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Seating For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1980s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Ciprea' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Ciprea' easy chair, fabric, Italy, 1968 This design is made possible by the creative and innovative thinking of the Italian designer duo Afra & To...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Adrian Pearsall Chrome Pod Chairs, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Chrome Pod Chairs, 1960. Original Lenor Larsen style velvet with new foam. Measures 36" wide, 33" deep, 27" tall, seat height 17"
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Lounge Chair in Cane and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, lounge chair, walnut, beech, cane, fabric, Germany, 1956 This organic shaped lounge chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer showcase a wide open wooden frame with a...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Beech, Walnut

Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, fabric, rubber, coated metal, Italy, design 1957 Made in 1957, this rare lounge chair model ‘811’ is desi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic LC/PJ-SI-41-A Armchairs, circa 1955
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret armchairs known as LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Advocate and Press Chair in solid teak and nubuck leather. Sold as a pair. More specifically, this set of two LC/P...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

MAISON JANSEN 1940s Full Room
Located in Paris, FR
MAISON JANSEN …From a villa decorated by Jansen around 1940 in the south of France… Suite of: - 1 settee; - H 108cm(42“) H assise 43cm(17") / L 140cm(55“) / D 53cm(21“) - 2 armch...
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1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Gruppo quattro sedie 'Luisa' Franco Albini per Poggi 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Poltroncine modello 'Luisa' disegnate da Franco Albini e prodotte da Poggi a partire dal 1955. Struttura in legno, seduta e schienale con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tes...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italian Manufacture, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge armchairs with large trapezoidal backrests on conical legs. The armchairs have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality black and white patterned fabric. The...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tecno, sofa, suede, dark stained wood, Italy, 1960s. A substantial and sizable sofa produced by Italian furniture company Tecno. The bulky appearance is amplified by the upholstery...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede, Wood

vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful modular 2 seat sofa by Gerald McCabe. the set has been completely refinished and has new red maharam upholstery. the modular seats can be removed and used as floor seats ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Louis XV style painted dining room chairs, circa 1960's. With rounded crest rails with central floral carving, cane backs, floral upholstered seats, armchairs with partial d...
Category

1960s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Italian Set of Six Armchairs in Walnut and Pierre Frey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, walnut, fabric by Pierre Frey, Italy, 1960s. This set of six armchairs made in Italy is modest and pure in its design. The chairs feature an open and architect...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Sculptural Carved Wood Armchairs, a pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Dramatic winged armchairs feature intricately carved wood frames and brass boots. Maker unknown, recently imported from Europe and fully restored with a slightly nubby-textured ivory...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Rare beech easy lounge chair by Bernt Petersen for Schiang Furniture, Denmark 60
Located in Denventer, NL
Special beech wood lounge armchair designed by the Dane Bernt Petersen and produced by Schiang Furniture, 1960s. The armchair has a beech wood frame with a canvas seat hanging betwe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Art Deco coffer bench – France 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Small Art Deco coffer bench in solid black stained oak, satiny shellac finishing. Upholstery redone in vintage wool. France circa 1930
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Elegant Chromed Metal Stool Covered With A Zebra Fabric, Italy 1980.
Located in Brussels, BE
Art deco style stool in heavy metal and covered with a fine zebra fabric ( Lelièvre - France) Italy 1980.
Category

1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Lounge Chair in Steel and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, steel, leather, Europe, 1980s This comfortable lounge chair shows an elegant steel frame. The combination of steel and leather gives these lounge chairs a modern and r...
Category

1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mad Men Black Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Very impressive and comfortable 1960s black leather lounge chair. Aluminium swivel base and aluminum armrests upholstered in black leather. The Eames lounge chair has a reputation fo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel 'Oase' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 'Oase' lounge chairs, bakelite, lacquered steel, fabric, The Netherlands, design 1959 The sculptural Oase chair was created by Dutch designer Wim ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945 This elegant pair of lounge chairs model 6553 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid ...
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chairs model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, 1941 A design by Osvaldo Borsani, these chairs epitomize a harmonious fusion...
Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

6 vintage Chaplin dining chair in cognac leather by Gerard van den Berg - Montis
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional set of 6 Chaplin dining armchairs. Stunning patinated, thick leather. Hard to find in this color. Designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, the Netherlands (1983) Th...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs, Moveis Brazil 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs, Moveis Brazil 1960. Original velvet fabric. Measure 35" tall 16" wide 21" deep seat height 18" seat width 15" seat depth 16.5"
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Studio 65 'Bocca' sofa for Gufram 1980s-90s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic 'Bocca' model sofa designed by Studio 65 and produced by Gufram in the 1970s. Made as a tribute to Dali, specifically idea taken from Mae West's face. Padded with polyurethane...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

A Pair of Scandinavian Bar Stools by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian modern bar stools by Carl Malmsten, made in 1950s Sweden. Embodying the essence of Nordic mid-century aesthetics, these stools combine sturdy solid beech construction an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 Modern and beautiful colored modular lounge set designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torbe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Unique Valzania Lounge Chair in Parchment and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Valzania, lounge chair, parchment, fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1940 This exquisite armchair is crafted by Valzania around 1940. This chair is a unique piece, both in its de...
Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Goatskin, Fabric, Wood

1960s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs- Set of 7
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs were designed and manufactured in Denmark circa the 1960s. The teak frame is not only sturdy but also adds a touch of warmth to the design, while the...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset Lounge Chair in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, armchair, teak, cane, France, 1950s In the 1950s, the French designer Michel Ducaroy designed this elegant lounge chair as part of his collection for h...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Emilio Guarnacci for 1P 'Ecuba' Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, 'Ecuba' lounge chair, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, foam, bouclé, Italy, design 1969 Stunning lounge chair by Italian designer Emilio Guarnacci. The des...
Category

1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic, Foam

Set of Four 'Zig Zag' Chairs in Steel and Taupe Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, chromed steel, leatherette, Europe, 1960s. This design features an open construction by means of the Z-shaped frame. The back and seating are made from l...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Pair of French Antique Walnut Empire Tulip Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This set of two elegant Empire arm chairs stand out for their classic simple design and the beautifully shaped front legs. These comfortable and stylish chairs feature a wealth of fi...
Category

1940s French Empire Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969. Excellent condition Measures 38" tall, 26" wide 33" deep seat height 18"
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Suede

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, sofa, wood, painted metal, fabric, Italy, 1955. Rare free-form sofa designed by Japanese designer Taichiro Nakay and presented at t...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of lounge chairs attributed to Charlotte Perriand, France in the 60s
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of oak fireside chairs attributed to Charlotte Perriand. These chairs come from the La Cachette residence, located in the Les Arcs 1600 ski resort in the French Alps. Charlotte ...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Foam, Oak

Ward Bennett Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak for Brickel Associates 1965c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Ward Bennett Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak for Brickel Associates 1965c. Model 1226 reupholstered in Mohair. Dimensions: 30" high 30" deep 26" wide 17" seat height 21" arm height
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Gustaf Axel Berg "Peter" Bentwood and Boucle Armchair, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous 1960's midcentury "Peter" armchair designed by Gustaf Axel Berg. The chair features a cantilevered base, bentwood frame and new boucle upholstery. Sculptural yet approachabl...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Sculptural Italian Lounge Chair with Chrome Base 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural lounge chair with chrome base and upholstered seat, back and arms, Italian 1960's. This chair has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful fabric. It is e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
The original Ox chair and matching ottoman, designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen in Denmark during the 1960s, represent an iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture. With model n...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Francis Jourdain Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Francis Jourdain chair with incredible woven rope seat, back and arms. Great from every angle with wonderful patina. France, 1940s.
Category

1940s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Rush

Danish Mid Century Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa By Mogens Hansen Circa 1960's
Located in Hudson, NY
Luxurious buffalo hide leather sofa with darker piping accents by Mogens Hansen. This sofa features gently sloping track arms with austere and refined silhouettes. It's finished in s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs w Ottomans, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and wood lounge chairs with ottomans designed and produced in Italy, 1930s. Ottoman measurements: 20.5”H x 21.25”W x 18”D Ottoman seat height:15” Seat height:...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

His and Hers Borge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chairs Denmark 1960s
Located in Hudson, NY
"His and hers" matched set of lounge chairs in chocolate brown leather and beech wood, with shelter backs and sloped track arms by Borge Mogensen. Danish, c. 1960's-1970's. Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Club Chairs from the 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century chairs ,metal frame brass bout legs vinyl upholstery in original condition .Chairs are comfortable and typical mid century Italian design .
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Slim Jim Chairs and Ottomans by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
The allure of the "Slim Jim" high-back chairs and matching ottomans by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates lies not only in their rarity but also in their timeless design. Crafted i...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Plycraft Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Plycraft "Mr. Chair," designed by George Mulhauser, is an iconic mid-century modern piece renowned for its elegant, organic curves and comfortable design. Crafted from molded ply...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Midcentury Bamboo Stool with new cushion, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful stool, handmade from bamboo, in the 60s, France. Designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk-Jan Rol. The stool is in exceptionally good, stable condition. A new seat cushion has b...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Asko Pulkka leather armchair with ottoman by Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Asko Pulkka leather armchair in black leather is, like the ottoman, in very good condition. The leather is soft and undamaged, the seams are all in goo...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs with brass handles and brass feet.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Sculptural Cement Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Concrete sculptural chairs - originally from Italy, 1960s These are vintage - with great raw patina Chairs are sold individually.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Cement

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent original condition.  
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
The allure of the Gio Ponti Lounge chairs lies in their rare blend of craftsmanship and design. Crafted from walnut, a wood prized for its warmth and durability, these chairs exude t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of De Coene Frères Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large De Coene Frères Art Deco Armchairs. Cherrywood with bronze details and sabots.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Brutalist Chairs from Olavi Hanninnen, Finland, 1960
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Brutalist chairs from Olavi Hanninnen, Finland, 1960.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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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