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Seating For Sale
Creator: Paul McCobb
Creator: Eero Saarinen
Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs Directional , S/6
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Set of Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs. Set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, all with their original fabric seats in a dimensional...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Modernica
Located in Montréal, QC
Grasshopper chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Modernica, 2000s. Bentwood arms and legs with a sky blue coloured cotton upholstery. In great vintage condition, small imperfectio...
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Early 2000s American Seating

Materials

Cotton, Bentwood

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Emerald 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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman, Blue Upholstery, Black Frame
Located in New York, NY
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair, Blue Upholstery, Black Wrought Iron Frame. Being sold as is. The chair is in original condition and will need new upholstery if you're planning ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Lounge Chair for Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early production Grasshopper lounge chair with nice sculptural arms and leg design . The upholstery is a mellow oatmeal color with the butter scotch birch arms making quite the sta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Eero Saarinen (Finnish-American, 1910-1961); Knoll Additional Information: Chair is upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) appar...
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Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely model 7709 Paul McCobb bench, is light and elegant. The brass bass with its X shaped stretchers supports a walnut and cane top. Comfort can be increased with the addition...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Restored Set of (8) Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs with Wood Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of eight vintage Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. These chairs come in variety of iterations, but I think we have a winning combo here. Our group of Saarinen chairs features ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman Late 1960s production by Knoll Re-Upholstered Original Black Enamel Frame Color of the fabric is black with gray undertones, the last photo ,I ...
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1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, patinated leather, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped pair of chairs designed by Eero...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather

Vintage Boho Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Boucle Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho armless chair. Designed by the MCM icon Saarinen for Knoll and tagged below the chair. A gorgeous cream boucle upholstery on bent wood legs. Acquired from a P...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home—a true Classic....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Chair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 61 Grasshopper Mid Century Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Grasshoper Chairs designed by Knoll and created by Eero Saarinen. This was Saarinen’s first chair for Knoll in the 40s
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen Executive armchair by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell. It was i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair, desk chair, or side chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple seat an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple seats and ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb, Pair Brass Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, iconic design by Paul McCobb is the definition of architectural furniture. The simple brass frame with stretchers is elevated by the beautiful patination that has aged into...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb's iconic for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group series, manufactured from 1950-1964. These chairs have been professionally resto...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple seats and back suppor...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Rare Paul McCobb Angle Arm Sofa for Directional, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A rare sofa, model 3147, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. Similar to some of McCobb's other "origami" designs, this sofa features strikin...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. The seat rests atop four tapered legs and is inla...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, fabric, United States, design 1948, produced 1970s Dining chairs mode...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Blue Classic Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Priced Per Chair* One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 4 we ha...
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 16.5 wide x 20.75 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.5 inches ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, ...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Brass legs and stretchers, freshly reupholstered with Herman ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A special order upholstered tulip arm chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion . This is a very comfortable chair for hours of relaxing at home or in the office...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair And Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Womb Chair and Ottoman Manufactured by Knoll C.1975 Original Upholstery Labeled ottoman- 24" x 20" x 15"
Category

1970s North American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Armless Executive Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1983. Upholstered in dark green wool. On vaster, height adjustable and swivels.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions larger model: 73 x 60 x 80 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) Dimensions smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) The Execu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful 1950s set of four stackable fiberglass gray chairs know as Origami Chairs. Designed by Paul McCobb for St John Seating Corporation, USA.. McCobb designed these mol...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Knoll Studio “Saarinen Executive” Armchair in “Volo” Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, original “Saarinen Executive Armchair” armchair from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile “American Go...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Handsome Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture 1322 lounge chair, loose seat cushion. Circa 1950s. Featuring a curved top rail walnut frame, tapered legs and comfortable curved and cushioned ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Natural Finish Maple Bench, Coffee Table, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Planner Group Maple 1546 Bench, Coffee Table. Featuring a five foot rectangular form in natural solid staved Maple with reinforced and splayed s...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Original Mid century Rare Paul McCobb Low Lounge Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original midcentury rare Paul McCobb low lounge chair . Solid maple wood construction with a walnut finish. Original Orange worn upholstery - Would require new Upholstery. Beautiful ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Eero Saarinen Early Tulip Stool by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
An amazing early example of Saarinen's 1957 "Tulip" design by Knoll, this stool has a white upholstered seat supported by the iconic and elegantly sculpted aluminum pedestal. We hav...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Cane Back Armchairs by Paul McCobb
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a gorgeous pair of cane back lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. The frames and caning are in original condition accompanied by newly upholstered seat cush...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

Vintage Paul McCobb "Samuel Marx" Lounge Chairs for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Directional. Italian in influence. This design was selected by Samuel Marx for the Highland Park Estate of Peggy and Lionel Nathan. Samuel Ma...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of eight Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic mid-century modern solid maple spindle back dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 19.5"W x 19.5...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of i...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Nicely restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Lounge Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen ..Nice 1970s example,, properly re-upholstered.. Retains original birch laminate plywood finish,, Wonderful patina,, great color..Extremely comfortable.. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo ny 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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern pair of Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It re...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960's Eero Saarinen Tulip dining chairs for Knoll, set of 4 upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs, armless with off-white upholstery. by Knoll, USA Set of 4 chairs Manufacturer "Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions. Please note these do not...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Chair, Armchair black upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
This for (1) Saarinen Executive Chair, armchair version. Knoll, Circa 1985. Black upholstery, chrome legs. Priced individually. (4) available. Originally designed in 1946, these h...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Conference Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of 'Conference' chairs, beech, fabric, United States, design 1948 Iconic armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen. This well known model is re...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Paul Mccobb Stained Maple Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coveted pair of Paul Mccobb Planner Group armchairs made between 1955 and 1956 (Winchendon, MA, USA). Sculptural seat/back frame contoured to accentuate the slim, carved armrests. Sh...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Maple

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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