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Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chair, H.Lachert, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This rare chair for collectors was designed in 1956 by Hanna Lachert for the LAD Cooperative in
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This rare chairs for collectors was designed in 1956 by Hanna Lachert for the LAD Cooperative in
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern shell chair, makers mark on bottom. Measurements
Category

Late 20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Eames Herman Miller fiberglass stacking chairs 2000s 100 available Black molded material with
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
H 31.75 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Queen Anne Style Shell Carved Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, distressed finish, very nice vintage set, great style and form. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 42.5
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wrought Iron Seating Antique Teal Shell Arm Chair
By Leinfelder
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now and ready to ship is a vintage wrought iron seating antique teal shell arm chair
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Signed Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Eames Herman Miller Stacking Chairs CIRCA 2000 Black molded material with fabric seat pad
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of coconut shell chairs with curved backs and mother-of-pearl inlay detail at top. Paris
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Vintage Boho Tessellated Coconut Shell Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace eclectic charm with this set of 6 vintage Boho tessellated coconut shell dining chairs
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Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Mortsel, BE
-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair. Whether you are an avid collector or
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Moroccan Inlay Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Moroccan folding chairs. Beautiful classic Moorish design with
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

Rainer Schell for Schlapp Möbel Modell Canto Shell Chair Saddle Leather, 1964
Located in Munich, Bavaria
named Shell Chair with the Original Model Nr 320.Later it was called Canto. Made in black Saddle leather
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Wood

1950s Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Ivory Parchment Shell RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames design for Herman Miller. RAR ( Rocking Arm steel Rod ) chair. Late 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair. Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958. Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs with tapestry fabric covers. Late 19th
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century is celebrated. The
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Velvet

Fabricius & Kastholm FK Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
chair) is one of the iconic, instantly recognisable, designs from the mid 20th century. The chair
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fabricius & Kastholm Fk Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
chair) is one of the iconic, instantly recognisable, designs from the mid 20th century. The chair
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

1 Teknion Variable Stacking Chair by by Alessandro Piretti
By Teknion
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teknion Variable Stacking Chair by by Alessandro Piretti Designed by Alessandro Piretti
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Peter Ghyczy in 1968, the iconic Garden Egg Chair incorporates a space age look, UFO
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Pair of Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy
Pair of Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy
H 39.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Set of 4 Chairs in Chrome and Black Linen 1970
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 4 chairs from Italy Cantilevered chrome tubular structure, wooden shell forming seat and
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Late 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Chairs in Chrome and Black Linen 1970
Set of 4 Chairs in Chrome and Black Linen 1970
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mahogany wood frames, shell carved fan backs, green upholstered seats, very rare set of 12. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames molded fiberglass shell in the fairest color of them all, Seafoam Green. Original top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Queen Anne Style Italian Burl Patchwork Floral Inlay Arm Chairs, Pair
By Queen Anne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
nice pair, quality Italian craftsmanship, great style and form. Circa late 20th century. Measurements
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burl

Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Chair
By Galvanitas
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beautiful chair stamped and numbered, produced in the late 1950s and during the 1960s for public
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Chair
Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Chair
H 25.2 in W 13 in D 14.57 in
Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Little Chair
By Galvanitas
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beautiful chair stamped and numbered, produced in the late 1950s and during the 1960s for public
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Little Chair
Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Little Chair
H 22.05 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Mid-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fibreglass Shell Chair, a
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
1990, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with leaf motifs at the shoulders, and ending with
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 12 Available Pagholz Rosewood Tandem Stacking Chairs
By Pagholz
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced circa late 1960s, early 1970s, these chairs are an uncommon model to find here in the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Swag Leg Chair 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
The "swag leg chair" by George Nelson dates back to 1958 - but would still be a perfect fit in any
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Kagan Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs Vintage - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century is celebrated. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
The "Sgarsul" rocking chair is a reinterpretation of Thonet's 1862 N1 cantilever armchair by Gae
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

1990s Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug
Located in Hollywood, FL
A low lounge chair in the style of Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, the ‘Coconut’ chair
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Space Age Vintage Plastic White Lounge Chair Ahti Kotikoski Anatomia 1968
Located in Vienna, AT
moulded large seat shell and the stable feet in a wonderful white elegant color. This lounge chair could
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Late 20th Century Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Pratfall Philippe Starck Lounge Chairs, Driade Aleph, Italy
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Antwerp, BE
waiting room chairs. These armchairs have black leather seating, black lacquered plywood shell or back
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Vintage Authentic Peirre Paulin "Green" Orange Slice Lounge Chair Labeled
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Monrovia, CA
Authentic "PIERRE PAULIN" Orange Slice Lounge Chair. The Famous "ORANGE SLICE" Lounge by Pierre
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Steve Chase Martin Brattrud Chrome Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters- A Pair
By Steve Chase, Martin Battrud
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome and Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters by Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud Offered for sale
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Four Phillipe Starck Lord Yo Aleph Stacking chairs Made in Italy
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Ferndale, MI
Starck Made in Italy, Lord YO by Sark Made in Italy. Well made chairs. Polypropylene shell bolts to
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Kilta Lounge Armchair by Olli Mannermaa for Eugen Schmidt
By Eugen Schwemmle, Olli Mannermaa
Located in München, Bavaria
Cassina and Eugen Schmidt in Germany. The chair features a polystyrene shell seated on a frame of chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
, produced in the late 1960s by Haimi. Organically shaped fibreglass shell, newly upholstered in deep white
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kindel Winterthur Collection Chippendale Style Wing Back Chairs - a Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Parkesburg, PA
KIndel Winterthur Chippendale Ball & Claw Wingback Chairs - a Pair Original upholstery, down
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Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Maurice Calka Pair of Space Age K1 Lounge Chairs, France 1970's
By Maurice Calka
Located in New York, NY
fiberglass boomerang desks, but this pair of chairs is a perfect example of his creativity. The shell is
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare MP-81 Lounge Chair and Ottoman In Original Leather by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
structural evolutions emerged. The initial rendition featured a fiberglass shell encased in a protective
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Pair of Hee Welling, HAY, 2x Swivel Chairs, Model AAC21, Rosé Wool Upholstering
By Hee Welling
Located in Hamburg, HH
Hee Welling, HAY, two swivel chairs, model AAC21 The distinctive curved shell provides a soft
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Late 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Rope Edge Eames Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Red Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome 1950s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on later rocker base. Red orange colored
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mario Bellini Vintage Chocolate Brown Leather Dining Chairs Cassina 1970s Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini vintage set of six dining chairs or armchairs Mod. Cab 413 from high quality leather
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Office / Alexander Girard La Fonda Side Chair For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doraville, GA
fiberglass shell and a dark gray aluminum base. The chair is 28 7/8 inches tall, 18 1/2 inches wide, 20 1/2
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Suede and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Rima Padova, 1974
By RIMA
Located in Echt, NL
suede which is soft to the touch and looks very natural. The base and shell of the chairs are made from
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20th Century Italian Futurist Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Eames Herman Miller Contura 670/671 Chair and Ottoman in Louis Vuitton Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Vitra production. The chair and ottoman are in good condition, the veneer chair shell shows evidence of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

European Armchairs Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
What connected European seating models of the mid- and later 20th century was that comfort and
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Lord Yo Garden Armchairs, Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck
Located in Budapest, HU
chairs is made of aluminium, the frame of satined die-cast aluminium, and the seat shell of polypropylene
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Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Style Ten Beech Leather Red Black Silver Dining Chairs Italy 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
lacquered metal rest shell or fan like. The rear feet are slightly curved and energize the dining chairs as
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in GB
postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This sale is for one chair with the option to buy two
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Budapest, HU
Vállalat! Jury number: 120107 THese so-called tulip chairs pop with Mid-Century Modern style and a bright
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Office Chair Vintage Vitramat by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig 1976 Vitra Switzerland
By Wolfgang Mueller Deisig
Located in Vienna, AT
chair features a black PVC seat shell with a foam upholstered seat and back and covered with brown
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Echt, NL
rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.   References: Mangiarotti, Space Age
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four French Regency Style Wrought Iron Patio Sunroom Dining Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
backrests, and quality heavy construction, circa mid-late 20th century. Measurements: 40" H x 22" W x 26" D
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Amanta Lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Original Upholstery
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
, product designer, and furniture designer, during the Italian economic boom of the late 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

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Late 20th Century Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of late 20th century shell chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct late 20th century shell chairs — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Late 20th century shell chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Late 20th century shell chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Late 20th century shell chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Brown Jordan are consistently popular.

How Much are Late 20th Century Shell Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $15,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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