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Seating For Sale
Creator: Eero Saarinen
Creator: Maurice Bailey
Pair of Eero Saarinen Conference Chairs, Knoll International
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A pair of conference chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. U.S.A., Knoll International, circa 1970. The conference chair, no. 72 with chrome plated metal frame and new velvet covered ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Womb Chair & Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll upholstered in baroque fabric.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color dot fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Plastic

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb chairs are some of our most p...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll and De Coene
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable and iconic Saarinen executive chairs for Knoll / De Coene. De Coene was a Belgian manufacturer located in Kortrijk which, as from 1954, had the exclusive rights for produ...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb Chairs are some of our most popul...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb Chairs are some of our most popul...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Dining Chairs for Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural set of four "Executive" model dining chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American, circa 2000s.
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most p...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Chair for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Saarinen executive armless chair for Knoll. Inspired by his Womb chair design, the molded chair back melds to the sitter for...
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Mid-20th Century North American Seating

Materials

Wool

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair and ottoman will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 matched tulip chairs. Knoll label Custom upholstery seats.   
Category

1970s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Early Eero Saarinen Office Desk Chair for Knoll International
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Saarinen office desk dhair for Knoll International. The chair is in original leather and stainless steel in good condition. It is adjustable in height and has been modified on t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four dining chairs, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s Four organic shaped chairs des...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Navy Velvet, Obsidian Matte
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. Skilled craftsmen bring each chair back to life to live on...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sculptural swiveling armchair designed by Eero Saarinen featuring a cruciform chromed steel base with casters. The seat retains its original textured wool uphols...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Swiss Production Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s
Located in Renens, CH
Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll The Grasshopper (or model 61) chair was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946, it was actually the first chair designed for the Knoll company, and turned out as an immediate success. Saarinen, an American but Finnish-born architect / industrial designer, was one of the main influencers of the new, modernist style now typical for mid-century American furniture design. His aim has always been to use simple forms, provide a comfortable user experience, while applying new techniques and often in cooperation with others. The use of laminated birch wood, regularly seen in the designs of Charles and Ray Eames is no coincidence, since they have worked together in the early 1940s. Other well-known pieces are the Womb Chair, and the Tulip or Pedestal series. Our lounge chair is a Knoll International original, a licensed early Swiss...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Two-Tone Womb Chairs with Ottomans, USA 1955
Located in New York, NY
A pair of the Classic womb chairs designed by Eero Saarinen with matching ottomans upholstered in bouclé and faux fur. These are e...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Custom Order Contemporary Fabric
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive arm chairs in custom order contemporary fabric.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed for one year in very limited production run, executive lounge armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, unusual square stock aluminum bases, slightly lower back legs ma...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Without Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Note: The listing is for womb chair only, no ottoman included. A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting f...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
We have up to ten available in this upholstery which is a Knoll textile with Bergamo piping. Or you can do in a fabric of your choice.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Tubular Leg Chair in Cowtan & Tout Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll Eero Saarinen executive tubular leg chair in Cowtan & Tout velvet Offered for sale is a single vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen executive side chair with tubular legs and recentl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a set of 12 like new Eero Saarinen executive armchairs. These would be wonderful re-upholstered in something for your home or office. Chrome is bright and shiny, foam is very...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Knoll Saarinen Stool, Yellow, White, Swivel, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Knoll Saarinen stool, yellow and white, swivel, signed. Late 1960's early 1970's pedestal stool with swivel collar. Base was likely re-painted. Some signs of wear to the finish on the edges the base. Great period "Pop Art" lemon yellow vinyl seat cushion. Remnants of a Knoll Park Avenue label on underside of the cushion. Stamped BR...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, early model 'Womb' chair, fabric and metal, United States, design 1946-1948 This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and collectible Eames & Saarinen "Organic Chair", winner of Organic Design competition at MoMa. First manufacture from the early 1950s, laminated and moulded wooden seat shell, foam upholstery which was covered with textile fabric designed by Marli Ehrman. A special patented joint holds the wood legs firmly to the shell. Originals of the organic from the 1950s are collector's items and exhibited in museums. They are also traded on art auctions, where one was sold in 1999 for $ 120.000 in bed condition. (take a look at the picture) Designed for the “Organic Design” competition by Museum of Modern Art in New York on 1 October 1940. The competition was initiated by Elliot Noyes, the first curator of this newly installed department. The goal was to motivate architects and companies to develop and market modern furniture for a modern lifestyle. Their participation in the MoMa competition was the first collaboration between Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames, and they won first prize. Besides the chair, their submission comprised a high-back chair, an armchair, a sofa, and office furniture, which they presented in the form of several drawings. No true-to-scale prototypes were produced for the competition. Production of the “Organic Chair” only started in 1950 and was terminated after a short while. The original design had envisaged aluminium legs. This idea was discarded because the material was scarce during the war, and wood was used instead. New technologies were also involved in the production of the seat shell, which was composed of strips of veneer and was to ensure utmost stability and comfort while using as little material as possible and being extremely lightweight. Later on, Eames based...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Raf Simons Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous upholstery by Raf Simons. Brightens this chair.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Monteverdi-Young Armchairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of walnut frame armchairs by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young, with original tufted leatherette upholstery. Frames have been refinished.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Monteverdi-Young Swivel Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fantastic pair of Monteverdi-Young swivel chairs designed by Maurice Bailey. Refinished, ebonized wood frame and base with original castors. Original upholstery and button tufted w...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs Early Original Orange Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of early vintage Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for knoll "executive" armchairs in their original orange vinyl. Item features very comfortable form, classic Mid-Century design...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chair was carefully refurbished from early model original piece. - The wooden parts have been black lacquered in high gloss finish. - Newly upholstered in white leather. - S...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

1960s Set of 4 Vintage Eero Saarinen Resin Armchairs
Located in Marseille, FR
Set of 4 vintage Saarinen resin armchairs from the 1960s Knoll edition with a height of 82 cm and a width of 67 cm by 50 cm. Original cushions in leatherette for most to change.
Category

1960s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Kleinhans" armchairs, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair with an upholstered seat and white enameled cast iron pedestal base.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dining chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This chair features an upholstered seat on a white enameled cast iron pedestal base. Upholstery varies. Manufactured by K...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Upholstery

Rare Eero Saarinen 'Grasshopper' Armchair in Laminated Birch, 1946
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and substantial Eero Saarinen 'Grasshopper' armchair designed in 1946. This piece retains its original--and very durable--oil cloth upholstery to seat and back, along with its original finish on wooden frame--overall the chair remains in excellent condition for its age. Bent-laminated birch...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen executive armchairs for Knoll Saarinen began his career as a student at Yale University and after travels and studies in Europe returne...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Early Version of Eero Saarinen Side or Desk Chair for Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early version of Eero Saarinen side chair for Knoll with early label. This version has aluminum legs and early base configuration, unlike the later segmented legs. Chair should be re...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Monteverdi Young Sculptural Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful sculptural chair with splayed horn shaped legs, designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young, 1950s, Beverly Hills, CA.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Knoll adjustable height office executive barrel chairs. Beautiful olive genuine leather original upholstery wraparound design seats.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Knoll "Tulip" Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning tulip dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll are the perfect addition to any modern home. The set of eight chairs includes two with arms and six without, pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set Sedie Saarinen Executive Knoll in Pelle Avorio
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE. Set composto da 6 sedie in cuoio Bianco, Saarinen Executive è la sedia firmata da Eero Saarinen per Knoll. Struttura in legno....
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Leather

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950. Upholstery is all original. We have in house upholstery if interested for an additional charge....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and ottoman. Probably one of the most comfortable chairs ever created! This chair and ottoman d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Woodgreen Womb Chair & Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Woodwood Green Womb chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. The groundbreaking Womb chair was designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen at Florence Knoll's request for "a chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Eero Saarinen Model 71 IBM Executive Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
A nice example of a Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive armchair fro Knoll International. This particular chair came directly from the IBM offices in the Poughkeepsie, New York campus. ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black upholstered Saarinen Executive armchairs with chrome legs. Upholstery in original condition with visible wear and fading to t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Grasshopper Lounge Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A classic vintage grasshopper lounge chair in a dark blue gray contract fabric with dark walnut toned sculptural arms and legs. This was one of the first super comfortable chairs tha...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

American Space Age Brown Fabric Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
American space age brown fabric Tulip Armless chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s Iconic and elegant Tulip armless chair with round base in white pa...
Category

1970s American Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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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