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Seating For Sale
Creator: Cassina
Creator: Nienkamper
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967.
They feature English red leather upholstery and a walnut structure.
Fully restored in Italy.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the 121 chair in 1965.
A sketch from 1943 made by Carlo Scarpa (Tobia’s father) inspired its shape. Two thin plywood “petals” compose the seat and the backrest. They are available with leather upholstery or aniline-dyed.
The back has cut in the lower part, required due to a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point. Furthermore, the basis is a solid wood double trestle. Eight screws link...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1971, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" modular sofa for Cassina, brown mohair velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, five elements.
The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Patinated Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured by the renowned Italian design house, Cassina, in the 1970s, these chairs represent a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Metal, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ottoman designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Round pouf from Sail Out Outdoor collection, in two sizes, consisting of segments that converge toward...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Italian "Soriana" Chaise Lounge and Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Italian Modernist chaise lounge and ottoman designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina as part of the "Soriana" series, which won the “Compasso d’Oro” prize in 1970...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, 1937
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of one.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity,...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rodolfo Dordoni 'Sail Out' Outdoor Ottoman for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color.
Ottoman designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Round pouf from Sail Out Outdoor collection, in tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Kilta 'Model 1106/3' Chairs by Olli Mannermaa for Cassina, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Kilta chair, Olli Mannermaa, Cassina, 1960.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seating guarantee its continuing popularity. Th...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini Luisa Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather
Mario Bellini Cab Lounge Chair for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The seat has a rounded...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
‘Willow’ Armchair Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh by Cassina
Located in Athens, Attiki
The ‘Willow’ armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the ‘Willow Tea Room’, Glasgow 1904.
This masterful modern armchair is an expert re-edition by Cassina.
In its origi...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
1980s Cassina LC2 Three Seat Sofa in Black by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LC-2 Three-Seat Sofa, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. This example dates to the 1980s and was manufactured in Italy b...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Maralunga Armchair and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Matte Black
Located in Basel, BS
This black and white textile leather armchair and ottoman, the Maralunga model designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, are iconic examples of mid-20th century Italian design.
Both pie...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Features original knitted wool upholstery in chocolate brown. Head / backrests are adju...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Charlotte Perriand LC8 Stool Tabouret tournant durable for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Charlotte Perriand LC8 stool by Cassina. Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and material.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Red Leather Cassina Hola 367 Dining Armchair
By Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
The Red Leather Cassina 367 Dining Armchair epitomises contemporary elegance with its sleek design and premium materials. Upholstered in luxurious red leather, this chair exudes soph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Mid Century Italian Leather Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Mid Century Italian Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 64 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 24.5 inches
...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2006 Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand Cassina LC3 Club Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modele Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. These examples date to 2006 and were produced in Italy by Cassina. The listed price includes one LC3, and we have three chairs available for purchase. They feature upholstery in aniline black leather and have four loose cushions that are composed of thick composite foam. The frames are nickel-plated steel, having nylon webbing on the seat to hold the cushions in place. Cassina uses...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Leggera Chair for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
The 646 Leggera chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti; designed in 1952, this chair is celebrated for its lightweight and elegant...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, Set of two
An icon with a versatile and functional...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Vico Magistretti Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina, Italy, 80s
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy during the late circa late 1970s/1980s. This e...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of two.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969.
It features its original brown leather upholstery.
Winner of t...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, wood, Italy, 1967, set of two.
These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia S...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 12
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of twelve.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Carimate Barstools by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1962
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare pair of Carimate bar stools designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
More common are the dining chairs, these bar stools have been produced in lower quantities.
Very good con...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of one.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian mid-century Armchairs Ciprea by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs Ciprea by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s
Pair of armchairs mod. Ciprea entirely padded and covered in bright red velvet. The armchair h...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationshi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Cassina LC2 leather sofa in natural leather designed by Le Corbusier
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle, trois places or mostly named LC2 three-seater Sofa.
Late 1990ies edition in beautiful natural leather, manufactured by Cassina, Italy.
N...
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Model '121' Set of Four Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of 4 model '121' dining chairs, the model "121" manufactured by Cassina displays Afra and Tobia Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with a characteristic rounded joi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Maralunga sofa set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa set consitsing of a two seater sofa and a foot stool, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973.
This iconic design sofa is upholstered in a unique pea...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” easy chairs for Cassina, 1967, Italy, set of four.
These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Le Corbusier 5 Canapé Sofa in Black or Petrol for Cassina, Italy - New
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material and size. Comfortable, contemporary lines distinguish this sofa designed by Le Corbusier for his Paris apartment, where the original mode...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Soriana lounge chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and highly sought-after example of Italian design from the 1970s. Upholstered in luxurious black leather, t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco, 1978, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of six.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship bet...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, Set of four
An icon with a versatile and functiona...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, champagne leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of eight.
...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 10
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of ten.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Cassina LC2 leather Armchair Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Rare Cassina LC2 Armchair in Forest Green, Olive, and Grey
Introducing a rare and stunning example of the iconic LC2 armchair by Cassina, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1977, set of three.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide desi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
1968 Ciprea Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina (1968), Italy, Set of 4
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful and chic set of 4 Ciprea armchairs by the legendary Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Made in Italy in 1968, covered with original burnt orange velvet. A predecessor to th...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
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
C. 2010s Eve Dining Chairs by Piero Lissoni for Cassina in Leather
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eve Armchairs, Model 184, initially designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina in 2009. These particular examples date to the 2010s and were produced in Italy. The listed price ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs for Cassina in green
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/color. Available in teak, oak, black stained oak or oak stained dark walnut. The seat is available in either fabric or leather in many diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Teak, Oak, Leather, Wood
Patricia Urquiola 'Trampoline' Outdoor Sofa in light gray for Cassina Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Outdoor sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on the chosen fabric/size. Also available with a top (shown on last picture).
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of four.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965, set of four.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Original Cassina Maralunga Sessel Vico Magistretti Stoff türkis
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen türkis farbenen Maralunga Sessel von Cassina zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Vico Magistretti und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designklassiker. Vico...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool and Steel, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Itali...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds the Civil...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
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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