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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Vico Magistretti
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Caned Back and Upholstered Seat Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century side chair with a dark stained wooden frame, beige textured fabric upholstered seat, and caned back, resting on four tapered square legs...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century high back lounge armchair and matching ottoman set, with textured brown / taupe fabric upholstery with button tufting on the back cushion, matching antimacassars...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Gray Leather Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century "In Clover" office / executive chair with a gray leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with br...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley Stool, Ottoman, Dunbar, Mahogany, Grey Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Edward Wormley stool for Dunbar. Mahogany wood and grey fabric.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'In Clover' Tufted Red Leather Rolling Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'In Clover' office / executive chair with a red leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with bra...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Sofa, Two-Seater, Leather, Italian Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Sofa, Two-Seater, Leather, Italian Modern. Seat height 16 inches. Both unique and highly functional, this sof...
Category

1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Rose Pink Fabric Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century three-seat sofa, upholstered in a light pink rose patterned fabric with two removable seat cushions and four removable back cushions. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBA...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with square arms and a slightly tapered short back, with crushed gold velour upholstery with button tufted detail on the back cushion, resting on...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Blue Diamond Patterned Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rolling boudoir / lounge armchair and matching ottoman, upholstered in a light blue and white diamond patterned fabric with button tufted back detail, both resti...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with plush upholstery in a textured taupe and beige with a small skirt concealing four fluted legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench, 1960. Restored and reupholstered in gray mohair.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Mahogany dining chairs - set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Each captains ch...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Blue Striped Upholstered Walnut Frame 'Janus'
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a walnut frame and blue, beige, and brown geometric stripe patterned fabric upholstery with a button tufted back, resting on four ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery

Dunbar Model No. 294W Desk Chair / Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Deland, FL
The Model No. 294W chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is the intersection of sophistication and quality. The frame is crafted from mahogany and the seat is found in period upholstery.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity. Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient. The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery. A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Red Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair and Footstool
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century tapered high back lounge armchair and matching wedge-form footstool, upholstered in a bright red textured fabric with button tufting on the headrest and back cus...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. White Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century two-seat settee with button tufted back cushions and two removable seat cushions in white upholstery with matching piping, resting on four tapered walnut legs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Tufted Sofa in Blue Mohair Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid Century sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s. This piece was reupholstered by previous owners in a beautiful blue mohair and features tufting details on th...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Two SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of SD51 Golem chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi. Sinuous long backrest, lacquered frame and leather covering. A third single piece available
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This example retains the original yellow and orange geometric design fabric. The finish on t...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Pair of Dining Chairs in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, armchairs model '5762', lacquered black wood, red leather, Belgium, design 1957 This pair of grand armchairs by Edward Wormley desig...
Category

1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some playful elegance to your space with these swiveling Dunbar chairs designed by Edward Wormley, circa 1960's. His signature style, defined by clean lines and architectural sim...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of ‘Selene’ Chairs in Plastic by Vico Magistretti, 1968
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of ‘Selene’ chairs in plastic by Vico Magistretti, 1968 The selene chair was designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1968. Additional info...
Category

20th Century Seating

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vico Magistretti “Carimate” chairs Produced by Cassina in the 1960’s Black frames with natural woven seats Timeless classic, modern...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Vico Magisretti 'Maralunga' Suite of Sofas and Armchairs for Cassina
Located in London, GB
A suite of sofas and armchairs by Italian Designer Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Italy, designed in 1970s, this model likely c1990-2000s. Original leather, which has some signs of light aging but remains in good condition. A unique headrest solution from the designer to these chairs is that it can be 'unfurled' to a taller position for comfort. Price is for the set. Two three...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of ten armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored with refinished walnut bases and upholstered in Designtex / Lambert fabric.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A round ottoman on casters with removable center cushion designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored and upholstered in silk velvet.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Historic set of lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in embossed velvet by Holly Hunt. Walnut refinishe...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Space Age Vintage Yellow Plastic Armchair Gaudi by Vico Magistretti 1968 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage armchair model Gaudi by Vico Magistretti from plastic in yellow color tone for Artemide 1968, Italy. The wonderful armchair model Gaudi in the rare color tone lemo...
Category

1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Tall back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Beautiful crisp lines frame the chair with grace and style. Edward Wormley’s designs are still often mimicked ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Four Dunbar Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored set of four matching Janus lounge chairs with walnut frames and green velvet upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
The Edward Wormley 5701 chair for Dunbar's Janus Collection is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning chair is upholstered in a Holly Hunt's Great Plains heav...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Vico Magistretti Set of Six ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs in Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, set of six dining chairs model ‘Carimate’, stained beech, rush, Italy, designed circa 1960 The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Originally designed in a red color for the ‘Carimate Golf Club’ in Italy, a place that Magistretti himself designed. This specific model was produced for a long time and by four different manufacturers. Since Magistretti was very confident about the success of this model, he requested a patent for the construction and the joints in 1963. Due to the architectural, open frame the ‘Carimate’ chair has a strong expression. The angular frame has two curved armrests that add a dynamic appeal. Where the frame...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Straw

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Original leather.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge chair and ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric The chair measures: 32 wide x 48 deep x 42.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Th...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormely for Dunbar Janus Chair in Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
A dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. The chair features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and mohair upholstery with button-tufted backs....
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Walnut legs restored and newly reupholstered in blue boucle.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 5316 Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 5316 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1953. Floating back with exposed mahogany frame. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Vladimir / Silver Fog ...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair Dunbar Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather, Mahogany Frames, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable high back Dunbar dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Both chairs are completely original. The original black leather has no tears, scuffs, or repairs and show slight stretching on the seats. The mahogany frames show light signs of use in the form of light scratches and nicks, but no distractions. These are excellent examples of this important design, clearly well cared for over the years. Acquired from the original owner. Signed with the gold Dunbar metal...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or ottoman. This elegant stool has dark mahogany parson legs with an inside radius and original off white tufted upholstery. Origin...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Vintage Bull Sofa in Grey Leather by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Bull sofa in a mint vintage condition. Original dark grey leather with the perfect patina! Designed by Vico Magistretti and only produced for 1 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered armrests, solid mahogany frame, brass exposed screws...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Porto Venere Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Grey/blue striped original fabric wingback two seater sofa designed by Vico Magsitretti for Cassina. Very comfortable sofa thanks to the large backrests and adjustable side headre...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley/Dunbar Furniture oversized Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large button tufted ottoman Hand printed original Velvet upholstery
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley three seat on tapered walnut legs is from his Dunbar for Modern collection, one of his early fully modern furniture collections. This sofa, was reupholstered by the original owners, in the late 90s to fit their new southwest decor...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Two Mid-Century "Bermuda" Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage 1940's "Bermuda" benches model #4962 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar FurnitureBerne, Indiana. Playful and sculptural the bermuda bench raises the bar for stylish seatin...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chic Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Newly Upholstered in Blue Leather 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of clean-line slipper chairs newly upholstered in beautiful blue leather with mahogany base by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's (signed with Dunbar metal...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of three Dunbar Thebes Stools in the Original Leather, Mahogany. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of three completely original, one owner, x base Thebes Stools designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Signed with the Dunbar metal...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Space Age Vintage Two Duo Brown Plastic Armchairs Vico Magistretti 1968 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage two duo brown armchairs from plastic model Gaudi designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide 1968, Italy. An iconic design armchair from plastic in chocolate brown co...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Seating

Materials

Plastic

Dunbar Single Arm Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful example of a period sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Circa 1960s, it is a single left arm sofa and sits on two wood runne...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains Weave
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of iconic slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have reupholstered these in a Holly HUnt Great Plains woven fabric of very high quality. Colors include mainly off-wh...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Swivel Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair, laminated flat spindles, seat and crest rail with, X base with solid mahogany tapered legs. Newly upholstered button tufted seat with Spinneybeck leather...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Party Sofa in Original Jack Lenor Larson Fabric by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley that has been ensconced in plastic since leaving the showroom. Thereby preserving the spectacular and timeless fabric of Jack Lenor Larson...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Walnut Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut sofa designed by Edward Wornley and manufactured Dunbar in the United States, circa 1960s. Features an ergonomic structu...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Dunbar Open Frame Lounge or Armchair, circa 1960
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Dunbar open frame lounge or armchair, circa 1960. Newly restored with new upholstery and ebonized mahogany frame. Bears makers label on underside. Measures: H 29.5 in. x W 25.5 in...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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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