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Seating For Sale
Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs by Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 8 Mahogany Chippendale dining chairs ...
Category

1980s Chippendale Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 regency mahogany dining chairs. The chairs are raised upon ring turned front legs with swept back legs. The chairs f...
Category

1980s Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s Set of four dining chairs in teak designed by Danish architect Henning/Hen...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ton, set of six armchairs, fabric, bentwood beech, Czech Republic, 1960s This elegant set of dining chairs, manufactured by Ton, features a wonderful bentwood frame. The round shape...
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Live Edge Wood Bench by Ambrozia, Oxidized Ambrosia Maple & Blackened Steel
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
Our live edge entryway/ porches waterfall wood bench is handmade to order from hand selected high figured Ambrosia Maple slab. Our very unique woo...
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Cut Steel

Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 19...
Category

1930s British Sheraton Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by IB Madsen & A. Schubell for Bovenkamp, 1954
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by the Danish Designers Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell for Bovenkamp, 1954. The pair is in excellent condition. They were newly reupholstered ...
Category

20th Century European Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Teak

1970s, Leather and Bamboo Swedish Easy Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of easy chairs in leather and bamboo. Sweden, 1970’s. Leather and bamboo structure in magnificent original state.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

1950's Set of Six Fully Restored Danish Alfred Christensen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 1950s Danish boomerang dining chairs in teak by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik. The comfortable chairs feature a simple but elegant boomerang shaped frame in...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956. The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck). Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99). Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Gregoire' Lounge Chairs in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Gregoire' lounge chairs, fabric, dark stained oak, France, 1950s. A pair of lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron. This French desig...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Six Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage six dining chairs or chairs from beech in the style of Gio Ponti 1960s Italy. A wonderful set of six dining chairs in stained dark brown color with newly ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

2x 60s 70s Easy Chair Lounge Chair Danish Modern Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
2x 60s 70s easy chair lounge chair Danish Modern Design 70s 60s Object: 2x Easy Chair Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960...
Category

1970s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

De Sede 'DS-31' Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, pair of lounge chairs model 'DS-31', leather, chrome-plated metal, Switzerland, 1970s A design by De Sede that features a simple yet stately construction. A comfortable sit...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Homecrest Metal Wire Swivel Rocking Chair
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Made by Homecrest in the 1960s, these amazingly comfortable chair sit on the patented Bottemiller swivel rocker mechanism that was the foundation of Homecrest's "Outdoor Living" Meta...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wire

Linen Dining Chairs by Directional Furniture Co, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1991 Set of 6 Linen Dining Chairs by DIRECTIONAL Furniture Co Se...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Illum Wikkelsø Scandinavian Modern Leather 'Capella' Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian Modern Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for N.Eilersen. The sofa is from the second half of the 20th century and fits the Scandinavian modern s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Wolfgang Hoffmann Custom Green and Black Springer Chair for Howell
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom Green and black Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco springer lounge chair for Howell furniture, these chairs consist of a flat iron chrome frame that seamlessly forms to shape the legs...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Kurt Østervig Dining Chairs Produced by Bramin
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 10 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Bramin in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool or Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely magazine rack made of high quality rattan in the style of Franco Albini, manufactured in Italy around 1950. This elegant piece has very nicely curved shapes, nicely integrat...
Category

1960s Italian French Provincial Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Set of Six Victor Courtray Attributed Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was produced in the Northern Basque region around the city of Biarritz in the 1950s. The design is attributed to Victor Courtray. The chairs a...
Category

1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Six "X" Back Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Barbara Barry collection by Baker Furniture X back chairs. Mahogany and gold/brown upholstery. Two with arms. Armchairs measure: 27" wide, 20" ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Sabrina Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Chrome-plated steel wire frames. Show some wear but overall good condition.
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Set of 6 Mademoiselle dining or armchairs in the original black cotton upholstery and with transparent Lucite frames. Designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Kartel...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Lucite

Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional blended set of 8 Hardwood Windsor Armchairs with fine traditional form and particularly well-grained seats. In a Natural tone with classic hoop backs with spindles and...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Mastercraft Burl and Brass Extendable Dining Table and Six Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLIDAY SALE Vintage 1960s dining table and six chairs designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft retailed by Charak of Boston. Briar root burl veneer although frequently identifi...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Dining Chairs by Novo Rumo, Set of 8
Located in Whitstable, GB
Eight beautiful dining chairs by Novo Rumo in solid wooden frame. Brazil 1960s These chairs have seat and back shell made in a single curved plywood piece, which is finished in high grade wood veneer. It also has original wooden Buttons on the seat. The set of eight chairs have been refinished, and reupholstered in Brazil with a luxurious velvet fabric. The hardwood frame has a beautiful live grain and colour. The great craftsmanship is a common in Novo Rumo pieces, and these are in very good vintage condition. Original unique brass screws, common amongst Novo Rumo and Zalszupin pieces. Produced in the 1960s, these pieces are often described as 'by Jorge Zalszupin for Novo Rumo’. Moveis Novo Rumo was a furniture studio and manufacture in São Paulo founded by Francesco Scapinelli: architect and ceramist, brother of celebrated designer Giuseppe Scapinelli. Novo Rumo produced excellent quality furniture at Industrial scale, using quality hard word from Brazil. Their pieces are always inventive, a unique design and of high quality craftsmanship. The design of these chairs- and many other produced by Novo Rumo, resemble Zalszupin's design probably due to his close collaboration and often contribution to Moveis Novo Rumo production. Novo Rumo's work is often also mistaken as L’Atelier (Zalszupin’s manufacture company) because several employees of L’Atelier left the company to join Novo Rumo. This group of chairs...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Dining Set by David Rosen Futura-Series Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare entire dining set by david Rosen 'Futura-series' for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950's. a Dining table expandable, with 8 dining chair, certains with armrest. Futura-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Unilabor Chairs MT 552, Geraldo de Barros, 1960s, Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
This incredible set of eight MT 552 chairs designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and manufactured by Unilabor has a frame in solid rosewood with cane backrests and seats. Because...
Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Raleigh Ottoman Geometric by CHARLES STEWART
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A "Raleigh" Ottoman by CH...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton

Set of 5 Oak Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Scotland 1900, H1013
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of 5 Oak Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Scotland 1900, H1013 Solid Oak Original finish The top splat with art nouveau carving Flanked by a pair of rectangular upright...
Category

Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Exquisite Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Green Velvet Upholstery and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two seater sofa, velvet fabric, mahogany, Italy, 1950s This beautifully shaped sofa of Italian origin comes with an expressive forest green colored upholstery that is pleasing to th...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s. Four exquisite dining or lounge chairs with a stunning green velvet upholstery reminiscent of the Italian ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood

1930's Art Deco Two Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
A superb original Art Deco period two seat sofa with round details. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. The quality is amazing, this is extremely comfortable and has...
Category

1930s English Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-Seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s - New Upholstery ( 2 available).
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Six Erik Buch Refinished Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch Refinished dining chairs in solid teak, custom upholstery The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality mat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstoppi...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Contemporary Asian Klismos Leg Water Lilly Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (8) Contemporary Art Deco Klismos Tapered Leg Water Lilly Pattern...
Category

1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of office chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).  
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Large Square Vintage Stool 1960 Knoll Style Italian Design Velvet Cushion
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Square Vintage Stool 1960 Knoll style Italian Design velvet cushion.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Resin

Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by TON - 1940s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Very well preserved condition.
Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Vintage Danish Lounge Chairs by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chairs GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA 1960s, set of 2 Pair of Danish modern lounge chairs model GE88 designed by the owner of t...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Meribel Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 dining chairs, model Meribel, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France) Ashwood base and legs, and original straw seat, curved back, l...
Category

1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Ash

Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs in the Style of Florence Knoll, 1960s, Pair
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice pair of leather and chrome lounge chairs in the style of Florence Knoll, circa 1958-1962. We bought these elegant chairs in France and they have a nice construction quality t...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Tuscan clay stool, nice hand-painted. An idea of an Italian garden even in a city apartment: at the entrance it welcomes You with its colors, in the living room You can put down Your...
Category

1980s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Jordan Bentwood Rattan Table and Chairs Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish bentwood deco style dining or patio table and 4 chair set by Brown Jordan has the look of faux bamboo. Features glass top and arched bentwood base with an open design. Beauti...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
"Onda" is a moulded anatomic 3 seats and curved rosewood bench, the date of creation is 959. The aluminum feet contrasts with grain and veneers. This version is a newspaper holder fr...
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Block Blue Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Block blue sofa by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: H. 78 x D. 75 x W. 200 cm 58 kg. Materials: Pine wood structure, curved plywood board reinforced with t...
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Green Velvet Dining Room Chairs by H. Pander & Zonen Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco green velvet dining room chairs by H. Pander & Zonen Netherlands, 1930s.
Category

1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Shaggy Bean Bag Chair Cover Icelandic Sheepskin - Made in Australia
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine the kids relaxing in this eco-friendly and genuine sheepskin beanbag while they read, learn or play their favorite video game. This large and long wool shaggy bean bag chair is handcrafted from the finest long wool Icelandic sheepskin resulting in the most amazing shaggy and tactile appearance with a wool range of 5 to 6 inches (8 - 15cm) in length. The natural white color is unaltered, preserving the natural beauty of the original wool color, as the Natural white may come with hints of a rich creamy undertone. Sheepskin qualities are underestimated, as they are cool in the summer, as the wool hollow fiber absorbs heat and releases the heat over seven times faster than a synthetic fiber while in the colder months, the wool warming properties keep the body snuggle and warm making this sheepskin bean bag chair the perfect comfort décor for all year round. Whether styled in the kid's bedroom to help with learning, placed in the living room for additional seating, or in the cinema room for the ultimate gaming experience, this long wool shaggy bean bag will be loved and enjoyed by all. Our Icelandic sheepskins are carefully sourced directly from Europe, using only natural by-products and eco-friendly processing, without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and humans, making them safer and healthier inside the home for everyone to enjoy. Each Icelandic sheepskin beanbag chair is individually handcrafted in Australia by eluxury home with expertise and craftsmanship and most importantly made to strict child safety law. The sheepskin beanbags come with an additional internal cotton bean fill cover, a safety child lock zipper and a genuine leather base for extra durability and easy care. Eluxury home are artisan makers of authentic sheepskin beanbags and offers this design in a collection of long wool sheepskin colors, View image gallery for color selection. This sheepskin bean bag does not come with bean fill but can be requested upon additional charge. The dimensions of the sheepskin beanbag are calculated according to the pattern but will differ according to the amount of fill used. Features: handcrafted from genuine Icelandic sheepskins colour: natural white (may have a slight creamy yellow undertone) custom make in other colors dimensions: 990cm width x 80cm height (+ wool pile) long and shaggy wool pile r Individually handcrafted in Australia Made to strict Australian Child...
Category

2010s Australian Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Italian Art Deco Dinning Room Chairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Set of four chairs with a wonderful backrest and a very particular upholstery used for the seat, elegant and linear as in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich. Four chairs attributed to Gu...
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Saporiti Italia Padded Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Saporiti Italia padded leather and stainless steel sofa Offered for sale is an elegant Saporiti Italian two-seater stainless steel and padded ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Superb Restored Pair of Loungers by Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in not bad condition but we would recommend they get new upho...
Category

1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Six Italian Midcentury Dining Chairs in Varnished Bamboo and Leather, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Wonderful set of 6 chairs. Two of the chairs are armchairs for each end of the table. The complete set consists of eggshell-white painted bamboo wood paneling. Inside the bamboo stic...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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