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Seating For Sale
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$300 / item
DAISY Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Sand Cotton Velvet with Fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, DAISY velvet pouf radiates quiet luxury and natural beauty.
Upholstered in soft and opulent premium cotton velvet, its minimalist and organic form is co...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Italian Walnut Art Deco Stools, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Art Deco walnut stools with robust angular legs, wide banded apron and square tops. Newly re-upholstered with Maharam cream colored textured cotton fabric.
Italy, c...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Fine Barley Twist Bench With Hand Caned Seat - Made In Belgium
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Jacobean style Bench with fine deep Honey tone wood having Barley Twist legs and stretchers, Foliate carvings and an interesting ...
Category
20th Century Belgian Jacobean Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Bruno Rey Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1971
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of armchairs by Bruno Rey. Manufactured by Dietiker. Switzerland, 1971. Supple burgundy pebbled leather seats float within dark stained beech steam bent frames. Elegant, modern ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Chin Hua Set of 8 Dining Chairs 4 Side & 2 Arm by Raymond K. Sobota for Century
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage set of eight Chin Hua dining chairs 6 side and 2 armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture. Comprised of ebonized deep brown ash wood frames and upholste...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brualist Danish Modern Oak Dining Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A chair with a sleek, refined silhouette. Unlike many pieces from this era, it has no horizontal supporting elements, giving it a light and airy presence. Yet it dramatically contras...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Armchair model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Eero Aarnio, Pair of “Elephant Boot” Rattan Lounge Chairs, 1970s, Finland
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Designed by the visionary Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, this rare pair of Elephant Boot lounge chairs from the 1970s perfectly reflects his playful and avant-garde approach to design...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Red Velvet Armchairs Marco Zanuso Model lady 1950 Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Marco Zanuso armchairs lady model in Red Velvet, in original state, timeless Italian Iconic design.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
Studio B.B.P.R. 'Elettra' Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Studio BBPR
Located in Tilburg, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. 'Elettra' Lounge Chair for Arflex.
New, current production by Arflex. Price noted is for an Elettra lounge chair in fabric upholstery T6.
A classic of the '50s offi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,222 / item
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Leather and Wood Dining Chairs for Agapecasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo mangiarotti from 1978 made of traditional materials like wood and leather feauturing simple but elegant constuction details.
New pr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium
By Takeshi Nii
Located in København K, 84
An original 1950s Japanese rocking chair by designer Takeshi Nii, this exceptional piece is as much an engineering achievement as a design icon. Conceived to be folded and portable, ...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
A Scandinavian (Finland) chair by Alvar Aalto model E65 designed in the 1930s. This chair dates from the 1950s and is in ORIGINAL ...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base.
Good condition with few gaps
Shipping:
69 / 70 / 72 cm 5.4 kg.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
$702 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller Long Slatted Platform Bench in Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Mid-Century Modern slatted Platform Bench.
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
In natural and black-lacquered birch with three trapezoidal legs.
Model no....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of high back ladder chairs, Spain mid-1900s.. Re-upholstered in goatskin and linen.
Sculptural, decorative and functional.
Category
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Seating
Materials
Goatskin, Linen
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chairs in Saddle Leather, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of vintage "Eva" lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson manufactured at Dux in the 1970s. These rare examples are made from bent beechwood and beautifully patinated saddle leather.
Des...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Dietiker Ono, Modern Swiss Dining Chair, in American Walnut Wood by This Weber
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Ono is a classic piece of Swiss design and the lightest of all wood chairs, weighing only 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg).
Designed by This Weber.
Manufactured with care from American Walnut wood...
Category
Early 2000s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Pair of De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas by Ubald Klug, Swiss Design
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofas designed by Ubald Klug for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This iconic design with layered cushions makes the DS-1025 both visually stunn...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome and green colored polyurethane seat. The super rare and iconic "Pluff" was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli and prod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1990s Tom Stepp 'Jive' Chairs for Kvist Møbler, Birch with Woven Seats
By Kvist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 'Jive' chairs designed by Tom Stepp for Kvist Møbler in 1990s Denmark. Each chair features a solid birch frame with natural wood finish and curve...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Charles Pollack Executive Office Chair for Knoll International. 4 Star Base.1965
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll International. Mid Century Modern Design. Classic. Rolling and Swiveling and Super Comfortable. Used for Dining Chairs, Library C...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Kate Stone Washed Linen Sllip Covered Dining Chair with White Oak Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Kate Linen Slip Covered Dining Chair
This linen slipcovered dining chair is a stylish and comfortable addition to any dining room. Made fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Oak
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brown & Sand Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Italian Neoclassical Armchairs, Painted & Gilt, Distressed Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Neoclassical style armchairs with a painted & parcel gilt finish. This style is characterized by its neoclassical elements, including straight lines, fluted legs, and i...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural pair of armchairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and will look amazing when completed.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
John Pollard Seddon A pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. 4 more available
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), a pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs.
These upholstered dining chairs are the side chairs en s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's. Constructed of solid wood, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Club Chairs Reupholstered in a Stone Washed Heavy Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of vintage club that have been reconstructed and reupholstered in a heavy Irish Stone Washed linen, the color is a very faded light oatmeal color. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Linen
$2,247 Sale Price / item
25% Off
“Double Dip” Bench by Chris Howker for B&B Italia, 2004 Sculptural, Discontinued
By B&B Italia
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and visionary piece of early 21st-century design, the “Double Dip” bench by Chris Howker for B&B Italia was introduced in 2004 as a bold fusion of industrial minimalism and sc...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$13,379 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete. Ready for fabric of your choice. Mahogany legs with brass caps, Dunbar decking.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Chris Earl Ebonized Oak, Black Leather Moresby Armchair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in ebonized oak and black leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, c...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
The Forsyth Large Sheepskin Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth signature collection. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and pattern. The perfect coffee table, ottoman, bench at the end of a bed, or ...
Category
2010s American Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2019 Herman Miller Red White Sayl Office Task Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a 2019 Herman Miller Red and White Sayl Office Task Chair
Aluminum , plastic and fabric
design Yves Behar 2010
39 h x 24 w x 24 d
adjustable seat height 16.5 -...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Parlor Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, 18th century Louis XV period seating ensemble to instantly transform a parlor or living room into a grand salon. Included are seven pieces: one camelback sofa, three fauteuil...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Materials
Gold
$9,800 / set
20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Scandinavian Brown Leather and Curved Beech wood lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian tan Leather and Curved Beech wood lounge chairs Blonde Birch bentwood frames with light tan leather cushions. Leather shows signs of use and worn in nicely. Made...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century ebonized mahogany Empire style fauteuil with winged caryatids, newly upholstered in a deep espresso hairhide.
Category
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
3-Legged Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brutalist rustic modern sculptured chair.
As you can see in the last two photos, we have many different interesting wooden chairs and other home furniture.
Category
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Armchair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Søn, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Scandinavian armchair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by France & Søn in the 1960s.
The frame is made of polished chromed steel, the armrests are in solid te...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Teak Wood Counter Stool with Beige Upholstery and Matte Finish, Maru Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Maru teak wood counter stool designed by Uultis Studio and upholstered in a beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Maru teak wood counter stool, designed by Uultis Studio, combines cultural inspiration with modern functionality to create a beautiful and practical addition to any home. The stool features a sleek teak wood base, offering both strength and natural warmth. Its seat is upholstered in Wheat Thin Twill Weave fabric, a light beige material that adds subtle elegance while providing comfortable seating for high surfaces such as kitchen islands or bar counters. Please note that teak has natural variations, therefore each piece will be very unique. The teak wood will receive a teak touch finish, that is matte and velvety, preserving the natural feel of the wood.
Inspired by the traditional straw sieves used in Brazilian food production by native communities, the Maru stool integrates cultural elements into its modern design. The clean, armless silhouette allows for easy storage, making it a space-saving option that fits seamlessly under countertops when not in use. Its minimalist design ensures versatility, making it suitable for both contemporary and traditional interiors.
Committed to sustainability, Uultis carefully selects eco-friendly materials and incorporates responsible practices into the production of each piece. Assembled and ready for immediate use, the Maru counter stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
$692 Sale Price / item
24% Off
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Model 951
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair — Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Model 951 (2013)
This iconic Mid Century Modern lounge chair, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, is the ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Nickel
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green.
Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
$288 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Petra Lounge Chairs by Viggo Boesen in Sheepskin Scandinavian 22 & Oak
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, Oak
Presidents Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair.
This striking Nantucket lounge chair features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and functio...
Category
1990s American Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,872 Sale Price
40% Off
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brown fabric and marble sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition, reupholstery recommended.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75"H x 9...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Marble
George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, set of six ‘New’ dining chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1976 and 1977
With its sturdy form, thoughtful material choices, and re...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs created very probably by Maison Jansen.
Each chair with curved oval-shaped padded b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Prague Chairs By Josef Hoffmann For Thonet - early 1900s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Roma, RM
Set of Prague Chairs By Josef Hoffmann For Thonet – early 1900s
Product Details
Set of four chairs made of bentwood and rattan
Dimensions: 50 W × 83 H × 50 D cm
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Materials:
Wood
Dimensions:
D 43 cm x W 37 cm x H 74 cm (SH ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,186 / item
Early Production Le Corbusier for Cassina LC3 armchair in Edelman Baby Blue
Located in Seattle, WA
Iconic Bauhaus designs by the Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) are the LC2 and LC3 armchairs.
This vintage Fauteuil Grand Confort, or LC3 Lounge Chair,...
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well-crafted set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, Italy circa 1980s, in rich burgundy leather. Often compared stylistically to Mario Bellini’s iconic 'Cab' chairs for...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Metal Faux Bamboo and Rope Bar Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 4 vintage metal, faux bamboo and woven rope barstools. Stools are great quality, built to truly last.
They are in excellent condition with no damage to be noted. There is o...
Category
20th Century Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,500 / set
Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner or adjustable lounge and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak-plywood wood bases and metal frames and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable brown color leather recliner on a round teak-plywood base that swivels 360 degrees. Ottoman is upholstered in same brown leather and teak-plywood base as recliner. Signed in many locations on the chair and ottoman. Made in Norway, in the late 20th Century. A very comfortable chair and ottoman...
Category
2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$495 / item
Set of Ten Bentwood Dining Chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, 1970s, Cane
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Ten Bentwood Dining Chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, bentwood and cane. From the late seventies, from a beautiful modern Coral Gables home.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
Kipp Stewart for Directional 'Arc' Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede & Chromed Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American design icon Kipp Stewart, these awesome chairs were made by Directional, known for their work with Paul Evans, Vladimir Kagan, Baughman, and others. True to thei...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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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