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Seating For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Ib Kofod-Larsen
Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman or Stool in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 'Siesta' ottoman or footstool, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
This practical and sophisticated piece of furniture is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller.
Professional reupholstery available at pass-thro...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Slatted Bench George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Slat platform bench designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, marked underneath.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to the 2010...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames LCW Plywood Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Herman Miller Blue Fabric, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
The celebrated portfolio of Charles and Ray Eames continues to inspire designers to this day. Early in their mission to create furniture for the masses, the Eameses explored innovati...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Plywood
Pair of "Setu" Armchair by Herman Miller
Located in Saint ouen, FR
A unique combination of flexibility and strength that meets the demands of work spaces that have become more collaborative, while the dematerialised lumbar support bends and flexes w...
Category
2010s Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA119, in the USA known as EA337, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Armchair, Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, Late 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic 'Elizabeth' chair was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956 and was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibition the same year. Originally known under model...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ib Kofod Larsen expertly crafted this remarkable Danish modern walnut reclining lounge chair and ottoman in the 1950s. This exquisite set showcases a solid walnut-stained oak frame, ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, model ES107, initially designed in 1961 by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This design was born as a bespoke concept for the...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Knitting Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Nature/Natural Oak-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined with a natural oak, dark stained oak or walnut...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1960s Green Leather DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co., dates back to the 1960s. Featuring a fiberglass shell with origina...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA - 1960s in all original condition with the rare brown base
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an American industrial designer and architect who...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A true icon of mid-century design, this vintage Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller offers unparalleled style and comfort. Featuring its signature molded plywood frame, luxurious of...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1960s George Nelson "COCONUT" Ottoman / Foot Stool / Herman Miller, Classic
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Ottoman / Foot Stool designed by George Nelson for the Coconut Chair, Nice early example. Great color , patina.
Dimensions: 16 high x 23 1/2 wide x 18 1/2...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
An Original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair 1970's Labelled
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Iconic Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair Branding Under Chair 1970's design
Used for a desk or study,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management height office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Swoop Plywood Lounge Chairs by Brian Kane in Original Blue Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
Brian Kane's Swoop Collection for Herman Miller embodies a modern interpretation of midcentury style, particularly showcased through the Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair. Kane meticulously...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this eye-catching modular sofa made a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets that join the seat and back to allow for independent flexibility that provides a surprising level of comfort. It is known as the Chiclet sofa...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Gilbert Rohde Lounge Chair Herman Miller 1936
Located in Camden, ME
A Gilbert Rohde classic nickel plated lounge chair designed for Herman Miller in 1936.
Freshly re-upholstered in a thick dark grey boucle and very comfortable.
The frame shows it's a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 19...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
2009 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair Black Leather 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to 2009. The listed...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lcw Lounge Chairs in Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1940s by Charles Eames, this chair has cemented itself in Mid-Century Design like very few other pieces. Early models like this are difficult to come by and are very rarely in such good condition, as many have been worked on in some way or another before their value shot up. These chairs feature a super sleek design of steam-bent plywood, an incredibly innovative technique pioneered by Herman Miller in collaboration with the Eames's and manufacturing firm Evans. The large seat and back are mounted to a molded plywood base with rubber shock mounts, another Eames staple. This allows them to have excellent contrast through spacing, which gives them an excellent stance, almost insect-like. Both are early chairs with the 5-2-5 screw configurations beneath.
This pair features all original hardware, finish, and shock mounts. Very few blemishes, and those that exist are minimal, barely visible even in our high-res pictures.
At this time, we have two early pairs, as seen in in photos. We also have another single early model, and two extremely rare pre-production chairs with the accompanying molded plywood coffee table...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Plywood
Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames
Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Charles...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern padded arm shell chairs,Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, for Herman Miller. Beautiful two-tone, chairs are in really ni...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Blue Gray Leather Office Lounge Chair - 2 Available
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair originally designed in 1958 as part of the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in 2005. The unique aluminum ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Verner Panton "Panton Chair" Original Edition Herman Miller circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Verner Panton "Panton chair" original edition Herman Miller in enamelled fiberglass circa 1960
wear and minor losses.
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Lobby Desk Chair ES104 by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames executive chair ES-104, also known as the Time-Life chair, an iconic piece of mid-century design by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair was originally crafted for the executive f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1990s ES 108 Three Seat Sofa by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ES-108 Three-Seat Walnut Sofa, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1984. This example dates to the 1990s. Its design consists of a solid alumi...
Category
1990s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Leather 6x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple chairs are available, though sold individually) Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1964 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to 1964, per its label. The shells ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ib Kofod Larsen Slipper Chair From the Megiddo Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood lounge chair by Ib Kofod Larsen, c.1970s, Israel. This lounge chair for the Megiddo Collection features round inlaid mosaic tiles around the seat frame. The chair has been n...
Category
1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DKR-2 chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, also referred to as the bikini chair features a white Naugahyde seat cushion and seat back resembling a bikini. The chair has ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to circa 2010s....
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics. The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mou...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Eames "Billy Wilder" ES106 Chaise Longue for Herman Miller
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A handsome example of the Billy Wilder chaise lounge by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. In softpad and high-quality black leather on a eggplant color base. Six cushions conn...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, daybed or sofa, teak, Denmark, 1956.
This Scandinavian Modern daybed is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by Christensen & Lars...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
2007 Herman Milles Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Green Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2007. Th...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt & Pepper Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair, designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller in 2010. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several chairs available for purchase. Their ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chairs, Model EA435, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the 2010s. The listed...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller for ICF
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Restored 1960's Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale extremely rare and important lightly restored, original, Herman Miller No1 1960's black leather and Rosewood lounge armchair and ottoman
This is...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
2007 Herman Milles Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 2012. The listed pri...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chairs in Brown 11x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2013. Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller DCM Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 4 DCM Eames for Herman Miller ash plywood molded dining chairs. Vintage DCM Eames chairs are in great overall condition. 19.5" x 18" x 30" x16"
"The Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair (1946) began as an experiment in the California apartment of Charles and Ray Eames and quickly became a favorite of artists and designers around the world. The body-friendly molded shapes and springy rubber shock mounts of the original chair bring ergonomic comfort and classic mid-century style to the table today. This plywood dining chair with metal base...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chair Executive Thin Pad
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Thin Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in 2015. This executive height chair features a tall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1962 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to 1962. The shells on this set ar...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2019 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Pneumatic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These are newer examples, dating to...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1990s ES 108 3-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames in Teak w/ Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ES-108 Three-Seat Teak Sofa, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1984. This example dates to the 1990s. Its design consists of a solid aluminu...
Category
1990s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames DAX Chair Fiberglass on X-base, Herman Miller, 1950-60s
Located in Vorst, BE
Eames armchair by Herman Miller USA. The fiberglass shell comes in parchment / wheat or straw yellow colour and has been produced between 1959 and 1962.
Eames fiberglass shells were...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
C. 1990 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood w/ Cushion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This set dates to circa 1990 and has Brazilian rosewood shells. The...
Category
1990s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960.
Danish master Ib Kofod...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Cotton, Linen
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chairs in Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chairs, Model EA435, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the 2010s. The listed...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Rolling Office Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice pair of rolling office or desk chairs
By Herman Miller
USA, 2000s
A nice pair of rolling office or desk chairs
By Herman Miller
USA, 2000s
Measures: 18" W x 19" D x 3...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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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