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Seating For Sale
Creator: Cassina
Creator: Planner Group
LC 2 set 1978 - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand - Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional LC-2 matching set in its original black leather. First owner (1979) with original invoices & delivery papers.
Low numbers : 003528 & 003559
Designed by Le Corbusier, Pier...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
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
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
LC2 Club Chair By Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand for Cassina
Located in Diest, BE
Original LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chair, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This example was produced in Italy ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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” 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
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
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
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
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) Co. Solid maple with a spindle supported backrest and signature inlay screw on each sea...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship with the Pierre Jeanneret Armchair, originally designed circa 1950 and relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Gianfranco Frattini Khaki Brown Velvet Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It features khaki brown velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as stru...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Sofa for Cassina in red, green or blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 1988. 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
Charlotte Perriand Outdoors Green LC7 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoors green LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and pa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Two ''Back-Wing Armchair', Patricia Urquiola by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairs designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018....
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs in Corduroy
Located in Toronto, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power-couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. Together in 1968 they designed the pair of cloud-like chair...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
20thC Italian Maralunga Sofa In Off-White Leather By Vico Magistretti c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This two-seater “675 Maralunga” sofa, presented in its original off-white leather upholstery, is a hallmark of 1970s Italian design. Conceived by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, the Ma...
Category
20th Century Italian Other Seating
Materials
Leather
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chairs in Leather & Dark Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Casina, 'Carimate' dining chairs, model '115' leather, stained beech, Italy, 1963
This large set of dining chairs belongs to the 'Carimate' line, one of Vico M...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
6 Mario Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Black Leather for Cassina, 1980s Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 6 Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, made by Cassina. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality vintage black saddle leath...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Contemporary and comfortable lines for ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Iron frame and solid maple top, with black lacquered drawers...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
C. 2010s Eve Dining Chairs by Piero Lissoni for Cassina in Leather
By Cassina, Piero Lissoni
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
Gio Ponti Armchair, Model 803 by Cassina, Italy, 1954
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy in 1954. The model was numbered 803 and is one of the most iconic and recognizable Ponti designs produced ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of one.
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
Rare Italian Red Sofa by Ico Parisi for Cassina Mod. 875, Published
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare four-seater sofa by Ico Parisi for Cassina model 875 of the 60s. The structure is metal, and the cover is red cotton fabric. The sofa through the clean lines and defined very ri...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Classic Modernist Hill House Chair by Charles R. Mackintosh for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
The Willow chair was originally designed in 1904 by architect Charles R. Macintosh for the Villa Hill House in Helensburgh, Scotland: Production rights were acquired by Cassina durin...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1927
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chair for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927
An icon with a versatile and functional soul, the "L...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina offers a new reinterpretation of the iconic model dated 1935: it i...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Poplar, Plywood
‘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
Italian Design, Cab 412 and 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Set of two Cab 413 armchairs and four Cab 412 side chairs in red leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
These very comfortable lounge chairs are built up with a tubular steel frame ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" sofa for Cassina, white fabric and wood, Italy, 1972
The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance of Mario Bellini’s cr...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity.
Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient.
The 905 chair...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of six.
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
Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by two seater sofa and two ottoman by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Original label Cassina.
The idea for this armchair that changed the face of upholstered furniture ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black by Cassina, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Add an exceptional piece to your collection with this rare Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black, manufactured by Cassina in Italy circa 1980.
The Win...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Paul McCobb for Planner Group Arm Chairs Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of ebonized "captains" armchairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1970s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight 121 chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in Bulgarian red leather designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1965 and manufactured by Cassina in the 19...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A pair of leather model 412 CAB Cassina chairs designed by Mario Bellini Made in Italy 1977.
Provenance: From the Estate Of Wilfred Cass please see article The Modern House Journal W...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1902. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on color and material of the piece.
Originally a fur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
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
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.
Materials:
Fabric
Dimensions:
D 85 cm x W 64 cm x H 60 cm (SH 3...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" lounge chairs for Cassina, black-lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of two.
The 930 "Carimate" easy chair was created for the club house...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Patricia Urquiola ''Trampoline' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Patricia Urquiola interprets the happiness of outdoor life with a high-impact product inspired by the little trampolines found in the gardens of homes in Greenland. Trampoline is a striking and elegant love bed...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 1958 Civil Bench in Teak by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This stylish bench from renowned Italian design house Cassina is made from beautiful teak wood and features a minimalist design by iconic French designer Pierre Jeanneret. Constructe...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Teak
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier
Grand Modèle LC3 pair of club chairs by Cassina
Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
set of 4 Coonley chairs, Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina 1989
Located in Milano, MI
Wonderful set of 4 chairs designed by F.L. Wright in 1907 and put into production by Cassina in 1989. The chairs are made of natural cherry with low slatted back and special detail w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
2x Cassina Maralunga 2-seater sofa leather brown Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful 2-seater Cassina Maralunga by Vico Magistretti in dark brown leather for sale. The Italian designer Vico Magistretti is considered one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th century, while the Maralunga sofa became a true design classic.
We have a total of two two-seaters in stock in a very similar condition. The price refers to one item. There are also two Cassina Maralunga armchairs...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
set of 6 chairs "121" Cassina by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Italian design 60s
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant and iconic set of 6 model 121 chairs designed in the late 1960s by famous designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. The Chairs consist of a walnut wood base while the seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, 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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