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Seating For Sale
Creator: Paul McCobb
Creator: Eero Saarinen
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 ...
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1970s 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

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 ...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Bowtie Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century bowtie walnut dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 18.5 wide x 19 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Two-Piece Cream White Sectional Sofa, 1958, Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb for Directional, two piece sectional sofa, c 1958. Cream on cream minimal Jacobean floral textile and solid brass. Two parts can be used together as one long sofa or as separate pieces. Gorgeous lines and minimal modern design. Single cushions for seat and back delineate each part but come together to form a sleek, neatly symmetrical (yet one-armed) sofa, comprised of a armless. Vintage Scalamandre pillows in main photo are for display only and NOT included with sofa. Settee and one arm loveseat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Origami Side Chair on Swiveling Pedestal Base by Paul McCobb for St John
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1959 as the Faceted form chair, Paul McCobb’s fiberglass seating has become known as the Origami Chair, its molded facets reminiscent of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Bowtie" Dining Chairs for Winchendon Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Bowtie" dining chairs for Winchendon Furniture. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Walnut

Paul McCobb Modernist Maple Armchair Designed in the 1950s
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rarely seen armchair designed by Paul McCobb in the 1950s. Chair is constructed out of maple with a darker finish on it. The chair is in nice vintage condition with some marks in the...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Mid Century Connoisseur Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb mid century Connoisseur dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures 16.5 wide x 20.5 deep x 34 high with a seat height of 17.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs with Rare Original Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of rounded back lounge chairs from the Symmetric Series. Retains the original Jack Larson fabric. Manufactured for just a short time in 1960 an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Materials

Sheepskin

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb for Planner Group dining chairs refinished in dark espresso finish.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Paul McCobb for Directional Mahogany Bowtie Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern bowtie dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furnitiure, ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Four Leather Armchairs by Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Paul McCobb walnut armchairs with original woven leather seats.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Paul McCobb Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare set of matching high back lounge chairs model 314 by the legendary American designer Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture, circa 1950s. With its stylish pointed wi...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Iron frame and solid maple top, with black lacquered drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

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

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

Paul McCobb Iron Stool
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Paul McCobb Iron stool with vinyl seating surface in green skai upholstery.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

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...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman Ottoman measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model 3049 with Tapered Splayed Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb (American 1917–1969) model 3049 armchair by Custom Craft, Inc. with dowel legs shown with original black stained legs and upholstery. Price includes refinishing of legs, ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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

Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1950s
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. Very good condition with a fantastic patina.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Iron & Maple Dining Chairs for Winchendon Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" iron and maple dining chairs for Winchendon Furniture. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

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

Paul McCobb Tuxedo Sofa in Off-White Chenille Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully restored Paul McCobb sofa in high quality chenille. Legs re-plated and polished and new upholstery in off-white chenille with gold threads.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Tobacco Finish Coffee Table, Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group high Coffee Table, Bench. Bed End bench, Nightstand, 1950s. Featuring a sturdy, rectangular Black lacquered i...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman. Stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Arbuck Wrought Iron Hairpin Chairs Set, 1950s, Indoor Outdoor Patio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb Arbuck wrought iron hairpin chairs set, 1950s, indoor outdoor patio. Paul McCobb for Arbuck Inc of Brooklyn, NY. Black wrought iron hairpin ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

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

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

Red Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb featuring a vibrant red wool upholstery supported by sculpted sinuous arms and legs. Crafted in the USA, circa 19...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

T-Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple t-back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. Very good condition. We have 8 in stock, priced separat...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined midcentury dining chairs, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. We have 12 of these chairs available. You can buy just one or all twelve, as they are priced ind...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Rare Paul McCobb Patio Chaise for Arbuck, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Paul McCobb patio chaise for Arbuck, USA 1950s The chaise in its original condition. We could restore the chaise completely with a new powdercoating and can also provide a new pillow.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfort and Mid-Century Modern style meet in this timeless lounge chair by Paul McCobb. Sturdy walnut base with tapered legs supports simple modern seat with ample space for comforta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

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

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Modern Paul McCobb Arbuck Black Wrought Iron Hairpin Chair 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb for Arbuck Inc of Brooklyn, NY. Black wrought iron hairpin chair, c. 1951, minimal modern lines. 6 available. Priced per chair. Stackable. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Mahogany and Brass Chaise Lounge
Located in Stamford, CT
A chaise lounge, model 5018 designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1955. upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon Fabric with brass stretcher and lacquered wood legs. Literature...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Original Midcentury Rare Paul McCobb Predictor Group Low Lounge Chair by O'hearn
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original midcentury rare Paul McCobb predictor group low lounge chair by O'Hearn. Solid maple wood construction. Light gray woven upholstery in great ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

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...
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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 ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic high back chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. Shaped like a tall egg with unusual turned legs this chair has a great midcentury look and is very comfortable. Reupholstered ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s Paul McCobb lounge chair in beautifully restored walnut and reupholstered in an Italian ivory bouclé. This chair is stunning at every angle.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb`s furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb`s Dire...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Directional Nº 314 Wingback Lounge Chair Ottoman Mid-Century Retro
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Re-Upholstery required. Not usable as-is. Please ship directly to your Upholsterer, reupholstery is necessary. No woodworking necessary, the framing on chair and ottoman are tight, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 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

Paul McCobb Sectional Corner Sofa Custom Craft/ Planner Group Newly Upholstered
Located in Berlin, DE
Sectional corner sofa by Paul McCobb for Custom craft or Planner Group, US. Newly upholstered with fabric by Chase Erwin.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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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