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Seating For Sale
Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - Vintage Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of art deco style club chairs with a unique box design Classic minimal deco look somehow embodies the 1920s aesthetic Perfect for contemporary interiors and comfortable...
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1990s Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Poltrona "Erasmo" di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per B&B Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria poltrona Erasmo, capolavoro disegnato da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per l'acclamata B&B Italia negli anni '70. Icona di design di quel periodo, questa poltrona è stata ampiame...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Mies van der Rohe Armchair Barcelona by Knoll International, 1980's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Barcelona Chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1920-1949. The base is in chrome metal and black leather upholstery. Labeled on the base: Knoll, Knoll International,...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 6 original Superleggera (super light) chairs designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1957. The 699 Superleggera, which has been a star in Cassina's ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Ash

Josef Frank easy chair 891 for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Easy chair 891 designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn in 1937. Made from solid mahogany, reupholstered in a striking zebra-striped textile. The Austrian architect Josef Frank...
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Sori Yanagi BUTTERFLY Stool
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Sori Yanagi (Japanese, 1915-2011); Tendo (Japan) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: rosewood plywood, brass Dimensions (H, W, D): 15....
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20th Century Seating

Materials

Wood

Confidential Corner Sofa in Original Velvet Fabric by Alberto Rosselli
Located in Toronto, CA
The “Confidential Sofa”, designed by Italian architect and designer Alberto Rosselli in 1972 for Saporiti Italia, is one of the first modular systems to be introduced for the home. R...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Side Chairs Tan Leather Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll wire side chairs. A wonderful set of clean, chic Bertoia wire side chairs featuring lovely beige leather seat ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs (6)
Located in London, GB
A set of six upholstered dining chairs. Denmark, c1960s. Price is for the set. Original upholstery retained, remaining in relatively good condition although signs of age can be ex...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

1970s De Sede Switzerland Modular Leather Sofa Sectional Couch DS 63
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage De Sede leather sectional sofa. Modular pieces mean myriad options for arrangement. Six (6) pieces in total: 2 end pieces, 2 corner pieces, and 2 armless pieces for ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chairs In Yarn Collective bouclé *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a 'Parchment' colored Yarn Collective bouclé fabric. Parchment is a light, neutral, sepia, off-white colour, we have...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of 19th century William IV period fine quality solid mahogany bar back side chairs with newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with ...
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Barnini Oseo Reggenza Swivel Office Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Barnini Oseo - 'Reggenza' swivel office chair, scrolled high back, upholstered in buttoned oxblood leather with gilt studwork, arm terminals ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Regency Carved Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of six vintage Dining chairs. Hand carved detail on the classic Chippendale shape. Cabriolet legs with the iconic ball and claw foot. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Leather Cornelius Sofa Anthracite with Metal Base
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Cornelius sofa, an authentic piece of design from the 80s. Manufactured by the renowned Belgian brand Durlet, this sofa is known for its high-qu...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Rainer Daumiller Set of Five Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of five dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c Beautiful pearl grey patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Made out of pine and birch wood. Height: 4...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Mid Century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Homecrest, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back Riviera Siesta Rocker patio lounge chairs (model 36) made by Homecrest, circa 1965. These chairs ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

6 Vintage Chairs DUX - Ribbon Back 1960s, Sweden - Dining chairs, Teak, Set of 6
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs made by manufacturer DUX, Sweden in the 1960s. Model name: Ribbon Back, due to the characteristic backrest shape, which reminds to a ribbon. Displaye...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Set Of 6 Armchairs Designed By Warren Platner, 1960's
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six armchairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, composed of a steel structure with welded rods creating curved shapes and upholstered with bouclé white wool. Table also a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

6 Piece Sectional Made in Italy by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, Italy 2006
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite 6 Piece Sectional, skillfully crafted in Italy, designed by the renowned designer Rodolfo Dordoni exclusively for Minotti. Elevate your living space with th...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Classic Set of Four Dining Chairs in Vivid Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, Austria, 1980s These dining chairs have a strong resemblance to Josef Hoffmann ‘Fledermaus’ chair...
Category

1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair, Set of 2 with Footstools
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of cognac-colored leather club chairs come from the Netherlands. They are upholstered with cognac-colored leather and feature metal rivets and wooden legs. The ottomans hav...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen and Schubell and ever since have become an icon of the Danish Modern design period. ...
Category

1940s Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back a...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 'Topos' Chairs by Gruppo DAM for Busnelli, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 'Topos' Chairs by Gruppo DAM for Busnelli, 1970s
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Dakota Jackson Vik-ter II Maple and Black Cushioned Counter Stools - Set of 3
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a set of three bar counter stools by renowned American furniture designer Dakota Jackson, circa the 1990s. He began his career in the 1960s and gained re...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

French Togo Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

1970s floral fabric armchairs with wooden feet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Large 1970s Italian modern antique armchairs with upholstered cushion and wooden feet. Sound structure and sturdy chair. The fabric needs to be replaced as pictured.
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Sapele Wood

Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs
Located in Firenze, IT
Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs Six wooden chairs designed by Paolo Buffa, with geometric decoration inlaid in the backrest, seat upholstered in fabric in shades of white. Produced b...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pure Sofa 280 Design By Mehmet Orel for Capella
Located in İnegöl, TR
As Capella, our job is to ensure the perfect harmony between materials and present them to you in the most accurate and harmonious way. We give them a soul and life. This is our firs...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Artifort 070 Sofa, 2.5 Seater with Arms by Kho Liang Ie in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Artifort 070 Sofa, 2.5 Seater with Arms Dimensions: 207x73cm Fabric: Kvadrat Divina 3 - Color 696 Base Finish: P13 Aluminum metallic (texture) Simply sl...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools/Ottomans
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools Offered is a Pair of Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Stools. This set includes two stools(we have...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Niels Gammelgaard Oti Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
By Niels Gammelgaard 'Oti' lounge chairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard, Danish designer, for Ikea in the late 1980s. When you think Ikea you don’t automatically think of high quality and design. But Ikea actually used well-known designers such as Verner Panton and Niels Gammelgaard to design some of their collection. This chair, model Oti, from 1986 by Niels Gammelgaard is considered a true Ikea vintage design Classic nowadays. Niels Gammelgaard was born in 1944 in Copenhagen. Studied Industrial Design under Erik Herløw at the Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi (Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts) in Copenhagen, graduating in 1970. In 1978 Gammelgaard co-founded with Lars Mathiesesn Pelikan Design...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set Of 4 Ironica Chairs By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of the iconic Ironica chairs produced by TON. The timeless design of these chairs makes them a great fit for any interiors. The chairs are made of oak wood with a bent plywood se...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Mid century Rocking chair, De Ster - Gelderland Netherlands 1950-1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Varnished wooden rocking chair with hand-woven rush seat and upholstered back with original fabric. The organically designed chair is in good and sturdy condition. The seat height is...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Rush

Set of Six Stainless steel 1970s Dining Chairs by Belgo Chrom Dewulf
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of six style stainless steel Belgo Chrom 1970s deco dining chairs. Very well made heavy pieces with beautiful details. We kept the original fabric but ...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ralph Lauren "Brompton" 2.5-Seat Chesterfield Sofa - In Brown Leather & Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the rare opportunity to acquire a superb, handsome Ralph Lauren 2.5-Seat "Brompton" Chesterfield-Sofa, dressed in a sensationally refined, elegant and lu...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 6
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of six Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of it...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Herman Miller Aeron Ergonomic Side Chairs, Black Tubular Metal Frames & Mesh
Located in Miami, FL
Herman Miller Aeron Ergonomic Side Chairs, Black Tubular Metal Frames & Mesh Offered for sale is a pair of Herman Miller "Aeron" ergonomic side ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Cor Alons plywood dining chairs Gouda den Boer The Netherlands 1949
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice and original set of six dining chairs model 500 designed by Cor Alons & J.C. Jansen and manufactured by Gouda den Boer, The Netherlands 1949. These chairs are made of birch...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement ...
Category

1980s English Chinoiserie Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Gispen "L11" armchairs by A.R. Cordemeyer
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting a set of 8 exquisite Gispen No.11 chairs, available for purchase as a set of 4 or 8. These mid-century marvels, designed by A.R. Cordemeyer, exude timeless elegance. Disti...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1965
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice set of 4 ‘Oxford’ swivel chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965 for the professors of St-Catherine’s college in Oxford. These examples are...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of Three DSC 106 Office chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castellani, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of two DSC 106 chairs was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for the Italian Castelli in 1965. It is one of the best-known models of the brand's c...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

HEPPLEWHITE STYLE BEVAN FUNNELL SET OF 5 DINING CHAiRS CREAM UPHOLSTERED SEATS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale these Bevan Funnell Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs. The Hepplewhite style Bevan Funnell set of 5 dining chairs is a stunning addition to any dini...
Category

20th Century British Hepplewhite Seating

Materials

Hardwood

De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa In Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing De Sede DS 11 modular sofa in brown patchwork leather, 1970s. This set consists of seven elements, of which three corners. De Sede is famous for i...
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik with custom upholstery. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegan...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Four 1980s Post Modern Black Tubular Cantilever Chairs by Douglas Furniture
Located in Draper, UT
Four post-modern tubular cantilever chairs manufactured by Douglas Furniture. Features jet black enameled metal tube frames with soft iconic suede-l...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

STUNNING RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER HOWARDS & SON STYLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstu...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal sofa. A chic bent rattan inn Gondola shape. An incredible fluid design to the frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Heritage green leather wingback swivel office armchair Please note the delivery fee ...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of Six Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six Danish vintage dining chairs by Hans Olsen. They were made in Denmark by Frem Rojle, they date from the 1960’s. The quality is fantastic, they are beautifully ma...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brazilian pair of Ox lounge chairs hardwood and leather Brazil 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of Brazilian lounge chairs in the style of Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil 1960. These well-crafted chairs are great looking from all sides and they sit also very comf...
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Österreichischer Bugholzsessel Vintage ca. 1950er Jahre
Located in Hannover, DE
Coffee Vintage Armchair made of bentwood. Origin: Austria. Production period: approx. 1950s. Good vintage condition. Stable dyed beech wood frame. N...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

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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