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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Johannes Andersen
Florence Knoll Sofa White leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Ghedi, IT
Presenting a timeless Florence Knoll sofa, an icon of mid-century modern design, upholstered in pristine white leather. This elegant piece, in goode condition, showcases Knoll’s sign...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather and solid walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
Designer: Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Manufacturer: KNOLL
Country: Italy
Model: Bastiano three seat sofa
Design period: 1975
Date of manufacturing: circa 1960-70
Material: Leather / Solid walnut
Condition: Good / refinished wood / normal signs of age and use / some crackle in the leather / No tears or holes
Introducing the Knoll Bastiano...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in the late 1940s even before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
1960s Mid Century Modern Harry Bertoia Knoll Brown Chrome Bird Chair & Ottoman
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Stafford, TX
This is a 1960s Knoll Bertoia Bird Chair, a modernist icon designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and produced by Knoll. I purchased this from the original owner that purchased early-mid ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Of Knoll International Mies Van Der Rohe Brno leather lounge chairs from 1971
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contac...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen J.H 502 Swivel Chair
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful original example of this super rare swivel chair by Hans J.Wegner for Johannes Hansen, designated JH502.
This amazing executive office chair model JH-502 was designed by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Wassily Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1920s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Budapest, HU
The Wassily chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s for Knoll, stands as an iconic piece in the evolution of modern design. Renowned for its pioneering use of materials and dis...
Category
1920s Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant vanity stool by Warren Platner for Knoll c1970. Brand new cushion with all new foam in burnt orange color. Attached using velcro to lock in place. In excellent v...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4
Located in Saint Louis, US
A set of 4 Mies Van der Rohe Brno chairs fully reupholstered in a California alabaster cowhide. The intelligent creative eye of Van der Rohe makes the chairs appear as if they are floating in thin air...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
BERTOIA Diamond Chair, Model HB_10, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA diamond chair, model HB_10, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt cover in red.
Quality Features:
very good workmans...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic “wire” framed lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates, 1966. The frame has been bronze plated and the upholstery is an updated red wool from the Knoll lin...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
By Marco Maran, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A set of 4 Knoll "X3" chairs by Marco Maran for home or office, and everyday use or comfortable seating for occasional guests.
Each chair is comprised of a clear polycarbonate she...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid 20th Century Knoll Antimott Recliner & Footstool c.1960
By Knoll
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century Knoll recliner from the Antimott range by the German furniture maker, dating back to 1960's. This chair and ottoman have been reupholstered in a soft sage green fabr...
Category
20th Century German Other Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ten Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark.
The dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in most h...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Pfister's clean-lined design is a subtle, understated design that works beautifully in almost any interior. We particularly love how the small, inset legs give the sofa a floating qu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955
This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Daybed by Johannes Andersen for Østergaard & Thaarsti, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The rise of Danish furniture is deeply rooted in the transformative shift in design philosophy during and post-World War II. Faced with material scarcity, designers pivoted towards a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. This authentic vintage Saarinen chair has been reupholstered...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Brass
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious model 1705 easy lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Zinc
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on two white finished Y-shaped metal legs. (HARRY BERTOIA FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL)
Some chipping to finish on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Pollock Executive Chair Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock executive arm chair.
One of Knoll's most significant chairs was designed in 1963 by Charles Pollock.
Sixty years after its introduction,...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
White Bertoia Steel Wire Side Chair With "X" Base by Knoll, Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 6 original 1950s white steel wire Bertoia side chairs with "X" base by Knoll.
Hans and Florence Knoll never insisted that Harry Bertoia design furniture when they originally ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Sling / aluminum armchair for Knoll 1970
Located in Buffalo, NY
"Sling" armchair from the 70s for Knoll by designers Andrew Morrison and Bruce Hannah in a dark brown leather -like fabric and cast aluminum.
Origina...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage "Womb" Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “womb” bouclé chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the United States, early 1940s. This chair has a modern design and could be considered even a...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Andre Dupre Bauhaus Pouf Stool Chromed Steel and Black Rubber, Knoll 1950s
By Andre Dupre, Knoll
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century stool in chromed tubular steel and black knotted rubber cord. This stylish object was designed by Andre Dupre and produced by Knoll du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Bertoia for Knoll wire chrome plated bar stool. Two are available. Price reflects one. Very solid and in very good condition. Remnants of a Knoll label was attached to the back of th...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern canvas Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern natural canvas cloth wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was originally designed by Marcel Breuer has flat caps on the end tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa, Model 67a, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A beautiful Model 67a sofa designed by Florence Knoll in 1958 and purchased from Knoll Associates in the 1960s. Reupholstered in Knoll fabric in 2005.
The textured fabric is a heat...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Knoll Fabric
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. It was professionally reupholstered with new fabric and foam. It was reupholstered in Knoll Textile's Chain Link fabric that h...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, armchairs, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Kn...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Armless Lounge Chairs
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz for 1966 series for Knoll. Set of four outdoor lounge chairs.
No longer in production. Seat and back are woven vinyl coated polyester mesh with vinyl straps and stai...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome rim that supports the chair both structurally and visually
Stainless steel cap over steel armature base on casters or glides.
Tufted leather with polyurethane and polyester padding over molded shell...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 8 Knoll Black Leather Flat Bar Brno Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 8 flat bar Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the twenties. Currently made and produced by Knoll Studio. All 8 are signed on the undersides of the c...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Warren Platner Pair of Easy Chairs in Baby Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, pair of lounge chairs, 'model 1705', nickel-plated steel, fabric, United States, design 1966
This iconic easy chair by Warren Platner is created by welding...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona chair with stool. Stamped Knoll.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 23 Available
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s.
These stunning dining room chairs ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Leather, Stainless Steel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Four available. Price is for each. Beautiful set of Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. Each example i...
Category
Early 2000s American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in LEWES, GB
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide.
When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Wassily B3 Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wassily B3 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This particular example was produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s and imported and distributed by ...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been in...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and coffee brown leather.
Fully restored in Ital...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International c.1970s, USA. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Robert Venturi "Chippendale" Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in New York, NY
Black laminate plywood, black leather seat.
Six available.
Category
Late 20th Century American Seating
Materials
Leather
Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Otto Zapf, a distinguished German product designer, embarked on his career in his homeland, driven by an enduring passion for flexibility and human-centered design. By the time he joined forces with Knoll in 1973, Zapf was already an accomplished designer, and his transition was as seamless as the furniture he would go on to create for the iconic brand. Marrying a distinctly German design philosophy centered on systems with a deep commitment to humanism and ease of use, Zapf crafted pieces that were as functional as they were inviting. His Softline System, a modular office storage suite, epitomized this approach by combining rigid frames with soft, attachable fabric surfaces. This design ethos found further expression in his Executive Seating Collection, where soft, upholstered pads mounted onto spring steel frames resulted in a creation unmistakably true to Zapf’s vision.
Zapf's commitment to "friendly design" is evident in every aspect of his Executive Seating Collection. He masterfully balanced the demands of comfort and ergonomics, crafting a chair that not only looks inviting but also offers unparalleled functionality—a hallmark of Knoll’s design philosophy. The innovative cushion system, a key feature of this chair, reflects Zapf's dedication to adaptability and ease of maintenance. Each of the five independent cushions can be effortlessly removed for repair or replacement, ensuring the chair’s longevity. The back cushions glide smoothly along dual rails of spring steel, adjusting to the user's preferred reclining position with natural ease. The result is a chair that not only welcomes but also adapts to the user, embodying the very essence of Zapf's design principles.
This particular chair is no longer in production, making it highly sought after, especially when presented in the timeless Saddle Brown leather as shown. We currently have six of Otto Zapf’s Executive Chairs...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sofa and Armchair Florida by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the Florida sofa and armchair, crafted by the designer Johannes Andersen and manufactured by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik. Despite their vintage status, they remain in good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
The Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956 for Knoll International, is a key piece of mid-century modern design. Saarinen aimed to create a chair that removed the clutter of ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Monumental Florence Knoll Bench or Coffee Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Custom unique Florence Knoll bench for Knoll is black leather and chrome frame. Amazing opportunity to own a one of a kind piece. This bench can also make a great soft ottoman.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair and ottoman will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. This chair features a red factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wire
Johannes Andersen Set of Six 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of six dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This set of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes And...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare chairs. These chairs by Richard Shultz designed inspired by the purist function using steel tube framing similar to bicycle manufacturing techniques. We are lucky to be abl...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production lounge chairs model 1715L designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll. Both chairs are in very good original condition with bronze wire construction. The Platner Colle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
Superb Brno Armchairs for Knoll in Stainless Steel Not Chrome
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
beautiful set.
These are special order non-magnetic stainless steel frames with a different sheen and slightly different color then the chrome frames. Hand-polished stainless steel ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll International. Upholstered in luxurious rust ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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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