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Seating For Sale
Creator: Cassina
Creator: Paolo Piva
Pair Le Corbusier LC2 Club Chair by Cassina Smoked Chrome Edition 2019
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic chairs by Le Corbusier model LC2 were designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 2019. These club chairs coming from a special series and h...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vico Magistretti, Maralunga Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine version of the iconic Maralunga sofa in original vintage fabric.
The overall impression of this three seater couch is really good. It will complementary any modern home inter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
mod. "Viola d' Amore" by P. De Martini for Cassina Set of 2 Armchairs Italy 1977
Located in Palermo, IT
Very beautiful set of 2 armchairs model "Viola d'amore" by Piero De Martini for Cassina, Meda, 1977. Structure in solid wood, covering in cream fabric.
Literature
G. Gramigna, "Rep...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Mid Century Modern Leather Sesann Frattini Armchair by Cassina Italy 70s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Pair of Italian model Sesann armchairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Casina in the 70s.
Body upholstered in black leather and chrome structure.
As detailed in the image of the ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 4 early edition CAB-412 dining room chairs in black saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s in Italy. The leather cover is stretched...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six Cab 412 side chairs in bordeaux red leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the leat...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chairs By Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of LC1, Basculant, sling armchairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928 and manufactured by Cassina, Italy in the 1970's. These iconic Bauha...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair Early Le Corbusier LC2 Club Chair by Cassina, No 550 & 743
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic chairs by Le Corbusier model LC2 were designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. These club chairs coming from the first series and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Coppia di poltrone mod. 401, Studio Tecnico Cassina, Italia
By Cassina
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone mod. 401 di produzione Cassina risalenti a fine anni '40.
Le poltrone sono in legno di ciliegio e tessuto di lana di alta qualità.
Sono state restaurate e per desi...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
1980s Chaise Longue LC4 Le Corbusier for Cassina in Black Leather
Located in IT
Chaise longue LC4 Le Corbusier for Cassina from the 80s in original black leather and tubular steel. The Chaise Lounge is intact and original in every detail. The signature is also present.
Designed in 1928 and made famous in 1965 by Cassina, Chaise longue à reglage...
Category
1980s European Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Cassina Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Lounge
Located in London, GB
Now known as the 4 Chaise Longue à Reglage Continu, the LC4 chaise longue was originally introduced at the Salon d’Automne in 1929 by the designers Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand.
Since then the LC4 chaise has become one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th Century, with Cassina taking on production of the piece in 1965. This model of the chaise longue was made in 1998.
Constructed from a lightweight tubular steel frame, a signature of the designers’ collections, the chaise has been ergonomically designed, following the contours of the body to ensure ultimate support and comfort.
Sitting on a steel base in a painted black finish, the chaise has a mechanism which allows it to be reclined further or put in a more upright position.
The seat cushion is upholstered in black leather with a matching black bolster...
Category
1990s Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
Maralunga Sofa in Iconic Original Mohair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Maralungo three seat sofa in the famous iconic and luxurious grey and beige striped Mohair velvet.
The sofa still remains in very good (near excellent) condition with just some dis...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Italian Modern Brown Velvet Metal Soriana Sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown velvet and metal iconic Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s.
Iconic sofa model Soriana, large, four seats or three comfortable seats, with ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
"Hill House Set" by C. R. Mackintosh for Cassina Sofa and Armchair, Italy, 1985
Located in Palermo, IT
"Hill House set", design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Armchair and sofa with ebonized wood structure, polyurethane foam and polyester fiber padding, exclusive fabric upholstery based on an original design by C. R. Mackintosh. Cassina production, 1985.
Manufacturer brand and number are engraved under the structure. Present the certificate of authenticity.
Armchair: height 67 width 76 depth 82...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Midcentury Brown Armchairs Sofa Loden by Magistretti for Cassina 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown Armchairs and sofa Loden by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s
Living room set composed of a pair of armchairs and a two-seater sofa mod. Loden with struc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 6 Leggera Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 6 chairs Mod. " Leggera " designed by Gio' Ponti for Cassina 1951, black stained wood and original upholstery of the time, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Ombra Lounge Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 512 Ombra lounge chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina with chromed steel frames and white leather upholstery.
Marked Charlotte Perri...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Ombra Lounge Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 512 Ombra lounge chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina with chromed steel frames and black leather upholstery.
Marked Charlotte Perri...
Category
20th Century Italian Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Modern Armchair LC3 Le Corbusier Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Armchair mod. LC3 by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s
Armchair mod. LC3 with metal tubular structure. The squared seats, backrests and armrests...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Cassina by Vico Magistretti Maralunga Grey Three-Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, the Maralunga sofa has become a true design icon.
Upholstered in soft grey fabric, the sofa features the signature adjustable headrests and folded armrests...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini "CAB" 413 Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB" 413 dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the re...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Coppia di divani Maralunga di V. Magistretti Produzione Cassina anni 70
Located in Lucca, IT
Set di due divani Maralunga di Vico Magistretti ,produzione Cassina, prima serie originale 1970. Il set è composto da un divano grande a tre sedute e da un divano a due sedute. I div...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of LC1 Armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of LC1 chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s.
Like all the furniture in the "Cassina I Maestri" Collection, the set is indelibly imprinted with the progressive number, whic...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Maralunga Large Sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina 1970s
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina Italy 1970 the Iconic sofa.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina No. 213
Located in Munster, NRW
Vintage edition of the red and blue chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld and manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Originally designed in 1918, this piece is s...
Category
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Seating
Materials
Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967.
They feature black leather upholstery and a walnut ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Toshiaki Horio for Muji/Cassina Stacking Paper Chairs, Japan, circa 1992
By Cassina
Located in Oakland, CA
These are fantastic set of six lightweight paper and aluminum stacking chairs by Toshiaki Horio for Muji/Cassina, Japan, circa 1992. Only produced for two years, and only sold in the...
Category
1990s Japanese Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Paper
Set of 2 Chairs Designer Ico Parisi for Cassina, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of 2 armchairs Designer Ico Parisi for Cassina Italy.
Armchairs mod 814 Italia design. This armchairs stand on a solid wood frame with interlocking joints ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Rare Pair of Distex Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare pair of iconic Distex lounge chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy circa 1950s, represent a pivotal moment in design history, encapsulating the radical postwar aesthetic t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Beech
Pair of 'LC2' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples (see pics)) in gorgeous thick Italian black leather are in beautiful vintage...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Veranda Two Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage red fabric veranda two seater sofa/daybed designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Beautiful lively red colour and black lacquered metal frame.
The chair is adjustable...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
"Soriana" Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Soriana” line was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. This Soriana chair model was the first piece designed in the collection, and for its desig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Willow Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Production Cassina Authenticated
Located in Munster, NRW
A throne-like armchair designed by acclaimed architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904, for the “Willow Tea Rooms” in Glasgow. The tall semi-circular back served to separate the entrance area from the tea-room behind it. The back encompasses the seat, illustrating to perfection Mackintosh’s geometric and Art Nouveau style. Asian Style and emerging modernist ideas also influenced Mackintosh's designs. When the Japanese isolationist regime softened, they opened themselves to globalisation resulting in notable Japanese influence around the world. Glasgow's link with the eastern country became particularly close with shipyards at the River Clyde being exposed to Japanese navy...
Category
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Seating
Materials
Wood
Cassina Lc2 3seat Sofa by Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier in Blue Fabrics
Located in Halle, DE
Iconic Designclassic:
LC2 3seat Sofa, designed 1928 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Upholstered i...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" dining chairs for Cassina, vintage edition in China red leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight.
One of the most iconic Bellini's...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Modular Sofa Cannaregio by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1987
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Modular sofa Cannaregio by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1987
Sofa mod. Cannaregio composed of three modules that can be positioned as...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Twelve Ash Wood Leggera Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy
Located in Renens, CH
Fantastic set of 12 Leggera dining chairs designed by Gio Ponti in 1951.
These gorgeous and timeless dining chairs feature a structure in natural lacquered ashwood. The wood has a n...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Vico Magistretti Italian Midcentury Sofa from 1980s
Located in bari, IT
Vico Magistretti two-seat sofa model "veranda" for Cassina.
The seat elements, whose padding is in polyurethane foam and polyester wadding covered in fabric or leather, have a foldin...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier LC2 Red Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 two-seat sofa in red fabric was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina.
It features a classic chrome tubular steel frame.
The fabric is a red structural luxury fa...
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Bouclè Fabric n Steel Tulu Chairs by Takahama Cassina, 1968
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Bouclè fabric and steel Tulu chairs by Takahama for Cassina, 1968
Pair of Tulu chairs with rectangular seat, padded and co...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
3-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This example features green-grey velvet with colored pattern. While the fabric holds strong, re-covering in new fabric is recommended. Head / backrests are adjustable for a cheeky look that never fails to turn heads in the living room. They are also extremely comfortable. The height of the sofa with fully extended headrest is 40 in (100 cm) and 30 in (71 cm) when fully compressed.
It has been professionally laundered and is clean, however, the fabric remains discolored. Structurally sound in every respect and an excellent candidates for re-covering according to decorator's desire.
While origin stories behind the world’s timeless designs vary widely, the story of the Maralunga sofa is one of the best in design lore: As legend has it, when Cassina founder Cesare Cassina first saw the prototype for the piece in the mid-1970s by Italian furniture designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006), he was so disgusted by it that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumbled over itself . . . into the shape the piece would eventually take. (“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” Magistretti allegedly responded.)
Whether it was his accidental adjustment or further consideration of the design, Cassina clearly came around: His company debuted Magistretti’s design in 1973. The Maralunga is characterized by what looks like a slumped backrest but is really an adjustable-height headrest, moved by way of a bicycle chain...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
1970s XL Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in Black Leather
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Bold, voluptuous and curvy. The original iconic 3-seater Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. A worthy (and often favored) peer of the Soriana sofa b...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1970s Pair of 2-Seater Maralunga Sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Organic Modern pair of Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This pair features their original knitted wool upholstery...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool
Cassina Cab 414 Leather Lounge Chair Armchair White
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This cab 414 armchair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It's the armchair version with comfortable seat padding.
It is upholste...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Cassina Lazy Working Sofa Design Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy sofa.
This Model is the pure one without the shelves.
The fabric is white ecru and it is in a very good condition only little signs of wear.
Feet made of aluminium.
"Lazy Working Sofa...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Cassina Cab 414 Leather 4x Lounge Chair Armchair White Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Model Cab 414 armchair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It's the armchair version with comfortable seat padding.
It is upholstered in thick saddl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Sectional Sofa in polished Steel and Velours by Cassina , 1970s
By Cassina
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive sectional sofa in very good condition.
Manufactured by Cassina Italy in the 1970s
The sofa consists of four seating elements and one side table / Armrest.
Each element...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Seating
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Vico Magistretti 905 armchair for Cassina, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cassina "Aki" Swivel Chair in Blood Orange by Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Huggable darling of the Postmodern office or living room. The K06 01 Aki chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina adds a punch of comfortable style, informal and playful, yet capable of b...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Cassina Maralunga Red Berry Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cassina Modell Maralunga leather sofa
It has a convertible headrest.
The color is a red berry semianiline leather.
Great patina.
A classic Italian masterpiece with high comfort m...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
Set of 6 two-tone Dining Chairs, by Cassina in Italy 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four chairs, two of them with and two of them without armrests, was designed and manufactured in the 1950s by the Italian company Cassina. All four chairs are in very g...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Le Corbusier LC4 Black Leather Chaise Chaise Longue by Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC4 chaise longue in black leather was designed by Le Corbusier/ Pierre Jeanneret/ Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina.
It features the classic chrome steel frame and a ...
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Two-Seat Maralunga Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This beauty was designed in 1973 and quickly became a design Classic. Its clever design incorporates manipulatable back cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Le Corbusier LC4 Pony Leather Chaise Longue by Cassina, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC4 chaise longue in was designed by Le Corbusier/ Pierre Jeanneret/ Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina.
It features the classic chrome steel frame and a black industrial base.
First early production in the period 1970-1974 with Pirelli rubberized steel from springs and early Le Corbusier...
Category
20th Century French Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Wittmann Leather Armchair Chair Model Alta Design by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, Wittmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Leather armchair by Austrian, Italian architect Paolo Piva.
Model Alta manufactured by Wittmann.
Cognac aniline leather. The design is a basic design from the model aura.
Wittmann...
Category
1990s Austrian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Cassina Model Landeau Leather Sofa Black Design Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Model Landeau sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in 1976.
It features a steel frame with black leather upholstery and a zip design.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Wittmann Leather Armchair Chair Model Alta Design by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, Wittmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Leather armchair by Austrian - Italian architect Paolo Piva.
Model Alta manufactured by Wittmann.
Blue aniline leather. The design is a basic design from the model aura.
Wittmann ...
Category
1990s Austrian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Cassina Maralunga Ensemble Leather Sofa and 2 Chairs and 1 Ottoman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cassina Modell Maralunga in Mint condition.
The condition is like new. It was used only for several months.
This set consist a 3-seat Sofa.
2 armchairs und 1 ottoman.
The leather...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
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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