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Wormley Captain Chair

Duistt Wormley Cane and Brass Armchair, in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Duistt
Located in London, GB
Wormley Captain's chair from 1950s American modernism. Constructed from a sycamore wood frame with a
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2010s Portuguese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs In Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Duistt Wormley Cane and Brass Armchairs & Footstool, Set of 2
By Duistt
Located in London, GB
Edward Wormley Captain's chair from 1950s American modernism. Constructed from a sycamore wood frame
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2010s Portuguese American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of 8 rare dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This set features two arm or
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Mahogany dining chairs - set of 8 Each armless chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" Chair, ca. 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" chair, ca. 1955. Professionally restored walnut frame with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Model 4592 Chairs, 10
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Dining Chairs model 4592, set of 10, including 2 captains chairs, maroon
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
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Roche Bobois Eclipse Four-Seater Sofa, Purple Velvet
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Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This four poster contemporary pencil post bed was one of the original pieces that we made in our studio. Boyd & Allister got its start over 12 years ago making a line of beds for a l...
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By Diego Mardegan
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An antique Victorian style full size four poster bed, unbranded. Walnut and walnut veneers with four elaborately carved posts capped with pineapple shaped fixed finials, solid headbo...
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Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and unusual set of six dining chairs with a cane wrapped barrel back and an upholstered seat atop four slender legs.
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19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and moorish ...
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs in Mohair, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a distinctive look with this pair of Dunbar Furniture Revolving Television Chairs model no. 4626 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940's. The look is clean and soph...
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Edward Wormley Captain's Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant design armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture co. Berne Indiana Model 5480
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Dunbar Cane Y Back Captains Chairs by Edward Wormley, a Pair
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of ebonized walnut completely restored Dunbar cane back A frame lounge chairs by Edward
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captains Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captains Chairs" with caned backs and brass detail. Original
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20th Century American Chairs

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Set of Six 1950s "Captain's" Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The chairs are solid ash hardwood with caned backs
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Captain Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form wood frames with brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Captain's Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six arm chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form wood frames with cane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain’s Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Edward Wormley design captain's chairs for Dunbar, model 5480. In very good original finish
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Ash

8 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960. 6 side chairs and 2 arm chairs.  Caning
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Set of Four Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chairs and Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar set of 4 dining chairs and table. The set is all solid walnut with 4 cane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y-Back Captain Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite and rare pair of armchairs labeled "Y-Back Captains Chairs" designed by Edward Wormley
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y-Back Captain Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captain chair for the distinctive forked brace supporting its caned backrest, the design boasts unique
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" Chair, ca. 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" chair, ca. 1955. Professionally restored walnut frame with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captain Chairs" with caned backs and brass detail
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
H 32.25 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captain Chairs" with caned backs and brass detail
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20th Century American Armchairs

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captains Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captain Chairs" with original caned backs and
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20th Century American Armchairs

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Brass

Captain's Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in North Miami, FL
Handsome Captain's chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in exceptional original condition... no
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

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Brass

Set of Eight Ebonized Dining Chairs with String Detail
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nautical accents distinguish this captain’s chair in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

dining set by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
solid brass shoes. 10 side and two arm/captains chairs are available. Priced individually.
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

*SET OF 6* 1950's Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captain's" Chairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The chairs are solid walnut with caned backs
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
shines with no rust. Rare, hard to find in this condition. Can also be used as a dining chair or captains
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX Set of 6
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
and two arm or captains’ chairs in this set of six and they are ready to grace your home with
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Pair of Dunbar side chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Edward Wormley designed captains chairs in walnut. Upholstered in Bergamo wool boucle.
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Edward Wormley design armchair or Captain's chair for Dunbar, Model 5480. Elegant and iconic design
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Captain's Armchairs Pair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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Pair of armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form wood frames with cane
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Absolutely lovely captains arm chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 5480 may be Wormleys most
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's Chair Model 5480
By Edward Wormley
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's chair or armchair, model 5480. Classic and elegant design by
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Dunbar "Y-Back Captain Chair" by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
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Walnut frame captain chair by Edward Wormley. Cane back with new mohair upholstery.
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By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar set of 4 dining chairs and table. The set is all solid walnut with 4 cane
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 8
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century dining chairs - set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 21
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Dunbar "Captain Armchairs" by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y-Back Captain Chair in Woven Cane and Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant captain chair from designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar in the 1950s. It is
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Private Listing for Brooke
By Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Item 1: Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y-Back Captain Chairs / SM1334 DIMENSIONS H 32 in. x W 23 in. x D
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Private Listing for Brooke
Private Listing for Brooke
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
shines with no rust. Rare, hard to find in this condition. Can also be used as a dining chair or captains
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Edward Wormley Captain Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Desk / captain chair designed Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass sabots. One of Edward Wormleys
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Edward Wormley Captain Chair
Edward Wormley Captain Chair
H 32 in W 23 in D 25 in
Edward Wormley Captains Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & early "Y" back captains arm chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. *Notes: There is no sales
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

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Edward Wormley Captains Chair
Edward Wormley Captains Chair
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
A Pair of Ed Wormley for Dunbar Captains Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rosewood frame with caned back over drop in upholdtered leather seat over round tapering legs with elongated brass caps
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Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs. Cane Back with Brass Sabots and Brass Support
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Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's Chairs
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Custom Set of 4 Wormley for Dunbar Chairs
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Custom Set of  4  Wormley for Dunbar Chairs
Custom Set of  4  Wormley for Dunbar Chairs
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Edward Wormley, Dunbar set of 4 Captain's Chairs
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Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar captain's chairs. Fine set in original condition with "Y" back
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Edward Wormley Chair with Brass Fittings and Cord Back
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
Extremely rare captain's style chair by Edward Wormley. Adorned with stunning brass screw mountings
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

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Edward Wormley Dining Suite with Twelve Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
side chairs, 2 captain's chairs. Retractable fifth leg. Original finish in very good condition and just
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

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Walnut, Maple, Fabric

Large Edward Wormley Tawi Wood Extension Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining chairs and 2 Dunbar Captains Chairs.
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Armchairs After Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bronx, NY
Great pair of captain chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with brass sabots. These
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Modern Spindle Back Armchairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bronx, NY
similarly done by Edward Wormley in the captain chair for Dunbar, Visit sjulian.1stdibs. to See More of Our
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany

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Wormley Captain Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wormley captain chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every wormley captain chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wormley captain chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wormley captain chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one wormley captain chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward Wormley and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wormley Captain Chair?

Prices for a wormley captain chair start at $1,800 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $8,650.

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.

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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.

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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.