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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Red Tuxedo Floating Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic mid century Milo Baughman tuxedo floating sofa upholstered in a vibrant Jack Lenor "Larsenesque" fabric by Boris Kroll and featuring the coveted...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Vintage Leather and Chrome Diamond Tufted Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage leather and chrome lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. The appeal of these chairs is simply breathtaking. The...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic mid-century tufted sofa by Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International c.1950s, USA. It can easily be floated in the center of a room as the b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Platner Lounge Chair, designed 1966 by Warren Platner for Knoll International
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Original 1960s Platner Lounge Chair, designed 1966 by Warren Platner and manufactured by Knoll International. This iconic chair is made of moulded fibreglass covered in the original...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare maple, light orange cotton webbing and brass "Greenbelt" lounge designed by Ralph Rapson and produced by H.G. Knoll Associates, USA, 1940s
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Sectional Sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1990
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Post-Modern sectional sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This fabulous sofa came out of a period home and was custom-made circa 1990. This large sofa has additional ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Conference Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of 'Conference' chairs, beech, fabric, United States, design 1948 Iconic armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen. This well known model is re...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Maple Hat Trick Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of maple plywood hat trick chairs designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Each beautiful chair is signed and dated on bottom. Constructed on 8-7...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Maple

Lettino daybed Knoll International Bercelona Van der Rohe pelle verde
Located in Milano, MI
Rara versione in pelle verde Bauhaus dell'iconico lettino Barcelona e prodotto da KNOLL. Il lettino è nella versione classica come disegnato disegnato da Miles Van der Rohein 1930....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
The MR10 chairs produced for Knoll represent an original furniture design conceptualized by Mies van der Rohe. These vintage chairs are iconic, with frames that draw inspiration from...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, fabric, metal, United States, 1946/48 This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen. Th...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia, Bench Model 400
Located in Firenze, IT
Harry Bertoia Bench Model 400 Bench model 400 designed by Harry Bertoia, metal legs and wooden slatted seat. Manufactured by Knoll International, USA, late 1950s Bibliography: S. Ro...
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1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Armchairs by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lounge chairs by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International featuring soft cognac colored leather upholstery and strong and dynamic chrome structures. Each seat sits back to crea...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Early Bird Chair & Ottoman Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Bouclé wool edition Bird chair & ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The groundbreaking Bird chair was designed in the 50s by Harry Bertoia and made by Knoll. This mid-century classic supports countless positions and offers a comforting oasis of calm. This edition is a very nice fully restored Bouclé...
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Mid-20th Century American Seating

Materials

Steel

Fritz Hansen Kasper Salto Runner Armchairs for Knoll Studios, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Fritz Hansen Kasper Salto Runner Arm Chairs for Knoll Studios, 2 Pairs Available Offered for sale as pairs with 2 pairs available are Kasper Salto- 1997 designed "Runner" armchairs....
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Seating

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Chair for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant reclining chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. in the United States circa 1950s. This comfortable Mid-Century Modern recliner features a newly upholstered seat rest...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Knoll Frank Gehry Power Play Pair of Bentwood Armchairs and Matching Ottoman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of Knoll Frank Gehry "Power Play" armchairs and ottoman. This stunning set of artful furniture designed by Frank Gehry and produced by Knoll feature a bentwood construction with a ribbon-like design. These pieces are inspired by Gehry's childhood, specifically by the apple crates...
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1990s Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Classic Brown Leather & Chrome Pollock Chairs manufactured by Knoll , 1980s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Gorgeous PAIR of vintage original brown leather Pollock desk chairs designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original brown leather in very good original condition,, Tilt / sw...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Designed Get Down Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Milo Baughman in 1964, this simple and handsome sofa is still the perfect fit for a modern home. Three soft seats, fully upholstered frame, set on polished chrome legs. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Original Warren Platner Bronze Stool by Knoll 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
An original 1960s production Warren Platner bronze stool for Knoll. Early and rare bronze finish. Newly upholstered seat in a Kvadrat / Davina wool felt fabric. The fabric is ston...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White 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 leather. Excellent vintage condition. The B...
Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1980s. Signed with Knoll label. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be co...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare and beautiful side chair designed by Ladislav Rado for the short lived one year collaboration between Knoll + Drake, c. 1955. Featuring white enameled cantilevered frame wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Leather and Chrome Biscuit Tufted Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage chrome lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970’s. Transform your living space into a modern oasis with these time...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful black fabric on original upholstered pair of Knoll club chairs. Clean, almost like new with very few & faint blemishes. Super stylish and very comfortable. Mid-Century Mode...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Florence Knoll, "Parallel Bar" Lounge Chair, circa 1965
Located in Paris, FR
"Parallel Bar" easy chair designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International, circa 1965. Newly re-upholstered with a dark blue velvet from the Kvadrat Raf Simons collec...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Metal

A Pair Of Vintage Milo Baughman Cantilever Slipper Chairs With Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Milo Baughman slipper chairs with a matching ottoman from original owners, ca' 1984. These cantilevered chairs also have a up/down tilt. Original upholstery.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame. The chairs were manufactu...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'butterfly' chair was designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938 and was produced in the 1970s. It is made from metal frame with canvas and is in a good vintage and original...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Green Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
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. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice the slightly bent “ears” at top. Presented in their origin...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Mies van der Rohe MR Rattan Armless Side Chair by Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black 30 Available
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master architect in 1930. These icons of Bauhaus design e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 34 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clea...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

1980s DIA Vintage Milo Baughman Cantilever Z Dining Chairs Set Of 6
Located in Bensalem, PA
Set of six (6) "Z" shaped chrome dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Design Industries of America. USA, circa 1970. Signed with label. Polished brass frame with original beige cotton ...
Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Welded Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' easy chair with ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States, design 1952, later production This Bird armchair with ottoman is a design by Harry Be...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Divano in pelle bianca mod. Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
Divano modello Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll nel 1976, si tratta di una versione a tre posti da 230 cm con struttura laccata nera (la versione a due posti non è più di...
Category

1970s International Style Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Milo Baughman Designed Drop In Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Milo Baughman in 1968, the Drop In sofa is a timeless, classic modern sofa, with striking good looks from every angle. Polished steel bar runn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Knoll USA, Late 20th ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivels in Holly Hunt Teddy
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic "Roxy" chair by Milo Baughman. The chairs rocks slightly and swivels. We have reupholstered in a beautiful fabric by Holly Hunt, Teddy. A richly textured wool boucle'.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s vintage Barcelona chair in distressed black leather with a polished stainless frame by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. This example came directly from Gratz Industries and was in their private collection. Gratz Industries produced the Barcelona chair frames...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining chair. Beechwood and blue wool fabric. Mid Century Dining chairs. This early condition is made from the 50ties. Beautiful patina on the wood. Set of 4
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Barstool in Chrome & Black Leatherette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Deisgned in the early 1950s by genius up-and-coming designer Harry Bertoia, this chair stands today as part of an entire line produced by Knoll. Accompanied by Bertoia's Diamond chai...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully adjustable on 5 star bases on casters. Product...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Floating Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a remarkably beautiful floating sofa by Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin. The curvaceous seating pod has been reupholstered in a luxurious turquoise blue velvet. And it sits upo...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance 25 inche...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and...
Category

20th Century American Seating

Materials

Steel

Robert Venturi for Knoll 'Chippendale' Chair in Grandmother Pattern, 1985, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Venturi and partner Denise Scott Brown 'Chippendale' flattened design 'Grandmother' patterned chair for Knoll with laminate finish and black leather seat pad. Measures 21"W x ...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel lounge chair. This Gorgeous Milo Baughman oversized circular swivel lounge chair has ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Knoll Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six Chairs in Grey Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model 72, chrome-plated steel, velvet, United States, design 1948, later production Set of six organic shaped chairs...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Large Knoll Diamond Bertoia Lounge - Single
Located in Raleigh, NC
1960’s Large Knoll Diamond bertoia lounge designed by Harry Bertoia. Very comfy with rubber pads allowing this lounge to flex for comfort. Bertoia ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
This is one of our favorite designs by Milo Baughman. These dining chairs have a beautiful architectural base of polished chrome square stock steel supporting an upholstered seat and...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Upholstered Armchairs in Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of 1970s vintage Cesca armchairs upholstered in blue fabric, produced by Knoll and designed by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is an...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Cantilever Steel Tufted Lounge Chair - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Cantilever Steel Tufted Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep x 25.75 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm...
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1970s 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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