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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Svend Åge Madsen
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972.
The De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa is a mid-century modern sofa made in Swi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Felt
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa In Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing De Sede DS 11 modular sofa in brown patchwork leather, 1970s. This set consists of seven elements, of which three corners. De Sede is famous for i...
Category
1960s Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
1970s De Sede Switzerland Modular Leather Sofa Sectional Couch DS 63
By De Sede
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage De Sede leather sectional sofa. Modular pieces mean myriad options for arrangement. Six (6) pieces in total: 2 end pieces, 2 corner pieces, and 2 armless pieces for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972.
Mid-Century Modern Swiss De Sede DS600 full leather sectional "snake" sofa in warm Bordeaux colour. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland, 1972. There are 16 seating pieces, and two end/arm sections total 18 pieces. Each piece has a zipper connection that allows for endless combinations. A sofa with unlimited configuration possibilities - the upholstery segments can be joined together with zips so that free-flowing mobile concepts are possible in addition to conventional furniture arrangements, down soft upholstery for the legendary De Sede seating...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede 'DS-31' Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, pair of lounge chairs model 'DS-31', leather, chrome-plated metal, Switzerland, 1970s
A design by De Sede that features a simple yet stately construction. A comfortable sit...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa
Located in London, GB
Designed by Mathias Hoffman for De Sede, the De Sede DS-102 is a three seater sofa featuring a beautiful pony hide spotted in an array of shades. The cream leather backing to the sof...
Category
2010s Swiss Seating
Materials
Leather
Convertible sofa, de Sede, DS-85
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Article Details
Rare convertible sofa bed from the 1970s. Model DS-85 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of brown buffalo leather with a wonderful patina. The sofa can...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires!
This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6.
From the De Sede Website:
"Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-84 Leather Two-Seat Sofa, c. 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the sophisticated and handsome Model DS-84 two-seat sofa in luxurious brown leather by De Sede, a true masterpiece from the 1970's. This iconic piece is a harmonious blen...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Seating
Materials
Leather
Exposition "S'asseoir", 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 Posters in DIN A2, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Exposition "S'asseoir" - 1974, Musée de Grenoble
12 posters in DIN A2 (420 x 594 mm) as high-quality reprints on cardboard
Wonderful hand drawings of several design classics, wh...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Paper
De Sede DS-777 Dining Table in Jade Stone by Bruno Fattorini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I want to build a table for you”, marked the beginning of the collaboration on the DS-777 dining table series between the Milanese designer and De Sede. From the very beginning, Fat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Jade
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Red Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, sofa model RH-302, metal, red upholstery, Switzerland, design 1954
This comfortable sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede and features a chr...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-777 Dining Table in Carrara Marble by Bruno Fattorini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I want to build a table for you” – marked the beginning of the collaboration on the DS-777 dining table series between the Milanese designer and De Sede. From the very beginning, Fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Carrara Marble
De Sede DS-142 Adjustable Chaise Longue in Leather Upholstery by Winfried Totzek
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lounger is a multifunctional relaxation furniture, where the back and the armrests can be individually and continuously adjusted and brought into different positions. This unusual seating furniture thus becomes a dynamic, relaxation-promoting system for the entire muscula-ture. The extraordinarily versa-tile usability enables complete psycho-physical relaxation; by extending the sitting and lying with legs positioned high to very high, the lounger serves to prevent leg swelling and back pain. The synthesis of elegant form and function is rounded off by the masterful workmanship of high-quality leather just typical of de Sede. The DS-142 thus becomes an ideal and versatile recliner.
Who better to design a piece of seating furniture than a doctor like Dr. Winfried Totzek...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 531 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple.
Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowered sitting position, but will also feel right at home in the stitched leather design. The sweeping frame construction and a wooden supporting base for the seat cushions are the simple structural elements of these sculptures. They are available both as three-seat and as a cozy armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish Arm Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi, Set of 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 2 Danish modern dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen, imported by Moreddi, circa 1960s. Armchairs with wonderfully shaped armrests & curved backs for extra com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
De Sede Iconic "Non Stop Sofa" in Full Grain Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, with 17 sections in full grain leather, by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. The le...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam
De Sede Patchwork Chairs
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patchwork leather modular chairs by De Sede
Switzerland, 1970's
Beautiful patina to patchwork caramel leather.
Matching sofa /chaise sold separately - which could create a secti...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds86 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa model DS86 designed and produced by De Sede.
Good condition with good looking patina.
Very comfortable.
1970s - Switzerland
Dimensions...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Non Stop' Sofa DS-600 by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for de Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This newly upholstered cognac leather De Sede DS 600 is a true icon and featured in many movies. The sofa is unique, comfortable and top quality, as all De Sede sofa’s are. The DS 60...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1970s Swiss Leather Sofa DS61 By De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the unparalleled luxury and timeless design of the 1970s Swiss leather sofa DS61 by De Sede, renowned for its dedication to quality and comfort. Crafted from rich, caramel-co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Seating
Materials
Leather
1960s Swiss Leather Armchair By De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the quintessence of luxury and comfort with this 1960s Swiss leather armchair by De Sede, a renowned name in craftsmanship and design. Clad in sumptuous black leather, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Seating
Materials
Leather
Sofa, DS-164/30, de Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular DS-164/29 sofa by Hugo de Ruiter for de Sede with the original siliceous leather cover. The sofa can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue with just ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 101 brown leather lounge chairs, 1970’s
By De Sede
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Pair of De Sede DS-101 patinated brown leather armchairs with pouf. Excellent comfort with an extendable seat for lounge sitting. The frame is made of solid wood and the leather has ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous ...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Leather Patchwork Modular Sofa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BAARLO, LI
Very complete 1970s model DS-88 sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The black leather modular sofa can be arranged in various configurations due to all seamlessly fitting elements. The sofa...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede ds 76 Modularsofas Designersofa Vintage Hocker Schlafsofa Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede Ds 76 Echtleder Zweisitzer Garnitur mit Hocker, in der Farbe olivgrün.
Modularsofa, gut erhaltenes Leder.
Altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren in Form von welligem Leder.
Ein M...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ernst Lüthy Set Designersofa Sessel Hocker Ledersofa Chair
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hiermit handelt es sich um einen sehr seltenen Set vom Ernst Lüthy, dem Gründer von der Firma De Sede
Das Leder ist in einem top Zustand. Natürliche Patina, ein kleiner Fleck auf ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Sofa DE SEDE DS-450 Twist
Located in Aachen, DE
Sofa DE SEDE DS-450 Twist
Design: Thomas Althaus
Das Gestell besteht aus einer Metallgrundkonstruktion aus gebürsteten Edelstahlrohren, die Sitze und A...
Category
2010s Swiss Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede D S - 47 Buffalo Leather Loveseat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Hudson, NY
A Swiss De Sede Ds-47 loveseat sofa. An icon of mid century modern design, it is covered in raw uncoated buffalo hide. Extremely soft and comfortable, the sofa extends and reclines.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Reclining Armchair and Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly comfortable vintage leather reclining armchair and stool by De Sede. They were made in Switzerland, and date from around the 1960-70’s.
The quality is absol...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Three Seater, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1965, the De Sede furniture company has since become best known for their quality leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs.
Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo l...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Rich patinated DS-47 sofa's in original leather by Team De Sede - De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Highly comfortable, indestructible DS-47 sofa in a stunning, thick patinated buffalo neck leather.
Designed by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss.
Simplistic, clear & modern design. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Large De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Black leather DS88 patchwork sofa by De Sede. The sofa is sectional so it can be set-up in different ways to your own liking.
The sofa feature...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Waasmunster, BE
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage modular patchwork leather sofa DS11 by Desede, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century brown patchwork leather modular sofa by Desede.
Desede produced high quality leather sofas and is still producing today.
This DS11 model is quite rare to find.
This pa...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Ds231 James Bond Highback Swivel Chair and Matching Ottoman by De Sede Switzerla
By De Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
DS231 highback swivel chair by de Sede Switzerland, 1970. This De Sede swivel lounge chair is very comfortable and shows incredible craftmanship....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains six regular elements and one corne...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage DS-14 chairs in dark brown leather by Team De Sede for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a patinated dark brown leather and with a black lacquered wooden base.
Designed in 1989 by Team De Sede and manufactured between 1989 and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Three-seater leather sofa DS-31 by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Three-seater leather sofa DS-31 by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's. The DS-31 is a timeless classic with a high level of seating comfort!
Nicely patinated!
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Buffalo Neck Leather DS-50 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern DS-50 recliner lounge chairs with one ottoman or hocker.
Design by the famous company De Sede Switzerland.
Striking Swiss design from ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid century De Sede Ds46 Loveseat Sofa Cognac Buffalo Leather Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(2) Sections mid century De Sede DS 46 sofa loveseat Cognac buffalo leather Switzerland circa 1970. Very High quality thick Buffalo Leather. Very low Heavy loveseat (2) section with ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
DS231 James Bond highback swivel chairs and matching ottoman by de Sede Switzerl
By De Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
DS231 highback swivel chairs by de Sede Switzerland, 1970. These De Sede swivel lounge chairs are very comfortable and shows incredible craftmanship. In the James Bond film, On Her M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1960s Vintage Robert Haussmann for Stendig Rh- 304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of six RH-304 leather chairs
designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig / de sede. This set is hand built in the 1960s, these chairs are upholstered in sa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique pair of RH-304 Leather chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This pair was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in brown leather...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
De sede DS31 high back armchair in brown leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare high back dark brown leather armchair model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede.
Well designed polished aluminum legs.
Good condition
1970s - Switzerland
Dimensions:
Heig...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Robert Haussmann DS-P Leather Armchair & Matching Footstool/Ottoman
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
De Sede DS-P Leather Reclining Armchair and Matching Footstool Ottoman by Robert Haussmann Switzerland 1971
The DS-P was designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede in 197...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS31 Sofa & 2x DS31 Lounge Chair Cognac 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Aachen, NW
This amazing living room set with a 3-seater Sofa and 2x lounge chairs model DS31 were designed in the 1960s by the De Sede design team and produced by De Sede in Switzerland in the ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
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
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-1025 TERRAZZA OUTDOOR Sofa by Ubald Klug
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
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-600 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
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
Stainless Steel
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
De Sede DS-266 YOGA OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by Stefan Heiliger
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
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-167 ISLAND OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
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
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most comfortable sofas ever made. This De Sede 'DS-11' sectional sofa features five pieces including two corner pieces. Switzerland, 1970s.
It's beyond comfortable. The patinated patchwork leather is in a gorgeous caramel color.
Sold as a set. Nice configuration with 2 corners.
Dimensions :
Regular seat : w25 x d33 x h25 in.
Corner : w33 x d33 x h25 in.
We're currently pairing this with a Jorge Zalszupin patchwork credenza, Mastercraft brass end tables...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
DeSede 600 Non Stop Chocolate Brown 18 Element Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
De Sede 600 non stop chocolate brown 18 element sofa, 1970s
Beautiful distressed chocolate brown sofa by De Sede. This item needs to be reuphols...
Category
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wool
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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