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Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark
Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark

Black Faux Leather Ottoman, 1960s, Denmark

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice ottoman or foot stool. Aluminum star shaped revolving feet comes with a brand new Black

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Aluminum

Traditional Rust Cut-Velvet Tufted Ottoman
Traditional Rust Cut-Velvet Tufted Ottoman

Traditional Rust Cut-Velvet Tufted Ottoman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Traditional Rust Cut-Velvet Tufted Upholstered Ottoman Rectangular, the lower part with a fringe

Category

20th Century Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Velvet

Edward Wormley/Dunbar Furniture oversized Ottoman
Edward Wormley/Dunbar Furniture oversized Ottoman

Edward Wormley/Dunbar Furniture oversized Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large button tufted ottoman Hand printed original Velvet upholstery

Category

1950s American Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Italian Walnut Red Upholstered Ottoman
Midcentury Italian Walnut Red Upholstered Ottoman

Midcentury Italian Walnut Red Upholstered Ottoman

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian walnut rectangular ottoman with muted red fabric upholstered seat and piping

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Rare Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rare Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rare Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare ottoman / stool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished and reupholstered in Holly

Category

1950s Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric

Fantastic Pair Upholstered Floral Linen Ottoman
Fantastic Pair Upholstered Floral Linen Ottoman

Fantastic Pair Upholstered Floral Linen Ottoman

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fantastic pair of upholstered floral linen ottomans. These are in very nice vintage condition with

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Plush vintage modern ottoman upholstered in a rich brown leather. Versatile size and shape allows

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather

Vintage Pale Blue Velvet Button Ottomans
Vintage Pale Blue Velvet Button Ottomans

Vintage Pale Blue Velvet Button Ottomans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These cylindrical pale blue velvet ottoman stools feature four velvet-upholstered legs and a button

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Velvet

Postmodern Vintage Waterfall Ottomans, a Pair
Postmodern Vintage Waterfall Ottomans, a Pair

Postmodern Vintage Waterfall Ottomans, a Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful waterfall ottomans in excellent condition. Can be used as it or reupholstered to your

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric

Round Floral Ottoman with "Mod" Vintage Upholstery
Round Floral Ottoman with "Mod" Vintage Upholstery

Round Floral Ottoman with "Mod" Vintage Upholstery

Located in Malibu, CA

Playful round stool/ottoman upholstered in a vibrant 1960's "Flower Power" floral print. The

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Large Art Deco Leather Walnut Ottoman
Large Art Deco Leather Walnut Ottoman

Large Art Deco Leather Walnut Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

Large Art Deco, round leather ottoman with a walnut base.  

Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pouf or Ottoman by Moroso, Italy
Pouf or Ottoman by Moroso, Italy

Pouf or Ottoman by Moroso, Italy

By Moroso

Located in Delft, NL

Pouf or ottoman by Moroso, Italy A Pouf / Ottoman made by Moroso with wooden legs and attached

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Square Upholstered Parsons Style Ottomans
Pair of Square Upholstered Parsons Style Ottomans

Pair of Square Upholstered Parsons Style Ottomans

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant pair of upholstered Parsons-style ottomans featuring crisp geometry and beautifully

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Traditional, Aubergene Mohair, Rolling Ottoman, England, 1970s
Traditional, Aubergene Mohair, Rolling Ottoman, England, 1970s

Traditional, Aubergene Mohair, Rolling Ottoman, England, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Traditional, Aubergene Mohair, Rolling Ottoman, England, 1970s A Georgian style tufted and pleated

Category

20th Century Georgian Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Mohair

Edward Wormley Green Leather Ottoman for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Green Leather Ottoman for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Green Leather Ottoman for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The tufted seat cushion is upholstered in a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans

Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans

By Karl Springer, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Marge Carson, Pierre Paulin

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans. This great pair of mid century modern mushroom

Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Ottomans by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Ottomans by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Ottomans by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in Antwerp, BE

Timeless ottomans crafted in solid rosewood and plywood with rosewood veneer, designed and produced

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Wood

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans

By Billy Baldwin, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Marge Carson

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans. Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons ottomans, benches

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Faux Fur

Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf
Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf

Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf

By Carole Hicks

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Carol Hicks Bolton Style Ottoman Pouf

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Cotton

Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather
Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather

Ottoman in Chromed Metal and Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman, footrest, leather, chromed metal, Europe, 1970s This sleek ottoman from the 1970s

Category

1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather

Vintage Knoll  53 Inch Ottoman Or Pouf
Vintage Knoll  53 Inch Ottoman Or Pouf

Vintage Knoll 53 Inch Ottoman Or Pouf

By Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Knoll 53 Inch Ottoman Or Pouf. Offered is a handsome oversized round ottoman or pouf

Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bamboo Pair of Ottoman, Arpex, Italy, 1970s
Bamboo Pair of Ottoman, Arpex, Italy, 1970s

Bamboo Pair of Ottoman, Arpex, Italy, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Antwerp, BE

Faux bamboo ottoman in carved wood by Arpex, Italy, 1970s Tropicalist Italian glam pair of

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Wood

Vintage Walnut Ottoman After Vladimir Kagan
Vintage Walnut Ottoman After Vladimir Kagan

Vintage Walnut Ottoman After Vladimir Kagan

By Grosfeld House

Located in Hanover, MA

A low square ottoman; sculpted solid walnut splayed leg base, square top with two up-curved sides

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs
John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs

John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs

By John Stuart

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A large-scale John Stuart ottoman with sculpted walnut legs. Elegant Mid-Century look, new

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An Edward Wormley fro Dunbar angled ottoman #5701 in original black leather. Ash frame.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Dunbar styled Midcentury Upholstered Swiveling Ottoman
Dunbar styled Midcentury Upholstered Swiveling Ottoman

Dunbar styled Midcentury Upholstered Swiveling Ottoman

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A midcentury swiveling ottoman with walnut base and brushed metal detail strips to the legs, there

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans
Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish pair of vintage modern ottomans/footstools. Interestingly designed vintage upholstery, with

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Huge Leather Ottoman by Matteograssi, Italy
Huge Leather Ottoman by Matteograssi, Italy

Huge Leather Ottoman by Matteograssi, Italy

By Matteograssi, Kunihide Oshinomi

Located in Danville, CA

The mother of all ottomans by Kunihide Oshinomi for Matteograssi with heavy top grain leather and

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Tropical Ottoman Palm Beach by Swaim
Tropical Ottoman Palm Beach by Swaim

Tropical Ottoman Palm Beach by Swaim

By Swaim

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Palm Beach Tropical Ottoman by SWAIM Featuring heavy chenille

Category

1990s Bohemian Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Chenille, Cotton, Wood

Shabby Chic Designer Cottage Ottoman Pouf
Shabby Chic Designer Cottage Ottoman Pouf

Shabby Chic Designer Cottage Ottoman Pouf

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Shabby Chic Designer Cottage Rolling Ottoman Pouf It rolls very

Category

1990s Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Karl Springer Style Leather Ottoman Pouf Stool
Karl Springer Style Leather Ottoman Pouf Stool

Karl Springer Style Leather Ottoman Pouf Stool

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome mid-century modern souffle ottoman pouf or footstool constructed in the manner and style

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965
Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965

Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965

$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Leather Ottomans, 1965 Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather A

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Steel

Large Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century
Large Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century

Large Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century

By Franco Albini

Located in Miami, FL

Round Rattan Ottoman, white boucle fabric seat. Ready for a new home.

Category

1970s Indonesian Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Palecek Leather and Suede Ottomans
Pair of Vintage Palecek Leather and Suede Ottomans

Pair of Vintage Palecek Leather and Suede Ottomans

By Palecek Furniture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Decorative pair of vintage ottomans crafted in a busy composition of leather strips over a metal

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Metal

Ottoman in Black Saddle Leather and Chromed Metal
Ottoman in Black Saddle Leather and Chromed Metal

Ottoman in Black Saddle Leather and Chromed Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman or stool, leather, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1950s A modern ottoman constructed from

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas

Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stool or ottoman, oak, canvas, former Czechoslovakia, 1940s An ottoman featuring subtle curved

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather
Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather

Arne Norell Ottoman 'Merkur' in Brown Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Norell for Norell AB, 'Merkur' ottoman, leather, oak, Sweden, 1960s This rectangular shaped

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Wood

Round Button Tufted Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Ottoman
Round Button Tufted Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Ottoman

Round Button Tufted Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Ottoman

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage like new 1970s button tufted all upholstered round ottoman or pouf in the style of Milo

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Clover Leaf Form Ottoman in Green Leather
Clover Leaf Form Ottoman in Green Leather

Clover Leaf Form Ottoman in Green Leather

Located in Southampton, NY

Clover Leaf Form Ottoman in Green Leather Tapered wood legs with brass casters. This is a clover

Category

20th Century American Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Metal

Pascal Mourge "Calin" Ottomans for Ligne Roset, 1990s
Pascal Mourge "Calin" Ottomans for Ligne Roset, 1990s

Pascal Mourge "Calin" Ottomans for Ligne Roset, 1990s

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Coronado, CA

A large pillowy pair of "Calin" ottomans by French designer Pascal Mourge, manufactured by Ligne

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage French Tufted Ottoman in Multicolor Linen Upholstery
Vintage French Tufted Ottoman in Multicolor Linen Upholstery

Vintage French Tufted Ottoman in Multicolor Linen Upholstery

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined vintage French country ottoman featuring a classic rectangular form set on turned wooden

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Cannareggio Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
Cannareggio Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina

Cannareggio Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina

By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Italy. Matching sofa available. Reupholstered in orange/grey felt wool. Very rare piece of Italian design

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Wool

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Jacquard Ottomans - a Pair
Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Jacquard Ottomans - a Pair

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Jacquard Ottomans - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of exquisite Vintage Regency-style ottomans featuring vibrant chinoiserie-inspired jacquard

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Square Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Square Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An upholstered bench/ottoman with attached button tufted cushion retaining the original orange

Category

20th Century American Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Wrought Iron Ottomans Mario Paperzini style
Pair of Wrought Iron Ottomans Mario Paperzini style

Pair of Wrought Iron Ottomans Mario Paperzini style

By Mario Papperzini

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Wrought Iron ottomans in the style of Mario Papperzini

Category

1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Lee Industries Contemporary Upholstered Ottomans
Pair of Lee Industries Contemporary Upholstered Ottomans

Pair of Lee Industries Contemporary Upholstered Ottomans

By Lee Industries

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Lee Industries contemporary Upholstered Ottomans . Measures 21" in width, 21" in depth and

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Storage Ottoman, Celina Decorações, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Storage Ottoman, Celina Decorações, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Storage Ottoman, Celina Decorações, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

Rosewood veneers, with a fabric cushion on top, that transforms it into an ottoman. Founded in 1938 in Rio

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Mid-Century Norwegian Ottoman by Westnofa
Mid-Century Norwegian Ottoman by Westnofa

Mid-Century Norwegian Ottoman by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Don't miss your chance to kick back and relax with genuine mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship! This footstool from Norway's renowned Westnofa Furniture features slender sculptura...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak

1950s Italian Ottoman in Brass and Patterned Upholstery
1950s Italian Ottoman in Brass and Patterned Upholstery

1950s Italian Ottoman in Brass and Patterned Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stool or ottoman, lacquered brass, brass, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian ottoman from

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency style armchair and ottoman set
Hollywood Regency style armchair and ottoman set

Hollywood Regency style armchair and ottoman set

Located in Milano, IT

of furniture but also exceptionally comfortable. Paired with a matching ottoman, this set is the

Category

1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Attrib. Wicker Rattan Ottoman Pouf
Franco Albini Attrib. Wicker Rattan Ottoman Pouf

Franco Albini Attrib. Wicker Rattan Ottoman Pouf

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Italian wicker rattan ottoman pouf in black, attributed to designer Franco Albini, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century

Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Chinoiserie Square ottomans carved of solid rosewood. Simplistic Ming style frames with

Category

1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Hugo Frandsen Teak Ottoman - Spottrup Stolefabrik, Denmark
Hugo Frandsen Teak Ottoman - Spottrup Stolefabrik, Denmark

Hugo Frandsen Teak Ottoman - Spottrup Stolefabrik, Denmark

By Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Hugo Frandsen

Located in Bern, CH

1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish architect Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950's Stitched leather ottoman by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather ottoman by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather ottoman by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather ottoman by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955

Category

1950s Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brown Tooled Saddle Leather Peruvian Ottoman Hassock
Vintage Brown Tooled Saddle Leather Peruvian Ottoman Hassock

Vintage Brown Tooled Saddle Leather Peruvian Ottoman Hassock

Located in Pomona, CA

Vintage Brown Tooled Saddle Leather Peruvian Ottoman Hassock. Item features an intricate embossed

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-Century stool ottoman the perfect addition to any modern interior. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

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Vintage Ottomans For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage ottomans is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage ottomans — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Vintage ottomans have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage ottomans made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage ottomans are appealing in their simplicity, but De Sede, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll produced popular vintage ottomans that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Ottomans?

Vintage ottomans can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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.