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Seating For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1920s
Beautiful set of six Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, brown leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Set of Six Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer: Cassina Model: Cab 412 Material: Brown leather with steel internal fram...
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1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood & Cane, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of elegant, high-backrest dining chairs in black lacquered wood with rattan woven seats and backrests. Price is for the pair. Overall well preserved and in good vintage condit...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Post modern dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Elegant curved lacquered wood backrests and upholstered with black leather. Cool 'fan shaped' designe. La...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

A footstool from the early 20th century - turned wood and caning - France.
By Thonet, Atelier Hofmann
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A footrest from the early 20th century, made of solid turned wood and caning. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
Category

1920s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pieces are available. Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

A SCULPTURAL NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC WROUGHT IRON ARTIST CHAIR, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, sculptural and very decorative chair, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, wrought iron structure with a square section with classically inspired decorations, seat and back...
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1980s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

1980s Leather Modular Five Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Made of leather - Has signs of use - Beautiful patina - - Made in Italy - Seat height 33 cm - Length of one piece without armrests 62 cm - The sofa...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Mid-Century Modern Red Lounge Chair by Metropolitan of San Francisco
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...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Sumptuous Swivel Ward Bennett Tufted Leather Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious pair of barrel back swivel club chairs with deep button tufting and soft muted brick red leather upholstery. Even the swivel underneath is leather clad.
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1980s American Chesterfield Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Glass, PVC

Borek Sipek “Liba” lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988
Located in Skokie, IL
Borek Sipek “Liba” lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988 Dimensions: 22" h x 24" w x 34" d Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Goppion 'Bisante S1' Chair in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Goppion, 'Bisante S1' chair, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s The Bisante S1 chair, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Goppion, made in Italy in the 1980s. This...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

red brown leather cowhide footstools , poufs, 80s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good condition Made in Czech Republic Cleaned
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage pink 'linda' dining chairs by Arrben, 1980s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'linda' pink leather and metal dining chairs by Arrben Italy. Flashy pink colour. Good condition. 1980s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 75cm Seat height: 45cm Width: 50cm Dep...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Brass, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, off-white fabric and brass lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.625” H x 29” W x 29” D Seat Height (inches): 16”...
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1920s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float away from the worries of the day in this luxurious post modern chaise lounge newly professionally upholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Sculptural form exudes a sophisticated look that's gentle and inviting. Ivory white bouclé fabric's texture is breathable and ventilates well. Cozy in winter and cool in summer. Enveloping padded comfort with a thick seat cushion layered over a descending pedestal base. So sexy from all sides, this chaise lounge is beautiful enough to float in a room. Modern. Fresh. Reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman and Adrian Pearsall's iconic amorphous designs. Nestle in with your favorite blanket and read for hours, nap, binge watch your favorite series, or shop 1stDibs on your electronic device...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Set of 2 Gastone Rinaldi for Fasem Italy dining chairs, 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Gastone Rinaldi Manufacturer: Fasem Origin: Italy Period: 1980’s Color: Black , Silver Material: Chrome, Fabric
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair Designed by Philippe Starck Kartell 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, Sold individually here. Designer: Phillipe Starck, in 1988 Manufacturer: Kartell Kartell Dr. Glob Modern Chair. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, Phillipe Starck's modern interpretation of a classic chair quickly attained icon status. Its unique design typifies the early design direction of Philippe Starck that made him world renowned. The chair can be used indoors as well outdoors, and is stackable up to ten chairs high for easy storage. A uniquely modern chair...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Opposing Curved Chaise Lounges, Sofas or Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning pair of opposing chaise lounges circa 1980's. These were newly reupholstered in the 2015 and are in very good ready to use condition. Measurements are for each sofa.
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Early Edition Hill House Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina Italy
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Timeless Elegance of the 1980's Hill House Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh! Step back in time and embrace the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 1980's Hill Hou...
Category

1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Two Art Deco Modernist Oak Lounge Chairs in Bouclé by Anton Lucas Leiden, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Deco Modernist lounge chairs. Design by Anton Lucas for N.V. Meubelkunst Leiden. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with or...
Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Macassar, Oak

Set of 2 Bar Stools By Till Behrens For Schlubach, 1980s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Elevate your bar or kitchen space with this impressive set of vintage bar stools, designed by renowned German designer Till Behrens for Schlubach in the 1980s. These stools feature ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Durlet, made in Belgium Arm Chairs in Camel leather.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set of 12 comfortable camel leather armchairs with aluminium chrome feet characterize these set of dining, office or side chairs designe...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

80s Grand Repos armchair Easy Chair Jean Prouve for Tecta Germany Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
80s Grand Repos armchair Easy Chair Jean Prouve for Tecta Germany Design Object: armchair Manufacturer: Tecta Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1980 Dimensions: Width = 63....
Category

1980s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Viscontea Red Leather, 1980s
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair Side Chairs After Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of armchairs or side chairs was made after the iconic Ward Bennett design in the 1970s. Featuring clean lines and solid walnut frame construction, their upholstry is in gre...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric Knoll. Has some loss to vinyl coating, pictured. Very ti...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Clam Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé 1980s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
All enveloping luxurious comfort best describes this sexy Post Modern Chaise Lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional newly professionally upholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. Famous for his use of curves and amorphous shapes in furnishings, this Vladimir Kagan clam form chaise lounge has an inviting profile and shape that beckons. The inner walls of the chaise provide all enveloping comfort with wide upholstered channels angled down towards the foot of the chaise. The channels - along with the texture of the ivory white bouclé - ventilate naturally keeping you cozy in winter and cool in summer. Unlike traditional chaise lounges that allow one to recline but are not typically plush, this Vladimir Kagan chaise is the antithesis. Super comfortable seat back, tall upholstered arm rests, thick cushioned seat, and angled upholstered side. Chic, sexy and luxurious. Works for all activities - naughty or nice - at all hours of the day. Enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee while catching up on emails or reading the latest headlines. Cozy up with a good book and a glass of wine. Activities will be enjoyed all the more reclined atop this Vladimir Kagan Scallop Chaise...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

1980s Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter
Located in Stafford, TX
The Gravity Balans chair, designed by Peter Opsvik for Varier, is a unique ergonomic recliner that allows for a range of seating positions, from a...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Ladies lounge chair LC4 by Le Corbusier for Casina
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Ladies lounge chair LC4 by Le Corbusier for Casina in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank chair A 811 for Thonet 1920s
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Modernist Dining Chair in Wood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, beech, coated steel, Europe, 1980s The design of this 1980s chair avoids sharp edges or overly angular forms, leaning instead into cylindrical legs and rounded corners...
Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

French Louis XV Accent Chairs Pair
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 French Provincial Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Cherry

Toshiyuki Kita ‘Wink’—Articulating Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1981
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exciting and ambition postmodern seating deign, ‘Wink’ chair by Toshiyuki Kita is a completely novel approach to chair design. Exploring anatomic...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Gerard van den Berg Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Red Leather Model 'Loge'
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lounge chair with ottoman in subtle red leather with the perfect noble wear and patina. Legs in brushed aluminum. Modern classic designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in Holland...
Category

1980s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Stacking Bentwood Chairs by Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of original stacking bentwood chairs by Pagholz Flöttoto. Stamped under the seats and with original "Made in West Germany" stickers. Hard to find in the US.
Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar Chair for XO- France, 1980
Located in London, GB
Exaggerated curves of tubular steel and perforated sheet metal define The Dr Sonderbar Chair by French architect and designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949). Influenced by his childhood s...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

One of Six De Sede 'DS-14' Armchair Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather Teak
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997. The chairs are in g...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Pair of Austrian Early Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
early Art Deco armchairs from the 1920s. Oak construction with adjustable backrest. Complete professional restoration / upholstery on request possible. Up to two pieces available  
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Six French cherrywood dining chairs with drop in seats covered in velvet. Circa 1920. H 96cm (SH 50cm) x W 46cm x D 52.5cm
Category

1920s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Thonet Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood fully restored with new caning. Made in the 1920s, price per chair 2 pieces available.
Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Baker Furniture Modern Upholstered Armless Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice pair of Modern upholstered armless lounge chairs or slipper chairs with ottoman By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: Chairs: 27"W x 34"D x 30"H. Seat height ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained birch and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 31” H x 29” W x 35” D Seat height: 17” All upholstered furniture...
Category

1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair LC3 Grand Modele Lounge Arm Chair Style of Le Corbusier, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair LC3 Grand Modele Lounge Arm Chair Style of Le Corbusier, 1980. Original leather which is extremely soft with Chrome finished steel.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Weiman Curved Cloud Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful Curvy Cloud Sofa by Weiman, maker This particular sofa is in a black Ultrasuede. The fabric is in very good condition with minor rub marks on the backside as shown. If yo...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede

Pair of Hexagonal Barrel Back Chairs in Leopard
Located in Dallas, TX
These jaw dropping chairs bring some serious leopard love! Of well proportioned hexagonal shaped club lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1980's. The faceted design is...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Quinta chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Quinta chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Quia Postmodern Italian Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Countryside, IL
Quia Postmodern Italian Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Each chair measures: 18 wide x 19 deep x 40.75 inches high, with a seat height/...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Sheepskin clubchairs
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 2 sheep leather club chairs/seats. Masked by Lounge Atelier. In good condition, light signs of use consistent with age. Classic style. Dimensions: 78W x 81D x 80H 44sh Ca. 4...
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of White Wash Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Pair of “Douglas” Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor. Constructed of white washed wood and rush with new down filled off white chenille f...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Rush

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This lovely Mushroom Chair is made in the 80's. It is covered with the original Kvadrat Tonus wool ...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Steve Chase Postmodern Illuminated Monterey Channel Sofa, Circa 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Steve Chase "Monterey" channel sofa in original fabric. The sofa illuminates underneath with a string light along the front and side. The upholstery is in very good condition, no rips, tears or stains. The sofa is approximately 14 feet in total length and is all one piece. A small 12...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a swiveling bases that return to their original position. The original fabric has a cou...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pastoe Kubus Armchair FM62 designed by Radboud van Beekum, The Netherlands, 1981
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Pastoe Kubus Armchair FM62 designed by Radboud van Beekum The Netherlands, 1981 Cube-shaped metal frame with new harness canvas upholstery. This cube-shaped chair from the eighties...
Category

1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1920's English Red Studded Club Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920's. Pair 1920's English red studded club chairs. Original Rexine leather buttoned and studded with sprung seat pads, brass leg caps, great wea...
Category

1920s British Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs with arms in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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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