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Seating For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Isamu Noguchi
Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller under the seat. The chair turns on itself and reclines. Seat height: 52 cm. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping...
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Fabric w/ Pneumatic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. I...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base, Amazing color , fabulous exposed fibers. ***NOTE*** PRICED PER CHAIR ,, Classic modernist design,,,
From the design offices of Charles and Ray Eames the fiberglass DAR chair . This one on Eiffel tower base . DAR is the abbreviation for Eames Dining (D) height, Arm (A) Chair, on Rod (R) Base released in the first year of arm chair production in the fiberglass series developed in 1950.
The early success of the Eames plastic arm chairs was a co-ordinated effort between the Eames Office (Designers), Zenith Plastics (Manufacturers) and Herman Miller (Distributors). The chair series was always designed to have interchangeable bases and the DAR was one of the ‘original 5’ alongside the DAX X-base, LAR cats cradle...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Eames LKR-2 with Cat's Cradle Base and Bikini Pads
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early patent-pending LKR-2 with black wire chair and cat's cradle base. Original cream hopsack fabric bikini pad, with "oily body cattle hair". Excellent condition with all original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Wire
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Caramel Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to the 2010s. The design fe...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Platform Slat Bench for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your space with this timeless George Nelson Platform Slat Bench, a celebrated icon of mid-century modern design. Originally introduced in 1946, this minimalist masterpiece se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. Newly upholstered in a high pile rich green mohair. The seating system features three cushioned seats and a white laminate side...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This living room set model modular sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
This set was completely re -upholstered in high premium cognac Natural leather.
It has a soft...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Impeccable Molded Swiveling Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable molded swiveling armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Contractor base model.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
#1582 Pair of Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs by Ray Wilkes - Green
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this pair of eye-catching chairs makes a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Early Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair.
Manufactured ca. in 1960. Upholstery in brown fabric, coated shell from bent steel, chromed plated ste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey w/ Manual Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. The de...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1951 Herman Miller Eames RAR Fiberglass Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge & Zenith Tags
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very rare, early 'RAR' Rocking Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1951, as determined by the early Zenith lab...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Set of 4 Royal Blue Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames fiberglass dining chairs. Authentic tops and bases. In good vintage condition with normal wear. All new shock mounts installed at $600 value. Bases available in metallic or black (as shown in photos). All chairs signed and from same vintage and present nicely as a set. Ships disassembled. Assemble in 5 minutes with Phillips screwdriver.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
EA105 yellow chair design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s swivel seat
Located in Milan, IT
EA105 armchair design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s, with swivel seat. Aluminum structure with four-legged base.
The serial number and Herman Miller production symbol are...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
2006 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather EA437
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These pieces are newer examples, da...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of early production Dining Chair Metal DCM designed by the Charles and Ray Eames team . Black wrought iron frames support black aniline dyed wood seats and backs. Finish shows w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Eames Wenge Wood Veneer DCM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare combination of wenge wood veneer and dark eggplant frame. No veneer chips. Special custom order. Chair is in very good condition. Collector's item. Maintains black med...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Brown Office Chair
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1st Generation Charles and Ray Eames Dar Chairs, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This pair of Dars is in great, vintage condition. Both are Zenith plastics first generation rope edge! Read the history of the iconic fiberglass shell armchair and how Zenith was so ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Early Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century DCW Chairs in Walnut by Herman Miller 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century "DCW" wooden chair in molded walnut plywood by Charles & Ray Eames produced by Herman Miller USA, 1950s. In good original condition with patina from age an...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut
Eames Rare Matched Pair of Walnut LCW Lounge Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
The iconic LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) design has earned its place in the most important private and public collections the world over and for good reason. Using technology they develope...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Plywood, Rubber
Early Eames Alu Group Recliner Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Aluminum Group 684 lounge chair and matching ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Extremely cool and comfortable piece despite the wear. We're selling...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948. They are early Herman Miller examples and feature the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating back to t...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Elephant Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Elephant Hyde Grey" Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs by Ray Wilkes
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this pair of eye-catching chairs makes a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tandem Five-Shell (side scoops) Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller,, Seldom seen black fiberglass shells,, all embossed "DESIGNED BY cHARLES EAMES" 40 years in this b...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1950 and launched as one of the original 5 base options fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Blue Velour and Chrome Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century daybed with a royal blue velour upholstered rectangular bed with two matching bolster pillows resting on a chrome frame with a central...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 8 Royal Blue Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Herman Miller Eames fiberglass dining chairs. Authentic vintage tops and bases. In good vintage condition with normal wear. All new shock mounts ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Rare Fiberglass Upholstered Blue and Orange Dining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The color combination on this single DSW blue upholstered shell chair with neon orange stretchers is simple amazing! Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in the 1950s ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
An Early Vintage example of a Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames. This is the wider version. The seat width alone is 24".
A vintage chair with vintage wea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
2 Seat Sofa Settee by Charles and Ray Eames, Teak and Black Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames two seat sofa loveseat / love seat for Herman Miller. Early production. Black Leather and solid teak. The Eames sofa is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames Office...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States.
Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller.
This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Red Beech DCM Chairs, Herman Miller, Dining, Side Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
PRICED PER CHAIR.... Charles and Ray Eames red (aniline dye) beech DCM chairs manufactured by Herman Miller, dining, side chair. Labeled. Designed in 1946. Produced in 2019.
Authentic Eames chair...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Classic First Year Production Eames LCW, Evans Label 5 2 5 Screw Configuration
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of the nicest examples I ve owned in quite a while, stunning figured birch plywood, circa early 1946-1947, L C W (Lounge chair wood) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactur...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
2010s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Dining Side Shell Chairs w/ Orange Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of orange upholstered Plastic Shell Chairs with Eiffel bases, made from steel with a chrome finish. This style was designed by Ray and Charles Eames, and these chairs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Modernist Fabric & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Peter Protzman’s design career began in Michigan where he spent over 10 years with Herman Miller working alongside such design luminaries as Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson. While there, he designed the award-winning Tubular Collection of furniture which remained in production for 20 years and is still sought-after by fans of Mid-Century Modern design.
These vintage chrome tubular chairs...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Rocking Stool by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Isamu Noguchi iconic rocking stool in dark stained wood with polished chrome accents, 14” diameter x 10”high. Vitra production. Blonde wood stool is available in a separate listing.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown 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
Eames Chrome Wire Bikini Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century 'Bikini' chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller.
The chair have their original green fabric seats and have a so called 'Eifel' Base.
...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson Modular Sofa by Herman Miller, 1966
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson modular sofa by Herman Miller, 1966.
Category
20th Century American Seating
Materials
Chrome
Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair (Height Adjustable)
Will confirm dims. Please contact for additional photos and Dealer Shipping Quote.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
SET 4 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great Set of 4 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, cLASSIC mID cENTURY Modern design.. , circa 1970 (late 1960s
The chairs are marked on the under...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid Century Modern Restored Lounge Chairs George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and rare early pair of steel framed lounge chairs, #5080 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Totally restored to their original glory. New cotton velvet upholstery with ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple
Located in Highland, IN
The design of the Aluminum group chairs came from Girard's lament to Charles Eames that there was no well designed outdoor furniture when he was working with Eero Saarinen on the cre...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was first introduced in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames as the luxury model of the 1958 Aluminum Group line. This management height chair features black leather upholstery, polished aluminum five-star swivel base, armrests and rolling casters. The comfortable, contoured ergonomic design features thick, plush cushions and a 360 degree smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. Eames fabric...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Midcentury Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller midcentury Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
This sofa measures: 87 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat heigh...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare George Nelson desk chair, freshly reupholstered in a crimson Knoll Classic boucle.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
1st Generation LCM Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1940s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Extremely rare first generation Eames LCM lounge chairs. Tagged.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a s...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the fiberglass chair series developed by Charles and Ray Eames immediately after WW2. Widely distributed by Herman Miller. This low arm rod (LAR) chair has zinc finished base wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Zinc
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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