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Seating For Sale
Creator: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Creator: George Nakashima
Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno chair is just that, world renowned for its modern architectural fo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler 1950s
Located in Aachen, NW
These rare Barcelona chairs were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the famous Barcelona pavillon and produced by Stiegler in the 1950s.
Stiegler was a small company who c...
Category
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
George Nakashima, Rare Sculptural Pair of Conoid Chairs in Walnut, Signed, 1989
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima (1905–1990)
An exceptional pair of Conoid chairs by Pennsylvania studio craft movement patriarch George Nakashima, among the last he sculpted before his death. In ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mies van der Rohe MR20 Leather and Chrome Armchair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHROME STEEL AND LEATHER MR20 ARMCHAIR
Designed by Mies van der Rohe, circa 1970s
Item # 205RSJ14P
An iconic chair by Mies van der Rohe, this fine chromed steel and saddle leather MR20 armchair remains in excellent vintage condition. Likely manufactured in the 1970s, it retains the original leather and a vibrant chromed surface. Note the lack of exposed screw joinery and the seamless rail, as opposed to the lower quality and generally later variations with screws at the shoulders. The chair features a wonderful "spring" when sitting in it, almost simulating a rocking chairs motion. The brown leather lacing is replaced.
These were acquired as a set of 3 chairs from an individual estate and are being sold individually. The images reflect shots for the leather condition for each of the three chairs - if you have a preference of one chair versus another, reach out and we can make sure the correct chair is selected (if still available). If you need more than one chair, check the "available" quantity to see how many remain available or just reach out for details if you need more than one.
We also may still have available a pair of MR black leather...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large four seater sofa designed by Mies van den Rohe for Knoll. A rare design made in limited production. This version with oak runners and newer leather upholstery.
Category
1970s Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example of this form.
The family requested an extra wide slab -arm.
Signed with the clients name.
Category
1960s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs After George Nakashima, 2000
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mira Nakashima conoid lounge chairs after George Nakashima 2000.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Conoid Lounge Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Conoid lounge chair in American black walnut with hickory spindles by Mira Nakashima. Based on a design by George Nakashima.
Newly upholstered in Mark Alexander...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic and authentic (both the leather cushion and the Mahogany frame is signed with Knoll International labels) daybed is the 'Barcelona Daybed' also referred to as the 'Barcelona Couch' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International and is considered an 'early original production collectors example' as it is from Knoll's earlier years of producing this design in the 1960s and 1970s before they changed to different manufacturing processes during the 1980s.
This example is signed with a Knoll International label that has the 320 Park Ave address and is dated on the back of the label July 9, 1975. To determine the estimated production year we note that the date most likely corresponds to the retailer or possibly the Knoll sold/ ship date. The address of 320 Park Ave changed to Fifth Ave in 1970 and Knoll Associates did not become Knoll International until 1968. Therefore we would pinpoint the production year to be between 1968 and 1970. It is possible that it was slightly after 1970 that this example was produced as it is believed that Knoll continued to use labels with the older 320 Park Ave for several months to a couple years after changing addresses, however generally speaking 1970s examples will be labelled with their Fifth Ave address. All construction details also indicate a 1st-Generation 'original' production by Knoll as their production did not change throughout the Knoll Associates years and through the first half of the Knoll International years.
This rare original 1st-Generation 'Barcelona Daybed' features its original brown leather upholstery with subtle patina and wear throughout. These traces of age and use bring more vibrancy to the leather, giving this piece an on-trend lightly distressed look. The original bolster pillow in matching brown leather is secured to the cushion and platform via straps and lock snaps. The platform is crafted from stained Mahogany and supported by polished tubular stainless steel legs and the original leather straps are all in-tact. Both the cushion is labelled and the platform frame as well with a partial Knoll International sticker label as can be seen in the photo gallery.
Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed the Barcelona chair in 1929 to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain in the German Pavilion. This was Germany's entry for the International Exhibition, hosted by Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed in 1930 the Barcelona daybed (also referred to as the Barcelona Couch) emanates this seminal design, paralleling the same simplicity and elegance of the iconic Barcelona chair.
This Barcelona couch by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International is ideal for a living room, family room, study, den or lounge. It would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a retail boutique...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960
Located in Köln, NRW
In good original condition, with minor signs of age and use, which have preserved a beautiful patina.
These two vintage cantilever chairs were manufactured by Tecta in Germany around 1960.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the B42 masterpiece as early as 1927. To this day, it is impossible to imagine the world of designer furniture without this free-swinging chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Seating
Materials
Steel
S 533 Cantilever Leather Armchair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 533
Technology becomes furniture; a striking invention becomes an elegant interior design object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the ...
Category
2010s German Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Blue Velvet 1977, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original navy blue velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Int...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima Studio Conoid bench, 84" long. Strongly figured American black walnut with hickory spindles.
Sold with a certificate of authenticity
Measure: seat height 12.50".
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
S 533 Cantilever Leather Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 533
Technology becomes furniture; a striking invention becomes an elegant interior design object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the ...
Category
2010s German Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mies van der Rohe Flat Chromed Steel for Knoll Cow Fur 255 Brno Chairs
Located in IT
Mies van der Rohe chromed steel Knoll Int. Cow fur brno chair. Two available. Price per chair.
This chair has been recently reupholstered in cow fur. Labelled with a tag of Knoll Int...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Solid Oiled Walnut George Nakashima Slab-Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modernsolid oiled walnut George Nakashima slab-arm lounge chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Authentic Vintage Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MR BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME STEEL LOUNGE CHAIRS - A PAIR
Designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, circa last quarter of 20th century original Knoll labels affixed to the underside
Item # 205WKP14Q
A very sleek pair of MR lounge chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll International, they retain their original black leather upholstery with its wonderful vintage fading and overall patina. Both remain incredibly comfortable. The careful metalwork is typical of Knoll productions, crisp joinery and exceptional chrome quality. Both chairs retain original tags to the underside.
Measurements: 32 3/8" H x 32 1/2" D x 24 3/4" W x 16 3/4" H to seat
Condition Report:
Worn and faded black leather, overall remaining a good presentation; very comfortable and supportive; top strap on one chair repaired...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
8 Grass Seated Dining Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a G. Nakashima design
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 grass-seated chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA. The square seat typically found in walnut and woven sea-gras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima Studio Conoid bench signed Mira Nakashima 1992. The bench is walnut has hickory spindles and rosewood butterfly joints. This bench was commissioned for a private col...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Krefeld Lounge Chair Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this arm chair in original ultrasuede fabric nice condition some light wear nice and comfy.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR adjustable chaise, Knoll 1980. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coral pink velvet cushions with leather strapping. Adjustable MR loun...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mira Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Mira Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima. The chairs are in black walnut and can be signed. Production lead time is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mira Nakashima Mira Bar Stools in Walnut, USA
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Mira Nakashima "Mira bar stools" in walnut, USA. The chairs are in black walnut. Please consider the production lead time of around 18 months.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Mira Nakashima Chaise Lounge or Long Chair after a design by George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima chaise lounge or long chair based on a design by George Nakashima. The Chaise is made in black walnut with sea grass details and woven webbing. Due to the unique wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Eggplant Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1929, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair remains an icon of modernist chair design. This chair and ottoman, later Knoll productions, feature hand-polished premium...
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
New Chair by Mira Nakashima after a Geoge Nakashima design, USA
Located in Berlin, DE
"New Chair" in black walnut with hickory spindled back by Mira Nakashima after a design by George Nakashima. Please consider the production lead time of about 18 months.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Black Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage MR10 Rattan Side Chairs by Stendig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage MR10 side chairs in rattan designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Stendig. These Bauhaus icons have been professionally recaned and refinished. 18" sea...
Category
1960s Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
S 533 Cantilever Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 533
Technology becomes furniture; a striking invention becomes an elegant interior design object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the ...
Category
2010s German Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original dark red velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Inte...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example of this form.
The client requested an extra wide slab-arm, as is noted by the artist.
Signed with the clients name.
Category
1960s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut
Classic set 6 Brno Chairs , , Black Leather & Chrome, , MADE BY kNOLL sTUDIO'S
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 6 Brno Chairs made by Knoll Studios,, Wonderfull Black leather and polished Chrome..Extremely comfortable,,, Retain original Knoll labels...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Four Mira Nakashima 4-Legged High Chairs based on a design by George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four Mira Nakashima 4-Legged High Chairs based on a design by George Nakashima, USA. The chairs can be signed. Please consider that this is an on-order product, the production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Mies Van Der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Knoll Mies Van der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs.
Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona lounge chair for Knoll Internationa...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
S 533 Cantilever Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 533
Technology becomes furniture; a striking invention becomes an elegant interior design object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the ...
Category
2010s German Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ten Mies Van Der Rohe Chrome Dining Chairs for Knoll Mohair Fabric
Located in Toledo, OH
Ten vintage Mies Van Der Rohe dining chairs circa 1982. Original grey mohair fabric. Flat bar chrome frames. 23" x 23" deep x 31" tall.
Category
1980s North American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage armchairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed by Mies van der Rohe and knowned by the name Weißenhof Chair.This pair were produced by Thonet with the Model name S533 RF.
3 license holders are producing this chair today. As well as Knoll International MR10. Tecta B42 and this 2 Thonet S533...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George Nakashima Dining Armchair for Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black walnut dining armchair by George Nakashima for Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Widdicomb, c.1960s for their "Origins" collection. This rare dining chair, is one of the few...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mies van der Rohe, Fauteuil Barcelona et Son Ottoman, 2020
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Mies van der Rohe
Barcelona armchair and ottoman, 2020
Knoll signed edition
Camel leather / stainless steel
Measures: Height: 76 cm
Width: 74 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Perfect new c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Conoid Bench by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA
Located in Berlin, DE
Conoid bench in walnut, US 2021, by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design. The Bench is made in black walnut with hickory spindles and is s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
S 533 All Seasons Cantilever Mesh Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 533
Technology becomes furniture; a striking invention becomes an elegant interior design object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the ...
Category
2010s German Seating
Materials
Paint
Vintage Barcelona Chair & Footstool by Knoll International, Early 1970s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Lounge chair and footstool designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, Early 1970s.
Original super vintage and patinated 'BARCELONA CHAIR' in brown leather. Chrome...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair for Knoll.
Designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
8 Conoid Dining Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 Conoid Dining chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima. All chairs can be signed (just an example on the photo). Importa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Knoll Brno Tubular Chairs Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 10 Brno chairs by Knoll international. All 10 are labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, some minor soiling to fabric, very minor. Fabric is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Classic Midcentury Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 4 midcentury Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International, beautiful polished chrome tubular steel, retain original orange wool fabric, minor blemishes an...
Category
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
1980s Barcelona Foot Stool White Leather & Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Barcelona ottoman stool in white leather and chrome designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Unmarked
16.5H x 21.5 D x 23.5 W
Original preowned vintage unrestored condition.
Plea...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
One Brass Flat-Bar Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe. These chairs were a special order with bronze flat bar frames for a prominent law firm in Texas....
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Modern George Nakashima Armless Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century George Nakashima sofa featuring no arms, angled slat back, matching throw pillows and cushions.
This item includes a letter of authentific...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Conoid Lounge Chairs by Mira Nakashima after a George Nakashima design
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Conoid lounge chairs in American black walnut with hickory spindles by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima. Photo is just an e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Brushed Brass by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 6 Brueton Brno Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Brueton Industries Brno Tubular Chairs
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Stainless steel tubular frames.
MFG label underneath.
Seat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 6
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Leather Club Chair for Knoll International
Located in Miami, FL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe gray/stone leather Krefeld club chair for Knoll International, circa 1990s.
While planning the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany, modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe conceived a restrained, emblematic lounge chair, ottoman and companion table...
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare 1960s Gerald R.Griffith Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
A collector's pair! These stunning pair of Barcelona chairs were made by Gerald R. Griffith under the close supervision of Mies van der Rohe, Pre-Knoll,, The Griffith chairs have ext...
Category
1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
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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