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Seating For Sale
Creator: Milo Baughman
Creator: Baker Furniture Company
1960s Architectural "Ez Rider" Lounge Chairs .Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1960s Architectural "Ez Rider" Lounge Chairs .Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Impeccably reupholstered,,Stunning stripped high quality fabric,, Chrome frames in nice ori...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Barbara Barry for Baker X Back Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant X back lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered, and can be completed in your choice of color...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman "Sit Tight" Serpentine Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous serpentine sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chrome base and brocade upholstery in lavender, gold and off-white. Upholstery in great shape but we can also...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$32,000 / item
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Dining Armchairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style dining armchairs
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with ivory dam...
Category
1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany Cane Balloon Back Dining Chairs - 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany and Cane Ballon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 24 deep x 37.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Set of Six Milo Baughman Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Milo Baughman chrome dining chairs.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
$4,000 / set
Vintage Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Fauteuil Silk Striped Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Louis XVI / French Provincial Feuteuil armchair featuring tulip and acanthus accents, a domed back with finials, upholstered arms and tapered fluted legs. The chair is upholstered in a green and yellow silk striped fabric...
Category
1960s Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Giant Tub Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Com
Located in Oakland, CA
Originally designed in 1965 by Milo Baughman, newly manufactured by Thayer Coggin, this oversized swivel chair is a Mid-Century Modern classic.
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
6 Black Lacquered Michael Taylor for Baker Dining Chairs w. Interlocking Circle
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare and fabulous set of Michael Taylor for Baker dining chairs which includes 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs in very good origin...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
$19,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1969 Chrome Upholstered Tank Lounge Cantilever Chair
Located in Thiensville, WI
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Inc., in High Point, North Carolina. Date of manufacturing / order date listed on chair is "7/30/69". Architectural heavy flat bar chrome steel frame. Design features hidden chrome seat support bars to enhance illusion of floating seat. Deep, wide seat offers a subtle inclined design. Original tufted brown polished leather-like (synthetic blend) upholstery with matching upholstered arm cushions / accents at top of each arm rest. Upholstery has a somewhat polished / shiny appearance with variations in brown tones that blend well with any color palette. Solid, intact and a great useable Mid-Century Modern piece as an accent chair; for the home or office.
Measurements: (Close approximate measurements noted below. Additional measurements upon request)
Height : 30.5" (from base to top of back cushion)
Width : 25" (from left edge of armrest to right edge of armrest)
Depth : 28" (from back edge of frame to front edge of seat cushion)
Seat Height : Approximately 17.5" at front and gradually declines to approximately 16.5" at back.
Seat Depth : 20" (front edge of cushion to back)
Seat Width : Approximately 22" (left to right)
Back Cushion Height : Approximately 14.5" (from seat to top of back).
Materials : Exterior cushion...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman High Back Cane Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Denton, TX
Chrome high back dining chairs with cane back and original upholstery.
Deigned by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin.
T...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
MCM Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Floating Cube Lounges, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Floating Cube Lounges Fully Restored & Custom Upholstered Diamond Patterned Sea-Foam Cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Ottomans, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern or Contemporary upholstered ottomans
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Each measures: 29"W ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Swivel Chairs on Walnut Supports by Milo Baughman, C. 1970s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of vintage swivel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. These chairs are fully restored and reupholstered in luxurious off-white boucle, perfectly co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Pair of Stainless Steel Milo Baughman Cube Shape 1970s Camel Dining Chairs CLEAN
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Stainless Steel Milo Baughman Cube Shape 1970s Camel Dining Chairs CLEAN
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Chrome "Thin Line" Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A spectacular set of six vintage chrome "Thin Line" dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. The seats appear to be floating mid-a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Unrivaled Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960-Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large ALL ARMS set of impossible to find seating examples is unique on the World market. These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Fantastic Signed Milo Baughman Chrome Three-Seat Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic signed Milo Baughman chrome leg 3 seater sofa. I love the style of the long thin arms along with the fabulous chrome frame. This piece is perfect for a restyle or to use ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare and stylish upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Their beautiful and sculptural shape are in style of Milo Ba...
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
$7,950 / set
Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Holly Hunt Performance Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking pair of scoop lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a Holly Hunt performance weave.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$4,680 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Comfortable Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable lounge chair and ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional.
Labeled with original tag.
Measurements listed are for the armchair. The ottoman is 32 in. wide x 25 in. deep...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Dramatic Set of 20 Black Lacquer Double Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large all arms set of impossible to find seating examples is unique on the world market. These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, late 20th century
Carved painted walnut frames, with pink striped uphol...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Pair of Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous pair of vintage modern armchairs feature a heavy flat bar chrome frame with a thick padded removable seat cushion. The wide seats, angled back rest, and stylish low arm...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
All Arms, Exquisite Set of 20 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Parsons style dining chairs
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, Circa 1950s
Walnut fr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Postmodern Cy Mann Chrome Sofa Loveseat, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic, very sought after and hard to find Cy Mann, extremely rare loveseat / sofa in chrome and cool upholstery. Clean, Modern & Sculptural lines are shown through this ICONIC frame...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs in Deep Charcoal Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
One of his timeless designs, a pair of chrome frame lounge chairs in new cut velvet upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Milo Baughman Emerald Green Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in emerald green fabric and resting on circular chrome swivel bases...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rolling Upholstered Southwest Ikat Armchair by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautifully upholstered armchair by Baker Furniture Company. This Classic Baker chair is upholstered in a thick ikat or southwest print in orange, b...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Set of 12 Vintage Chinoiserie Greek Key Armchairs by Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
A jaw-dropping restored set of twelve (12) modern chinoiserie style armchairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1960. This incredible set is unique on the market. Elegant, exceptionally cons...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1970s Louis XV Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
$2,471 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
This sofa measures: 85 wide x 42 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 37 inches
All pieces of ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Outstanding Set of Six Milo Baughman Chrome Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding set of six Milo Baughman chrome dining chairs. This set includes two armchairs with four of the more rare side chairs. They were reupholstered in the 1980s and still look...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Baker Yellow Lattice Cotton Velvet Bergere Curved Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Baker Furniture chair set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement pi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Fabulous Rosewood Barrel Back Swivel Chair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome unusual swivel chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960s. This bold swivel lounge chair is quite rare with the tall rosewood base and makes quite the st...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
No. 989 T-Back Cube Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2006. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Full top grain leather construction with patinated brass plates frame. Designed by Milo Baughman in...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Upholstered Rolling Saddle Ottomans
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with velvet faux crocodile patterned purple, black, and brown upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Dramatic Set of 20 Sophisticated Black Lacquer Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large ALL ARMS set of impossible to find seating examples is unique on the World market. These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1970s Milo Baughman Parsons Floral Chintz Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral bench you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement piec...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Spectacular Set of 20 Sleek Double Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large restored set of impossible to find seating examples is unique on the World market. These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Seats may be executed in cane (as shown in listing) or with an upholstered seat, if so desired. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twenty (20) sleek modern cane...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A small-scale slipper chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Brass frames with hidden rollers. Original tag attached to seat. Priced individually.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
34% Off
Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Biedermeier 90 collection, Milo Baughman did with Thayer Coggin in the is one of the last collections Milo and Coggin did together in the 1990's. Milo Baughman believed the midcentury style needed to be warmed up a bit.
For admirers of Biedermeier furniture, the neoclassical style that flourished in Austria and Germany from 1815-1830, the choices are few: scarce and expensive antique pieces and now, Milo Baughman's Biedermeier 90 collection for Thayer Coggin, a furniture maker in High Point, N.C.
''When I teach the history of modern design, I start with Biedermeier, because it's the first indication that there would be a new philosophy in design, furniture designed to be more honest and simple,'' said Mr. Baughman, who has designed furniture for Thayer Coggin since 1953 and also teaches design at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
The 27-piece collection, which includes consoles, tables and upholstered seating, captures the spirit of Biedermeier design with honey-colored wood veneers, neoclassical fluted columns and natural steel finishes.
- Ref NYTIMES, 8/10/1989
“Eurostyle started out as a fairly valid design statement,” says Milo Baughman, a highly regarded veteran furniture designer who teaches at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. ''But when it was reduced to more commercial levels and picked up too quickly by people who make cheap furniture...
Category
1990s American Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Superb Set 14 Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern cane dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. The set consists of tw...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1950's Windsor White & William Millington for Baker Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950's Winsor White & William Millington design for Baker from the Continental collection, fully restored and re-upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Milo Baughman Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs, Thayer Coggin, USA, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A very nice pair of original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube T-back lounge chairs, made in USA in the 1970s. Very good original condition, chrome is good with only minor signs o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each chair measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 38 inches high, w...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
$15,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair by Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome, tailored Milo Baughman design from 1958 is nick-named the "Laid Back Lounge". It takes inspiration from Scandinavian design of the period with it's upholstered body su...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Ebonized Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Ebonized Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19 wide x 20 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches
Each capt...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Cane
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous timeless chesterfield sofa designed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s. This sofa is made of original leather with a tufted back and seat, ( the bottoms are well attached to t...
Category
1950s American Chesterfield Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Signed Armless Sofa Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed Milo Baughman chrome base armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstery but the solid chrome frame is in great shape. The chrome base is shiny and has a mirrored ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Upholstered and Black Lacquer Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of impressive Art Deco influenced arm chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Company. Upholstered in a silk blend cross hatch seat, arm and back. Exposed wood is a very dar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Breathtaking Set of 8 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) modern cane dining chairs...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Experience the perfect blend of style and comfort with these iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs. Renowned for their mid-century modern design, these...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Designed by Coach, Inc. for Baker Natural Leather Curved Chair and Ottoman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and limited edition. A very sleek club chair and matching ottoman designed with a nod to the elegance of the Art Deco era. The tight curved back rests is flanked on either side ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
All Arms-Sterling Set of 14 Modern Windsor Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. There ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Ash
Vintage Milo Baughman Serpentine Three Pieces Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Marvelous vintage serpentine sectional sofa manufactured for Thayer Coggin in the 1988. It was designed by Milo Baughman, it has the label...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
$22,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960. Newly reupholstered in green boucle.
Measures 57" long, 29" deep, 27.5" tall, 16.5" seat ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in COM
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight (8) dining chairs in COM / COL with tubular frame in polished chrome finish, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. USA, circa 1960.
Price Includes custom re-u...
Category
1970s American Minimalist Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
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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