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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Milo Baughman
Pair Mid Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Asheville, NC
Elevate your living space with this stylish pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs by renowned designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Crafted with sleek chrome frames and featur...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Indoor Wire Upholstered Chaise Lounge by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white plastic coated wire chaise lounge with adjustable backrest and orange Knoll fabric two piece cushion . This rare chaise was produced for in door use since unlike the outdoor ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wire

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage condition. ...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Icon of the Memphis Milano Movement. A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer. A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for K...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home—a true Classic....
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Pfister for Knoll Club Chair in Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Pfister for Knoll International, lounge chair, leather, United States, 1970s This lounge chair is designed as part of a lounge collection in 1971 bij Charles Pfister. Execu...
Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman T-Back Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
We have updated this beautiful and comfortable chairs with a velvet by Holly Hunt Great Plains. Chairs feature a bronze frame with a variable stripe fabric in off-white and bronze w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa and Matching Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
What a set! A curvy sofa with swivel chairs butted up to each side. The sofa is in original vintage condition. A second set of matching swivels is included. We can help with reuphols...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 41 wide x 35 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair clearance of...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs on Brass Base With Pink Velvet
Located in Southampton, NJ
Outstanding pair of vintage Milo Baughman tub, barrel, swivel armchairs, newly upholstered in a bright pink velvet with new customized gold brass platform bases. Exquisite, ready for...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottomans circa 1979 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll labels underneath. Please note they have some cat scratches...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Walnut Viceroy Lounge Recliner Chair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A vintage "Viceroy" recliner designed by Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Fully marked. This lounge chair originally had a tufted back cushion. When we reupholstered the loun...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Warren Platner, Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Knoll Intl, original 1972 example
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and matching Ottoman, designed 1966 and manufactured by Knoll International, this set dated 1972. This iconic chair is made of moulded fibreglass co...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite set of 8 chrome and leather strap dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. All original, tags in tact. The angled, mirrored chrome frames, combined with the blac...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa with Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
What a set! A curvy sofa with swivel chairs butted up to each side. The sofa is in original vintage condition. We can help with reupholstery but if you like a vintage look this is re...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
What a suite! Two super nice and comfortable swivel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. We can help with reupholstery if you would like, or these look great if you like a vint...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman High Back Cane Armchairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Denton, TX
Chrome high back armchairs with cane back and original upholstery. Deigned by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin. The fabric is very clean or new upholstery may be desired.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Recliner 74 Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chic and comfortable recliners from Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring streamlined silhouettes with elegantly shaped solid walnut frames. These recliners offer three stages of comfort and go from upright to feet up to full recline with a slight seated push. The long back rest provides excellent support and gives the chair its regal, throne look. The angle between the back rest and the seat pan does not change, the seat leans back as a whole. In order to provide the absolute heights of comfort and relaxation, the retractable foot rest protrudes from under the chair. The Milo Baughman Recliner 74...
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Lounge and Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tilt and swivel lounge chair and ottoman designed by Milo Baughman. Lounge chair measures 28" wide, 28" deep and 27" high. Seat height is 17". Otto...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, ...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Restored Set of (8) Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs with Wood Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of eight vintage Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. These chairs come in variety of iterations, but I think we have a winning combo here. Our group of Saarinen chairs features ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in 2006. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Exquisite Set of 8 Vintage Steel Art Deco Revival Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of ARM dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly custom upho...
Category

1970s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive Beige Ivory Ultra Suede Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll. The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in th...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair with Bamboo Armrests for Knoll Int.
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin chairs, rare bamboo arms. Rare blue leather. Very good condition, near mint condition. Additional two chairs wi...
Category

1980s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this highly unusual design from the legendary portfolio of American Mid-Century Modern mastermind, Milo Baughman. Showcasing his iconic "Thin Line" chrome base with...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair Frank Gehry Cross Check Bent Maple Chairs For Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frank Gehry Cross Check Chairs. The chairs are made of Maple Bentwood Ribbon-like pieces, crossed and bent to work together to form, not onl...
Category

20th Century Modern Seating

Materials

Maple, Bentwood, Plywood

Warren Platner for Knoll Easy High Back Lounge Chair w/Ottoman, Model 1725
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Production of the Warren Platner Easy Chair for Knoll High back Lounge Chair w/Ottoman, Model 1725. Newly reupholstered in gr...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new. Generation by Knoll is an award-winning office chair that offers a new standard of comfort and unrestr...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored, vintage flat bar chrome lounge chairs set designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These lounge chairs have recently been updated with period appropriate grey tweed wool fabric. The texture and tone plays beautifully against the chrome frame. The original Thayer Coggin tags were preserved, and sewn into the seats. The chairs have a sleek pitched back gangster lean that cradles you into a comfy nook. Upholstered arm rests add even more comfort without giving the chair a bulky overstuffed look. Two metal clips on each chair hold in the otherwise loose seat cushions. 951 Design Classic Chair: Originally designed in 1966, the 951 lounge chair...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Chrome Flat Bar Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on your chance to take home a rare & robust set of vintage dining chairs designed by American Mid-Century Modern master Milo Baughman for the world-renowned Thayer Coggin furniture brand. These heavy-duty chairs feature an exceptionally strong flat bar design supported by a unique H-shaped base that are sure to impress houseguests from any angle. Brand new, tufted, black vegan leather upholstery contrasts beautifully against the chrome metal and adds a timeless, yet sustainable, touch to any room. This wonderfully elegant vintage quartet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs, Matching Set of Two
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather. Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural ...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, patinated leather, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped pair of chairs designed by Eero...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather

Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather desk for office chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll. In good vintage condition. All wheels work as does swivel base. Height adjusta...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Warren Platner for Knoll Arm Chairs/ Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Warren Platner for Knoll Pair of Armchairs. In like new condition! Chairs are not even 2 years old! Beautiful chairs in great condition! 1966 Design that still looks current! Ni...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1970's. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll the maker. Mid-Century Modern Style. Recovered b...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

BERTOIA Chairs, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt cover in grey. The offer includes 4 chairs. Quality Features: ...
Category

1940s American Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base with sleek angled and tapering legs support a comfortable cantilevered seat with origi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll 1966 (Old Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair (Model 1705; aka Easy Lounge Chair) It is one of the most iconic and representative models of the famous American architect and designer Warren Pl...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll International. Armless style, padded, with a great base. 3 available. CONDITION ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pair of Handkerchief Armchairs Designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
A great pair of armchairs designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll, circa 1983, for Knoll studio in great condition, black on black the seats are very clean these chairs are nice and c...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Outstanding Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 5 Seat Sectional Sofa Walnut Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman walnut platform 5 seat L-shaped sofa sectional. This very unusual set consist of 2 walnut platform base tables with 5 movable seat components. This set ca...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Lounge Chair by Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome, tailored Milo Baughman design from 1958 is nick-named the "Laid Back Lounge". It takes inspiration from Scandinavian design of the period with it's upholstered body su...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Knoll Cesca Armchairs- Set of 2
Located in Hollywood, FL
Add a touch of sophistication to your home or office with these authentic KNOLL Marcel Breuer CESCA Modern Armchairs with the original maker’s mark sticker affixed underneath one of ...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen Executive armchair by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell. It was i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
Located in Culver City, CA
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 10 we have available are u...
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Mies van der Rohe Armchair Barcelona by Knoll International, 1980's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Barcelona Chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1920-1949. The base is in chrome metal and black leather upholstery. Labeled on the base: Knoll, Knoll International,...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Chair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of "Wassily" Armchairs, Breuer (designer) Knoll (Manufacturer), Circa 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of “Wassily” model armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These armchairs are in chrome tubes and black leather. Published by Knoll. Marcel Breuer designed this ...
Category

1980s Hungarian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing pair of rocking swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960s. The chairs have an extremely detailed design, something that only Milo Baughman...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Navy Velvet, Steel Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies v...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The celebrated design language of Knoll was originally championed by an incredibly talented team, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the Mid-Century. A member of said team...
Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Thin Line Mid-Century Armchairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic pair of chrome frame dining/lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This attractive pair boasts thick padded seating covered in plush tufted upholstery. A unique th...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Two Chairs Designed By Warren Platner, 1960's
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Warren Platner and published by Knoll. Structure with a sculptural shape made of steel wire. Upholstered in bouclé fabric. USA 60s. Measurements: W 93 x D...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

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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