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Seating For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1930s
20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather We present you a folding walnut chair from the 1st half of the 20th centur...
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Early 20th Century European Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Set of (10) Spanish Dining Chairs Tooled Leather Requiring Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Set of (10) Spanish Dining Chairs with Tooled Leather Upholstery that will require restoration. There are (4) Armchairs and (6) Side Chairs and if you look closely enough, it...
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Early 1900s Spanish Country Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School walnut stool with the original tapestry seat.
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School Arts & Crafts handmade Walnut stool retaining the original tapestry seat. Stamped Barnsley under the seat.
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 1669
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs, model 1669, circa 1930s. Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in wool, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling in organic ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Chromed Tubular Steel and New Blue Mohair Cantilever Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of cantilever Art Deco armchairs in tubular steel with new dark blue mohair fabric covers. The original design of the FN 21 Famos model was made by Mücke & Melder in 1930. The armrests are made of stained beech. Mucke Melder began producing furniture in nickel-plated and chromed steel in 1928. The first type was a spring chair designed by A. Lurcat for the Thonet company, whose designs he often used under licence. Arnošt Beck created her own design for it. This pair of Art Deco- Bauhaus cantilever...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Elegant art deco stool /pouf with green upholstery (3 pieces), France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / 3 stools / wood and green velvet / Art Deco A rare find, these 3 similar art deco pieces with luxurious green velvet upholstery and geometric legs with black lacque...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rattan Settee with Schumacher Fabric Cushions, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s Adirondack stylish rattan loveseat. Cushions fabricated in a Schumacher fabric.
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Tree Surround Outdoor Bench
Located in Cumberland, RI
Tree Surround outdoor bench In stock now and ready to ship is a beautiful Metal Tree Surround featuring scrolling detail and curved legs. Wide diameter....
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Early 20th Century Romantic Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron

Late 19th-Early 20th C. Set of 14 French Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and fine set with two arm and twelve side chairs. Finely carved walnut Louis XV style with deep Saddle tome leather upholstery and nailhead trim. With floral scrolled crests and the seat rails with carved leafy scrolls, the legs ending in an elegant SnailsHead Foot. side chairs H. 37", W. 18", Depth 20 1/2", seat H. 20" Condition: some expected scratches to the leather but minor, a few stains on four seats, one with a tiny tear...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

most comfortablw 20th century walnut carved cabriole legs with wings and arms
Located in Perth, GB
This chair is soft touch to the comfort a chair to relax in comfortable recently reupholstered in a triple woolen tapest style colourful material of the highest quality stufffed wi...
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Early 20th Century Seating

Materials

Wool

Antique Chippendale Camelback Sofa with Scroll Arms, Blue, C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Chippendale Camelback Sofa with Scroll Arms, Blue, C1930 Measures - 35.5"H x ...
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Early 20th Century Seating

Materials

Upholstery

1930 Art Deco French Mustache Back Club Chairs, Christian Lacroix Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mustache original Art Deco French leather club chairs. Circa 1930s with original leather. This is a beautiful, highly coveted Moustache clubs pair with a lot of character and...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional blended set of 8 Hardwood Windsor Armchairs with fine traditional form and particularly well-grained seats. In a Natural tone with classic hoop backs with spindles and...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have to admit that one of the side chairs is in rough shape. The chair is certainly repai...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1920’s. It is of outstanding quality, this is extremely well ...
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1920s British Victorian Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of 4 restored Bauhaus beech armchairs designed by Mart Stam. Style: Bauhaus Designer: Mart Stam Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech a...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE WHEATGRASS CARVER DESK ARMCHAiR IN HARDWOOD GREEN LEATHEr
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass style carver armchair in Mahogany with the period green le...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Pair of French Leather Studded Club Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of cognac leather club chairs with large scrolling arms and high square backs. Fully restored with new webbing and springs replaced where necessary. The original oa...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco Dining Chairs for Howell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco dining chairs, designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell, American, circa 1930s. Chrome plated metal frames with black leather upholstery. Please see our other 1s...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era with ebonized accents. The chairs will show signs of wear and use such as chips, nicks, and Scuffs...
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Early 1900s German Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Antique Chinese Square Bench Or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Square Bench or Ottoman. This versatile antique Chinese Rosewood bench or ottoman is in good condition and perfect for extra seating where needed. Comfortable and gre...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era in most likely Germany. The chairs are in good condition and will show losses and signs of age and use ...
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Early 1900s European Biedermeier Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

French Napoleon III dry green set of 3 seats, Louis XVI style
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful set of French Napoleon III seats, Louis XVI style, with dry green upholstery. The set is made up of an armchair, a charmeuse, which is lower in seat, it was used to sit nea...
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School rationalist desk chair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A 1920s Dutch Haagse School desk chair in solid oak and with the original seat (springs inside), upholstered in leatherette. The chair has a low backrest which gives it a cubist and ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s
Category

1930s Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair Of French Louis XVI Fauteuils
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style armchairs/fauteuils. Silver gilt details with a bronze tone gold ground. Upholstered in a champagne silk brocade with gold and ivory highl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1920s Wrought Iron Director Style Daybed Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large Iron French settee that may be used for indoor or outdoor use. This may be place in a garden area. No cushions will be sold with this iron settee. Wonderful patina and age to ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 17 1/2in D: 17in SH: 17 1/2in This Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the hig...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of leather Chesterfield club armchairs, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised on turned feet. Good solid condition, the leather is soft, and nicely worn in. Dimensions Heig...
Category

Early 20th Century British Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Vintage Sunny Yellow Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Austria 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or tabouret from beech and upholstery new covered with sunny yellow textile fabric and yellow cords Austria, 1930s. An amazing Art Deco vintage pouf st...
Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Louis XV Style French Canape Loveseat
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th C. Louis XV style Canape loveseat settee in tufted brocade with plush goose down loose cushion, wrap around back & hand carvings throughout. A very sweet loveseat of heirl...
Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Down

A Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The club chair originated in the early 20th century, particularly during the Art Deco and Belle Époque periods. These chairs were initially designed for the exclusive gentlemen clubs...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Alpaca

Set of Four Amsterdamse School Oak Dining Chairs, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Amsterdamse School was an influential Dutch architectural and design movement that emerged in the early 20th century, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the N...
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1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Wicker Trunk or Hamper, New England
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century wicker trunk or hamper, New England. Woven handles. Custom cushion (used condition) for use an ottoman or bench. Repainted. 28" x 16.5" x 16.5" (plus cushion). W...
Category

Early 20th Century American Seating

Materials

Wicker

Yellow Wingback Armchair, Northern Europe, around 1920. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant and comfortable. Winged armchair from the beginning of the 20th century, Northern Europe. The piece of furniture is in very good condition after professional renovation, the...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XV Boudoir Slipper Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare pair of boudoir or slipper chairs. The chairs are in their original robins egg blue-green finish and has signs of age and distressing and the upholstery is entirely or...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Bar Harbor Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Heywood-Wakefield Bar Harbor wicker rocking chair. Attractively braided arms & wonderful open diamond reed-work back. Repainted. Custom toile cushion (used conditi...
Category

Early 20th Century American Seating

Materials

Wicker

Arts & Crafts Style Oak & Rush Armchair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 20th century Arts& Crafts style armchair. Made from oak wood and featuring a rush seat, side panels and back rest. In good condition with no damage to the rush work. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Louis XV Navy Blue Armchair, France, circa 1910. Restored.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Winged armchair, France, circa 1910. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: walnut dimensions height 108 cm seat height 54 cm widt...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco X Framed Stool
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco X-Framed stool by Harry & Lou Epstein. Birdseye maple veneered with cream leather re-upholstery. Dimensions: H 45cm W 60cm D 45cm Origin: English Date: Circa 1935 It...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple

Pair of Camel Backed Georgian Style Sofa's Circa 1920
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of camel backed Georgian style sofa's. Studded vintage brown leather upholstery with solid walnut frame. English, Circa 1920. H 95cm W 140cm D 68cm Seat H 38cm W 109cm D 56cm
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1920s English Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Huge scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing our Scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair, the perfect statement piece for your living space. This chair features oversized wings that create a stunning visual impact...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Scandinavian Art Deco Stool Chinoiserie Style in Original Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming stool made in the 1920s in Scandinavia in Art Deco Chinoiserie style. Original upholstery and paint.
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1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

For RoseMarie - Lounge Chairs with Wooden Arm Overlays, Scandinavia 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
For RoseMarie - Lounge Chairs with Wooden Arm Overlays, Scandinavia 1930s Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered ...
Category

1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

De coene Freres, Art Deco Pivoting Armchair circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco pivoting armchair in walnut good general condition, original covering torn      
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco wooden stool with leather top, Belgium ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920 / stool / wood and leather / art deco An Art Deco stool with tapered square section legs, elegant graving and leather top with decorative nailing. Made in Belgium aro...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century Needlepoint Footstool / Ottoman
Located in Fulton, CA
1930's William & Mary style footstool. Period hand needlepoint cover with birds and floral detail. Refinished base with excellent craftsmanship and detail to upholstery. Measures 18 ...
Category

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features hand painted details, distress painted finish, nicely carved frames, very nice set of ...
Category

Early 1900s Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Rocking Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Heywood-Wakefield rocking chair. Close woven wicker in very fine repainted condition with custom toile cushion (used condition). Diamond reed design in the back. W...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

Pair of 1930's French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1930s French Leather Club Chairs are upholstered with high quality leather in good vintage condition with well-worn character. Featuring iconic cigar style arms and unique mou...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of th...
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1930s French Bohemian Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Walnut Armchairs Circa 1930s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are classic chairs and are in good condition. The chairs have normal signs of wear and use. They have nice older upholstery and may have signs of use including minor staining n...
Category

1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th Century Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Ficks Reed rattan arm chair. Elegant design; repainted with custom toile seat cushion (used condition). Includes back cushion. 18.5" seat depth, 20.5" seat height wi...
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Early 20th Century American Seating

Materials

Wicker

Warren McArthur Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Desk Chair, Aluminum frame with upholstrey. Reupholstered Seat height 20"
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Fine Set 8 Maison Jansen Distressed Paint Decorated Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 8 signed Maison Jansen balloon back style Directoire dining chairs. The chairs are in exceptional distressed condition an...
Category

1920s French Directoire Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Seating
Located in Cumberland, RI
Take a look at this vintage three-piece wrought iron patio furniture set by Salterini, that is perfect for outdoor lounging and entertaining. The 3 tables create an generously sized ...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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