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Art Deco French Ottoman in Beech Wood
Art Deco French Ottoman in Beech Wood

Art Deco French Ottoman in Beech Wood

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful Art Deco French Ottoman made of beechwood. It has been newly reupholstered and re

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Paul McCobb, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman, USA, 1950s
Paul McCobb, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman, USA, 1950s

Paul McCobb, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman, USA, 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Stamford, CT

Paul McCobb, American Mid-Century Modern, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman or Footstool, USA, 1950s

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bradington Young Black Top Grain Leather Ottoman
Bradington Young Black Top Grain Leather Ottoman

Bradington Young Black Top Grain Leather Ottoman

By Bradington Young

Located in Germantown, MD

A black top grain leather ottoman by Brafington Young in very good vintage condition. Measure 20

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather

Pair of Karl Springer Souflee Ottomans/Stools
Pair of Karl Springer Souflee Ottomans/Stools

Pair of Karl Springer Souflee Ottomans/Stools

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Karl Springer Souflee Ottomans Brass bases Re-upholstered in faux Shearling

Category

1970s North American Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Janas Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Janas Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Janas Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in San Diego, CA

Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The tufted double seat cushion is newly

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

1940s Italian Ottoman in Olive Green Corduroy Velvet
1940s Italian Ottoman in Olive Green Corduroy Velvet

1940s Italian Ottoman in Olive Green Corduroy Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman / footstool, corduroy velvet, beech, Italy, 1940s Elegant in line and practical to use

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT

Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT

By Ficks Reed

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Large Blue Velvet Ottomans by Directional
Pair of Large Blue Velvet Ottomans by Directional

Pair of Large Blue Velvet Ottomans by Directional

By Directional

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large blue velvet ottomans by Directional.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Papa Chair Ottoman
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Papa Chair Ottoman

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Papa Chair Ottoman

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut chair ottoman, similar to Hans Wegner design chair ottomans minus

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman, Italy, 1950-1960
Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman, Italy, 1950-1960

Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman, Italy, 1950-1960

By Franco Albini

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Mid-century wicker rattan ottoman Italy, ’50 - ’60 Measures: Diameter : 76 cm; Height : 38 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Custom-Made Damask Velvet Ottomans
Pair of Custom-Made Damask Velvet Ottomans

Pair of Custom-Made Damask Velvet Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

Pair of custom-made Damask velvet ottomans with down filled cushions.

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Velvet, Down

Billy Haines Mid-Century American Purple Upholstered Ottoman
Billy Haines Mid-Century American Purple Upholstered Ottoman

Billy Haines Mid-Century American Purple Upholstered Ottoman

By William Billy Haines

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American black lacquered ottoman featuring a button tufted, upholstered seat in dark

Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Queen Anne Style Pillow Top Upholstered Ottoman
Vintage Queen Anne Style Pillow Top Upholstered Ottoman

Vintage Queen Anne Style Pillow Top Upholstered Ottoman

Located in Pasadena, TX

This pillow top ottoman is made in the Queen Anne style. Its legs are constructed of walnut and

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ottoman Pouf
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ottoman Pouf

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ottoman Pouf

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Midcentury, chinoiserie ottoman pouf by Baker Furniture features a cherry base with a detached

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of Italian Modern Ottomans With Brass Legs
Pair Of Italian Modern Ottomans With Brass Legs

Pair Of Italian Modern Ottomans With Brass Legs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Italian Modern Ottomans With Brass Legs. Offered is a beautiful pair of mid-century Italian

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Round Ostrich Ottoman, Center Tuft & Zebrawood Feet
Round Ostrich Ottoman, Center Tuft & Zebrawood Feet

Round Ostrich Ottoman, Center Tuft & Zebrawood Feet

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A round cream ostrich ottoman with a center tuft on a zebra wood base with ebonized feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Ostrich Leather

Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton
Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton

Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton

Located in Wilton, CT

Add a new centerpiece to your living room ensemble with this large star shaped ottoman. Whimsical

Category

1990s North American Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Ultrasuede, Cotton

Mid modern Scandinavian ottoman by Kurt Olsen
Mid modern Scandinavian ottoman by Kurt Olsen

Mid modern Scandinavian ottoman by Kurt Olsen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid modern Scandinavian ottoman by Kurt Olsen in teak and leather. This footstool features a teak

Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Teak

English Country House Style Padded Leather Ottoman
English Country House Style Padded Leather Ottoman

English Country House Style Padded Leather Ottoman

By Reprodux

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice English country house. Ottoman or Pouf. Padded Leather top In a Red Brown color. On a

Category

1960s English Country Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A round ottoman on casters with removable center cushion designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Category

1950s Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric

Rectangular Ottoman w Designer Cut Velvet Upholstery
Rectangular Ottoman w Designer Cut Velvet Upholstery

Rectangular Ottoman w Designer Cut Velvet Upholstery

Located in Malibu, CA

This plush ottoman has been recovered in designer fabric by Platner & Associates. The lined

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Velvet

Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar
Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar

Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Miami, FL

Original Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar. Foam and fabric are new, springs are original. Expertly

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Monumental Newly Upholstered  Ottoman Pouf,  Ebonized Wood Feet
Monumental Newly Upholstered  Ottoman Pouf,  Ebonized Wood Feet

Monumental Newly Upholstered Ottoman Pouf, Ebonized Wood Feet

Located in Miami, FL

Monumental Newly Upholstered Ottoman Pouf, Ebonized Wood Feet Offered for sale is a very large

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Set of Swivel Poufs Ottomans by Directional, 1970s
Set of Swivel Poufs Ottomans by Directional, 1970s

Set of Swivel Poufs Ottomans by Directional, 1970s

By Directional

Located in Westport, CT

A striking pair of 1970s swiveling poufs by Directional Furniture, fully restored and reimagined for modern interiors. Upholstered in plush vegan fur, their soft, sculptural forms ad...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Faux Fur

Gilt French Steel Ottomans with Velvet Cushion
Gilt French Steel Ottomans with Velvet Cushion

Gilt French Steel Ottomans with Velvet Cushion

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of French velvet and gilt steel ottomans

Category

1990s French Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Steel

Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Stool
Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Stool

Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Stool

Located in North York, ON

Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern ottoman stool. Newly restored in dark grey fabric and sleek

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools

$1,080Sale Price / set|28% Off

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools

By Milo Baughman

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Spectacular Antique Carved Mahogany and Cowhide Ottoman
Spectacular Antique Carved Mahogany and Cowhide Ottoman

Spectacular Antique Carved Mahogany and Cowhide Ottoman

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A great looking ottoman having Chippendale style carved mahogany cabriole legs with acanthus leaf

Category

1960s American Chippendale Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Cowhide, Mahogany

X-Base Ottoman in Faux Shagreen Leather
X-Base Ottoman in Faux Shagreen Leather

X-Base Ottoman in Faux Shagreen Leather

Located in North Miami, FL

Luxurious X-shaped ottoman with oversized brass caps to feet and rich leather in faux shagreen

Category

1960s American Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral
Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral

Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral

By Arne Norell

Located in Miami, FL

A beautifully crafted Inca ottoman designed by Arne Norell, circa 1960s. This piece is part of

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge
Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge

Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Sculptural Oversized Custom Made Designer Ottoman Coffee Cocktail

Category

1970s French Provincial Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Cotton, Damask

1980s Postmodern Waterfall Blue Velvet Ottoman Bench
1980s Postmodern Waterfall Blue Velvet Ottoman Bench

1980s Postmodern Waterfall Blue Velvet Ottoman Bench

By Karl Springer

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer sleek, sculptural, and unmistakably 1980s vintage waterfall bench. Newly reupholstered in a rich blue velvet, it features a continuous arching form with...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Velvet

Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Ottoman Footstool
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Ottoman Footstool

Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Ottoman Footstool

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stick Rattan “Nantucket" Ottoman. This striking Nantucket ottoman features classic stick rattan

Category

1990s American Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Rattan

Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina

Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A saddle colored leather ottoman on rollers with tufted and stretched form having chromed metal

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather

Modernist Wireiron and Fabric Tricorn Stool/Ottoman
Modernist Wireiron and Fabric Tricorn Stool/Ottoman

Modernist Wireiron and Fabric Tricorn Stool/Ottoman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist wire iron and fabric Tricorn stool / ottoman, stunning simple elegant design

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Circular Brass And Leather Stool Ottoman
Hollywood Regency Circular Brass And Leather Stool Ottoman

Hollywood Regency Circular Brass And Leather Stool Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This seductive mid-century, Hollywood Regency stool or ottoman is in a cylinder form utilizing a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Freeform Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
Freeform Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

Freeform Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Freeform Ottoman Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Ottoman blends

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Beech, Maple

Royal Blue Three Level Attached Stepped Ottoman
Royal Blue Three Level Attached Stepped Ottoman

Royal Blue Three Level Attached Stepped Ottoman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Royal blue three level stepped ottoman in a lovely fabric. It is on vintage castors. Recently re

Category

20th Century American Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Dorothy Draper For Heritage-Henredon Espana Collection Ottoman
Dorothy Draper For Heritage-Henredon Espana Collection Ottoman

Dorothy Draper For Heritage-Henredon Espana Collection Ottoman

By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

Dorothy Draper Espana Collection bench. This ottoman/bench first appeared in 1955 as part of

Category

1950s American Mission Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Impressive Midcentury Four-Piece Snake Skin Ottoman
Impressive Midcentury Four-Piece Snake Skin Ottoman

Impressive Midcentury Four-Piece Snake Skin Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique vintage-modern faux snake skin Ottoman, separates into four triangular pieces making it

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Vintage "X" Frame Upholstered Ottomans
Pair of Vintage "X" Frame Upholstered Ottomans

Pair of Vintage "X" Frame Upholstered Ottomans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique pair of vintage ottoman's feature stylish upholstered x-frame bases with added

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Round Black And White Pouf Ottoman
Contemporary Round Black And White Pouf Ottoman

Contemporary Round Black And White Pouf Ottoman

Located in Pasadena, TX

A round contemporary pouf or ottoman in black and white striped fabric with pleated sides.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Round Brown Pouf Ottoman Patchwork Faux Leather
Vintage Round Brown Pouf Ottoman Patchwork Faux Leather

Vintage Round Brown Pouf Ottoman Patchwork Faux Leather

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage round pouf, patchwork style, made from high-quality brown faux leather, second half of the 20th century. This comfortable pouf is in good used vintage condition, showing som...

Category

1960s Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Faux Leather

Moroccan Brown Leather Pouf, Embroidered Ottoman, Vintage Style
Moroccan Brown Leather Pouf, Embroidered Ottoman, Vintage Style

Moroccan Brown Leather Pouf, Embroidered Ottoman, Vintage Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan handcrafted brown camel leather ottoman, with embroideries.Could be used a foot stool, or

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather

George Smith Ottoman with Floral Stripe Upholstery, Fair Condition
George Smith Ottoman with Floral Stripe Upholstery, Fair Condition

George Smith Ottoman with Floral Stripe Upholstery, Fair Condition

By George Smith

Located in New York, NY

A classic George Smith ottoman upholstered in a colorful, floral-and-stripe patterned weave. The

Category

Late 20th Century British Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Brass

Ottoman in Cognac Leather and Chromed Metal Base
Ottoman in Cognac Leather and Chromed Metal Base

Ottoman in Cognac Leather and Chromed Metal Base

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman, leather, chromed metal, Europe, 1960s This ottoman from the 1960s exemplifies timeless

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Maison Jansen Attributed Ottomans In Donghia Velvet Fabric
Maison Jansen Attributed Ottomans In Donghia Velvet Fabric

Maison Jansen Attributed Ottomans In Donghia Velvet Fabric

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

1970's Maison Jansen attributed silverplated legs ottomans newly re-upholstered in Donghia

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Walnut Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1950s
Sculptural Walnut Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1950s

Sculptural Walnut Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1950s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Sculptural ottoman designed by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1950–1959. Fully restored by Stamford Modern

Category

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

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman
Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll Modernist Walnut & Fabric Ottoman.. Amazing original condition

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Leather Heywood-Wakefield Swivel Ottoman, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
Leather Heywood-Wakefield Swivel Ottoman, Midcentury Modern, 1950s

Leather Heywood-Wakefield Swivel Ottoman, Midcentury Modern, 1950s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Round Top, TX

Reimagined swivel stool by Heywood-Wakefield Co. An authentic Midcentury Modern piece brought into the 21st Century, maintaining the original wear and worn finish on the original scu...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Birch

Egg ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Egg ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Egg ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An egg ottoman with a cast aluminum four point base. Requires Upholstery.

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Ottoman in Cognac Brown Leather
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Ottoman in Cognac Brown Leather

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Ottoman in Cognac Brown Leather

By Eugenio Gerli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman, stool, brown cognac leather, beech, Italy, 1960s This refined ottoman by Eugenio Gerli

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Leather, Beech

Oversized Rectangular Ottoman in Clarence House Italian Zebra Velvet
Oversized Rectangular Ottoman in Clarence House Italian Zebra Velvet

Oversized Rectangular Ottoman in Clarence House Italian Zebra Velvet

Located in Malibu, CA

Custom-made Ottoman with hardwood construction, newly upholstered in Clarence House mocha brown

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

G Plan Quadrille Ottoman / Vanity Stool in Teak
G Plan Quadrille Ottoman / Vanity Stool in Teak

G Plan Quadrille Ottoman / Vanity Stool in Teak

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: R Bennett Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak, Vinyl Measurements: 19" wide x 16" deep x 16" tall

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Pair of Monumental Organic Modern Handcrafted Rattan Hourglass Ottomans
Pair of Monumental Organic Modern Handcrafted Rattan Hourglass Ottomans

Pair of Monumental Organic Modern Handcrafted Rattan Hourglass Ottomans

By Mastercraft

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

triking pair of monumental handcrafted rattan hourglass ottomans by Mastercraft of Manila

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Ottomans

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

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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.