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Seating For Sale
Creator: Cassina
Creator: George Nakashima
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione del design Cassina
Vincitore del Compasso d’Oro nel 1979, Maralunga è la materializ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian 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
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
Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Zig Zag Chair,' originally designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and relaunched by Cassina in Italy in 1973 and 2011. This contemporary edition features striking red with white sides, emphasizing the interplay of vertical, oblique, and horizontal lines. With its innovative cantilevered design, the chair consists of four wood boards intricately joined to create a visually captivating yet unstable structure. Departing from traditional seating arrangements, Rietveld crafted a ribbon-like form resembling a 'Z'. Cassina's expert carpenters showcased their skill through precise dove-tail joints, enhancing the chair's aesthetic appeal. This colored wooden lacquer version is one of several variations by Rietveld. One available and in perfect condition.
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (24 June 1888 – 25 June 1964) was a Dutch furniture designer and architect. One of the principal members of the Dutch artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schröder House...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Straw, 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
"Maralunga" 2-seater by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
Located in Wien, Wien
The "Maralunga" 2-seater, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, is a classic and iconic collection in the world of Italian furniture. Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "122" chairs for Cassina, brown leather, beech and plywood, Italy, 1967, set of eight.
The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a scul...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood, 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, 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
1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair
Located in Roanoke, VA
Fantastic pair of modernist lounge chairs, model 637 Utrecht by the designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina from the 1990s. Fabric is a cool silvery blue. Check out the incredibl...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
George Nakashima Studio Grass Seated Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima for Nakashima Studios with original seagrass seat.
Two chairs available; priced individually.
Meas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut, Seagrass
Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
This set is composed of two lounge chairs upholstered in tobacco and chocolate brown alpaca velvet.
Sesann is characterized by an organic and informal shape and is defined by the tubular metal detail that wraps around the soft, upholstered seat. In the 1970s, the Cassina catalogue...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with the characteristic rounded joint. The straightforward and minimal design is like a cubical volume; the supports, on the other hand, are slender, anatomically shaped surfaces. The seat and back are shaped in plywood and attached by bolts to crosspieces along the center that offer extreme comfort. The back has a cut in the lower part, required due to the presence of a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point.
We can do custom restoration and special reupholstering. Our atelier guarantees the excellence of Italy through the traditional art of craftsmanship. We do offer a dedicated customization service thanks to our team of expert craftsmen and artisans. Contact Modernab Gallery...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
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
Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960
By Nino Zoncada, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
Icon of the company, Nino Zoncada designed this armchair which later characterized and influenced all the seats of the last century. Extraordinary design and extraordinary comfort; r...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
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
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
LC1 "Le Corbusier" by Cassina n 22066 - 22067 with black frame
Located in Carpi, IT
Discover the pinnacle of enduring elegance with this exemplary pair of LC1 chairs by Le Corbusier, produced by the renowned Italian manufacturer Cassina. These chairs are a perfect e...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
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
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
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 12
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of twelve.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
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
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
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
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
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
Set Of Six 'CAB' Chairs In Burgundy Leather By Mario Bellini For Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Hellouw, NL
Of course, known for their presence in the MoMa in New York are these CAB chairs by the Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini. Its design communicates an exercise in simplicit...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
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
Set of Eight Cassina Cab Leather Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful set of eight Cab Chairs in leather hide, designed by Mario Bellini in 1976.
Manufactured by Cassina in circa 1990s. The set consists of eight cab 412 dining chairs covered ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Le Corbusier "LC 4" Chaise Lounge with Cowhide by Cassina, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century LC4 chaise lounge chair by Le Corbusier with cowhide and black lacquered sliding base. In good original condition. Signed and...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Metal
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
Large "Fiandra" Modular Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
"Fiandra" modular sofa set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
One corner unit and two simple ones, allow to create different configurations.
The project "features simple and sleek seat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina pair of Armchairs Mod. SORIANA
Located in Turin, Turin
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nakashima and executed by Mira Nakashima.
A truly gorgeous piece of craftsmanship, this Conoid lounge chair is perhaps one of the most beautiful pieces we've ever...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut
piccolo Divano Cassina mod 920 Afra Tobia Scarpa per Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Rara versione del divano 920 di Cassina disegnato da Afra e Tobia Scarpa negli anni 60. Struttura in legno e rivestimento in pelle. Buone condizioni generali con piccoli segni del te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Red Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Indulge in the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with this stunning pair of CAB 412 Chairs by renowned designer Mario Bellini for Cassina. Crafted in the 1970s, these iconic chair...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
1970s Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana ottoman designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This iconic ottoman has been beautifully upholstered in a luxurious sage ...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
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
1970s Cassina Soriana Chaise Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana chaise lounge chair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This iconic chaise has been beautifully upholstered in...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” three-seater for Cassina, bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. Its most notable feature, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This extraordinary chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1960. The construction of the 'Model 904' is made of solid walnut wood. The seat and back are upholstered. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair, Teak, Rope and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chair 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 ou...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
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
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
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed 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
set di 4 sedie "leggera" disegnate da Gio Ponti per Cassina anni 60
Located in Milano, MI
La sedia Leggera è una delle piu iconiche espressioni del design di Gio Ponti disegnata nel 1952.
E' frutto di approfonditi studi fatti al tempo per ottenere una sedia molto leggera ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Relaunched in 1983.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Göteborg chair is Erik Gunnar Asplund’s poetic interpretation of Rationalist id...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Original Cassina Black Leather LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 2006
Located in Detroit, MI
The LC4 chaise lounge is a Bauhaus classic and is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Each piece is signed, numbered and manufactured by Cassina under exclusive worldwide license from the Le Corbusier Foundation. This original Cassina LC4 lounge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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 Revers chairs, Andrea Branzi, 5 available in brown, 1993
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful 'Revers' dining armchairs by Andrea Branzi for Cassina featuring Brown beechwood arms sculpted in ribbon attaching to aluminum frames with matching seats. Signed with Cassi...
Category
1990s Italian Post-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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