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Seating For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1920s
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black leather Mario Bellini Cab lounge chair, Model #414, signed Cassina, designed in the 1970s. These fine examples of the cab line by Mario Bellini for Cassina are classic staples for luxury interior designers and collectors alike, these lounge variations of the design are larger and deeper than the similar dining armchair, and have the addition of the seat cushion. Signed underneath with Cassina embossing to the leather.
Mario Bellini described the 1970s bestselling design for the Cab collection as “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” and is now a signature piece in Cassina’s Contemporanei collection. Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. They then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening as in a bespoke tailored...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs After Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning vintage set of six dining chairs after Verner Panton. These chairs feature a sculptural design. Chairs will eventually need to recovered. Upholstery is original and in fai...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four antique bentwood cafe chairs designed by Josef Hoffman and manufactured by Thonet are circa 1920. The iconic bentwood cafe bistro chair has a simple design with eleg...
Category
1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural reclining leather sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful so...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modular Sofa by Casa Bella, 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede, Casa Bella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imagine a sofa that perfectly blends luxury, comfort, and design. This spacious, modular sofa is just that. Manufactured by Casa Bella in the 1980s, and in the style of the De Sede N...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid mahogany frames, with damask upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - 22"W x 22...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Veranda chaise longue by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Athens, Attiki
Burgundy leather Veranda chaise longue by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1983.
Folding backrest with variable inclination.
Vico Magistretti said about “Veranda”:
“To sit watching tele...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
A Pair of Polo Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Rattan Ottomans/Footstools. Circa 80s.
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Rattan Ottomans/Footstools. Circa 1980s
Feature elegant but simple rattan frames with doubl...
Category
1980s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Theater Wooden Bench, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bench designed by unknown designer, manufactured in France, circa 1920. Wood. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a nice patina. The...
Category
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Danish Modern Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The "Skye" chaise loungechair designed by Tord Björklund. It features a steel frame with soft brown leather. Produced in Sweden in the 1980s/late 20th century. Clean and ready for im...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires!
This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6.
From the De Sede Website:
"Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools, A Set of 4, Goatskin, Boucle & Bronze, C. 1980
Located in Culver City, CA
These bar stools are absolutely gorgeous! If you have an eye for opulence and a taste for the finer things in life we've got a treat for you. Dive headfirst into the lap of luxury with these iconic Karl Springer barstools...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Bronze
Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekström with Cognac Colored Leather Made by Swedese Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Lamino lounge chair with frame of steam bend plywood of beech and smooth cognac colored leather seats. This particular item is with leather stitching.
The lounge chair is designed ...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
French Clover Ottoman Pouf Tufted Rolling
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below.
Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1980s Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
2 Piece Sectional Sofa made in Italy by Saba Italia
By Saba Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 piece sectional sofa designed and manufactured in Italy by Saba Italia.
The sofa has a chrome base with removable cushions and it comes with 2 pillows, ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Model 322 Bentwood Black Leather Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Troy, MI
Set of 6 model 322 side chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Originally designed for the dining room of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium in Austria circa 1904
This set was later manufactured by ICF ...
Category
1980s American Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
By Carlo Forcolini, Alias
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Alien chair design by Carlo Forcolini in the 1980s.
Yellow wood seat and back. Frame is painted steel. Manufactured by Alias Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning pair of vintage Italian bamboo chairs from the 1980s is an authentic work of art in exotic design. Crafted from bamboo and rattan, these chairs captivate with their env...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan / Wicker Bamboo Lounge / Living room set by Yuzuru Yamakawa.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and functional ergonomic woven rattan/wicker chair, stool and table.
Designed by Yuzuru Yamakawa who shows his passion for the material and his life long work with designs...
Category
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset.
Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have to admit that one of the side chairs is in rough shape. The chair is certainly repai...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werstätte, Austria, 1980's
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes.
New upholstered in a High quality terracotta color Pl...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Chenille
Modular Lounge Chairs by Don Chadwick for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original maroon dotted upholstery
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's
This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet lightweight beechwood frame. An original classic great for a varie...
Category
1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Amarena Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Air Sofa Newly Upholstered in Amarena color Teddy Bouclé, 1980s by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain & Thome- plus original upholstered cushion. We have two other versions of these sofas av...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Cassina Veranda Longue Chair By Vico Magistretti Italy 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
CASSINA Veranda Longue Chair By Vico Magistretti Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Art Deco Style Corner Sofa in Kilim Inspired Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, fabric, wood, Europe, 1980s
Introducing this captivating Art Deco inspired corner sofa, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends two iconic design eras together. Crafted...
Category
1980s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Set of 8 Early 1900s Era French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of carved 1920s era walnut dining chairs. The chairs are in good condition and has plastic slip covers protecting their older or perhaps original upholstery. T...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Eastside Club Lounge Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Eastside Club Lounge Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s
Post modern classic design by Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass. The Eastside drew inspiration from Biedermeier ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
The BAISITY armchair designed by Antonio Citterio. Italy, B&B Italia, 1987.
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Fully leather-covered lounge chair by Citterio with two loose feather-filled cushions, upholstered in new cream-coloured linen. The leather is light brown/ rusty orange and is blind-...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Linen
1980s McGuire Style Target Back Stacked Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic target back style chairs are a statement p...
Category
1980s Bohemian Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, champagne leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of four.
An icon with a versatile and func...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 chair is a slightly later model and somewhat different from the other 7 (see images).
Designer: Josef Hoffmann
Manufacturer: Thonet
Country: Austria
Model: Thonet 811...
Category
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Cane, Bentwood
An Art Deco Burr Walnut and Cream Leather Pair of Chairs by Maurice Adams
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by Maurice Adams. Burr walnut wrap around veneers with satin birch banding and carved detail to arms and feet. Cream leather upholstery/
Dimensions: ...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 McGuire Organic Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Organic Rattan Dining Chairs attributed to McGuire. The chairs have been professionally restored and fresh coat of finish has been applied.
The backs were upholstered previ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of important Pierre Patout open arm chairs were from the first class dining room on board of the S.S. Île de France, circa 1927. With excellent provenance, this exact set was previously sold at Christie's New York on June 1, 2006 during their Ocean Liner Furnishings and Art auction as Lot 286. As seen in the last photo, they had a hammer price of $12,000 plus buyers premium (usually from 20 to 30% of hammer price) and had an estimate of up to $25,000. Keep in mind that this is in 2006 and the inflation rate since then has been almost 30% in total. One of the chairs still retains the Christie's label as can be seen in the last photo.
These Pierre Patout french art deco dining chairs feature an open arm design, flared legs, scalloped Mahogany sections which make up the seat base and seat back. Covered in soft and sumptuous velvet which has a light orange-brown color. Such incredible craftsmanship and quality materials that you just don't find in todays products.
This set is priced for the set of 6 chairs, if you wish to purchase only a pair contact us to discuss.
Such an amazing set for art and design collectors or interior designers looking for something truly special for best client. These chairs have incredible heft - you can feel the quality at first touch. These chairs are just exquisite - get them while they are still available and before someone else does.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER:
Pierre Patout (1879-1965), was a close friend and associate of Jacques-Emile Ruhlman, creating designs for the 1925 Exposition of Decorative Arts. Patout designed the main gateway of the Exposition on the Place de la Concorde, and also The Hôtel du Riche Collectionneur, one of the most popular attractions at the Exposition. Inside it displayed new furniture designs of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, as well as Art Deco fabrics, carpets, and a painting by Jean Dupas.
His success at the Exposition led to commissions for transatlantic ocean liners including the Ile de France, L'Atlantique, and, the most famous of all the SS Normandie. The highlight of the Normandie interior was the dining room, illuminated with rows of lighted columns of Lalique crystal.
The SS Île de France...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in 27 elements, Full brown leather.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in twenty-seven elements, Full brown leather, fabric, Switzerland, 1972
"Mid-century modern De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in twenty-...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful 'fan' chairs designed by Pietro Costantini.
Lacquered wooden frames with faux leather black seats.
Good condition with normal age related wear.
1980s - Italy
Dimensions...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Mario Botta La Quinta chair for Alias, Switzerland 1985, One Chair
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
Fast Shipping, insured in 8-15 days.
Mint condition original 1980s La Quinta chair by Mario Botta Chairs for Alias. One chair is left.
During the 198...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Superb Antique English-Made Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Wingchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a chair with loads of character. Winston Churchill would have loved this chair! The chairs is pre-war English and has gorgeous brass nailheads around the trim with fantastic ...
Category
1920s English Georgian Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker J16 Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Originally designed in 1944, this has been one of Wegner’s most widely recog...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cord, Beech
Radboud Van Beekum Lounge Chair Black Leather by for Pastoe Post Modern, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
FM62 lounge leather chair by Radboud Van Beekum for Pastoe Post Modern, 1980
Dutch minimalistic lounge chairs in black saddle leather.
Designed with geometric precision, these chair...
Category
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Antique Children's Horn Chair Upholstered in Leather
Located in Houston, TX
Antique children's Horn chair upholstered in leather.
Great children's chair or child's horn chair with beautifully distressed leather upholstery and brass nail head trim. This unusual antique horn chair...
Category
1920s American Native American Vintage Seating
Materials
Horn
"Pair of Chairs Inspired by Charlotte Perriand – French Design, Circa 1980"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Pair of Chairs Inspired by Charlotte Perriand – French Design, Circa 1980"
Introducing a stylish set of two chairs inspired by the iconic designs of Charlotte Perriand, crafted in...
Category
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan
Kentucky Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, Italy, 1980s
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Kentucky chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 1970s. Each featuring a cylindrical walnut wood frame, brown leather seat and back, and burnished brass ferrules on the...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Post Modern tan gloss Lacquer curved dining chairs made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of (6) Post Modern Tan / cream Gloss Lacquer curved tall back dining chairs Memphis Milano Style. Very unique set of (6) Dining chairs in good vintage condition. Tan Gloss Lacque...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Four 'Panton Chairs' by Verner Panton for Vitra white 1980s-90s
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four chairs designed by Verner Panton for a Vitra production from the 1980s-90s. Made of white plastic material, they bear the brand name.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Plastic
Post Modern Mid-Century Modern Red Lounge Chair by Metropolitan of San Francisco
By Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Materials
Armchair, wood, chrome, upholstered, stripes, hardwood, plywood.
NOTE: Listed here is the price for one chair, two are available. Use the drop down menu to indicate 1 or 2...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Ebonized and Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Ebonized and gold gilt carved walnut frames, with caned backs and seats, a...
Category
1980s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Sculptural Postmodern Italian Dining Chairs by Hank Loewenstein, S/4
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Italy, 1980s
Set of four postmodern dining chairs by Hank Loewenstein, made in Italy. Turned solid maple frames with great geometry and curved maple plywood backs. Pick a fun fabric ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Maple
Vintage Henredon 5 PC Sculptural Grey Flannel Modular Sectional Sofa Set
By Henredon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A treasure find. Vintage Henredon Folio 500 five pc set in original high end grey flannel. The fabric looks as modern as when Geoffrey Beene made it iconic in the 1980s. The modular ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
James Evanson Masque Chair for Evanson Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really nice Masque chair by James Evanson for Evanson Studios. This unique 80's side chair is in good vintage condition with only some minor scuffing on the back legs. The seat and b...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany, Plywood
Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Spaghetti chairs was designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, in Italy, during the 1980's. They have chromed steel frames and orange straps. All PVC straps are still ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Frank Gehry 'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 dining chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, in metal, wood and rattan.
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. N...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Sofa Designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare sofa designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate.
Produced in the 1980s postmodern era.
This extremely comfor...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
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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