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Seating For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 8
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hide, Maple

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Niemeyer II Armchair, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022 The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960 Additional Information: Material: Solid rosewood and woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavi...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Cane

Modern Eleanor Dining Chairs, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Eleanor Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Eleanor dining chair, named after Queen Eleanor of Avis, embodies all the virtues of its ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Oak

Ernst Moeckl Set of Eight 'Kangaroo' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of eight 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968 This set of Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernste Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the Z-chair, ...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Brand New Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of four (4) Tucroma armchairs...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Eight Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight (8) Tucroma armchairs (Brand New) in beautiful emerald green leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple green leather upholstery and are attach...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s, set of eight
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight elegant dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, made from rosewood with black leather seats and backs. Clean lines, high comfort.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Wide Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

Belgian Brutalist Stool/NIghtstand in Solid Ayous Wood
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
These stools/nightstands maintain the Impressive Allure of our Belgian Made Brutalist Style Dining Table. The same charm, pure simplicity and clean edges, leaving room for appreciati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Louis XV style painted dining room chairs, circa 1960's. With rounded crest rails with central floral carving, cane backs, floral upholstered seats, armchairs with partial d...
Category

1960s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Fiberglass Sculptural Sofa, Bench, Loveseat '24U' Stone Finish Outdoor Indoor
By NAE
Located in Bochum, NRW
"2 4 U" is a limited edition designer Sofa, Bench, and Love seat for indoor or outdoor use. It is ideal for poolside, garden, or patio. The color can be changed upon request. Sculptu...
Category

2010s German Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Chair Gropius CS1 by Noom, Red Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova for Noom Dimensions: Height: 74 cm / 29,13 in Width: 57 cm / 22,44 in Depth: 57 cm / 22,44 in Seat height: 47 cm / 18,11 in New NOOM f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Bespoke George III Flat Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
A bespoke sofa based on a George III original from our antique collection. Hand made and traditionally upholstered in England. The high-back and swept arms above a rectangular seat ...
Category

2010s British George III Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authenti...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Contemporary and comfortable lines for ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Surge Bench
Located in Portland, OR
The "Surge Bench” is a fusion of art and functionality, crafted from Concrete Canvas, an innovative new material that is the signature material of Neal Aronowitz. Concrete Canvas exp...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

"Joca" Chair Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Joca chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreiro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Polyester, Wood

Apollo Loveseat, Chrome Finish Steel Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its long, wavy floating seat. The two...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black saddle leather upholstery and a l...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

Modern Conchula Day Bed, DEDAR Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula day bed is a room-d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak

CraftAssociates Arm Chair, Milo Baughman Arm Chair, White Oak, Oval Cane Back
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Arm Chair, Milo Baughman Arm Chair, White Oak, Oval Cane Back The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Arm Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafte...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

Superb Set of Eight Dining Chairs Craft Modern
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set or sculptural dining chair. Modern crafted with attention to form and function. Very comfortable and built to last. Wood unknown. Appears to be teak or black walnut. U...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, without forgetting that the small det...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide range of interiors. Developed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Pair of Custom Made Ryo Low Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Ryo Lounge Chair The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest qu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Ballerina Chair - Version: T
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Ballerina Chair, a masterpiece of design by Siddhant Bothra from XYZ DESIGNS, embodies the essence of ballet—stability, balance, and expressive freedom—through meticulous craftsm...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash

Dining Chair in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Maori" Honey by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s Pine dining chairs by TON featuring a sheepskin in beige color. This particul...
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Dining Chair in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, dining chair, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Aussi" by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s Pine dining chairs by TON featuring light colored sheepskin seats. This particular m...
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Midcentury Modern Style Sofa In Velvet And Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
Sinuous curves and undulating lines define this piece. With its precisely crafted angles and generously deep seat, it offers unparalleled comfort. A fusion of Streamline-Moderne aest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Walnut Campaign Safari Chair with Black or Brown Leather or Suede Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari chair is a reference to Danish furniture mid-century design from the 1960s with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Knoll "Tulip" Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning tulip dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll are the perfect addition to any modern home. The set of eight chairs includes two with arms and six without, pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 8 dinning chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 8 dinning chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s Discover the timeless elegance of the Arne Hovmand-Olsen designer chair, a masterpiece that embodies the ...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Riva 1920 Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in London, GB
The Riva 1920 Dining Chairs sleek, contemporary silhouette. Their seat cushions are padded and upholstered in deep brown leather for additional comfort, and have a glossy finish that...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare suite of 4 "Grand Repos" armchairs in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 4 "Grand Repos" armchairs in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Repose Bar Stool w. Backrest, Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powdered Coating Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary 'Baby' Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Pink
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Spheric Ottoman by Noom Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Dimensions: D - 33 cm. Shown model : Magic Velvet 2253 Materials: textile, molded polyurethane foam Fabrics: Velvet and man...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Contemporary Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Baloo Bouclé White
Located in Paris, FR
Spheric Ottoman Bouclé White Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Materials: textile, molded polyurethane foam Fabrics: Kvadrat Zero Boucle / JAB Ascendent Boucle and many other finishes by r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Textile

Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Craft Associates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Leather Modern dining chairs, 1901 for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted. Each chair base is co...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ziricote

Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in white cotton bouclé fabric, Flox stands out o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Modern Beijinho Sofa, DEDAR White Cotton Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho seamlessly combines the soft texture of the DEDAR c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak

Minimal Modern Customizable Bench Full Upholstered in Green Linen
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
An upholstered contemporary green bench , in neutral colors, fitting any kind of interiors. Introducing our Contemporary Upholstered Bench, a versatile and stylish piece that seamlessly blends into various interior styles, from the most minimalistic to brutalist designs. Its neutral color provides a timeless base, while its contemporary aesthetic adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This bench has been meticulously designed to offer not only exceptional comfort but also design flexibility. With a sturdy structure and clean lines, it harmoniously fits into modern, industrial, and even brutalist spaces. The versatility of this piece allows it to be incorporated into living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, or even commercial settings. The highlight of this bench lies in its customization capabilities. We provide a wide range of fabric options, allowing you to choose the texture and color that best align with your design vision. Whether you prefer classic neutral tones or more bold and vibrant colors, there is a fabric option to suit your preferences. Beyond its impeccable aesthetics, this bench is a testament to craftsmanship quality. High-quality materials and attention to detail ensure durability and a luxurious seating experience. Acquire the Contemporary Upholstered Green Color Bench...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

8 Mies van der Rohe Cantilever Chairs in Chrome & Black Saddle Leather 1980s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 8 MR 10 cantilever chairs (256cs) by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This set is made in high quality black vegetable tanned saddle leather by Gavina in Italy c.1980s. An absolute icon of the Bauhaus Movement and influential to the entire Mid Century Modern Period. Comfortable and perfectly balanced they have become one of the most enduring designs of the 20th Century with manufacturing starting in 1927 and still continuing to this day. Originally designed as a dining chair they work equally well as side chairs or as a set of funky office meeting room or conference chair. The concept of using metal tubing as a supporting structure in chair design is credited to the British manufacturer RW Winfield who produced campaign chairs in a cantilever design for the Great Exhibition in 1851. This original design was known and documented to have been an inspiration to both Marcel Breuer and van der Rohe. Breuer was the first to produce a design in chrome pipe work and inspired by the curved handlebars of his Adler bicycle he designed the Wassily chair in 1925. Although this was not a cantilever chair it helped to establish a base production method that was built on by others. This resulted in the first true cantilever chrome chair, the S33, being designed by Mart Stam in 1926. Thereafter, van der Rohe designed the MR10 in 1927, the Brno chair in 1930 and Breuer 2 further chairs in 1928, the B32 (later named the Cesca chair after his daughter Francesca) and the B33 which was a derivative of Stam’s S33.
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Alpha, Solid Walnut Stackable Contemporary Dining Chair, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
A contemporary solid-wood all-purpose stackable chair produced using the latest production technologies of shaped wooden furniture. The design boasts a strong architectural gesture t...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Hemp

Shaker Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific large set of correct and perfectly matched dining chairs in teak by Pierre Jeanneret. The "PJ-SI-25-A" V-type canned chair. This particular s...
Category

1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Wool

Modern Mel Armchair, DEDAR Bouclé and Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mel armchair, named after nature...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Wool

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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