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Seating For Sale
Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa Chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s.
In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection.
Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech.
Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in purple, durable and pleasant to the touch unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely.
We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets.
Here set...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs
These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Linen
$3,600 / item
Sculptural Contemporary Brown Velvet Modular Sofa Abundancia
Located in Almería, ES
Abundancia Sofa is a refusal to shrink. A refusal to sit small.
It’s a four-meter-long declaration of comfort as power.
Massive, unapologetic, and made to hold all your weight—ph...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
18Thc Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Original aged surface New England balloon back Windsor chairs in fantastic condition.These chairs have such wonderful form and patina.The saddle seats are most unusual and wond...
Category
18th Century American Country Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Customizable Powdercoat Aluminum Ribbon Stool by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon stool is a playful addition to Laun's outdoor furniture catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack together t...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970
Very well preserved convertible double-seat sofa by K...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Pierre Frey Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s
This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986
By Herman Miller, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century arm chair having an exposed architectural frame constructed of oak with brown/orange tweed upholstered back and seat cushions, with brown vinyl piping. Made by t...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upho...
Category
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Illum Wikkelso Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Swivel lounge chair by Illum Wikkelso. Model ML 214. Newly upholstered in white boucle and a chrome swivel base. Made in Denmark. 1960's
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Rustic Shou Sugi Ban Wood Bench Pine and Corten Steel 6'
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of eac...
Category
2010s North American Rustic Seating
Materials
Steel
Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Shearling, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige shearling and walnut lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 14.5"
Arm Height (inches): 24.31"
All items ship from High Point,...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Jansen Bouclé Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Curule Jansen bench in black enameled wrought iron with bronze accent and feet, the feet are reminiscent of a Giacometti lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Mid Century Swedish Teak Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Mid Century Swedish Teak Sofa
This sofa measures: 94 wide x 36.5 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 21.25 inches
Good Vintage C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Original Otto Wagner & Kohn Jacob & Josef & Koloman 'Kolo' Moser Ensemble, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending wood for his furniture designs.
Occasionally These furniture are attributed to Koloma...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern finely detailed studio carved hand chair, circa 1970s, in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, that brings both a meditative element and a unique functional sculpture into your home with the artisan crafted wood Carved Hand Accent Piece. Promising to be a conversation piece, this accent provides a calm resting spot for mindful accessories, plants, and books as the shape is a representation of the hand of Buddha...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
$979 Sale Price
44% Off
Set of 12 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design.
An extraordinary set of twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Profil...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Blue Toile – A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of antique French accent side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. Each features a finely hand-carved oval backrest, finished in creamy ant...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Maple, Paint
Pair of Modernist Armchairs, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century designers were eager to break free from the aesthetics of the past and experiment with new forms and techniques. At the same time, especially in Europe, the modernist des...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$11,000 / set
Bauhaus style Lounge Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Very rare lounge chair which was produced in late 1980s by Stol Kamnik. Its modern look is still fashionable with reminiscence of Bauhaus period. It is beautiful and very comfortable...
Category
1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
$790 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Brutalist Oak Razorblade Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjaernulf brutalist oak armchair in a unique razorback throne style. Designed by the renowned Danish designer, this chair with seat upholstered in black leather.
The oak woo...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952
Design, form,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint "Faaborg Chair" – Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (1888–1954)
The Faaborg Chair was designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint (1888–1954) in 1914 as part of the interior for Faaborg Museum, dedicate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Bellato with solid oak frame legs, tubular steel seat upholstered in wicker,I...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Antique Primitive Long Bench in Pine, Scandinavia, 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique primitive wooden bench in pine, Scandinavia, 1800s. A beautiful example of rustic craftsmanship, this bench is made from solid pine with traditional joinery and a naturally a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Antique Seating
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Modern Style Daybed In Solid Mahogany & Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Achieving a seamless fusion of sturdy yet inviting materials, coupled with timeless craftsmanship, This Daybed pays homage to the ingenuity of classic American design. Crafted from s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Wood
Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of pressure-molded Beech atop chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear, consist...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 32.75 wide x 38 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Ralph Lauren High Back Tufted Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 6 classic high-back dining side chairs by Ralph Lauren. These handsome generously sized dining chairs feature tufted backs and seats, aged brass nail head trim, and square ma...
Category
1990s American Classical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$6,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
E66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
E66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
Three Scandinavian (Finland) chairs by Alvar Aalto model E66 designed in the 1930s. These three seats date from the 1950s and are...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina.
In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Polyester
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra 1994
Located in Lisboa, PT
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, 1994
Designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, the Favela Chair is a remarkable example of their groundbreaking approach to design and c...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Shagreen Bar Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Please allow 10-12 weeks for re-upholstery and restoration of a vintage Womb Chair and Ott...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Zebra Hide
$17,800 / set
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 67.0"W x 35.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.75"
Arm Height (inches): 28....
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs by Maison Louis Drucker in Ruby Red, Bottle Green, White
By Maison Louis Drucker
Located in Hamburg, DE
4 no light rattan / bamboo arm chairs hand crafted by Maison Louis Drucker Paris:
inversé weaving pattern in Colors Ruby Red , Bottle Green and W...
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back and seat.
Measures: 22" x 42" x 42" / Seat Height - 20" at front before sitting, 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
$750 Sale Price
25% Off
Custom Made Cube Ottoman in Vintage Turkish Rug Style
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made cube style ottoman. This can be remade and ordered to any size. The rug we are using is a new "vintage look" turkish flat weave style with nano technology. Meaning this c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Foam, Wood
Modern Harrison Tufted 84" Sofa with Curved Frame Detail by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Tufted Sofa 84” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (3 over 3) mix of loose tufted back and seat cushions.
O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the "Bofinger Farmer Series" based on designs by Gerd Lange from the 1960s.
This demountable furniture is less well-known and less ubiquitous than Safari Chair...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
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
$11,414 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
- Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes)
- Goof Form desk chair
- Dazor desk lamp...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
$3,750 Sale Price / set
49% Off
An Elegant Pair of Art Déco Chairs France 1930's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An Elegant Pair of Art Déco Chairs France 1930's.
Excellent cabinetwork with quality details.
Manufactured in workshops in Revel near Toulouse
The choice of wood: French oak and c...
Category
1930s French Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,161 / set
Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Pantone Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furnit...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Art Deco Bouclè and Walnut Loveseat, Italy, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small Art Deco two-seater sofa in ivory and walnut bouclé fabric, fully restored and upholstered, Italy, 1930s. Fabric can be replaced at an additional cost.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Wave Chaise by Danny Ho Fong
Located in Fraser, MI
Wave Chaise by Danny Ho Fong
Category
1970s Vintage Seating
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Arches Dining Chairs, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021
Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021
The Arches dining chair is designed in the like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Metal
$9,707 Sale Price / set
20% Off
PLIA 50th Anniversary Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Milan, IT
Codiceicona celebrates the iconic chair with a special edition curated and signed by Giancarlo Piretti.
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS
A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Limande Lounge Chairs by Kwok Hoi Chan Ed. Steiner Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
Located in Padova, IT
Lemon Sole lounge chairs by chinese designer Kwok Hoï Chan, created in 1969 and produced by Steiner until the end of the 1970s.
Chromed steel ...
Category
1960s French Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stunning Set of 6 Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic set of 6 Maison Jansen style wooden painted dining chairs having fluted legs with rosette joints and straight aprons. Great bones and frames were just professionally touched...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch, Plated Metal, Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, ca. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original tubular steel couch/daybed in Art Deco-Streamline design is restored on request and available in different amounts.
Delivery time between 8-10 weeks.
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 8 Hans J. Wegner “CH23” Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1951
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A beautifully matched set of eight original “CH23” dining chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Crafted in a refined combination o...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak, Teak
5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The sofa set was designed and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s. The set with gold lacquered cast aluminum legs consists of a curved sofa, two armchairs, and two smaller side chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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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