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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Cassina
3-seater Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy 1973
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maralunga sofa was created in 1973 by Vico Magistretti for the Italian firm Cassina. Known for his creations using simple, essential forms and the use of innovative materials for...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Faux Fur
Set of Four White Leather Cab Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mario Bellini is a globally known architect and designer. He received eight golden compass awards and in 1897 the New York Museum of Modern Art dedicated a personal retrospective to ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede 'DS-46' Modular Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply Incredible, 1970's 'DS-46' modular sofa by De Sede. A gorgeous four-section sofa upholstered in thick dark buffalo leather. Heavy individual pieces that can be re-positioned a...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original deep red saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back legs feature a bla...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian modern Velvet sofa Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Velvet sofa mod. Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s
fantastic three-seater sofa mod. Utrecht with curved seat and backrest, padded and upholstered ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was designed in circa 1966 and this example is from the earlier years of production as evidenced by the early style 'Figli di Amedeo Cassina' labels on each section (see photos).
Featuring soft supple black leather cushions which extend to the arms and backside along with nicely grained Walnut accents to the frame, this sofa is in two parts and can either be used together as one long four-seat sofa or separated as two loveseat...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
An inventive modular sofa, with soft, inviting curves that bespeak comfort to the max and extre...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Cassina green Carimate Chair in rare birchwood by Vico Magistretti, Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cassina Model Carimate chair by Vico Magistretti.
Comfortable dining chairs with with armrests.
This version is very rare in birchwood.
It is very hard to find it in birch.
Made of ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Lacquer, Birch
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Snake' is arguably the most famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it currently has the record 'longest sofa in the world'. This listing is for a DS 600 with 14 elements - creating a visually pleasing and very comfortable colorful seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing DS-85 sofa or daybed in white (cream) leather.
This DS 85 daybed was designed and manufactured in the 1970s by De Sede in Switzerland.
This extremely comfortable sofa or l...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "Cab" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1978, set of four.
High-quality chairs consist of handstitched natural leather...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full leather 'Touch', color Cigarro. New, current production.
Price mentioned is for a chair with both the outer shell in high quality 'Touch' leather + the c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Leggera chairs in light wood, Gio Ponti, Cassina (First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Leggera is the chair designed in 1952 by Gio Ponti in collaboration with Cesare Cassina and the company's artisans. An icon of Made in Italy design that represents the wooden chair p...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Dine Out collection of furniture is designed to add a touch of sophisticated style to the o...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, set of four DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather b...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. A design icon, product of the golden age that marked the historic partnership between the great architect Ponti and Cassina. Gio P...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash
Important 'Model 676' Side Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1953
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Very rare and beautiful model ‘676’ dining or side chair designed by Gio Ponti around 1953. The architectural frame is made of walnut and it has the original cream-colored leather up...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
De Sede Emerald Green Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning emerald green leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece. Good vintage condition with ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair Of Gianfranco Frattini Model 831 Lounge Chairs For Cassina, 1950s
Located in Rovereta, SM
Incredible pair of model 831 chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1950s.
These model chairs are exceptionally rare.
The fantastic design by renowned Italian designer Gianfran...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The price given applies to the piece as shown in the first picture. Prices vary depend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Wood
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black leather Mario Bellini Cab lounge chair, Model #414, signed Cassina, designed in the 1970s. These fine examples of the cab line by Mario Bellini for Cassina are classic staples for luxury interior designers and collectors alike, these lounge variations of the design are larger and deeper than the similar dining armchair, and have the addition of the seat cushion. Signed underneath with Cassina embossing to the leather.
Mario Bellini described the 1970s bestselling design for the Cab collection as “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” and is now a signature piece in Cassina’s Contemporanei collection. Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. They then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening as in a bespoke tailored...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Cassina Swivel Arm Chairs LC7 by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six swivel arm chairs. Designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, 1927/1928. Manufactured by Cassina probably in 1970s, Italy.
All chairs are marked. Makers mark / label and production number beneath the seat of each chair.
Executed in dark blue leather and navy blue enameled metal base.
Condition: Wear consistent with use and age. Two of the chairs repaired...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Méribel Wood Stool for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Item available on order (please consider the production lead time of 13-14 weeks). The price is dependent on the chosen material.
This stool model Meribel is designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61 and is inspired by the French locality much loved by the designer and architect. The stool-table stands out for the honesty of its simple shape and for the concrete expression of its material and function.
Tabouret Méribel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s to bring ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Stunning patinated DS 125 leather sofa by Gerd Lange for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stylish DS-125 sofa in his original thick brown buffalo leather! What a patina!
Designed by Gerd Lange for De Sede in 1970
The sculptural design in combination with the high quality...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 193...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of Six Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, Teak, Rope and Fabric
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Dine Out collection of furniture is designed to add a touch of sophisticated style to the o...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959
Armchair mod. 877 in brown velvet-like fabric. The backrest has two lateral headrests at the top, thi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Model 685 'Tentazione' Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
‘Tentazione’ lounge chair model 685 designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1973. Similar to Bellini’s earlier designed ‘Bambole’ sofa for B&B Italia, this armch...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'. New, current production.
Price mentioned is for a chair with the outer shell in high quality 'Select' leather + cushion in sheepskin 'No...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architect...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Chairs, a pair
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Cassina, heavy patina - restoration available for a fee but we like them how they are
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa that recalls the sof...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofas designed by Ubald Klug for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This iconic design with layered cushions makes the DS-1025 both visually stunn...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Cab 412 Chairs in Cream Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Set of four Cab 412 side chairs in cream-coloured leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the l...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Cassina walnut chair Mod. 122 by Vico Magistretti Italy 60s (six available)
Located in Sacile, PN
Cassina walnut chair Mod. 122 by Vico Magistretti Italy 60s (six available)
The Model 122 chairs are a creation of the famous Italian designer Vico Ma...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian mid-century Chairs Parco dei Principi hotel by Gio Ponti Cassina, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs Parco dei Principi hotel by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1960s
Pair of iconic chairs with square woven straw seat. The backrest is entirely made of shaped...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
LC5 3-seater Sofa by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Ch. Perriand for Cassina
Located in Izegem, VWV
Designed in 1934 the LC5 sofa is Le Corbusier’s interpretation of the armless sofa. With its inviting design, LC5 lends casual sophistication to lounges, lobbies, and waiting areas. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa that recalls the sof...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
LC8 Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Even though this stool is part of the “LC” collection in production by Cassina, the actual design of this piece was done by Charlotte Perriand, together with the matching chair (LC7)...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, design 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellin...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century De Sede Ds 76 Modular Sofa Bed, 2-piece Brown Leather Modules, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage De Sede 2-piece modular sofa bed, model 'DS-76', leather, fabric, foam, wooden frame, Switzerland 1970s.
Important: The item offered for sale...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Cassina "572" Rocking Armchair, Italy 1960
By Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
A very rare rocking chair in walnut, rubber and fabric for Cassina, Italy. The exquisite production techniques used are evidenced by the beautiful wooden details that characterise th...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-63 Two Seater Sofa & Matching Armchair Carl Larrson Mid Century
By De Sede
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
De Sede DS-63 Two Seater Sofa and Matching Armchair by Carl Larrson in Aniline Cream Beige Leather Switzerland 1970s
This De Sede matching lounge set, designed by Carl ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Armchair model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with trapezoidal patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent p...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Green Leather Lounge Chair/Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Green leather upholstery on tubular feet, also features a tubular back.
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Model DUC 405 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in None, IT
Two-seater sofa with internal structure in tubular steel, black leather upholstery.
Mdello DUC 405, design Mario Bellini for Cassina, 70s.
Conditions: In g...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Veranda Leather Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 80s
Located in Bern, CH
Designer leather armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Original Cassina design classic in brown leather
Dimensions: depending on the setting approx. W: 90/D: 80/H: 76 cm
...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand White LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC1 white chair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A light, compact chair designed and presented at...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Cowhide LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchair.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 4
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 “Carimate” chairs designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1963.
Initially commissioned for the Carimate Golf club near Milan, they were then produced for t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 4 Ico Parisi Cassina Dining Chairs newly upholstered in blue fabric
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 Ico Parisi Mod 814 Arm Chairs for Cassina in New Kvadrat Tonus Fabric. One of the four chairs is slightly smaller in height.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede Brown Patchwork Leather Beanbag, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous honey brown leather patchwork beanbag manufactured by Swiss company De Sede in the 1970s. Wonderful warm coloring and patina to leather. Some very light scuffs give the bag ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Black Leather Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black leather upholstered LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC c...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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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