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Seating For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Gio Ponti
Eames for Herman Miller DKR Bikini Low Chair
Located in New York, NY
Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) for Herman Miller DKR Bikini black wire chairs with low cat's cradle base, with original orange vinyl covering. 2...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti D.153.1 Armchair
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed by Italian master architect Gio Ponti in 1953 and re released in 2012 by Molteni & C. The chair features two tone sand/paper leather with satin brass frame and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Ray & Charles Eames Side Chairs in Alexander Girard for Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 6 Original condition Ray & Charles Eames Side Chairs in Fiberglass, USA - 1970s. Upholstered in a Alexander Girard mill mosaic diamond fabric. Fair Condition. Ray and Char...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

LAR Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Charles and Ray Eames Low Armchair Rod (LAR) for Herman Miller. Molded off-white fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber. Signed with manufacturer’s mark und...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gio Ponti three-seater sofa for "Casa e Giardino", 1936. Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the photo...
Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Satin, Beech

Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé Upholstery Italy 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé upholstery Italy 1940s This midcentury Italian sofa is undeniably elegant and comfortable. Its unique design boasts a gentl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Midcentury George Nelson Slatted Bench for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
An American Midcentury-Modern classic. This slatted bench was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. It comprised of maple with ebonized legs. A design of balance, symmetry, an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
Set two lounge chairs model EA 108 designer Charles Eames for Herman Miller production 1960s. Charles Eames began very early in life as a designer to the extent that he was employed, as early as age 14, in the workshops of the Laclede Steel Company. He studied architecture at Washington University in St. Louis. He proposed to his professors the study of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright but, at first dissuaded from his intent, was later expelled from the school on the grounds that-we read in the commentary of one of the professors-"his point of view was too modern." A great influence on him was Finnish architect Eero Saarinen, with whom he shared some professional experiences and became friends. In 1938, at the latter's invitation, he moved to Michigan, where he studied architecture at Cranbrook Academy of Art and later taught there, also becoming head of the Industrial Design department. In 1941 he won, with Eero Saarinen, the competition for MoMA in New York concerning "Organic Design in Home Furnishing." Their work showed a new way of conceiving wooden furniture, experimenting with the use of bentwood plywood, as done a few years earlier by Alvar Aalto. In 1941 he was united in second marriage to Ray Kaiser...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of six. The model 646 "Leggera" is an icon of chair...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rope, Ash

Greywear Linen Armchair Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Design D.151.4, Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
D.151.4 armchair in wear linen by Gio Ponti - Expert-crafted in Italy by Molteni&C Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Benche by Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
MASTERPIECE Italy, 1930s Provided with certificate of authenticity of the Gio Ponti Archives Walnut frame, Dedar Tabularasa cotton satin upholst...
Category

1930s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Vintage Wooden Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage pair of armchairs in stained wood Designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina. Cushion entirely reupholstered with a bouclette fabric. I...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eames RAR Parchment Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parchment fiberglass RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean shell with no cracks or holes. Signed Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic....
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs on "contract bases" (PSC chairs) with casters, two armchairs and four side chairs, c...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Herman Miller DAF Chairs Designed by George Nelson in 1958
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautiful set of 6 Herman Miller DAF fiberglass chairs, designed by George Nelson. The DAF chair is perfectly suitable as a dining chair and due t...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair. George Nelson for Herman Miller Cube Arm Chairs Model 4774
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, chic, voguish pair of lounge chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1950s. The chairs feature solid maple frames with thick upholstered seats and bac...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Gio Ponti for Molteni&C D.270.1 Wicker Folding Chairs, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1970, the D.270.1 is a reissue of the original chair in collaboration with Molteni&C. Part of the ‘Apta’ furniture collection first presented in Milan, the Gabriela...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Ash

Black Office chair by Charles &Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Office chair in black fabric. Aluminium base. Stamped Herman Miller. Small wear marks due to time and age of the chair.
Category

1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with modern neoclassical influences by Gio Ponti for Editions ISA, Bergamo, circa 1955. This sofa features a high back, wingback ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood

1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Dcw 5-2-5 Chair
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The first chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the DCW changed mid century modernism forever. This rosewood example, bears the uncommon Herman Miller/ Evans Products label.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass chairs in primary colors. All chairs in very good vintage condition with Herman Miller bases available in black or metallic silver color f...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Dcms by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Set of 6
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The chair that started it all. Masters of molded plywood, the Eames adapted their dining chair wood to be fitted with a metal base and thus the dining chair metal was born. This set of walnuts chairs...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Eames PSC Chairs for Herman Miller with Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles and Ray Eames PSC chairs for Herman Miller Set of six circa 1980s with stitched beige color upholstery. Manufacturers stamp on underside of she...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde / Black
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is 72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Birch

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & have been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor nicks on the arms & some wear on outside corners of seat fabric. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. Circa, 1960-1978. NOTE: If you love these Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back aubergine chairs...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & has been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor scratches on the arms. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. circa, 1960-1978. (We currently have three currently available but priced separately.) I can’t think of anything better than a vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair!!! Except maybe a purple one!! Aubergine Eggplant, Purple whichever!! WOW!!! It is comprised of an aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base with nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely aubergine or eggplant faux suede fabric. Can we just say Design EXCELLENCE!!!! And not to mention extraordinary comfort! The dynamic design duo of husband and wife team Charles & Ray Eames focused on every detail and combined ergonomics, flexibility, constructive elements, highest quality materials, and attention to superior style which created a masterpiece that is highly sought after still today. The design was introduced in 1958 and is still in production! This vintage beauty will be phenomenal at a desk in an office setting, next to your bed or in the dressing area of your bedroom, or extra seating in the sitting room. It is versatile enough to blend in with many décor styles, but it’s bursting with Mid-Century Modern magnificence!! This treasure is exactly what the designer ordered! Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California in 1912. They met at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and were married in 1941. They moved together to California and continued their design work they began together at Cranbrook. A commission, which they acquired from the government during WWII to produce molded plywood splints and stretchers, launched a career producing iconic Mid-Century Modern furnishings which are still fresh and sought after today. The Eames and their association with Herman Miller were the partnership of the century. If you want to learn more about Charles and Ray please visit Eames Office, the Eames Official website. Herman Miller started life as Star furniture...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller High-Back Office Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller high-back soft pad office chair in black leather, great condition. Stamped with date of manufactured.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller fiberglass diamond chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. circa 1970s production. Model DSX. This shade is called “Brilliant Yellow” and is one of the less c...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Stately, minimal but certainly not understated. This 90's produced pair of LCW chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller has been reimaged in matte black; offered for your consideration as a limited custom release from ABT Modern. From the first of the plywood series, the abbreviated Eames LCW Chair was the Lounge Height (L) Side Chair (C) on Wood (W) Base. Designed by Charles Eames and first manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Division, the chair has long gained classic status. The techniques used to make these unique chairs had been developed during the war years and was evident in the Eames Splint, made for and utilized by the US Navy. The Eames LCW Plywood Chair...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Post Modern Herman Miller Brown Wool Eames Dining Chair, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare Vitramat Vitra chairs designed by Wolfgang Müller-Deisig for Herman Miller, with the original label on them! Much like the Panton S chairs that w...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modern Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back 2 Seat Sofa
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush two seat sofa takes inspiration from the classic wing-back chairs style. Designed to be comfortable and supportive but with an upright positive seating ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of ten. The model 646 "Leggera" is an icon of chair...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rope, Ash

Leggera Mid Century Dining Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Price for chair, 8 chairs available. Giò Ponti needs no introduction: He's been arguably the most influential personality in Italian design and architecture for almost three decades...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames 'Aluminum Group' lounge chair model EA124 and ottoman model EA125. This is an early production one-owner example that has been very well ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Linen Upholstered Oak Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy, circa. 1950s
Located in New York City, NY
This exquisite chair perfectly showcases the sleek, sophisticated work of acclaimed Italian designer Gio Ponti. Newly reupholstered in deep mauve + light lavender linen fabrics. 6...
Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Red and Pink Upholstered Chrome 'Sofa Compact'
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Sofa Compact' folding sofa / settee with red, pink, and orange vertically striped fabric upholstered cushions, resting on four curved chrome legs. (Charles Eame...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Midcentury Rope Edge Armchair
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller midcentury rope edge armchair This chair measures: 24.5 wide x 22 deep x 31 inches high, w...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush chairs takes inspiration from the classic wing-back Chair style. Designed to be comfortable and supportive but with an upright positive seating position....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gio Ponti for Walter Ponti Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An absolutely beautiful and very rare pair of folding chairs from iconic designer Gio Ponti. Produced by also iconic manufacturer Walter Ponti. In original condition, a standout feat...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Occasional Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, vintage dining/desk/occasional chair by Gio Ponti for Singer&Sons, ca' 1950's. Restored with wool seats by Larsen fabric, papercord bac...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early Base Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of high back swivel Aluminum group chairs. These are of earlier production with the flat aluminum base. Original purple naugahyde covers are in very good to excellent condition. Ever so slight wear shows at leading edge corners. Part of the 'Aluminum Group' released in 1958, the Eames Aluminum...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller EA108 Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Eames Herman Miller EA108 Swivel Chairs, Aluminum Group, Leather Offered for sale is a pair of Herman Miller Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Gro...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair Herman Miller fiberglass lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames from the early 1950's. These feature very desirable elephant hide grey fiberglass on lower sitting ste...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Fiberglass Chairs, Charles and Ray Eames, Olive Green, 1960's
Located in Round Rock, TX
A wonderful set of four fiberglass armchairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Offered in a rare olive green color that doesn't surface often. One of the most re...
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Space Age Armchair by George Nelson DAF La Fonda for Herman Miller
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Orange DAF chair by George Nelson with slight patina and signs of use.
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Fiberglass

Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti Style Armchair Made in Italy 1950s Original Fabric
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti armchair made in Italy 1950s original fabric.
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This gorgeous mid-century rocking chair was produced between 1956 -1959...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Two Eames DCW Lounge Chairs in Walnut for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Eames DCWlounge chairs in walnut for Herman Miller, USA. The DCW chair, also known as the dining chair wood, is a modernist furniture design created by the husband-and-wif...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti & Emilio Lancia Wood and Rush Armchair for Domus Nova, Italy, 1929
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Armchair by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia for Domus Nova. Italy 1929. A supreme example of Italian Art Deco design.
Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

1950s Two Mid-Century Modern High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Mid-Century Modern high-back Armchairs model 408 were designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti for the Isa Bergamo furniture company in the 1950s. These ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti, Ninfea Folding Chair, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti, Ninfea folding chair, 1950s. Dimensions: H=69 cm; W= 48 cm; D= 73 cm; Height Seat = 35 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Eames Herman Miller DCW Chair in White Ash
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single original like new condition Eames DCW by Herman Miller, in white ash finish elegant corner dining chair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Gio Ponti, Chair for Casa e Giardino, wood and wicker, Milan 1939 circa
Located in Argelato, BO
Sculptural fireside chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, circa 1939. Natural woven rush seat.
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Multi Adjustable Tilt and Swivel Herman Miller Aeron Classic Office Desk Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick for Herman Miller . Aeron chair revolutionized office seating with its fresh design. Pellicle suspension material ...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Plastic

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an incredible vintage in-tact original Herman Miller soft pad Executive Lounge or Office chair ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare 2nd Generation Rosewood, Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 2nd Generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles Eames,, Stunning richly grained rosewood,Retains original early white medallion label.. c...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Eames Herman Miller Bar Stools in Alexander Girard Black White Check
Located in Ferndale, MI
Excellent and basically brand new Eames for Herman Miller barstools. Client bought the set and decided to go in a different direction. I traded ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair This chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 32 high, with...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, 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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