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Seating For Sale
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained beech and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 39.8"H x 25.0"W x 29.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 14.0"
Arm...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ekornes Stressless Leather & Chrome Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Beige Leather, Chrome Bases
Experience unmatched Scandinavian comfort with this vintage Ekornes Stressless reclining...
Category
1970s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Style Green Square Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and versatile, the latest from the Treasure Collection is a square ottoman that complements the cubic silhouette of the new Lilli chair with an Art Deco-inspired design. Its ...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile
Pair of chairs Mito Carlo Bartoli Tisettanta modern design
Located in Taranto, IT
Pair of chairs Mito Carlo Bartoli Tisettanta modern design.
Black lacquered wood frame, burgundy-colored leather seat and back.
The item is in good conservative condition, only sl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D
Seat Height: 17.25”
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just seating; it is a rare and valuable item cherished by collectors and design enthusiasts alike.
Robsjohn-Gibbings: A Renowned Designer
A Master of Design Inspired by Antiquity
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, one of the most influential designers of his time, made history by drawing inspiration from ancient Greece. This influence is reflected in his creations, which combine clean lines with noble materials, producing furniture that is both functional and aesthetic.
The Chaise Longue: A Symbol of Minimalist Style
This Robsjohn-Gibbings chaise longue is a harmonious blend of minimalist style and high-end furniture, bringing an elegant touch to any interior.
Widdicomb Edition: A Prestigious Partner
An Exceptional Collaboration
The partnership between Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb, a prominent American furniture maker, resulted in iconic pieces.
Superior Craftsmanship
With its high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail, this chaise longue is a true work of art. Made from solid wood and upholstered in fabric or leather, it ensures both comfort and durability.
A Design Inspired by Antiquity
The Elegance of Greek Lines
The chaise longue draws inspiration from ancient Greek furniture...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
$11,468 Sale Price
20% Off
After Jean Prouve French Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Easy Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Easy chair by unknown manufacturer in France circa 1950, designed in the style of Jean Prouve. Lacquered metal base and wood. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,514 Sale Price
53% Off
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Brutalist High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding set of four Mid-Century Modern Brutalist high back lounge chairs, club chairs, or dining chairs.
By Adrian Pearsall
USA, 1960s
Textured bronze-gilded resin ...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Resin
1980's Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs, A Pair - Made in Italy
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Pair of Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs
Elevate your space with these gorgeous, high-end designer dining chairs crafted by the renowned Italian m...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
$703 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Custom Sofa in Wabi Sabi Linen Roses Créme French Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order
Wabi Sabi French Linen Rose Fabric Upholstered Sofa
Introducing our custom sofa in French linen, featuring the elegant Wabi Sabi Rose fabric. Sink into luxurious...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Materials
Linen
Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark as model 1582. The wooden armrests and legs are made of varnished oak wood showing great grain ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Guillerme Chambron Style Oak Armchairs Creme Bouclé, France 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 French oak armchairs, France 1950.
They work great as a set of 4 but are listed as pairs and priced as such.
Great comfort set of 4 Oak arm-chairs with newly upholstered fin...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chair by Mobius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. Alone as an accent chair or as part of a set, suiting both casual and ...
Category
2010s Canadian Brutalist Seating
Materials
Walnut, Wood
After Jean Prouve French Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Easy Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Easy chair by unknown manufacturer in France circa 1950, designed in the style of Jean Prouve. Lacquered metal base and wood. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,514 Sale Price
53% Off
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Ebonized and Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Ebonized and gold gilt carved walnut frames, with caned backs and seats, a...
Category
1980s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Exceptional Quality Antique Set of Eight Inlaid Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exceptional quality antique set of eight Victorian inlaid carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of six single and two elbow chairs having attractive curved tops with pretty satinw...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Other
Rope Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Portland, OR
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France 1940s. Cantilevered bentwood frame with woven sea grass rope in a grid pattern. Fantastic condition, frames have previously been restored. Sold ...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rope, Beech
$8,500 / set
Model Saturnus Armchair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Saturnus armchair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1970s. Recently renewed quality leather upholstery, metal frame. Great vintage condition, minor patina ...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Napoleon III buttoned square back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a classic pair of Napoleon III buttoned square back armchairs. Gorgeous quality and generous proportions.
Measurements Height 92cm Width 84cm Depth 86cm Depth of seat 52cm...
Category
19th Century Antique Seating
Materials
Beech
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen Reupholstered
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair and ottoman by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Control tag to the underside of chair. Provenance: Purchased in 1963 from Anton Da...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Wool
Large English Chesterfield Sofa of Tufted Leather from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, large Chesterfield sofa upholstered in original patinated chestnut leather from the Edwardian era - featuring a deep button-tufted back, scroll arms, and comfortable seat, wi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf-Sheepskin Honey 50mm/Walnut by Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Petra VB3
Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort.
The Petra lounge c...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Dark Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair with Natural Canvas Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark bamboo swivel lounge chair with newly upholstered natural canvas cushion. Lightly refinished frame with some remaining wear, including scratches and consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Bamboo
Beachcomber Counter Stool in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light and strong, the Beachcomber Counter Stool evokes the sight of an old wooden single hull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy of the high seas. Constructed of hand shaped legs and stretchers, each piece is carefully fit and pinned with hardwood pegs and wedges to last for generations, much like the sea craft that inspire them.
For every bar stool, we start with scrupulously chosen lumber; each board must consist of straight grain and have absolutely no defects. This is not just for aesthetics, the clear grain gives the stool its strength. The boards are then milled to dimension and shaped by hand using a combination of machines and time honored hand tools. They are then given a polish by taking thin shavings with well sharpened planes and spokeshaves; rarely is sandpaper used in our shop. Once assembled, the Beachcomber bar stool...
Category
2010s American Shaker Seating
Materials
Maple, Walnut
$1,100 / item
Sylvie Chair in 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Scandinavian teak chair by J. Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chair designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The chair was distributed by Samcom in Paris.
Its Scandinavian lines and its beautiful manufa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Solid Wood Chairs Re-upholstered in Cream Leather
Located in London, GB
A pair or multiple pairs of Kai Kristiansen solid wood dining chairs with frames repolished and reupholstered in cream leather (or other leather or fabric of buyer's choice). This mo...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool
1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sofa designed by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet. Birch legs with vintage upholstery. 1958
Unmarked
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, fou...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$3,317 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Jules Leleu Style French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Jules Leleu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Art Deco period dining chairs
In the manner of Jules Leleu
France, Circa 1930s
Macassar ebony wood, with brass studded upholstered seats.
Measures: 17.5"W x...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
English Leather Tufted Bench C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English tufted leather bench in a deep brown coloration. The cushion is adorned with nailhead trim along the edges. The base of the bench is crafted from wood with an elegantly cur...
Category
1940s English Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Egon Yellow Velvet With Leather And Horn Details Chaise Lounge by Arcahorn
Located in Milan, IT
The Egon chaise longue is upholstered in Monsieur Baudelaire fabric in ochre yellow. The armrest is made of Aida pebbled leather in black Onyx, with an arm table of horn and wood in ...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile
Modern Dining Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Beat jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Set of 4 Mid-Century Bar Stools with Rush Seats, France, c. 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Set of four mid-century bar stools with rush seats, France, c. 1960s. Solid wood frames with visible joinery. Designer unknown.
Structurally sound. Minor cracks to the top of some l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Rare Coronado Armchairs in Tobacco Leather by T.Scarpa for B&B, Italy 1974.
Located in Milano, IT
Coronado armchair in tobacco-colored leather by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1974, rare with original label and certificate of authenticity.
It is fully original and well-preserved. ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Rust Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen
A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Down
B&B Italia Baia Leather Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare B&B Italia Baia Leather Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, 1970.
Brown leather upholstery over plastic steel and foam frame modular sectional sofa. Leather shows we...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
$7,500 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,105 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Vintage Set of 12 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Vintage set of twelve solid mahogany Chippendale Revival dining chairs, comprising ten sidechairs and two armchairs, dating from the mid 20th Century.
They have been cra...
Category
1950s British Chippendale Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Paneled Box Pub Tavern Settle Bench 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A good George II antique oak tavern box settle bench, circa 1750.
The settle having a high paneled back, with four horizontal fielded panels and six corresponding vertical panels, th...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 60.25” W x 33.5” D
Seat Height (in...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Post Modern Pair Sheepskin Swivel Chairs- Shearling Channel Back Milo Baughman
Located in Mckinney, TX
A striking pair of swivel lounge chairs, upholstered in ultra-soft genuine sheepskin in a rich butterscotch hue. Reminiscent of Milo Baughman's iconic silhouettes, these chairs blend...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
An ART NOUVEAU DECO CHAIR by JACOB & JOSEF KOHN, WIENER WERKSTATTE, Austria 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and extremely rare chair with armrests, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, in dark brown lacquered wood, with superb backrest and airy armrests in folded wood, circular seat in pe...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Modern Dining Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Mountain jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s lounge chairs. Made in Sweden. Sculptural high back chair with button tufted red leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Inez Upholstered Leather Bench by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Upholstered Bench by Crump and Kwash
Upholstered leather seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base with hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction with durable ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,650 / item
Customizable Walnut Armchair with Cane Backrest and Beige Cushion – Vanno Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Vanno armchair combines timeless elegance with modern functionality, making it a versatile addition to any space. Crafted with a warm walnut finish frame, this armchair reflects ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Teak
Nomad Skin Lounge Chair Yak Leather by Matsu Nomadic Series by Joeri Reynaert
Located in Gomaringen, DE
ON STOCK IN GERMANY IN BLACK YAK LEATHER
Experience the ultimate blend of comfort and craftsmanship with the NOMAD Lounge Chair. This unique piece of furniture is inspired by tradit...
Category
2010s Tibetan Tibetan Seating
Materials
Concrete
$2,341 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Luigi Filippo Armchair in Mahogany Capitonné Lining Italy '800
Located in Taranto, IT
Antique Luigi Filippo Armchair in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy 19th century.
Mahogany frame, upholstery in Capitonné fabric .
Item in excellent conservative condition , only sl...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
American Colonial Carved Solid Maple Spindle Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional American Colonial style carved solid maple spindle bench
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 48"W x 21.5"D x 34.25"H. Seat height: 16.75". Arm height: 26".
Very good origina...
Category
1970s American American Colonial Vintage Seating
Materials
Maple
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Corner Sofa in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System, corner sofa, solid pine, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Hans Jørgen Frydendal created a sofa that directs all focus towards the inherent qualit...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
French brutalist birth chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Brutalist birthing chair from approx. The 1970s. In dark stained pine and with beautiful carvings and cut outs.
The chair was originally used as...
Category
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$20,374 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Set of 4 Intricately Carved Eastlake Movement Victorian Dining or Game Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 intricately carved Eastlake Movement Victorian dining or game chairs.
To be reupholstered.
Sold as a set.
Category
Early 1900s American Eastlake Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co.'
Newly upholstered in a hand dyed teal antique linen.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Customizable Teak Wood Accent Chair with Cane Back and Gray Upholstery, Laguna
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna teak wood occasional chair designed by Aciole Felix for Uultis upholstered in a light gray fabric with black and gold cane accents. The Laguna oc...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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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