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Seating For Sale
Style: Regency
Style: Biedermeier
English Painted Oak Luxury Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by English Regency design, this exquisite side chair features a faux bamboo frame with flared, tapered legs and an H-form stretcher for added stability. The solid oak frame ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Maple Biedermeier Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful 19th century Swedish maple settee features classic Biedermeier design elements adapted to Scandinavian tastes for lightness and simplicity, using only the finest quali...
Category
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Maple
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Mixed Set of 16 Flame Qulit Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 18 antique Swedish with flame + quilt golden birch veneers with the distinctive curved seat back, differing carved central motifs and g...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
$17,377 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholster...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
French Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Lounge Chair in Scalamandré Le Tigre Tiger Silk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Regency style armchair
Early 20th Century
Hand carved gilt wood frame, with down filled cushion, and tiger patterned silk velvet upholstery.
Measures: 29"W x 24"...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$7,120 Sale Price
45% Off
Pair of English Regency Lolling Chairs in Tufted Gray Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of English Regency Lolling or Butaca chairs. The pair are incredibly comfortable and upholstered in new dark Gray Tufted Leather.
A com...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available
Austria, 20th century
These Austrian Biedermeier fruitwood arm/club chairs from the 20th century are a b...
Category
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$2,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Biedermeier-Style Mahogany Chairs & Armchairs From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Biedermeier-Style Mahogany Chairs & Armchairs From the Early 20th Century
A set consisting of six mahogany chairs and two armchairs, dated to the 1st half of the 20th century...
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,210 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Italian Regency Style Curule Carved Walnut Upholstered X-Bench Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Curule Carved Walnut Upholstered X-Bench Stool with Gold Rosettes and Black Painted Accents. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 27" W x 17"...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Caned Mahogany Armchair or Bergere, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An elegant circa 1830 English Regency armchair or bergere of solid mahogany construction having shaped crest rail and scroll arms with lotus carved terminals and volute arm supports ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden fra...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Regency Style Armchairs in Powder Blue Velvet, c. 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical pair of 1950s wingback armchairs in the Regency style, recently updated by Chicago design firm Yung Atelier with cotton velvet upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning pair of Regency hall chairs from England, circa 1800. Dramatic in color alone, the solid mahogany planks lend themselves well to carved, scrolling details in the shield-back...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
$4,500 / set
Set of 8 Antique English Regency Period Mahogany Carved Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs, C. 1820s. Features a mahogany frame with rope twisted back and stately acanthus leaf floral striped seat. Front legs are turned tapered and...
Category
1820s Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Regency Style Ebonized And Caned Accent Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely formed Regency style accent chair lacquered black and ornately detailed with gilt design work throughout. Features a straight top rail, double-X splat, and high arms that el...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite English Regency side chairs exemplify the elegance and refinement of the Regency period. Meticulously crafted from flamed mahogany, the warm, rich hues and intricate ...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,500 / set
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully curved front leg...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
$4,387 Sale Price / set
37% Off
English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
These fine set of six Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quali...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 19" W x 23" D x 18" Seat height.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Cherry
Hollywood Regency Scrolled Velvet & Gold-Gilt Ionic Capital Upholstered Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning Hollywood Regency style gold gilt bench having scrolled design that wraps completely underneath of both sides. In excellent condition. Freshly upholstered in lush green ve...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful timeless Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The chair was made of solid cherry and was hand polished.
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry
$2,643 Sale Price
21% Off
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This fine and elegant Viennese Biedermeier walnut sofa was made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desi...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions :
sofa heigh...
Category
1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack nail heads in the regency taste. The chair has height adjustments including tilt and swivel. The flat top crest of the seat has small ears...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Biedermeier Style Stool Upholstered in Scalamandré style Leopard Print
By Scalamandre
Located in Morristown, NJ
An early/mid 20th C. Biedermeier-style stool featuring a classic design with a contemporary twist. This beautifully crafted piece showcases the elegance and simplicity of early 19th-...
Category
1940s French Biedermeier Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This fine set of six Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quali...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Henredon Regency Carved Flame Mahogany and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of ten Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Gorgeous carved flame mahogany and gold gilt frames, with Damask uphols...
Category
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Eight Regency Black Lacquer & Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Elegant Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs, France, circa 1960s. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
Category
1960s French Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gilded Cane English Regency Settee C 1810 with Original Horsehair Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, all original, Regency gilt caned settee, expertly crafted and finished in lustrous black lacquer with refined gilt gold accents. Reflecting the classical influence of early...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Maison Jansen Attributed Leather and Gilt Regency Armchairs, Restored, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing set of restored armchairs, which are confirmed to be from the 1940s and earlier. The question is - how much earlier? Crafted in the Regency style, this set of Ebonized and Gilt frames chairs feature gold colored leather seats and a charismatic silhouette with a lot of interesting artistic details.
*NOTE* We have eight available, they are priced as pairs.
The chairs are signed with Mid-Century era upholstery tags and a business card for an antiques restorer. The business card is of a 1940s style and the address used is the style of address used between 1943 and 1963 which is before ZIP codes were used but after the implementation of the 2 digit Postal Code system.
What is currently unknown is whether Fred H. Mehrhoff reproduced these chairs in that time or if he had restored them. Generally speaking, antique restorers did much more restoring than they did reproducing. Reproductions were mostly private commissions from local clientele.
We found a 1935 newspaper directory with Fred H. Mehrhoff listed as a cabinetmaker in Ohio, which further supports his career as an antiques restoration specialist. Again, the question is whether he crafted these chairs in the 1940s or possibly 1950s, or if he restored them and they are much older - perhaps of the Regency period (early 1800s).
If he restored these in the 1940s, which we are inclined to believe, they are likely an important set and from an important maker or design house, such as Maison Jansen. These have the aesthetic style and taste of Maison Jansen, and we definitely would not be surprised to learn these were used in a Jansen interior project at some point in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
These Maison Jansen attributed armchairs would work great in a French Neoclassical, Classical, Art Deco, or Hollywood Regency home. Also consider mixing it up in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern, Danish Modern or Zen / Minimalist room as a splash of juxtaposition. Can be used as dining captains or side chairs, hall chairs, desk or guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs, feeding chair...
Category
1940s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
$6,100 Sale Price / set
21% Off
19th Century German Set of Six Biedermeier Antique Veneered Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The side chairs have an open...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery
Antique English Regency chaise longue Attr to Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
An early 19th century Regency period chaise lounge. Raised on 4 thick turned oak legs with the original Gilt brass Cope & Collinson brass casters. Retaining its original fillings and...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
A Regency Mahogany Window Seat with Linen Upholstery
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820
A fine Regency mahogany window seat with scrolling arms with ormolu paterae mounts, supported on four sabre legs. Upholstered in pale yellow linen.
Height 69.00...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of English Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt armchairs made by Burton-Ching Ltd., 20th century.
26 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 35 inches...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Diminutive Antique English 19th Century Upholstered Armchair C.1820
Located in London, GB
Diminutive Antique English 19th Century Upholstered Armchair C.1820
Traditionally upholstered and covered in a classic English country house fabric. Neatly proportioned.
Presented ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Italian Regency Wrought Iron Fan Back Sunroom Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Wrought Iron Fan Back Sunroom Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes (4) arm chairs, round seats, fan backs, scrollwork design throughout, spring system s...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish.
Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
$3,301 Sale Price
52% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa. Austria, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This elegant and truly exceptional early mahogany Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made in circa 1830.
The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Daybed. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed was made in circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated propor...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Stylish Faux Bamboo Regency Armchair with Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated faux bamboo armchair newly upholstered in chocolate leather and finished with brass nailheads. arm height 27
Category
1970s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
$3,301 Sale Price
60% Off
Mid Century Wood Framed Spoon Back Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century spoon back chairs. Wood framed silhouette reminiscent of the Biedermeier style with tapered wood legs. Original floral upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning antique mahogany settee sofa. This piece commands attention, so beautiful, it's like a piece of art. It maintains a narro...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century, with saber legs, carved giltwood lion paw feet and new custom linen upholstery. This pair of Austrian Biede...
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Recamiere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this truly unique and exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed, crafted around 1825. This magnificent piece not only embodies the timeless eleg...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Biedermeier Style Side / Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four high quality Italian made dining chairs in the Biedermeier style.
Cherrywood with recently upholstered seats.
In excellent condition, sturdy and sound.
Italy, 1960's.
Category
1960s Italian Biedermeier Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of 4 Austrian Burl Wood Spoon Back Stripe Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Austrian Biedermeier-style chairs with burl wood veneer spoon backs and angled slip seat cushions upholstered in a blue and white striped fabric. (PRICED AS Set)
Minor wear...
Category
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Burl
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Brown Suede, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of 4 Biedermeier balloon chairs from Franconia, Germany around 1825.
Walnut veneered on beech and oak in mirror image. Solid walnut, curved square legs. Two ebonized, c...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Suede, Beech, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cherrywood Settee
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a graceful Russian cherrywood Biedermeier settee with a cresting top rail containing centred ebonized oval over upholstered back and seat flanked by fully padded arms above c...
Category
1830s Russian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
$4,972 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Biedermeier Bergère Chair, Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier bergère in cherry veneer with elegant, c-shaped curved armrests and a centrally rising backrest. The armchair stands on socketed square feet at the front and flared sabre...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry
SwedishBiedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Birch
$3,301 Sale Price
60% Off
Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria. The settee is made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple. Some areas have a striped appearance to the grain. This i...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century Biedermeier Small Cherry Bench Seat
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare bench with small practical size from the Biedermeier period. The bench is made of cherry wood, partly veneered and partly solid. The bench has been reupholstered and re-covered with Biedermeier fabric...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Cherry, Fabric
$4,757 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs. Set of 6 fruitwood and ebonized Regency styled dining chairs. Black upholstery with off whi...
Category
1990s Italian Regency Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
$2,231 Sale Price / set
43% Off
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Walnut
Regency Style Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These lovely chairs have regency styling with chinoiserie and floral details throughout the black lacquer frame. They most likely date to the 1950s, and the velvet upholstery does sh...
Category
1950s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Two Regency Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style carved and gilt armchair, the rectangular "X" back with a mahogany panel, the caned seat with a tie-on cushion, on turned and fluted legs.
Dimensions: 22.5" W x 23....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,810 / set
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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