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68,108
61,547
137,359
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1,416
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Seating For Sale
Vintage De Sede DS31 Sofa & 2x DS31 Lounge Chair Cognac 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Aachen, NW
This amazing living room set with a 3-seater Sofa and 2x lounge chairs model DS31 were designed in the 1960s by the De Sede design team and produced by De Sede in Switzerland in the ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless piece, this MP-97 Percival Lafer sofa has been restored in a beautiful Premium Semi-Aniline European Leather that will age beautifully and compliments the rosewood frame. ...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Minimalistic Easy Chair In Oak And Papercord, Finland 1950s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice minimalistic midcentury modern easy chair in oak and woven papercord made in Finland in the 1950s. This airy design is made with great eye for details. The wooden connections, o...
Category
1950s Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Le Bambole Sofa In Coral Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A beautiful edition in high quality coral velvet with a nice soft touch adding to this ...
Category
1970s Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pine Chairs, Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, 1970's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
The hardest part is taking your eyes off when you walk past.
Impossible to find an angle, there isn't one! These armchairs were designed to withstand children's games and endure adu...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Pine
Brutalist Naive Two-Seater Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist naive two-seater sofa, a fusion of rugged elegance and modern comfort. Made from the finest Alpine Oregon pine sourced from the majestic Pyrenees Mountains, this sofa exude...
Category
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cassina LC4 Chaise Longue In Ponyskin By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Wonderful chaise longue, model LC4 with ponyskin, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina in 1965.
The chaise Longue was born from the inspirat...
Category
1970s Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Emerald Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round ottoman
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonlight sheepskin with oiled oak ball feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and features oiled oak ball feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Modern Mel Armchair, Velvet Pearl Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Dagmar Design Custom Made Sheepskin Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A custom made sheepskin ottoman on hardwood base with stained beech legs. The foam body is covered in premium, tufted Australian shearling.
This item is made to order in our Lond...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
i4 Mariani Large Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By i4 Mariani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I4 Mariani, modular sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s.
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in beautiful brown leather with age-appropriate, admirable pati...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Eric Schmitt (*1955), Osselet Chairs, 1996
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural " Osselet " side chairs by Eric Schmitt.
Patinated bronze frames and cognac leather seats.
Category
1990s French Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Mario Marenco sofa and poof Arflex Italy 1971
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cosy lounge sofa designed by Mario Marenco and manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1970s. The Marenco sofa from Arflex is all about top-notch comfort and quality and is stil rel...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Alky Chairs in Beige Corduroy by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Two original vintage iconic 'Alky' chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli.
A rare early 1970s production in beige 100% cotton corduroy.
Iconic Italian design.
So...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century.
The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and John Kärnhagen on different occasions.
The sofa can be bought as is, or custom orde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Mid Century Sofa Or Chairs ‘Caracas’ By Pierre Guariche For Meurop Vintage Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Sofa or Chairs "Caracas" by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
The “Caracas" model is modular and the arms can be removed to create armchairs or a sofa, designed by...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Leather Lounge Armchair by Skoghaug Industries, 1970s
By Skoghaug Industri AS
Located in Ely, GB
A Retro Leather Lounge Chair by Norwegian firm; Skoghaug Industries, circa late 1970s.
The chair is made from a tan leather material and in good vintage condition, with visible wear...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Tito Agnoli Bamboo Stool, Italy, 1960's
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One Light, One Dark. Sold Separately
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs By Everest Vintage Retro MCM
By Everest
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs by Everest
A stunning and extremely rare original pair of Everest armchairs purchased from Harrods in the 1970s. The beautiful stri...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Foam
Danish Modern Club Chairs, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Danish modern club chairs in style of 'Model 1146' by Fritz Hansen, 1940, original olive mohair upholstered body on a solid beech wood frame with hand tied spring seat struct...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s.
Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot.
Healthy structure, original upholstery
Measurements: ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Seating
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Carlo Bartoli dining chairs set of 6 by Tisettanta Italy 1971
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stylish set of 6 cantilever dining chairs model T70/920 designed by Carlo Bartoli and manufactured by Tisettanta in Italy in 1971. The chairs have a sleek chrome-plated steel frame a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Armchair in Chevron Wool Circa 1875
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchair in Chevron Wool
England circa 1875
Antique frame reupholstered in McLaurin & Piercy Cotton blend.
27”w x 36”d x 30”h x 12”seat
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wool
Louis XVI Style Grisaille Chairs with Red Leather by Baker, Group of 14
Located in Chicago, IL
Group of fourteen (14) Louis XVI Style Grisaille grey-painted wood chairs with red leather seats and back by Baker Furniture. Late 20th Century.
Tagged Baker Furniture in brass on u...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Fine British Mid Century Daybed Ottoman With Osbourne & Little Fabric By Reylon
By Guy Rogers
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Immerse yourself in the epitome of mid-century British sophistication with this exquisite daybed ottoman, a fusion of iconic design and luxurious comfort. Upholstered in sumptuous gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Typical Brazilian modern sofa model 'Rodeio' designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart, Brazil 1965. This sofa features a sturdy rosewood frame in a rich brown-red h...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Vintage Robin Day 675 Dining Chairs
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely stylish set of four vintage Robin Day 675 dining chairs. Originally designed in 1952, this set were manufactured under license by Case furniture, they date fr...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Biedermeier Bergère Chair, Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier bergère in cherry veneer with elegant, c-shaped curved armrests and a centrally rising backrest. The armchair stands on socketed square feet at the front and flared sabre...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry
Original pair 'Etcetera' lounge chair by Jan Eskelius, Sweden c1970
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
Original Jan Eskelius 'Etcetera' chair c1970
Re upholstered in a 4 way stretch mohair (Fabric is Knoll).
Sculptural chair professionally re upholstered
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair (New Old Stock)
Located in Centreville, VA
Manufactured circa 1972 by Cassina in Italy for Atelier International, Ltd.(Licensee of Cassina for import/distribution in the United States).
Designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pier...
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fauteuil et ottoman scandinave vintage cuir Relling "Siesta" 1970
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil et ottoman cuir signés Ingmar Relling modèle Siesta, édité par Westnofa dans les années 70
distribué par Roche Bobois
en très bon état, seul à noter la toile du dos est lég...
Category
1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Hungarian Wooden Bench
Located in Brussels, BE
Hungarian Wooden Bench
Category
20th Century Seating
Materials
Wood
Dining table and four chairs Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
Located in Altwies, LU
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
Africa
Artona series
Dining table and four chairs
Walnut, ebony, leather and brass
Edited by Maxalto
Model created in 1975
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Giusto Puri Purini rattan armchair with brass details and rattan fabric cushions
Located in Roma, RM
Rattan armchair with brass details and rattan fabric cushions by Giusto Puri Purini, Italy 1970.
From 1972 to 1977 Giusto Puri Purini worked within the company of the Italian design...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Poltrone MIM "Parioli 8105" di Ennio Fazioli
Located in Conversano, IT
Stupenda coppia di poltrone da ufficio "Parioli" versione Modello 8105 disegnate da Ennio Fazoli nel 1960 e prodotte negli anni 70 dalla nota Azienda Italiana MIM Mobili Italiani Moderni.
La poltrone da ufficio Parioli, sono composte da una struttura portante con scocche in compensato curvato di palissandro ad alta resistenza meccanica su cui sono fissate le imbottiture di gommapiuma stampata, il rivestimento è di tessuto originale in ottime condizioni, ha una base di alluminio pressofuso girevole, mentre il comfort è assicurato da due punti di snodo, uno tra base e sedile, e uno tra sedile e schienale.
Le caratteristiche significative erano individuate nella solidità, agilità, elasticità e leggerezza.
Ottime condizioni generali, solo qualche piccolo segno del tempo come da fotografie.
Spesso queste poltrone vengono erroneamente attribuite a Ico e Luisa Parisi sia da mercanti, che da case d'asta.
Fonte Archivio Fazoli
Nome del Prodotto: Poltrone MIM "Parioli 8105" di Ennio Fazioli
Designer: Ennio Fazoli
Anno di Progettazione: 1960
Stile: Moderno
Materiali Principali: Compensato curvato di palissandro, gommapiuma stampata, tessuto
Design Distintivo: Struttura portante in palissandro con imbottiture di gommapiuma stampata, base girevole in alluminio pressofuso
Dimensioni: 69x70xH90cm
Comfort: Due punti di snodo per assicurare comfort ottimale
Utilizzo Tipico: Poltrone per ufficio
Versatilità: Adatte per varie impostazioni di ufficio
Stato Attuale del Design: Ottime condizioni generali, con lievi segni del tempo
Note Aggiuntive: Spesso erroneamente attribuite a Ico e Luisa Parisi. Fonte: Archivio Fazoli
Era l'ottobre del 1958 quando il ventottenne Ennio Fazioli apre in largo dei Lombardi a Roma il primo showroom della nuova azienda, la MIM, e può finalmente dimenticare i mobili realizzati fino ad allora dalla Industria Mobili Fazioli; la vecchia produzione viene drasticamente abbandonata e ci si lancia in una totalmente nuova, quei mobili, cioè, che si cominciava allora a chiamare di design, termine ancora sconosciuto ai più, tanto che veniva pronunciato come era scritto. L'elegante allestimento del negozio è progettato da Ico Parisi che firma anche la nuova collezione.
In quel periodo «Domus» introduce in Italia il mobile scandinavo di cui venivano esaltate le virtù: la semplicità, la praticità, l'onestà. Gli italiani assimilano quel linguaggio che ha il merito di svecchiarne il gusto. È un modo "nuovo" di fare mobili, che poi è un modo nuovo di abitare in una casa nuova: moderna, comoda e razionale. Lo stesso Fazioli è affascinato da questa novità ma non ne è convito appieno, si rende conto che quel tipo di approccio pur moderno e all'avanguardia, così com'è è adatto ai climi e alle società dei paesi da cui viene, Svezia, Finlandia e Danimarca, nelle nostre case e alle nostre latitudini non sembra adatto.
A questo punto l'attenzione di Fazioli si rivolge al Nord e va direttamente da Ponti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Kingwood
De Sede Robert Haussmann DS-P Leather Armchair & Matching Footstool/Ottoman
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
De Sede DS-P Leather Reclining Armchair and Matching Footstool Ottoman by Robert Haussmann Switzerland 1971
The DS-P was designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede in 197...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Matching Pair of 20th Century William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space.
Height to a...
Category
20th Century British William IV Seating
Materials
Damask
Bentwood Bench by Otto Wagner for J & J KOHN, 1900s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood Bench by Otto Wagner for J & J KOHN, 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960’s mid century Pieff Eleganza chairs by Tim Bates
Located in London, GB
SET OF FOUR DINING CHAIRS IN AN AMAZING CHOCOLATE BROWN LEATHER BY ENGLISH FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS PIEFF. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE CHAIRS, PERFECT AS DINING CHAIRS AND INCREDIBLY COMF...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 chairs from 1960’s by Axel Larsson for Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Elegant chairs designed by Axel Larsson in the 1960s for Bodafors. The chairs has a varnished maple frame with a seat and backrest support intake veneer. Nice scandinavian design wit...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in British desig...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Custom Mixed Material Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W73 D27 H29 SW65 SD19 SH18 AH27.5
Gently used curved back sofa with a great mix of colors and materails. Custom ordered specs and size and materials by previous owners. Fabric shows...
Category
2010s Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Curved Danish Sofa Designed by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Bristol, GB
A stunning Danish sofa, designed by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik. This sofa has a wonderfully welcoming curved profile and sweeping armrests with the typically mid-centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Teak
Antique English Solid Mahogany and Leather Desk Chair, Circa 1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Solid Mahogany and Leather Desk Chair, Circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
A Set of Six Mountain Dining Chairs France 1970s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A set of 6 dining chairs France 1970s
Incredible original patina
In good condition.
Category
1970s French Vintage Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
6 x Edvin Helseth Trybo Fureka 313 Pine Brutalist Dining Chairs Stange Bruk
By Trybo, Edvin Helseth
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
6 x Edvin Helseth Trybo Fureka 313 Pine Brutalist Dining Chairs by Stange Bruk
Six 313 dining chairs by Norwegian interior designer Edvin Helseth (1925-2007), from the ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Pine
Tubular Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Brasília, BR
Tubular armchair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in the 70s.
Made from black lacquered metal.
This is the perfect piece for a collector. The cushions are original. They bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
A Rare set of 12 Carved Mahogany Neo-Classical Revival Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A rare set of beautifully drawn proportions with two larger armchairs and ten of smaller scale, all carved from mahogany, rising from tapering and fluted ring turned front legs, with...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Dining Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Dining Chairs
Dimensions : Arm chairs - 40" Tall X 25" Wide X 19" Deep. Seat height 18.5" Arm h...
Category
1990s American Chippendale Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Low Chairs With Carved Back Panel, Late 19Th C., A-Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Classical 19th C. Low Chairs Backed with a carved back panel with armrest, in Burma Rosewood. These are called Opium chairs or meditation c...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating
Materials
Hardwood
The Montague Armchair eight-way hand tied and upholstered in stripe silk
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from a multitude of classical references, the Montague Armchair is endlessly comfortable and has been used again and again in Samantha Todhunter Design projects, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers, Silk
2 x armchairs Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc. USA By Shirley Brackett
By Sidney Lawrence Brackett
Located in WEERT, NL
2 x armchairs Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc. USA By Shirley Brackett
Category
1980s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Werther Toffoloni Piero Palange Armchair
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
G23 Armchair Edition Germa Italy 1970
Lacquered wood and leather,
in excellent condition like new !
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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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Togo Sofa By Ligne Roset
Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
Set Of 8 Black Chair
Pair Of Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Antique Wood Roses
4 Arm Side Chairs
8 Dining Arm Chairs
White Leather Desk