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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Thonet
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the original Naughahyde upholstery. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. So...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch
De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of De Sede Black Leather Armchairs DS-110, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of vintage adjustable De Sede Black Leather Armchairs DS-110.
Original upholstery, in very good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 66 Chocolate Leather Loveseat and Lounge Chairs Set of 3
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a handsome De Sede DS 66 natural leather loveseat with two matching DS 66 single lounge chairs. This set showcases a thick dark brown leather wit...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Table: 65 x 65 x 65 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-175 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belle Époque meets French touch. It is the combination of straight contours and proven comfort that makes DS-175 a style icon. The seating surface positioned on a platform and the fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Thonet Sofa No.56
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Free DHL shipping
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet (1900s)
This exquisite armchair, Model No. A 811/F, designed by the renowned architect and designer Josef Hoffmann for Thonet ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Materials
Reed, Beech
Model DS-47 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
De Sede has originated as a small saddlery workshop in Klingnau Switzerland, with highly skilled using traditional methods. The company exploded on the furniture scene in 1964 produc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set Of 8 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of eight mid-century modern, customized maple and leather dining chairs by Thonet feature a classic profile that epitomizes a timeless aesthetic. The design is characterized...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in 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
Brown De Sede Patchwork Leather Pouf, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous brown leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede. Square patchwork design. Great vintage condition with perfect patina. Perfect accent piece.
Other poufs available in differe...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chairs in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland 1970s
These robust patinated De Sede lounge chairs ensure ultimate comfort and buil...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede Ds 2011 Loveseat in Grey Leather DeSede
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
Very gorgeous and sought after De Sede sofa design. This gray color is a rare and beautiful version, and this one is in great shape. Shows well with other post modern and mid century...
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Large Secession Armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked on the bottom.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage De Sede Two-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. A tight and cubic outside with a soft and curved inside, which emphasize the com...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
DE SEDE DS44 RECLINiNG BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS & SOFA SUITE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored suite of Mid Century Modern circa 1960’s De Sede DS44 armchairs with matching s...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco side table
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Germany
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel
Designed by world-renowned German designe...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
DeSede Ds-747/04 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, the legacy of what Ernst Lüthy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of De Sede 'DS-14' Armchairs Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather Teak, 1989
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997.
The chairs are in gre...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind - our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take a relaxing break from our hectic everyday lives once in a while – and that’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
The modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your own. Part of the basic furnishings of any upscale interior in the 1920s, the flat daybed has been enjoying a Renaissance for several years now.
Our daybed caused a stir more than 30 years ago, with its elaborate patchwork processing and freely placeable back cushions. This timeless Classic has now been gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as a lounge sofa the daybed DS-80 has established itself as a timeless Classic by De Sede ever since it was launched in 1969: to this day, the model is a paradigm of highclass leather manufacture and
popular all-over the world.
To be honest, we’re not quite sure which we like better: the newly produced models or the 50-year-old sculptures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 15 Modular Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 15 modular sofa in cognac saddle leather.
The leather is very thick
Vintage condition with patina.
It consists of 3 seating elements including
2 armrest seating
1 normal ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam, Beech
Early Nr 5 Chair Thonet Made for First International Exposition in London in 185
By Thonet
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Early model of chair created by thonet in 1851 for first international exposition of London.
This example shows some differences with the 2 chairs on catalogue and is a mixed betwee...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Seating
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood
20th Century Czech Pair of Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage pair of Czech Art Deco lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished bent Beechwood and Walnut, produced by Thonet in good condition. The detailed low club chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech, Walnut, Bentwood
Vintage Industrial Adjustable DS-50 Buffalo Leather Lounge Chair from De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This vintage executive lounge armchair was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede, during the 1970s. It is a model DS-50. This is the first edition of this famous chair. De Sede is t...
Category
1970s Swiss Industrial Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Ds-61 Armchairs Camel Leather designed by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two De Sede DS-61 . Fully new upholstered in soft camel leather, this armchair features a slimline frame with curved edges to create a soft silhouette. The back and seat cushi...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind - our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid century color dining chairs by TON, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia, set of 18
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These mid century dining chairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia, associated with the Brussels period after EXPO 58. It was manufactured by TON company(successor of Thonet in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das seltene Modell wurde von Josef Hoffmann entworfen und besticht durch seine funktionale...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wicker, Beech
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
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
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind – our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take a relaxing break from our hectic everyday lives once in a while – and that’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
The modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your own. Part of the basic furnishings of any upscale interior in the 1920s, the flat daybed has been enjoying a Renaissance for several years now.
Our daybed caused a stir more than 30 years ago, with its elaborate patchwork processing and freely placeable back cushions. This timeless Classic has now been gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as a lounge sofa The daybed DS-80 has established itself as a timeless Classic by De Sede ever since it was launched in 1969: to this day, the model is a paradigm of highclass leather manufacture and
popular all-over the world.
To be honest, we’re not quite sure which we like better: the newly produced models or the 50-year-old sculptures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Large Expandable 3-Seater De Sede DS-44 Sofa in Tobacco Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern plush made in Switzerland. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely thick (up to 5mm or 3/16in) and yet is super soft. Top quality buffalo has a high-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set Of Three Mid Century Bar Stools By Thonet Circa 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Set of three Thonet bar stools in a light blonde maple with red Naugahyde vinyl with a round chrome foot rest. In beautiful original condition with an original tag on one of the stoo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac.
- Measures: height of the armrests are 71cm.
- height of seat 44 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Ds-57 Armchair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-57 armchair by De Sede
Dimensions: D 60 x W 90 x H 69 cm
Materials: base in solid beech in black lacquer,
SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion.
Armrest: moulded foam with wa...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of armchairs by Jindřich Halabala (1903-1978) with curved beech wood armrests, white wool back and seat, and square tapered legs. Design executed by Thonet, Czech Republic mid...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
1960s De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Medina, OH
Known from the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", De Sede high quality leather lounge armchair DS 101. This rare chair model ceased production ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Antique Bentwood Sofa Thonet No. 1, Austria circa 1860
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare bentwood sofa Thonet No 1, manufactured in the 1960s by Thonet. Professionally restored, retaining beautiful old patina and some normal traces...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof
By Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
De Sede DS 35 leather armchair, 1960
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 35 leather armchair with a short backrest makes an excellent impression. The dark brown leather of the armchair is in very good condition...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.
Detailed condition: Very good, this vi...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Caramel Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful caramel brown colored leather patchwork beanbags by Swiss company De Sede. Manufactured in the 1970s and have been kept in fantastic condition.
This rich and beautiful ca...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1970s Set of Four Restored Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- heigh of seat 47 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Thonet Bar Stools with Red Wooden Base and Black Seats, circa 1930s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
An authentic pair of Thonet stools from the 1930s, marked on the underside with Thonet Logo and certificate.
Red painted wooden base with chrome foot support and black faux leather ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS- 85 Modular Chair - made in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare De Sede DS-85 Club Chair from the 1960's. Made in Switzerland, high quality genuine leather. Extremely comfortable. imported for Europe. Tagged De sede on the bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Reclining Brown Leather Lounge Armchairs With Ottoman DS 101, 1969
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of armchairs with one matching ottoman, manufactured by De Sede in the 1970s-They have been re-upholstered by De Sede in the 1990's
price is for 2 chairs + one ottoman
Great comfort chairs in wonderful condition and fully working reclining mechanism. They are mostly known from the James Bond movie "on her majesty service". Fully made from thick Aniline leather in light brown.
Great comfort with an extendable seat for much more lounge comfort. This model ceased production from the late 1970s, made in Switzerland. The set has been newly upholstered by De Sede in the 1990's and looks as new, some scratches here and there other than that the chairs are perfectly fine for decades of use and very hard to find in this condition.
Dimensions are H.30.74" x W.43 x D.33.47". Seat height is 14.97".
Ottoman: 29.13" x 29.13" x 14.97"
These will sell as a pair + ottoman and will ship crated...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, the legacy of what Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows function. Be it sitting, sleeping, dining or relaxing – thanks to its essence of excellence, this all-rounder offers optimum functionality: with a few easy flicks of the wrist, the armrests can be tilted independently of each other and the soft seating surfaces enlarged. The exposed back lends DS-747 its lightness as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three dimensions, DS-747 is perfectly suited for small spaces or city apartments. If visitors spontaneously decide to stay longer, this elegant yet compact sofa offers an outstand-ing place to sleep – the armrests can be folded down with a few very easy flicks of the wrist. A sophisticated mechanism can be used to enlarge the seating surface, while the deliberately exposed back offers a glimpse into the functions of DS-747. The multifunctional sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition, museum pieces. It is rare to find 4 chairs in this condition, including the original upholstery. Also interesting is the unique and very well-preserved su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Textile
De Sede DS-80 MEMORY OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
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
Wood
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
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
De Sede 5 Piece Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This De Sede five-piece sectional sofa set in softly worn brown leather offers multiple arrangement possibilities. Versatile and classic, this ensemble is perfect for accommodating v...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
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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