$4,500 / set
H 46 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of 3 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs From 1950s New Upholstery
By Chiavari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
Brass
$1,900
H 40 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set of 2 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs from 1950s Salmon Red Upholstery
By Chiavari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of two solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
Brass
$2,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 14.97 in D 16.34 in
Solid Brass Chiavari Vanity / Side High Back Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair pf solid brass Chiavari chairs, Italy, 1960s Found in a beautiful as is condition in Italy with a beautiful patinated brass, the upholstery is also original and needs restorat...
Brass
$580
H 37 in W 14.75 in D 15.25 in
Solid Brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' Vanity or Side Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a solid brass desk chair by Chiavari, circa 1950. It show some minor scratches, also patina and has got the original velvet upholstery. Minor patina gives this pieces a cl...
Brass
Solid Brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' Vanity or Side Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a solid brass desk chair by Chiavari, circa 1950. It show some minor scratches, also patina and has got the original velvet upholstery. Minor patina gives this pieces a cl...
Brass
$667 / set
H 36.23 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs in Solid Brass
By Chiavari
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage Italian Chiavari dining chairs in solid brass. They were made in Italy and date from around the 1950’s.
Brass
$2,395 / set
H 35.5 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Solid Brass & White Upholstered Dining or Side Chairs by Chiavari Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the early 1900s, these chairs were produced in the 1960s by Chiavari. Made in Italy, they feature excellent construction.
Brass
$2,395 / set
H 35.5 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Solid Brass & White Upholstered Dining or Side Chairs by Chiavari Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the early 1900s, these chairs were produced in the 1960s by Chiavari. Made in Italy, they feature excellent construction.
Brass
$1,112
H 35.44 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair.
Brass
$3,271 / set
H 46.86 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production.
Brass
$5,609 / set
H 35.43 in W 15.35 in D 15.35 in
Set of Six Chairs in Turned and Polished Brass, Chiavari, Italy, circa 1960
By Chiavari
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and manufactured since the beginning of the 19th century in the Ligurian town of Chiavari, Italy. Two sets of six chairs available.
Brass
$607
H 38.59 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Chiavari Brass Ottone Dining Chair Red Velvet, mid-century, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Andernach, DE
Italian classic by Chiavari dining chair from the 1955-1965 production.
Brass
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in neoclassical style from the 1950 s. The chair seat is vine color . We have one more chair slightly different size.
Brass
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in Neoclassical style from the 1950 s . Pink velvet upholstery . we have one more chair like this slightly different size .
Brass
$1,168
H 35.04 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Chiavari Side Chair made of solid brass with baby blue plush seat
By Chiavari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking Mid Century Modern Chiavari side chair. It is made of solid brass and upholstered in baby blue plush, creating a stark contrast in colors and...
Brass
Chiavari Chair, solid brass, produced in Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely single Chiavari chair with oxidized brass patina. Designed in the early 1900's, but produced in the 1960's by Chiavarii in Italy.
Brass
$1,450
H 34.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair with Fortuny Seat Covering
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970's polished solid brass Chiavari chair with newly upholstered seat in Fortuny fabric.
Brass
$2,500 / set
H 36.5 in W 16 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Chiavari Opéra Chairs in Solid Polished Brass
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Miami, FL
This solid brass version, made in Italy in the late 1950s is perfect for a ladies writing desk or as a boudoir chair.
Brass
$1,200 / item
H 36 in W 16 in D 15 in
Chiavari Midcentury Brass Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vienna, AT
This distinctive chair is made of polished solid brass, with a backrest top that resembles a crown or bat wings — hence it is often referred to as a “Bat Chair.”
Brass
$2,921 / set
H 36.42 in W 16.34 in D 17.92 in
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Brass Side Chairs Chiavari Green Velvet Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood regency Style Mid Century Modern vintage Chiavari side chairs or chairs pair duo two ( 2 ) made from polished solid brass and new covered seats from grass green velvet fab...
Brass
$4,498 / set
H 47.25 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chairs with Japanese Fabric, Italy, 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Chiavari chairs with high backs, polished solid brass, seats refurbished in Japanese fabric.
Brass
$6,829 / set
H 40.8 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Six Chiavari Chairs Restored and Reupholstered
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian original set of six Chiavari chairs restored and reupholstered feet in golden brass.
Walnut
$3,006
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chiavari Chairs, Blond Walnut with New Upholstery
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Manufactured in the city of Chiavari on the Ligurian coast of Italy, created, circa 1960s.
Walnut
$1,635
H 17.33 in W 45.28 in D 10.24 in
1960s Italian Mid-century Carved Wood Glass Brass Chiavari Wall Coat Hanger Rack
By Chiavari, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Chiavari style wall coat hanger in carved wood with great shiny black lacquer vintage patina solid structure with glass shelf and brass hangers.
Wood
Chiavari Brass and Marble Side Table
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare to find solid brass rectangular form side table with marble top from the creators of the iconic brass Chiavari chair.
Marble, Brass
$1,058 / item
H 36.62 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Brass Ballroom Chairs by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid polished brass by Chiavari in Italy. Up to six available.
Cane, Beech
Suite of Four Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Newburgh, NY
Rare square wing back unsual Chiavari set Hollywood Regency style.
Brass
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
A pair of 1960s Italian brass Chiavari side chairs. This iconic and elegant design has been a design staple for a century and has today, in its luxurious brass form, become synonymou...
Brass
Italian Single Brass Petite Side Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Canaan, CT
Looking for that cute showpiece for your room? This solid brass handcrafted chair is just what you need. Perfect for a ladies bedroom or bath. Would also work sitting on its own in...
Brass Chiavari Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian chair in heavy solid brass newly repolished and upholstered in handwoven Swedish leather.
Brass
Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Chiavari chair in solid cast brass and new charcoal felt seat.
Brass
Chiavari Gilded Solid Brass Chair - Italy
By Chiavari
Located in BARSAC, FR
Timeless Napoleon III inspired chair in solid gilded brass. Chair designed and produced in Italy in the 70s by the Chiavari establishments.
Brass
Solid Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in New York, NY
Solid Brass Batwing Chiavari Chair newly upholstered in well padded dark gray soft upholstery. Slight patina on frame from age and use. Overall very good solid condition. Light or da...
Brass
Mix of Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Side Chairs, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970s Italian golden age Chiavari chairs in solid brass with new De Ploeg upholstery.
Brass
Vintage Italian Chiavari Chair Design Brass Fifties
By Chiavari
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage iconic Italian chair of very high quality, original design by Giusepe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, a solid brass frame with a light pink velvet seat, 1950s, Italy.
Brass
Six Chiavari Brass Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 vintage Chiavari high back chairs. Solid Brass.- Black velvet seat Nickel plating possible , ask for a quote.
Brass
Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid brass iconic Chiavari chair in elegant form..
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs in Solid Brass
By Chiavari
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage Italian Chiavari dining chairs in solid brass. They were made in Italy and date from around the 1950’s.
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Vintage Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs in Solid Brass
By Chiavari
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous set of four vintage Italian Chiavari dining chairs in solid brass. They were made in Italy and date from around the 1950’s.
Brass
Brass Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair by Chiavari, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern chair. Design by Chiavari. Striking Italian design from the 1960s.
Brass
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H 42.92 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Vintage Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs in Solid Brass
By Chiavari
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous set of four vintage Italian Chiavari dining chairs in solid brass. They were made in Italy and date from around the 1950’s.
Brass
Pair of Tall Brass Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of tall brass chiavari chairs. Exquisite and Feminine pair of Solid Brass Chairs.
Brass
Brass Lounge Chair by Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in New York, NY
Unusual form brass frame chair, with upholstered seat. The finish shows signs of age, but can be polished to high shine if you prefer as the frame is solid brass. Upholstery is servi...
Brass
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H 36 in W 16 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Chiavari Side Desk Vanity Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s Hollywood Regency Era Italian brass Chianti chair. The piece is solid brass and in very good condition. The pink damask upholstery is vintage with lite wear.
Brass
Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of high backed chairs from Italy made of solid gilded brass with newly upholstered seats in a gray velvet blend.
Brass
Designer Chiavari Brass and Velvet Side Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of neoclassical brass and velvet side chairs by Chiavari. These chairs are made of solid brass, molded and ridged with decorative finials and stretchers. They have new green v...
Brass
Pair of Four Chiavari High Back Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Sofia, BG
A Classic piece of Italian, Mid-Century design, their strength is in the lightness. Chiavari chair history Chiavari chairs are named for the Italian city where they originated....
Brass
Solid Brass High Back Chiavari Chair
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Chiavari
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass Chiavari chair with the desirable highback.
Brass
Sold
H 35.83 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Chiavari Side Chairs made of solid brass with baby blue plush seats
By Chiavari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking pair of Mid Century Modern Chiavari side chairs. They are made of solid brass and upholstered in baby blue plush, creating a stark contrast i...
Brass
Four Vintage Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
From the town of Chiavari on the Ligurian coast, where chairs for weddings, banquets, and important high-end venues have been created for over a century. When she redesigned the dini...
Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Brass Side Chair Chiavari, Italy, 1960
By Chiavari, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic Italian slim shaped design. This well-crafted chair has a solid brass frame and a cream white upholstery.
Brass
Solid Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
This is the gold standard in chic! Solid polished brass Chiavari chair with dainty splay feet. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the...
Solid Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Single solid brass Chiavari chair, produced in various forms for nearly 200 years in the eponymous Ligurian town.
Sold
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Chiavari Brass Side Chairs upholstered in boucle
By Chiavari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of very rare Hollywood Regency Side chairs by Chiavari. They are completely made of solid brass, with a backrest done as a medallion depicting a ...
Brass
Solid Brass Chiavari Chair
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Single solid brass Chiavari chair, produced in various forms for nearly 200 years in the eponymous Ligurian town. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi in the early 19th century. ...
Brass
Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs 'Five'
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
We have five matching solid brass Chiavari ballroom chairs, hand polished and with seats newly upholstered in emerald green velvet.
Brass
Chiavari Brass Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original solid brass Chiavari chair upholstered with beautiful blue fabric.
Brass
Italian Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
This is the gold standard in chic! Solid polished brass 1960's Chiavari chair with dainty splay feet. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century ...
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H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Chiavari Dining Chairs Set, Italy, 1960
By Chiavari, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These chairs have solid brass frames and different kinds of upholstery.
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1960's solid brass Chiavari chairs of atypical form, the ovoid medallion backs having a sort of NBC peacock motif inside of scrolled brass.
Brass
Petit Elegant Chair in Solid Brass by Chiavari
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Petit elegant chair in solid brass by Chiavari, Italy 1970's
Italian Gilt Brass Chiavari Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage gilt solid brass Chiavari chair with blue-gray velvet blend seat.
Brass
Pair of Solid Gilt Brass Chiavari Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant and rare model of Chiavari chairs, new linen blend upholstery.
Designed in 1807 by craftsman Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, these chairs have become a staple at special ev...
Brass
Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass iconic Chiavari chair in elegant form.
Brass
Brass Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Chiavara, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern side chair. Design by Chiavari. Striking Italian design from the 1960s.
Brass
Italian Brass Chiavari Chair with Cashmere seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large solid brass Chiavari Chair with 3" upholstered Yellow Cashmere Seat
Brass
Sold
H 36.23 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Set of Four Vintage Italian Chiavari Dining Chairs in Solid Brass
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous set of four vintage Italian Chiavari dining chairs in solid brass. They were made in Italy and date from around the 1950’s.
Brass
Chiavari Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original solid brass Chiavari chair
Brass
Sold
H 39.77 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
1950s Italian Solid Brass Chiavari High Back Vanity Side Chair Mid Century
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Vintage Italian solid brass Chiavari high back vanity side chair.
Brass
Pair Of Brass Chiavari Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of high-back solid brass Chiavari chairs with velvet tufted seat.
Brass
Vintage Brass & Mink Chiavari Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage Chiavari chair in solid brass with mink covered seat.
Brass
1950s Pair of Brass Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s pair of brass Chiavari chairs. Elegant Italian Chiavari chairs.
Brass
Pair of Brass Chiavari Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
These chairs are exquisite, solid brass with wool seats. The brass frames have been polished and sealed, the vintage wool seats are in excellent condition.
Brass
Brass Chiavari Chair with Black Patent leather seat
Located in Danville, CA
Solid brass chair with black Patent leather seat by Chiavari, Italy
Brass
Pair of Brass Chiavari Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of solid brass Chiavari chairs with diamond stitched white leather(ette) seat covering.
Perfect accent as well as desk or vanity/boudoir chair.
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H 37 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Brass Chiavari Accent Chair Italy Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 100% original Italian Chiavari chair is made of solid brass, with a low sheen clear coat.
Brass
Vintage Pair of Tall Brass Chiavari Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Seat height is 20 in. From the city of Chiavari on the Ligurian coast of Italy, these solid brass cast chairs have been created since the end of the 19th century in this charming coa...
Brass
Chiavari Set Of 4Metal Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
SOLID BRASS élégant SET OF 4 ITALIAN CHAIRS
NEWLY REPOLISHED AND CLEAR LACQUERED.
4 of the same model (A set of 10 is available composed by 4 of another
Model A...
Brass
Chiavari Pair Of Metal Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1950, A pair of SOLID BRASS CHAIRS,,fiveties design a pair from A set of 10 (4 same +4same + 2 same) Ne l'y refinished, polished And clear lacquered.
Brass
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H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Italian Chiavari Chairs Scuola Di Torino in Rattan Wood Brass 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of four Italian design chairs, Scuola di Torino, circa 1950s. 4 traditional Italian Chiavari , in the manner of Gio Ponti and Superleggera.
Brass
Set Of 6 Chiavari Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 solid brass Italian Chiavari chairs with original needlepoint upholstery.
Pair of Vintage Italian Brass Opera Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful pair of solid polished brass Chiavari opera chairs, circa 1950s, after the antique designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi during the early 19th century, in the Ligurian...
Brass
Classic Chiavari Italian Solid Brass Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Classic brass Chiavari side chair upholstered in white cream colored fabric. Great for a writing desk, bathroom or vanity chair.
Brass
$2,804Sale Price / set|33% Off
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass
By Chiavari
Located in bari, IT
Set consisting of four iconic Chiavari (chiavarine) chairs in brass from the 1950s. The seats have been revisited in the upholstery now in rope made by hand by refined Salento artisans.
Brass
$1,729
H 37.41 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Brass Vintage Side Chair, 1960s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chiavari side chair from brass with renewed yellow velvet fabric seat. This wonderful side chair or chair Chiavari shows a beautiful brass patina as a desi...
Brass
Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stunning Italian Chiavari chair with bat motif and velvet upholstery, circa 1960s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the Ligurian tow...
Wood
$3,800 / set
H 45.25 in W 17 in D 21 in
Pair of Italian Brass Chiavari Side Chairs with Aubergine Crocodile Leather
By Chiavari
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of high back brass Italian Chiavari chairs with aubergine crocodile embossed leather seats, circa 1960. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All ...
Brass
$782
H 42.92 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Italian Brass & Red Velvet Chiavari Style Vanity or Side Chair, 1960s Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive original 1960s to 1970s side chair or vanity chair made from brass. Features a juicy red velvet seat. Quite unusual and beautiful composition of high end materials & craf...
Brass
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
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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.
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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.
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