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Seating For Sale
Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
Creator: Lucien Rollin
Early Eames DCW (With Evans Label)
Located in New York, NY
Rare Herman Miller DCW chair from the late 1940s featuring the elusive Evans Products label.
A true collector piece of American design history highlighting the innovative use of be...
Category
1940s Vintage Seating
Materials
Plywood
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Combed Oak LCW
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames LCW ( Lounge Chair Wood)
1950s Production
Original finish over Combed Oak
Category
1950s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
2 Seat Sofa Settee by Charles and Ray Eames, Teak and Black Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames two seat sofa loveseat / love seat for Herman Miller. Early production. Black Leather and solid teak. The Eames sofa is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames Office...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 23 deep x 31.5 high, with a s...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
1956 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather & Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. These are exceptional early examples and feature freshly-...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2000s 50th Anniversary Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Exec. Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Special Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Char in Silver Leather, 50th Anniversary Edition-- One Chair
This chair ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model PSCC, with swivel base and casters. In good workin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
A Classic Charles Eames Evans DCW 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original, early production Charles Eames Evans Products, DCW (dining chair wood) in red analine dye.
Category
1940s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Enhance your home or office with the iconic Mid Century Modern charm of this Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair. Showcasing the distinctive molded plywood construction, it combines n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment, Lemon Yellow and Greige. Mounted on vintage bl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Eames Alu Group Recliner Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Aluminum Group 684 lounge chair and matching ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Extremely cool and comfortable piece despite the wear. We're selling...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The listing price includes one executive chair, a...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1st Generation Charles and Ray Eames Dar Chairs, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This pair of Dars is in great, vintage condition. Both are Zenith plastics first generation rope edge! Read the history of the iconic fiberglass shell armchair and how Zenith was so ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Deep purple Authentic Charles Ray Eames Armchairs by Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid century modern soft Pad Management Lounge chairs from the Aluminium Group Collection designed by CHARLES &RAY EAMES and made by HERMAN MILLER .
Dark purple fabric with al...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Resin Production Chair Herman Miller Design Ray & Charles Eames STYLE
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Resin production chair Herman Miller design Ray & Charles Eames.
Category
1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lcw Lounge Chairs in Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1940s by Charles Eames, this chair has cemented itself in Mid-Century Design like very few other pieces. Early models like this are difficult to come by and are very rarely in such good condition, as many have been worked on in some way or another before their value shot up. These chairs feature a super sleek design of steam-bent plywood, an incredibly innovative technique pioneered by Herman Miller in collaboration with the Eames's and manufacturing firm Evans. The large seat and back are mounted to a molded plywood base with rubber shock mounts, another Eames staple. This allows them to have excellent contrast through spacing, which gives them an excellent stance, almost insect-like. Both are early chairs with the 5-2-5 screw configurations beneath.
This pair features all original hardware, finish, and shock mounts. Very few blemishes, and those that exist are minimal, barely visible even in our high-res pictures.
At this time, we have two early pairs, as seen in in photos. We also have another single early model, and two extremely rare pre-production chairs with the accompanying molded plywood coffee table...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Plywood
C. 1956 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1956. The piece features a molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic shel...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Fabric w/ Pneumatic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. I...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eames 1st Generation Zenith Label Rope Edge DAX Fiberglass Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eames DAX Zenith Label Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair in Coral. Shows fading and discoloration, seem like this color easily faded. Structurally solid, all original! Very nice label...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
This swivel office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Plywood DCW Dining Chairs, 1950s Set of 2
Located in Basildon, London
The DCW chair was originally released in 1946, with Herman Miller taking over the manufacture of the chairs in 1950. This lasted until 1953 when the chairs were taken out of producti...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Plywood
Original Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl Soft Pad blau Charles & Ray Eames Leder
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl von Vitra in blauem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und vereint Funktionalität mit zeitloser E...
Category
1670s German Post-Modern Antique Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group Chairs EA108 in Chrome and Red Leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chairs in very good / excellent condition with minimal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated aluminium frame with...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Zenith SAX Arm Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1950. The chair is comprised...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Eames Early Rope Edge 1st Series Chair for Herman Miller and Zenith
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and a zinc X base and screw on foot pads . The chair still r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Three Vintage Eames Time Life Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suite of original time life stools, including models A, B, C, designed by Ray and Charles Eames. A striking design first commissioned for the Time Life Building and informed by Ray E...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Seating
Materials
Walnut
Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was first introduced in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames as the luxury model of the 1958 Aluminum Group line. This management height chair features black leather upholstery, polished aluminum five-star swivel base, armrests and rolling casters. The comfortable, contoured ergonomic design features thick, plush cushions and a 360 degree smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. Eames fabric...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of five white wire shell scoop dining chairs with H based legs tipped with plastic foot pads to protect your floors . Designed by Ray and Charles Eames the iconic husband and w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Wire
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pr of Herman Miller Eames Walnut and Pink LCW Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of Eames designed LCW chairs produced by Herman Miller. They are upholstered in a wonderful pink/fuschia color. The chairs are walnut veneered. They gave the Herman ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1992 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chair, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 1992....
Category
1990s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Set of 6 'Bikini' Wire Frame Chairs Vitra 1980s
Located in Meer, VAN
Charles and Ray Eames Set of 6 'Bikini' Wire Frame Chairs, Vitra editions, 1980s
This is a wonderful set of 6 DKR-2 ‘Bikini’ wire chairs by Charles ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames Chrome Wire Bikini Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century 'Bikini' chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller.
The chair have their original green fabric seats and have a so called 'Eifel' Base.
...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
Located in Renens, CH
The Time Life Lobby or Executive Chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time & Life Building in New York. These particular examples are late 1970s / early 1980s ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Royal Blue Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Herman Miller Eames fiberglass dining chairs. Authentic vintage tops and bases. In good vintage condition with normal wear. All new shock mounts ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Ea117 Office Chair, Cast Aluminum, Synthetic Leather, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
Located in Centreville, VA
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design classic nearly 55 years later. The molded fiberglass chairs are the result of Charles and Ray’s 6 years of experimenting with molded plywood to create a single shell form. Unable to successfully create the single shell with molded plywood at the time, Charles & Ray saw an opportunity to fulfill their vision using a new material: fiberglass.
Charles Eames famously said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” The Molded Shell Chairs...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
1975 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather w/ Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge chair and Ottoman, model EA416 and EA423, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This particular set ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Fine Charles Eames for Evans Sold by Herman Miller Ash Grain DCM Dining Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nice early production Charles and Ray Eames designed dining chair metal (DCM ). Clean chrome frame supports ash grain seat and back. Retains original Eames Evans Herman Miller w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Red Eames DCW
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful red aniline dyed DCW by Charles and Ray Eames. Early 5-2-4 screw pattern.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is gu...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a sea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & has been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor scratches on the arms. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. circa, 1960-1978. (We currently have three currently available but priced separately.)
I can’t think of anything better than a vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair!!! Except maybe a purple one!! Aubergine Eggplant, Purple whichever!! WOW!!! It is comprised of an aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base with nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely aubergine or eggplant faux suede fabric. Can we just say Design EXCELLENCE!!!! And not to mention extraordinary comfort! The dynamic design duo of husband and wife team Charles & Ray Eames focused on every detail and combined ergonomics, flexibility, constructive elements, highest quality materials, and attention to superior style which created a masterpiece that is highly sought after still today. The design was introduced in 1958 and is still in production! This vintage beauty will be phenomenal at a desk in an office setting, next to your bed or in the dressing area of your bedroom, or extra seating in the sitting room. It is versatile enough to blend in with many décor styles, but it’s bursting with Mid-Century Modern magnificence!! This treasure is exactly what the designer ordered!
Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California in 1912. They met at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and were married in 1941. They moved together to California and continued their design work they began together at Cranbrook. A commission, which they acquired from the government during WWII to produce molded plywood splints and stretchers, launched a career producing iconic Mid-Century Modern furnishings which are still fresh and sought after today. The Eames and their association with Herman Miller were the partnership of the century. If you want to learn more about Charles and Ray please visit Eames Office, the Eames Official website.
Herman Miller started life as Star furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
EA105 yellow chair design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s swivel seat
Located in Milan, IT
EA105 armchair design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s, with swivel seat. Aluminum structure with four-legged base.
The serial number and Herman Miller production symbol are...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA222 Lounge Chair and EA223 Ottoman in Plume Leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful lounge chair EA222 and matching ottoman EA223 belong to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU)...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Zinc
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of restored and reimagined Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1962 Collection, Tandem modular seating that was originally designed for Chicago O'Hare Airport, w...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chair, black leather, H-base, circa 1954, Boot glides .Pricing is per chair. Please change quantity to 4 to purchase entire set.
The ab...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eames fiberglass dining chairs for herman Miller, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Fiberglass dining chairs with a yellow fabric upholstery and chromed metal base.
Beautiful design by Charles and Ray eames, which will remain timeless and ever so beautiful ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury armchair by Charles e Ray Eames for ICF, Italy 1960
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury armchair designed by Charles e Ray Eames for ICF de Padova.
Metal and wooden structure, original leather upholstery.
Perfect vintage condition.
Original label
Italy 1960
...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage LCM Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950s
Located in Bristol, GB
Mid-Century Lounge Chair
An iconic design by the legendary American husband and wife team.
An early Herman Miller example.
Ebonised ply on a chrome base.
In original condition, i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Desk Chair Soft Pad
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This executive height chair features a...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the fiberglass chair series developed by Charles and Ray Eames immediately after WW2. Widely distributed by Herman Miller. This low arm rod (LAR) chair has zinc finished base wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby Chair For Herman Miller *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An iconic and hugely sought after chair by the equally iconic design duo of Ray and Charles Eames, Acquired are delighted to offer this original example from Herman Miller for sale. ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948. They are early Herman Miller examples and feature the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating back to t...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage 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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