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Seating For Sale
'Paysage' beige chenille modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rara Paysage sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging r...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chenille

Authentic Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer For Fasem, Black Leather And Chrome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Bauhaus Design. This is an authentic Wassily Chair designed by Marcel Breuer and produced in Italy by Fasem—a high-end manufacturer known for precision craftsmanship and licen...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950s French Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs in Striped Fabric - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of six 1950s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly hand-crafted from solid maple, each chair features a sleek silhouette with grac...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Maple

Italian Iron Sunburst Chair
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Italian iron sunburst chair radiates character and craftsmanship. Its sculptural iron frame forms a dramatic sun motif that arcs outward from the round, padded backrest. The gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Seating

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair for GETAMA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Halyard chair model GE225. Executed by GETAMA, Denmark. White laquered steel frame with cushion in original blue fabric.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing pair of Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s when he was at the head of the Bauhaus. This armchair was revolutionary for its time, as it was made of curve...
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1990s American Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Acerbis Trench Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Dutch Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel by Walter Antonis for Spectrum
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Minimalistic modernist low lounge chair designed by the Dutch designer Walter Antonis for the well known 't Spectrum. They had it in collection from 1971-1974.Hideleather and chromed...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Howard and Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1860
Located in Batley, GB
A huge 19th century 'Crescent' shaped country house chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons - London c1860. Raised on 6 short walnut legs with 3 turned front legs and 3 splayed rear legs....
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Great Italian On The Rocks modular sofa in orange by Francesco Binfaré for EDRA
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
On the Rocks by Edra — A Sculptural Masterpiece in Motion Design by Francesco Binfaré Discover a rare blend of artistry, comfort, and radical flexibility with On the Rocks — the mo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Jenny Ash Wood Bench by Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with the precision of master artisans, Jenny is an exquisite wooden loveseat that exudes timeless elegance. Its ash wood frame, meticulously turned and shaped, boasts a uniqu...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Wood

19th century John Taylor & Sons Country house armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house armchair by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh. Raised on walnut legs and the original casters. Structurally in good solid order with tight joints and int...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Byron Botker Sofa c. 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
for Landes, USA. This piece has been fully reupholstered in mohair but has age appropriate wear to the chrome and significant wear to the canvas sling (pictured)
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco, Daybed Reupholstered in Lambswool, Swedish Grace, Otto Schulz, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite example of Swedish Grace design, this freestanding Art Deco daybed— crafted in the style of Otto Schulz circa 1930s—combines sculptural elegance with tactile richness. T...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech, Pine

Very rare, stunning & colorful Italian Do-Lo-Rez Sofa by Ron Arad for Moroso
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Do-Lo-Rez Sofa - Ron Arad - Moroso Pair of Do-Lo-Rez Modular Sofas by Ron Arad for Moroso – Pixelated Wool Sculptures (2008) A groundbreaking fusion of industrial design and visual ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Denis Cospen Biomorphic Stool in Laminated Wood, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Stunning stool in laminated wood made by layering thin slices of wood atop one another in different shapes to achieve the form desired.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Meditation Bed by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Link-Terra Wicker And Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Meditation Bed by SNOC Dimensions: Ø 200 x H 63 cm. Materials: Aluminium, wicker, and Luminesce fabric. Link-Terra When designi...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Hanging Leaf Chair by Rupert Oliver
By Rupert Oliver
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Hanging Leaf Chair designed by Rupert Oliver, a vintage hanging chaise lounge designed in the 1960’s. The chair features a metal frame with a padded vinyl sling seat. The d...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism A rare and striking pair of oak lounge chairs designed by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Vaněk ...
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The solid oak frame has been expertly restored—stripped back to the original wood and finished with a natural oil that highlights the...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Palisander

Original John Sollie Henry, armchair, London 1895
Located in Vienna, AT
solid mahogany with polished finish, original brown leather; decorative knobs; strikingly high backrest with stylised decoration in bas-relief; rear legs curved, forelegs tapering do...
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1890s British Jugendstil Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf-Sheepskin Honey 50mm/Oak-by Viggo Boesen for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Petra VB3 Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort. The Petra lounge c...
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Lacan Daybed by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by a minimalist shape of brilliant simplicity, this daybed is a testament to traditional craftsmanship. Boasting a thin and sharp dark bronze frame, it features a fine ...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Sculptural Danish Modern Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A neat set of 6 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, upholstered in a fine quality shearling lambswool. Made by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 1970s. These chairs have a really stron...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Pine

19Th Century Country House Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A beautifully formed 'proper' 19th century country house armchair. Raised on on short turned legs with over sized gilt brass Cope & Collinson casters. The inside of the back rail mar...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Armchairs Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Golden Birch Bentwood Arms
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Art Deco armchairs from the Art Deco period with golden birch bentwood arms in a deep honey color French polish finish. They are structurally sound. The extra deep fully spr...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Birch

Willy Rizzo attr, Chromed Steel, Leather, Tubular Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Willy Rizzo Attribution, Chromed Steel, Cognac Leather, Tubular Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s Set of 5 leather and chromed steel dining or side chairs attributed to Willy Rizzo and pr...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Armchair with Ottoman in Bentwood and Canvas Webbing, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Armchair with Ottoman in Bentwood and Canvas Webbing, Czech Republic, 1930s – Restored A rare and beautifully restored lounge chair with matching ottoman, designed in 1930s Czechosl...
Category

1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Angular Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best design characteristics of Guillerme et Chambron meet in this beautiful, artistic oak sofa. The duo’s designs are exceptional for a wide array of reasons, starting from the u...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Acerbis Palla Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creative energy of the 1960s, stands out for its radical conce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Elodie Chair in Cream Performance Bouclé by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Elodie Chair draws inspiration from the elegant curves of 1930s French design, channeling the works of Jean Royère, Pierre Chareau and Marc du Plantier. With its deep seat, soft ...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Velvet

brutalist easy chair vintage armchair 1960s oak
Located in Lemmer, NL
brutalist easy chair vintage armchair 1960s oak period 1960s design style Henning Kjaernulf Denmark condition good minor signs of use size 82 x 70 x 80 (hxbxd) seat height ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Early Victorian deep seated country house armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is very high quality 19th century country house armchair. Impressive deep seat and feather seat cushion. The whole design is elegant as well and the carved front legs are a beau...
Category

19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Concrete Faux Bois Garden Bench
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Faux Bois Garden Bench was handcrafted from concrete in the 1800's. The piece features a curved design and has been meticulousl...
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19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Concrete

Eight Antique Country French Ladder Back Maple Farm Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
A rustic set of eight late 19th-century Country French Provincial ladder-back farm chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Hand-carved from solid maple, the chairs feature elegant lad...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Maple

Rare "Nevada" Sofa by Nada Vigo for Driade, Italy, 1973
Located in Milan, IT
"Nevada" sofa by Nanda Vigo for Driade. Mirrored sides and aluminum edges. Loose cushions fully upholstered with gray suede.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Regency Ebonised side chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very nice pair of sabre legged Regency period side chairs. The have a very attractive worn original ebonised finish. The brass details all over are also original but some...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Black Leather, 1962
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural design an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black, 1973, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducar...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Babà Soft 875 Brown Lounge Chair by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
The Babà Soft 875 Lounge Chair by Emilio Nanni features a generous, full volume seating with gently curved lines that evoke elegant simplicity. Its distinctive tobacco-tinted ash woo...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Vintage French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair w/ Patinated Cognac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Original Brown Cognac Leather This vintage French Art Deco-style club chair exudes timeless sophistication with its gently rounded ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen Fabric
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Bordone Sofa #1 by My Home
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating blend of minimalist design and iconic style, this sofa will guarantee utmost comfort and relaxation. Multifunctional, original and sophisticated, it features a welcomin...
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2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Rafaella Bio Dark Blue & Yellow Velvet Angular Sofa by Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Rafaella Bio Angular Sofa epitomizes luxurious seating with its exquisite design and comfortable build. Crafted to provide a smooth and soft experience, this generously sized sof...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, these chairs represent a rare variant of Kjærn...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Mambo White Modular Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Mambo modular sofa features a sinuous, flowing design inspired by the elegant movements of the mambo dance. This sofa is composed of multiple modules that harmoniously connect to...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Textile

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud. The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Italian Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush side chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 17.875"W x 16.75"D Seat Height (inches): 16.625" All upholstered furnit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.125"H x 24.5"W x 31.5"D Seat Height (inches): 16.25" A...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 94.0"W x 48.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.0" Arm Height (inches...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and white fabric lounge chair or club chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16.25” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Zebra Ottoman Pouf with legs
Located in Saint Louis, US
This 4 legged sturdy ottoman pouf is made from the finest zebra hide of the South African savannah. This exotic piece is perfect for adding texture and depth to any space. The myster...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide, Foam, Wood

Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alpine armchair from the village of Verbier in the Valais region, a heart carved on the back as well as wheels and a signature on the back, very beautiful and rare mountain arm...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of painted metal decorative chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of painted metal chairs , the fabric is not perfect must be change probably
Category

1950s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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