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Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Balic Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich chocolate velvet that adds depth and warmth to any setting. The tailored silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Bermuda Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric by Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Bermuda lounge chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune (2020) offers a playful yet sophisticated design. Its low, triangular form floats on a slim, three-legged base, inviting free posit...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile
$3,985 / item
Set of Two Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
$1,290 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
Located in Bern, CH
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two matching cushions. New price inc. cushions: CHF 11'140.- This is a shop display model w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
$3,870 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Fairview Chaise by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fairview Chaise is a substantial tufted chaise with matching upholstered base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to di...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$5,570 / item
Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$573 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs New Blue Silk Blend & Tulip Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XVI style upholstered bench in a blue velvet. It is unmarked. The frame is intentionally distressed. This piece is not very old.
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chair with Tubular Frames
By Byron Botker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chair, blue fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s
A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame appea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Spring Steel Garden Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning armless pair of French wrought iron and steel spring garden chairs designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. They are as stylish, modern and comfortable as they were in the...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019, Blue Velvet Nobilis col.13
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes.
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Maker: Amura Lab
'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and combinat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Organic Modern Rose Tarlow Ottoman / Coffee Table In French Blue & Pine Frame
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a great piece! It is a late 20th century large scale newly upholstered ottoman by Rose Tarlow. It has clean lines that give almost a modern appearance. The frame is a distres...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
BD Barcelona PILLOW Sofa in Corduroy by Muller Van Severen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the Pillow sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system for BD. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Seating
Materials
Fabric
21st Century Belmer Sofa in Velvet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Between sculpture and design, Belmer is a wonder-object suggesting a newly discovered sociality. With its big dimension, it goes against the trend of miniaturization, appearing as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, club chairs, light blue fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s
A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
1970's Streamline Chrome Italian Dining Chairs Set Of 6
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 6 streamline chrome Italian dining chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo, newly re-upholstered in Chenille fabric, with minor wear and patina to the chrome due to age and...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Blue Leather and Fabric Vanity Pouf
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
In the design of this pouf, all the corners and the edges got round and beveled for receiving the light’s sapient game, for inspiring calm and serenity, and for stimulating social re...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,985 / item
Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Four Mies van der Rohe for Knoll BRNO tubular chairs
In teal leather.
The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (designed in 1930) has a chromed tubula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather, France, Set of 5
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exclusive five-piece set of the iconic Togo sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France, represents the pinnacle of design and comfort. The set includes a t...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$17,203 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Blue pantonic 5010 Chair by Verner Panton for studio HAG, Denmark 1992
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Danish designer Verner Panton is well known for his color- and playful designs. This cantilevered side chair, called pantonic 5010 Chair, is part of a 3-parts collection. (pantonic 5000 - pantonic 5020...
Category
1990s Danish Seating
Materials
Wood
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Blue Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and original blue tufted leather cushion....
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Centuri Modern Two armchairs in painted metal and fabric Design Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of armchairs with black painted metal tubular structure, backrest and seat with padding and fabric covering in turquoise tones. Please watch the video and photos carefully, than...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Garden Stools Blue Glazed, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic Garden Stools Blue Glazed, Italy, circa 1980-sold as a pair.
Unique and eye-catching pair of ceramic stools for home or outdoor space. ...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, Stainless Steel, Blue Leather
By HEM , Faye Toogood
Located in Paris, IDF
PUFFY, Lounge Chair
Design: Faye Toogood
Editor: HEM
Model shown on main image:
Steel frame: Stainless Steel (silver), Matte
Upholstery: Soft Leather, Light Blue, Elmo
The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa with Down Cushions in Knoll Fabric
Located in South Charleston, WV
Reupholstered less than 12 months ago using Knoll Blue Fabric. 88.75" wide, 30.25" tall and 34" deep. Arm height 23". Special attention was paid in the upholstery with the original d...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chairs in Rosewood & Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superb and rare swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and prodced by Thayer Coggin. Original cool blue upholstry on dramatic grain rosewood bases. Well-crafted and wonderful...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Madda Chair by Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair, the Madda's plump, high-set arms will envelop you in a cocooning embrace. A metal base — available in brass, bronze, blackened steel, or custom powder coat — fully wraps around the chair, creating a tough armature that stands in contrast to Madda's cozy upholstery. Available in a variety of standard velvets and fabrics or COM/COL; tear sheet...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
$4,200 / item
"Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s.
Adjustable headrests.
Cassina label and mark on the internal upholstery.
An ico...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Bubble Chair Abstract China Design 2000's
Located in Taranto, IT
Bubble Chair Abstract China Design 2000's.
Very rare and wonderful inflatable chair in an Abstract key from 2004.
Measurements :
Height 60 cm
Width 90 cm
Depth 80cm
The i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Seating
Materials
Plastic
$1,051 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine mid 20th century blue 3 piece suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
E are pleased to present this stunning 3 piece suite circa 1950.
Suite comprises of a pair of armchairs and matching sofa. Richly upholstered in a deep blue velour fabric.
2 seater...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$5,105 / set
1960s Grete Jalke Sofas With Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Four Available: 1960s Grete Jalke Freestanding Sofas With Stained Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery and made by Johannes Hansen. Require reupholstery. Wool with stains, wear and defe...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Couture Light Blue Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Marked by original design and vibrant colors, the tall and slender beech wood frame of this pouf supports the seat cushion, filled with synthetic padding and upholstered in a delicat...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable height. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced arround 1960.
Executed i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
PILLOW SOFA BY Muller Van Severen, Corduroy, Sky Blue, Individual Module
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Pillow Sofa is designed by Muller Van Severen and presented by BD. This sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly...
Category
2010s Spanish Seating
Materials
Polyester
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa
Manufactured by Cassina
SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE
Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$24,415 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mushroom Ottoman in Sky Melange Wool
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Sky Melange" light blue wool fabric. This melange fabric has beautiful variation within the fibers, please see close up pictures. ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
$375 / item
Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa by Monica Förster
Located in New York, NY
Artifort has seen a growing need for warm, soft spaces in residential homes and public spaces alike. Sculptural and flowing forms, which have always been Artifort’s trademark, are a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$7,658 / item
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$4,125 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of 4 "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. "Lens" model was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced for Saporiti, around 1968 in Italy.
These items are made of a stunning new stain-resistant, fire-retardant petrol blue velvet. A magnificent and iconic set that will be perfect for a living room or study, thanks to the brightness of the chromed steel structure.
These pieces are in amazing vintage conditions as shown in the photos.
The shipping quote refers to the chairs shipped with the seating disassembled from the chrome base.
Giovanni Offredi (born 1927, Milan–died 2007, Milan) was a prominent Italian furniture and product designer of the second half of the 20th century. As opposed to most of the other Italian furniture designers of his time, Giovanni Offredi was not an architect, nor did he start designing early in his professional career. Instead, Offredi partially fits the career path of some of the talented contemporary designers who pursue product design outside of a formal education in architecture.
The earliest furniture design work known by Giovanni Offredi consists of exemplary furnishings made specifically for some of the wealthy families in Milan. Such is the case of the works done by Offredi for Casa C., in 1960, in Gorgonzola, a small town 14 miles from Milan. These works were designed with a surprisingly minimal simplicity and elegance, and they also clearly display a hallmark of his design work with the use of angular lines and exposed metal or wood frames—not unlike some of the modern Scandinavian design of the time.
In the late 1960s, Giovanni Offredi met Sergio Saporiti, the owner of Italian design shop and furniture maker Saporiti, and in 1970, Offredi formalized a partnership with the furniture maker. This partnership would be long and successful and resulted in many furniture designs of distinct precision that were clearly modern and innovative and that went on to enjoy considerable commercial success.
The most prominent furniture designs that Offredi made for Saporiti include the Paracarro table...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Modern Baby Gropius Chair CS1 for Kids by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature.
We noted that kids love minimalist design and are always happy to interact with our chairs, and this fact encouraged us to create a miniature version of the Gropius chair. A distinctive silhouette that is sculptural yet comfortable, a wide range of colorful upholstery...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
20th Century, Gianfranco Frattini Sofa mod. 872 for Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Frattini graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1953.
He opened his professional studio in Milan, after working in the studio of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti. Hi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Six Hollywood Regency Palm Beach Modern Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs by Kessler
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six high back dining chairs, by Kessler Industries circa 1970’s. The chairs feature metal frames with decorative rings attached to create a faux bamboo effect. The seats ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Materials
Metal
Campo Blue Pouf by Splot Design
By Splot Design
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Pontoinaere Collection inspired by the traditional Venetian lace, this pouf is named after a renowned "piazza" (square) of Venice. Boasting a round seat upholstered with ...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,818 / item
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 5-piece Cloverleaf Sofa. Seats at least 9 people in a very interestin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Fabric
Madda Sofa by Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair, extended into sofa form. Its metal base fully wraps around the sofa, as if to squeeze it into a plump and comfor...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$8,500 / item
Four Piece Cubo Sectional Sofa by Harvey Probber, circa 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the iconic 4 Piece Cubo Sectional by Harvey Probber, originally designed in 1972. This stunning piece exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, making it a must-have a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the original hunter green twill upholstery and casters for easy mobility.
The chair smoo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Newly Upholstered 1970s Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed in the 1970s by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, the sculptural “Alky” chair is an enduring classic. Hailing from Italy and boasting a new muted denim blue boucle fabric, the...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Modular chairs 'Camaleonda' by Mario Bellini 1970s in green fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic modular sofa consisting of two armchairs with armrests and a footrest model 'Camaleonda', designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B from 1970. Upholstered in polyurethane ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
$8,601 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Wool Blend
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of Joe D'Urso's most iconic designs, this pair of chairs was produced in by Knoll. This pair forgoes the 'return to center' feature in favor of the more practical height adjustm...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Enzo Mari NOS The Box chair in blue for Aleph Atlantide Driade 1995
Located in Skokie, IL
Enzo Mari NOS model "Box chair" in blue manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade), Italy, 1995
The Enzo Mari NOS model "The Box" chair, manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade) in It...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
A Pair Of B&B Italia Metropolitan Armchairs
By B&B Italia
Located in Bradenton, FL
Designed by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia. A pair of modern B&B Italia Metropolitan Armchairs. A masterful blend of modern design and supreme comfort. Features upholstered fabric an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$4,400 / set
Bob Lounge Chair by Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse/Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well-crafted beauty. With flared arms, a matte polished aluminum base and a very comfortable feel, the Bob Lounge chair is well-suited for home or a professional space.
The line w...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs Attributed to Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Mid-Century armchairs attributed to Marco Zanuso's 'Lady Chair'. Re-upholstered in blue fabric with original metal and brass capped feet.
Dimensions: H 90cm W 66cm D 80cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish folk blue stool Dated late 1800 Folk Art Peasant Seating
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish stool made of massive pine circa the late 1800. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. Remarkable as a side table in any room. A true eye c...
Category
19th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,146 Sale Price
20% Off
In Stock Tabei lounge chair by Crump and Kwash in Plaid and Leather
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Tabei Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash
This piece is in stock and ready to ship.
Plaid upholstery / plywood construction / premium Marigold leather cushioning / down envelope
37...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Down
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Custom Blue Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A restored vintage signed and authentic
Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman in rose wood with custom new blue leather cushions with smooth and comfortable finish. The wood i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
$2,580 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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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