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Seating For Sale
Creator: Knoll
Creator: Vittorio Nobili
1980 Knoll Mies van der Rohe Model 242 MR Adjustable Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 242 MR adjustable Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Dining Chairs, Italy, 1955
Located in Almelo, NL
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Dining Chairs, Italy, 1955
This set of four dining chairs represents the iconic "Medea" model, masterfully designed by Vittorio Nobili a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of Risom for Knoll 666 Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Early and hard to find design by Jens Risom for Knoll, model 666 chairs having birch frames and cloth webbing seats. These chairs are in original and untouch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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
"Medea" chair, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Medea chair with office legs, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, circa 1955. Plywood, mahogany veneer and black metal. The chairs, characterized by clean, sinuous lines, seat and b...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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
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
Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Mies Van Der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Knoll Mies Van der Rhoe Barcelona Chairs.
Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona lounge chair for Knoll Internationa...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" is an original design item realized it Italy in 1970s.
Top Rare sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Knowll Gavina.
A totally innovative modular syste...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
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. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
1972 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Side Chairs w/ Blue Upholstery 151C
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Tulip Pedestal side chairs, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. These examples date to 1972. The listed price includes t...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design features chr...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern institution. Marcel Breuer was also the designer of the iconic Wassily chair and the Breuer Building, which now houses the Whitney Museum of American Art in the heart of NYC. This brand new set is in the super elegant "Caviar Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used.
These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near the first-party Knoll price. However, we can offer discounted and faster shipping, and are willing to reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1930 for the Tugendhat house in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair is in the Pantheon of modern design icons. The cantilevered frame is a single piece of tubular chrome...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Small Diamond Chairs. New aftermarket seat pads in Lime Green. Great pop of color! Metal is clean and no breaks in the metal. These classic chairs look ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Saint Louis, MO
How would you like to show these? Hollywood Regency Palm Springs Parker Hotel? Mid Century Modern Minimalist? Perhaps interchange both. This pair of bar stools came about in 1950 when Italian Sculptor and Furniture Designer Harry Bertoia experimented with bending metal rods to create practical art. Bertoia's bar stool has a filigree appearance that contradicts its strength and durability. In his own words, “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them.” Made of bent metal frames finished in chrome with bends and curves to support all of yours, these sexy mid century modern bar stools are comfortable. Photographed along with custom made cushions inspired by Norma's Restaurant at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Custom Cushions add comfort and a cozy experience while traditional Knoll yellow...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome, 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
Pair of Mixed Upholstery Eero Saarinen Tulip Swivel Stools by Knoll Studio
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Eero Saarinen, these stools feature classic Knoll design combined with the extreme quality of a Knoll piece. Cast iron base, making them super weighty and stable. High quality bearings allow the stools to swivel smoothly and silently. Signed beneath with the metal Knoll Studio 1957 label.
These stools were used very little. They were purchased by a TV studio for one shoot then donated. Both stools even still feature the plastic covering on the label. Thus, they are in very good vintage and original condition with light general wear, pictured.
At this time, we also have a Knoll marble tulip side...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s. Great for conference table or dining use. Tulip shaped padded seats over steel swivel r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in 1967. This pair dates to the early 1970s, and the listed price includes the pair. Their ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Fabric, Foam
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll.
Measures: 27" in width, 23" in depth and stand 35. Adjustable Seat height 18 to 20 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 41 wide x 35 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available
Sold par piece 1200€.
Category
1970s European Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A nice pair of old, authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Priced per chair. Signs of use and wear and some minor losses but in good structur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of four Mandarin chairs designed by Sottsass for Knoll, in red fabric on foam black enameled tubular legs and silver pipping arms, simple and elegant by this master architect.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
First designed in 1963, Charles Pollock’s timeless design continues to be produced by Knoll in a variety of finishes.
The Pollock executive chair features what the designer describ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Eastside Lounge Chairs Memphis Italy Blue
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of gorgeous and original Ettore Sottsass Eastside lounge chairs, produced by Knoll International. These two lounge chairs came from the American Airlines ex...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and four side chairs. All chairs swivel. White frames with black cushions. We recommend ne...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two exceptional sofas from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Pair Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Classic Modernist, Manufactured by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Warren platner lounge chairs. Classic Modernist, manufactured by Knoll. Nice original condition. Retains original green wool knoll fabric, min...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
2020 Knoll Washington Skin Side Chair in White by Sir David Adjaye
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Washington Skin nylon side chair, designed by Sir David Adjaye for Knoll in 2013. The listed price includes one side chair, but we have eight available for purchase. The ch...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Blue Fabric 4x Available
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a blue geometrically patterned fabric.
Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. No labels remain, and these look to have been reupholstered at some point. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll brno armchairs. The chairs feature a steel flat bar design with a chrome finish. The frames have navy blue leather seat covers....
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
C. 2006 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This example dates to 2006. It features chocolate brown leather upholstery, a...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Acquired from retired architects estate. Set of four early production bar stools by Harry Bertoia, 1952 for Knoll. The bar stools are constructed of molded fiberglass and iron and ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood
Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic Sapper Management Chair for Knoll was introduced in 1979 by the German acclaimed industrial designer Richard Sapper.
Ergonomic and very Comfortable design, the chair fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chair, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some wear from...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
L54 pair of armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of Gae Aulenti model 54L design armchairs for Knoll international.
Beautiful timeless design armchairs with black lacquered metal frames and orange/red fabric upholstery.
The ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2000s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Wire Dining / Side Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are classic Bertoia side chairs, model 420c, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These chairs consist of welded chromed-steel wire seats & backs, and ret...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Don Pettit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of iconic No. 1105 chairs, designed by Don Petitt for Knoll. This is a notable pair that came from the home of a Knoll employee, who worked at the company f...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
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.
Fully restored in Italy.
The Barce...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Bill Stephens Bentwood Dining Chair for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in La Mesa, CA
Chair consists of a bentwood frame made out of oak and an upholstered seat in navy blue fabric. Produced in the 1980s, has Knoll International labels.
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Grey Sling Sofa, 1970s
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Ivar Morrison for Knoll, this Sling sofa is a fantastic example of 1970s design.
Inspired by sail boats, the Sling sofa features an industrial ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Four Barcelona Chrome and Leather Chairs and Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching set of four original chrome and leather International Style Barcelona chairs and ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
The Barcelona chair and ottoman achieve the sereni...
Category
1960s International Style Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Spoke Base Ottoman Pouf "Mushroom" Stool. Item features a chrome metal base, red velvet upholstered "mushroo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
High-end executive pair of lounge chairs designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll around 1960 with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished steel sw...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Richard Schultz Chairs for Knoll Up to 20
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare model 1407 chairs designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll for a short period of time. Beautiful curves and angles with hidden welds inspired by bicycle manufacturing with a nod to...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Sei Sedie 'Medea' Vittorio Nobili per F.lli Tagliabue anni 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di 6 sedie vintage modello 'Medea' con base in metallo smaltato e seduta in compensato curvato, accuratamente restaurate dal nostro laboratorio, presentano il marchio delle ma...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair molded fiberglass shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll. Originally debuted in 1960, this very early set is from 1966 ,Classic modernist ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
2008 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Gray Fabric Lounge Chair 5x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Krefeld Lounge Chairs, Model 751, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1927. These particular chairs were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2008, and the...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern 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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