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Seating For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Bauhaus
English Art Deco Settee with Tassels
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Siting regal and refined, this English settee from circa 1920 is a fantastic size for nearly any room around the home. The seat back is tall and supportive, plush from the striated ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Large Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Camel Mohair and Fancy Carvings, 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and very cool Danish Large scale club chair from the post Art Deco period of the mid to late 1930s. Very rare find. Fantastic hand carved uprights and armrests in solid oak. The...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Art Deco Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Nutwood and Sheepskin, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely amazing pair of 1930s Art Deco easy chairs attributed to Danish architect Viggo Boesen. The chairs are made from nutwood and has been reupholstered in beautiful natural sh...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Dandy Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The dandy stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Stool, Burl Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood and purple velvet stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Burl
Art Deco Dining Set by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare 1940s French dining set by Charles Dudouyt includes an extendable oak table and eight matching ladder-back chairs, all showcasing the designer’s signature post-Art Deco rus...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Art Deco President's Rattan Sofa Lounge Chairs Living Room Set
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic living room set consisting of a President's sofa and a pair of President's lounge chairs named after FDR's rattan furniture aboard the USS Potomac. The seating is crafted fr...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel
Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Ramo bench by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patina brass frame and details. This listing is priced for COM supply by client, see other listings for pricing of our fabric and shagreen inlay...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Eden chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Dandy Day Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy day bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Barrel Back Arm Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of vintage elegance with this beautiful 20th century channel back armchair. With its graceful curves, vibrant upholstery, and inviting proportions, this chair is re...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco
By Knoll, Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Art Deco highback lounge chair by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll, 1930s.
Knoll was founded in 1865 by Wilhelm Knoll with the ambition to manufacture high quailty furniture. During t...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Thonet Rocking chair, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rocking chair circa 1920 with cherub images on the backrest and seat panel. Made by the influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. This rocking chair originates from Bohemia...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Spectacular Paul Frankl Style Art Deco 5-Strand Rattan and Cane Seating Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping rare, meticulously restored Art Deco five (5)-strand Pretzel loungers and matching sofa, circa 1950. The pieces have mellowed to a fabulous Peanut tone. Wh...
Category
1950s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Rare Maison Soubrier Pair of late 1920s Art Deco Armchairs in Purple Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Soubrier, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in "Bold Lily" mohair by Pierre Frey, walnut, Paris, France, late 1920s
Founded in 1848, Maison Soubrier is one of Paris’s old...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Cubist Art Deco Armchair in Vermilion Mohair Velvet and Maple, Belgium, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking Art Deco armchair was manufactured in Belgium in the mid 1920s. The distinct tiered and angular shape of the design is a great example of the influence of cubism in this particular era. The originality of the design and the craftsmanship of the production make this a unique piece.
The chair has a rounded and curved backrest and a deep seat. The optional loose pillow adds additional seating comfort to the back. The elegant frame is executed in solid European maple wood which has been finished in a darker brown stain. The chair is upholstered in a sumptuous deep pile mohair velvet in a beautiful vermilion color.
The chair is in overall good condition. The wood with minor wear consistent with age and use. The upholstery recently renewed. The seat with a single minor stain.
Provenance: Yves de Smet, Gent, Belgium
Literature: Paul Maenz...
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Maple
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
H-269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
A unique armchair, model H-269, designed in 1930’s by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured in Czechoslovakia.
It’s one of the most iconic and most beautiful designs of Halabala.
The ar...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Six Charlap Hyman & Herrero Primavera Black Velvet Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six Rusnak Bros. lacquered Art Deco dining chairs newly upholstered in Hyman & Herrero Primavera Velvet for Schumacher.
Charlap Hyman & Herrero with Pilar Almon based this fa...
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sylvie chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
$6,405 / item
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
French Art Deco Patinated Leather Lounge Sofa, France, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Art Deco Patinated Leather Lounge Sofa, France, 1930s
Description:
A stunning example of French Art Deco craftsmanship, this patinated leather lounge sofa from the 1930s epit...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of 1930's French Linen Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of upholstered armchairs from France, 1930's. Newly upholstered in a creamy linen with button detail. Beautifully curved wood arms and wood tapered feet in a medium s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
$11,500 / set
Pair of French Spring Steel Garden Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning armless pair of French wrought iron and steel spring garden chairs designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. They are as stylish, modern and comfortable as they were in the...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Carmen Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Carmen stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Josef Hoffmann Bentwood and Cane Prague Chair, FMG Made In Poland
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Charming Vintage Thonet Model 811 ‘Prague Chair’ by Josef Hoffmann
Elevate your space with this elegant and versatile vintage armchair, known as the ‘Prague Chair,’ model ...
Category
1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$616 Sale Price
27% Off
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Beautiful, cozy and comfortable wingback lounge chair upholstered in golden yellow velour with embossed floral motifs. F...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair Of Art Deco Ocean Liner Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable and spacious open arm Art Deco style club chair pair. Sleek in appearance. With loose upholstered seat cushions.
Dimensions: 25.75” wide by 32” deep by 31” high. Seat h...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Art Deco Set of 4 De Castro Dining Chairs, Brass, Oak Cotton, Brass, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 De Castro Dining Chairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The De Castro dining chairs are a tribute to one of the most ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Burnt Orange Colored Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs brass, oak, fabric, Europe, 1940s
These lounge chairs are an example of late Art Deco furniture design from the 1940s. With their generous proportions and soft...
Category
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Melting Chair in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Inspired by the original Dandy bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s.
Gifted with sculptural armrest in elm and all new upholstery in Sheepskin / Shearling.
Good...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Shagreen Bar Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Armchair, 1930s Design
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s Design, 1970s Production, Fully Restored and Upholstered in Locally Crafted, High-Quality Ribbed Cream Fabric
This exceptional pair of Italian Art ...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Ash
Bauhaus, Chaise Lounge by Peter Zumthor, Mahogany, Design, 2007
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Rare item.
This chaise lounge is made of bent mahogany and chromed tubular metal. Cushion included.
As seen in the architectural masterpiece Thermes of Vals.
It echoes the classic aesthetic of the Bauhaus and Thonet.
Peter Zumthor...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of scalloped wood stools, Art Deco, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of oak stools, made in France in the early 20th century (circa 1920-30s). Art Deco period.
Scalloped seats with central cut, nice wood joints.
Good condition, one of the st...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Black Velvet Fabric, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model ‘H-269’ armchairs, wood, black velvet fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
Pair of armchairs, model ‘H-269’, designed by J...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite armchair, Italy
Rich and powerful, Elite is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through exclusive details and exquisite craftsmanship of its futuristic lines. Accentuated by its semicircular and sinuous shapes, the armchair, enhances its ergonomics with contemporary lines. Made in Italy.
Composition: Plywood and solid wood structure. Upholstery in polyurethan with 8309 Rainbow Velvet...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass, Metal
Dandy Day Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy day bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with curved back and scrolled arms. The chair is finishe...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sylvie chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Arianne bench by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece for any space. The green shagreen seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Italian Bench Wood And Fabric Dedar Prince Of Wales
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This refined Italian ...
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light gray velvet, finished with a dark gray piping in the same fabric, to accentuate ...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$10,091 Sale Price
30% Off
Custom Made Art Deco Inspired Velvet Dining Height Vanity Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom made Art Deco inspired velvet stools. These cute little "button" stools were designed in the style of Art Deco stools, with brightly colored velvet fabric and blackened steel ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel
Art Deco-Streamline Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed, Fabric Upholstery, ca. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original tubular steel couch/daybed in Art Deco-Streamline Design is restored on request and available in different amounts.
Production time: c. 10 weeks.
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Drabert Circa 1930s
By Drabert
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Drabert Circa 1930s
- Tubular steel cantilever design
- Shaped black ply seat and backrest
- Beech armrests
- Produced by Drabert, Minden
- German ~ 1930...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Corner Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in CA, CA
Corner sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, upholstered in a black and white silk fabric by Christian Lacroix
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 chairs B33 designed by Marcel Breuer in dark brown leather. Produced by Gavina in the 60s.
They are in good vintage condition with minor traces of age, as visible on photos.
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Beech Reclining Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
We offer a reclining armchair from the 1950s in Scandinavian Modern style, made in Sweden. The structure is crafted from solid beech wood, with seat and back upholstered in brick-red...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$816 Sale Price
20% Off
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Modernist Armchair by 't Woonhuys, 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist armchair.
Design by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Solid oak frame with solid macassar ebony armrests.
Re-upholster...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Pair of Art Deco stools Italy, 1930s
Located in London, GB
A happy sense of symmetry defines this pair of newly upholstered Italian Art Deco stools. Solid geometric volumes — almost architectural in presence — feature flanked sides that rise...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Daniël van Dorp Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs for Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chairs.
Design by Daniël van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam.
Solid macassar ebony and original macassar ebo...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Six Art Dèco Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Art Deco dining chairs. The frame is in walnut, while the backs have been veneered in walnut burl, famous for its sumptuous and dramatic patterns. The chairs have been upho...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$4,289 Sale Price / set
30% Off
An Armchair, Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A 1950s club armchair attributed to Jacques Adnet. Newly upholstered in premium, pure, taupe Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
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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