating
Materials
Birch, Oak
Two Double Chairs leather benches Geoffrey Harcourt Artifort 60s - 1960
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Paris, FR
Two double chairs, leather reception bench armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort, 1960s.
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Two
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Mid-20th Century British Used Reception Seating
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Ideal for a hotel reception or Lobby, restaurant etc
Provenance: Caisse d'Epargne Cooperative Bank
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19th Century Used Reception Seating
Materials
Oak
Giulietta chair by Franco Poli for Bernini, 2005
By Franco Poli
Located in Misinto, IT
office seating collection "Forum." In the same year, he opened a studio in Venice and was appointed as a
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Early 2000s Italian Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather
Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Danville, CA
in Emeryville California. Part of a reception suite featured prominently in the lobby of the Chiron
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1950s Mexican Organic Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Oak
1960s Bertil Fridhagen ‘’Aristocrat’’ Set
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Madrid, ES
designed gained great reception from swedish families. One of his greatest successes in the ‘’Variety
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Vintage American Leather and Wood Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
suitable for dining rooms or important reception rooms.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970's Three Seat Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Set in Leather and Rosewood, Norway
By Ekorness
Located in San Francisco, CA
rosewood. Great Scandinavian style for pairing in an office, reception area or recreational room
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 33 in W 79 in D 32 in
Retro Armchair and Footstool
Located in Tarleton, GB
with brass castors. Stylish shaped back rest and arms are well padded offering a comfortable seating
Category
1990s British Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of early 20th century Chippendale revival armchairs
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
generous seat, making them ideal for hallway/reception room chairs. Makers label on the underside of each
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Early 20th Century Swedish Chippendale Used Reception Seating
Materials
Mahogany
1 of 6 Each Boss Design Hoot Leather Stools Modular Contemporary Design
Located in GB
aesthetic that looks at home in any reception, breakout, bar or lounge area. Hoot's distinctive design
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 13 in
Olo Chair by Andrew Jones for Keilhauer
Located in Littleton, CO
highly versatile. Ready for use as a side chair, or a conference, reception, or lounge chair.
This
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Plastic
Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in 성동구, KR
settings for “use in lobbies in public buildings.” This came to pass in the reception area of Commonwealth
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Six "Radar" Chairs Designed by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, Belgium
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
have black rubber receptions. Made circa 1955. The chairs are in vintage condition with a beautiful
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Lacquered Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
villa and embellished the central hall dedicated to the reception of guests. The indicated size is of
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1880s Italian Louis XVI Used Reception Seating
Materials
Wood
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H 43.31 in W 62.21 in D 23.63 in
Gentlemans Antique Library Buttoned Oxblood Settee Faux Leather Scottish 19thC
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
reception area.
The settee is filled with horsehair, and the leather cloth has the most fabulous patina
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1880s British Victorian Used Reception Seating
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 71.66 in D 33.47 in
Leather Swivel Chair with Wooden Writing Board by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
, Harcourt designed mostly seats for reception areas. His first design for Artifort, the 042 series in 1963
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Aluminum
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Mole Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
magnificence. Initially met with tepid reception, the Mole Armchair swiftly ascended to iconic status
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 33.5 in
Mole Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
with tepid reception, the Mole Armchair swiftly ascended to iconic status, ultimately becoming the most
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 33.5 in
Antique Very Fine Quality 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Sofas
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
to have come from a Cotswolds pub/hotel reception.
Near vertical backs, which could suit against
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19th Century English Used Reception Seating
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-62-A Armchair for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
lower part.
Provenance: Reception room of the Punjab University in Chandigarh, private homes in
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
reception arears of the SAS Royal Copenhagen Scandinavian Hotel.
Leveling swivlers under sabot added later
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Nickel
Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
were designed to exude comfort and posture support with an upright pleasant seating position. They
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 59 in D 32 in
17th Century Louis XV Walnut Venetian Armchairs Pair Of Hand Carving Yellow
Located in Sanremo, IM
as comfort necessary.
These two high chairs are certainly worthy of a reception hall, in fact
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1690s Italian Louis XV Used Reception Seating
Materials
Walnut
H 53.94 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Modernist “Curve Bench” by Nina Moeller Designs
Located in London, GB
lobbies, galleries, reception areas or libraries. Price advertised is for one bench.
They just came out
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Hall Settle, Italian, Pine, Walnut, Bench, Pew, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the grand reception hall
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Pine and walnut stocks
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Mid-19th Century Italian Used Reception Seating
Materials
Pine
H 72.05 in W 55.12 in D 21.66 in
Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the walls in reception rooms when not in use.
- They have magnificently carved backs, crestings and
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1720s English Baroque Used Reception Seating
Materials
Walnut
H 53.15 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Jacques Adnet Set of Six Rosewood Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
individuality of his clients.
His installations included the mansion of Frank Jay Gould, the reception room
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1930s French Art Deco Used Reception Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Jacques Adnet Pair of Black Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, the reception room of the Administrator of the College of France, apartment of Alice Cocea, the office
Category
1940s French Art Deco Used Reception Seating
Materials
Wood
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
Blount. A clock designed by C. R. Ashbee was displayed in the Royal Reception Rooms at the Exhibition
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1860s Scottish High Victorian Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
Located in Utrecht, NL
just their private rooms and/or the public reception rooms, with kubbstolar, then that not only makes
Category
19th Century Norwegian Brutalist Used Reception Seating
Materials
Wood
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
for the reception room of the Danish Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.
As the
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.7 in W 22.64 in D 24.61 in
Armchair, Walnut, Carved, Upholstered, Daniel Marot, Flemish, 17 Century Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
groups against the walls in reception rooms when not in use. This shows their magnificently carved backs
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1690s Dutch Baroque Used Reception Seating
Materials
Walnut
H 52.76 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Madrid, ES
, manufactured by Vitra.
The Lobby chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time Life building
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs for their 900 guest wedding reception in 1953.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Used Reception Seating
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chairs in Quartz White Leather and Walnut
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Charleston, WV
and flawless. Ideal for living room or executive chairs opposite desk or upscale reception area
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Reception Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of cubic Swivel Chairs with Tableau by Lensvelt, Netherlands, early 21st C.
By Lensvelt
Located in Regensburg, DE
available with a columnar base for in reception rooms, waiting rooms and meeting rooms. (Text source
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Used Reception Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.89 in W 23.04 in D 25.2 in
La Manufacture-Paris Moos Sectional Sofa by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
reception areas.
3 cushions -
Upholstery in Dedar Mammuth, color avorio,
001 - CAT.6 Size:W350xD151xH302
Category
2010s European Used Reception Seating
Materials
Fabric
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Used Reception Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of used reception seating on 1stDibs. A piece of used reception seating — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of used reception seating you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of used reception seating is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Jacques Adnet, Artifort and Geoffrey D. Harcourt each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of used reception seating that is worth considering.
How Much is a Used Reception Seating?
Prices for a piece of used reception seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $216 and can go as high as $99,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,015.
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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