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Seating For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Georgian
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Bertu Side Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Side Chair, Knotty Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern Side Chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is the perfect chair for any space, indoor or outdoor. The Suelo Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Modern Dining Archipen Chair in Various Fabrics by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The concept behind our latest creation, the "Archipen" chair, celebrates movement and dynamism through its distinctive design. With its minimalist aesthetic, characterised by clean l...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Harry Thaler Set of 4 'Pressed Chair' in Aluminium for Nils Holger Moormann
Located in Tilburg, NL
Harry Thaler Set of 4 'Pressed Chair' in Aluminium for Nils Holger Moormann. Designed in 2011, current production.
As reduced as it gets. A thin ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set Of Four Wishbone Chairs Model Ch24 Made In Beech By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Made of beech with hand-woven paper yarn seat. Hans J. Wegner (1914–2007) was a...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, White Steel, Eggshell Bouclé
By HEM , Faye Toogood
Located in Paris, IDF
PUFFY, Lounge Chair
Design: Faye Toogood
Editor: HEM
Model shown on main image:
Steel frame: Cream, Matte (RAL 9001)
Upholstery: Storr, Eggshell (97% Pure New Wool, 3% Nylon)
The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian modern beige armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern beige armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Armchair model Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel frame. The seat, armrests and backrest are mad...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen
Set Sculptural Chaise Longue & Pouf Black Steel & Dark Brown Leather Modern
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Inez Counter and Barstool by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez counter stool and barstool by Crump and Kwash
Upholstered seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish / 360 degree rotating...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa and Ottoman - Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage authentic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa; a designer classic.
Modular design includes three seating pieces and one ottoman.
The ottoman was reconstructed to match the existing original seating modules.
Includes three spherical pillows.
Total reupholstery required.
3 Seat Sections, dimensions per piece:
D: 37.75"
H: 26"
W: 37.75"
Arm height: 21"
Seat height: 15.75
Overall width of three seat sections together: 113"
1 Ottoman Section...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Custom Made Designer Sofa with A Vintage Touch
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a stylish and versatile piece that blends contemporary design with a vintage touch. It features a wooden base and convex edges, providing both comfort and a sleek aesthe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Sleek Dining Chair with Solid Wood Frame In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Product Description:
Introducing a sophisticated and versatile range of seating furniture that combines modern design with high-quality materials and ergonomic comfort. Whether for c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, Stainless Steel, Blue Leather
By HEM , Faye Toogood
Located in Paris, IDF
PUFFY, Lounge Chair
Design: Faye Toogood
Editor: HEM
Model shown on main image:
Steel frame: Stainless Steel (silver), Matte
Upholstery: Soft Leather, Light Blue, Elmo
The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Collectible Mollettina Cedar Bench by Baldessari & Baldessari for Riva1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Mollettina Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the simple form of a clothes peg (or "molletta" in Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a clothes peg and reinterprets it in a bold and humorous way.
The Molletta Bench...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides
Also available with black le...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
Contemporary Minimalist Armchair Fully Upholstered In Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegant and bold, this custom-made armchair is a statement piece for any space. Curving edges with hugging back for the ultimate comfort with a high-density foam fixed seat.
Contact ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
Bertu Sectional, Suelo Modern Leather Sectional, Mahogany
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Leather Sectional is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sectional's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. The wood frame can be made in a slatted or solid version, with arms or side table extensions, and is and finished with a commercial grade finish. Finish options include natural, grey-wash, dark walnut, and ebony. The cushions are upholstered with a medium density foam and the price includes high-grade leather in the color of your choice. The Suelo Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Studio Made Forged Iron Artisanal Bench
Located in Roanoke, VA
A unique studio made bench that feels like a piece of art itself. Beautifully crafted with forged iron detail along the top as well as the interesting shaped legs. The bench features...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Mushroom Ottoman in Cream Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a white colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In High Performing Velvet/Eden Green
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Fond Stool by Brian Chaaban
By CHAABAN
Located in London, GB
Elevate your interior with the exquisite Fond Stool, a perfect fusion of luxurious comfort and sculptural elegance that serves as both functional seating and artistic statement piece...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Modern Low Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Mountain graphite jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
18th Century English Settle
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this handsome panelled oak settle from The Old House, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire.
Early 18th Century with a leather hinged seat with storage underneath. All in very good...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Shaker Chair by AMBROZIA, Macchiato Shearling, Oxidized Maple & Blackened Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker chair is handcrafted to order from refined blackened Steel metal frame with a leather seat and Shearling back. Featuring subtile solid wood insertion that will give a warm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion.
D...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Lloyd Bar Stool with Leather or Shearling Cushion
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Bar Stool
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finish / metal rungs / leather wrapped back support / leather wrapped s...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Dining Chair With Curved Ergonomic Back In High Performance Suede
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sculptural design inspired by the work of Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
Standard finishes
Fabrics: Textured Boucle
Structure: Graphite Ash
Metal Studs: Gold.
“Minimum order of 4 ch...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Arm Chair Shearling/ COM Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
CHAIR NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Did you count sheep as a child to fall asleep? We introduce you to one of these sheep. Hand craved iron is combined with plush shearling to creat...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Lucien Dining Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Wood by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé dining chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Bouclé (available in custom fabric)
Base: Red Oak Wood (available in custom finish)
Dimensions...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Antique George III Set of 8 Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III set of 8 quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and six single chairs having a quality mahogany shield shaped back with pierce shaped splat ...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Materials
Other
Set of Eighteen Georgian English Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
An elegant nineteenth-century set of eighteen George III solid mahogany carved dining chairs with a shell-carved crest rail, with a pierced carv...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Skokie, IL
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany, 2007.
Dimensions: 33” h x 26 3/4” w x 37 1/2” d
Materials: enameled steel, natural leather, upholstery...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Modern Bar Chair Flock CS1 / 75cm Fully Upholstered in Baloo Boucle by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Faux Fur, Ash
Leo Bench, Camel Mohair & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order mohair and maple bench designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Camel Mohair (available in custom fabric)
Base: Natural Maple (available in custom finish)
Dimensions:...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
21st Century Modern Small Armchair in Cotton Velvet with Solid Oak Armrests
Located in Milan, IT
It’s the younger sister of our homonymous armchair and while it shares the same aesthetic and constructive principles it introduces two new elements to the formal language of the Got...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool
by Crump and Kwash
Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top....
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze
DS-2011 Sofa by De Sede, Dark brown leather lounge
By De Sede
Located in Ranst, VAN
Super comfortable two-seater sofa from De Sede, model DS-2011. The sofa has a steel base and is made of dark brown leather. The sofa is in very good and original condition. Two piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Base: Natural Maple
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Meas...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Vintage Thonet Style Bentwood Chair With Cane Seating
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring Old-World Class to Your Home with this Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair!
This beautiful and classic bentwood chair is reminiscent of the iconic designs by Michael Thonet. The chai...
Category
1960s Romanian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Twelve English Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve late 19th/early 20th century fine English dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The chairs have been refurbished and reupholstered with a new modern fabric. Constr...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Lorette Settee, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Settee by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood settee designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory bouclé (available in custom fabric)
Base: Natural Maple (available in custom finish)
Dimensions: ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Maple, Bouclé
Bench Geometrical Blackened Steel Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
Hand upholstered in your fabric of choice and combined with craved iron details. Available in COM.
Custom sizes available. Made in the Bronx, New...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.45
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Gold Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with a solid beechwood frame, this original pouf by Milanese designer Lorenza Bozzoli pouf showcases a powder pink velvet padded seat and a magnificent fringe of gold lurex. Part of the Sparkle Collection that pays homage to the roaring years of Charleston, this pouf will bring a glamorous touch to a bedroom vanity...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, Black Steel, Black Leather
By Faye Toogood, HEM
Located in Paris, IDF
PUFFY, Lounge Chair
Design: Faye Toogood
Editor: HEM
Model shown on main image:
Steel frame: Black Grey, Matte
Upholstery: Soft Leather, Black, Elmo
The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Upholstered 55-inch Cherry Wood Bench by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elemental wood-frame bench with a soft top is shown upholstered in one-of-a-kind vintage linen, but it is available made to order in COM / COL. It can also be custom ordered in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Teak Dining Chair with White Bouclé Upholstery and Open-Back Design – Olga Line
Located in Miami, FL
An Olga dining room chair in teak wood with white bouclé fabric. Introducing the Olga dining room chair, designed by Aciole Félix for Uultis, this stunning chair embodies modern design and sustainable craftsmanship. Crafted from solid teak wood and upholstered in soft, luxurious white bouclé fabric, the Olga chair is perfect for adding a contemporary touch to any dining room or stylish office. The chair’s clean lines and unique, curvaceous silhouette create an elegant and welcoming aesthetic, ideal for bold and innovative interior projects. With an open-back design, the Olga chair showcases a perfect balance between comfort and style, making it both a functional and artistic addition to your home.
The solid teak wood frame features a matte, velvety teak touch finish, providing a natural wood feel that brings warmth and organic beauty to the piece. Each chair is unique, thanks to the natural variations in the wood, enhancing its charm and individuality. Uultis is committed to sustainability, ensuring that this piece is made with environmentally friendly materials and responsible manufacturing practices.
Whether paired with a minimalist dining table for a sleek modern look or mixed with more eclectic elements, the Olga dining chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak, Upholstery
Set of Five Christian Liaigre for Nobilis Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of five mahogany dining armchairs designed by Christian Liaigre (French designer architect 1943-2020) for Nobilis. The set consists of all armchairs featuring a klism...
Category
20th Century French Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Antique Pair George III Polychrome Decorated Open Armchairs 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of George III polychrome decorated open armchairs, attributed to Gillows, Circa 1785 in date.
Each is superbly decorated with hand painted garlands, ribbon tied foliate trails, patera, bellflower pendants and demi-lune fan medallion. The chairs have shield shaped back with vertical medallion splats raised on square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs.
They are beautifully upholstered in a cream floral patterned and buttoned fabric.
Footnotes:
A virtually identical mahogany open armchair, albeit one with carved rather than polychrome detailing to its frames, is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 124, p. 165. A closely comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair...
Category
1780s George III Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ward Bennett “Scissor” Lounge Chairs, Geiger, Black, Boucle
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Original Ward Bennett “Scissor” Lounge Chairs by Geiger, Flat Black steel Frame, Tan Boucle Fabric. Great condition. Ready fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture markers in Copenhagen.
KK47000 was designed in 1933 as a modern collapsible chair...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early Camel Back Sofa having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat raised on stop-reeded mahogany block legs with triple H stretcher supports.
Dimen...
Category
Late 18th Century George III Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lana Dining Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé dining chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Base: Red oak
Measures: Front ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Sparkle Pink Pouf with Copper Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
As suggested by its name, this pouf from the Sparkle Collection will infuse glamour into a modern living room, bedroom, or private study. Inspired by the fashion of the Roaring '20s,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile
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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