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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Thonet
Very rare DS 31 lounge set in green leather by De Sede Team for De Sede Swiss
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This rare set of vintage de Sede swivel club chairs boasts a stunning patina on the luxurious and very rare green leather upholstery. These high-quality, Swiss-made chairs in this co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been repolished.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Thonet Wicker stools model 4601 1960s Tjechie
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 Thonet bentwood stools , model 4601. 1960s Wicker seat . good condition .
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker

Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910. It is made of dark or almost black stained beech wood in mahogany tone and French pol...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Beech

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, set of four DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather b...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well...
Category

1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s De Sede Adjustable Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa DS-110 James Bond
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition with some signs of use - height of seat 35 cm - adjustable depth from 82 - 104 cm
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s De Sede DS 169 Leather Sleeper Sofa by Ernst Ambühler
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The iconic DS 169 Sofa for De Sede circa 1970’s Switzerland. Designed by Ernst Ambühler, this sofa quickly folds back and converts in to a double bed. An extrem...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede ‘DS-10’ Modular Sofa in Cognac Brown Saddle Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-10' sectional sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains eight elements, making it possible to arrang...
Category

1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972. An amazing design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerla...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
Located in Rome, IT
Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s. The chair in bent wood, is all in wood polished in black shellac. The seat, round in shape, is still covered with its origin...
Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Cafe Brown Fabric by Christian Werner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maximum relax comfort. DS-277 is impressive for its formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. A variety of leather qualities are available for the outer and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise invisible footrest can be extended for maximum relax comfort. On a par with a king’s throne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

vintage dental stool with screw cap and storage space, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
vintage dental stool with screw cap and storage space, 1960s Italy  
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

De Sede Navy Blue Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning navy blue leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful light patina. Gorgeous accent piece....
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very clean lines, this chair blends well with Mid Century modern design as well as the Stre...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Suede, Maple

Thonet Causeuse No.22
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet causeuse no.22 in original vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category

1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
An iconic set of 6 MR10 (256CS/MR533) cantilever dining chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet. Chrome-plated tubular steel frames with white saddle leather ...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sofas in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofas, model 'Pagoda' DS-19, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979 This high-quality modular sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains two regular element and four corner el...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather pouf/ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede with patchwork leather and wonderful selection of colors. Original soft leather with beautiful patina ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chair in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s This robust patinated De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and bu...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Original Leather De Sede Terrazza Sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of original leather Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug for De Sede, 1970s Switzerland. Perhaps the single most coveted sofa on the planet. Rich color to leather with exceptional patin...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Category

1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - the chairs are stackable - material used : beech bentwood and plywood - height of seat 45 cm.
Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa element, leather, Switzerland, 1970s Waterfall shaped sofa in a dark brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The d...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Armchair Dining Side Chairs Le Corbusier Thonet
Located in Wayne, NJ
2 Thonet Bentwood Side Accent Lounge Dining chairs blue upholstery. Arm height is approx 27.50" high
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

20thC Swiss Boxing Glove Bean Bag By Susiand Ueli Berger For De Sede c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Mini Boxing Glove, designed by Swiss artists Susi & Ueli Berger around 1970, is a playful and distinctive piece of functional art. Manufactured by the renowned Swiss furniture ma...
Category

20th Century Swiss Other Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede modular ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Felt

Original "Thonet" Office Chair
Located in Medina, OH
"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great condition and perfect to be added to an office!
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood

1940s Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs Set of 7
Located in Esperance, NY
This exceptional set of early Thonet bent plywood dining chairs dates back to the 1940s. One of the chairs retains its original Thonet tag.
Category

1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

De Sede DS 76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary, no sofa bed could manage with a simpler mechanism: in a few simple steps, the model ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

antique Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing bentwood, 1880, set of 3
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 3 authentic Michael Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing seats by Thonet. Model nr 14 is without a doubt the most famous and most sold chair in the history o...
Category

1870s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather by the Swiss ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-19 model 'Pagoda' modular Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-quality modular Sofa DS-19, model 'Pagoda', designed by De Sede in the 1970s, Switzerland. Two corner elements that can be set up as a two-seater or as separate seating elements...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Thonet Set of Eight Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of eight armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth...
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech, Lacquer

De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-47' sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac brown leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This desi...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

DS12 Modular Sofa, De Sede
Located in Nashville, TN
DS12 De Sede two-piece modular sofa in an orange-hued colorway. The seats can be attached underneath with a locking mechanism or situated separately as two chairs. In excellent vinta...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair...
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

De Sede Ds 63 Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 lounge chair in patinated leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 lounge chair. This De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-167 ISLAND OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-142 Chairs in Gray Leather, A Pair, Winfried Totzek, 1980's
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are gorgeous! They’re not just pieces of furniture—they’re straight-up legends. Designed by none other than Winfried Totzek (yes, we’re name-dropping), these bad boys a...
Category

1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

De Sede Ds-47 Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention to detail...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Cognac Leather and Chrome Sofa by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cognac Leather and Chrome Architectural Sofa, designed by Robert and Trix Hausmann for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1970s. Imported to the US by Stendig and signed with Stendig label....
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Brown DS80 patchwork daybed sofas by De Sede. The arm and back supports made in lacquer wood can be moved to left to right and back and ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchair in white. This is the Perfect opportunity to purchase just one as an accent chair! Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) was a design pio...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Leather & Cowhide de Sede DS-80 Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home unforgettable and iconic mid-century Swiss design with the renowned DS-80 daybed produced by de Sede. First introduced in 1969, the ebonized base features a sturdy array o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

De Sede DS11 sectional sofa Switzerland 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice model DS11 sectional sofa designed and made by De Sede, Switzerland 1970. This sofa is unique and stands out due to its exceptional patina, giving it character. It's a love...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
De Sede DS-80 Leather and Wood Daybed. Beautiful Patch Style leather Cushion and Bolsters. Bolsters are laced closed with leather. Daybed in very nice shape! This was used in a ...
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Walter Gropius Armchairs for Thonet Set of Eight 1951
Located in Chicago, IL
Walter Gropius Armchairs for Thonet Set of Eight 1951, Model W199 Austria 1951, Solid Oak Restored and repainted with black lacquer. dimensions: 29½ h × 23 w × 20 d in Seat Height: 17"
Category

1950s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Josef Frank Thonet Vintage Chocolate Brown Four Windsor Armchairs c1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from chocolate brown stained beech, design attributed to Josef Frank executed by the company Thonet circa 1925 Austria. Labeled...
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

1940s Bentwood Office or Side Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beech wood - good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable
Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

De Sede Ds-47 Brown Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland, 1970s Presenting a De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland, crafted in the 1970s. This sofa is a sturdy and comfortable ...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid Century Thonet No 10 Bentwood and Cane Rocker w/ Rose Damask Velvet Cushions
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Thonet No 10 Bentwood and Cane Rocker with Rose Damask Velvet Cushions. Measures 20" in width, 43" in depth and 39" in height. Seat height is 18".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Bentwood

De Sede DS-101 Brown Leather Set of a 2 Seater Sofa and an Ottoman
Located in Delft, NL
De Sede DS-101 brown leather set of a 2 seater sofa and an ottoman A beauty this De Sede DS- 101 set, Swiss made 2 seater sofa and an ottoman. Gr...
Category

20th Century European Seating

Materials

Leather

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a stain on the seat vinyl that we have tried many things to remove to no avail. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1980’s but designed circa 1930’s. Did someone say Thonet?? Yes, we sure did!! This is a fabulous labeled Thonet cantilever barstool circa 1980’s. It is in the style of the model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block stabilizers on the base, and white vinyl seats and back rests. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, or Art Deco style home. It’s a classic, sleek style that has stood the test of time!! If you’ve been searching for a barstool or just the right extra seating, this stool is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. Anton Lorenz was known as the man behind the Bauhaus’ “machined aesthetic.” He was born in Budapest in 1891, became a teacher, and later married an opera singer, and entered a lock manufacturing business. They relocated to Berlin in the early 1920’s. in Berlin he met architects Marcel Breuer and Kalman Lengyel who were both associated with Bauhaus in Dessau. Breuer became the first designer to construct furniture out of tubular steel, joined forces with Lengyel and found a manufacturing company and Anton Lorenz became manager. He was business savvy and obtained patents to establish a network of rights for new tubular steel furniture and would go on to do the same for Desta and Thonet who dominated the industry. In 1939 Lorenz emigrated to the United States where he established the design technology for the well-known recliner. He developed his own design in 1940 called the BarcaLounger and later partnered with Morris Futorian...
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

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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