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Seating For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1920s
Dining Chair in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Maori" Honey by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s
Pine dining chairs by TON featuring a sheepskin in beige color. This particul...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sectional Sofa in Green Primavera 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sectional Sofa in Green Primavera 1970s
Custom Milo Baughman attributed velvet sofa dated 1974
In Primavera pattern designed by Don Wight...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chair model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, 1941
A design by Osvaldo Borsani, this easy chair epitomizes a harmonious fus...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Berga Mobler Pair of Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, pair of armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture ...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P Pair of 'Ecuba' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, pair of 'Ecuba' lounge chairs, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, foam, fabric, Italy, 1969
Stunning pair of lounge chairs by Italian designer Emilio Guarnac...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Green Mohair and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, reupholstered in green mohair, France, 1960s
A comfortable armchair with high back. This chair has interesting details. The...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair"
red fiberglass
Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. This piece was designed in 1969 as...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Locus Solus' Daybed in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Production, daybed model 'Locus Solus', chrome-plated steel, Larsen fabric, Italy, 1964
This daybed by Gae Aulenti is part of the 'Locus Solus' series cr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, folding lounge chair, model ‘PB10’, oak, leather, canvas, brass, steel, rope, Denmark, 1963.
Crafted in 1963 by the skilled ca...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Camel Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s
Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful chair in bamboo and straw, Gala model, designed by Franco Albini in 1951, produced by Bonacina.
The Gala chair, designed in 1951, embodies all the desires for novelty an...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Straw
Set of four Beaubourg chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A matched set of four Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent leather and metal Beaubourg chairs, from the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris. These chairs were designed in 1976 for the comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century J.L. Moller Model #404 Danish Dining Chairs c.1974
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of six J.L. Moller Model #404 dining chairs, designed in 1974 by Jorgen Henrik Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik of Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid teak and pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Teak
Pair of armchairs from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian armchairs made of wood and light-colored fabric. Characterized by a wooden frame that features flowing, harmonious curves that perfectly complement the upholster...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Walter Lamb Ottomans
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Lamb
Ottomans model C-5706, pair
Brown Jordan
USA, c. 1952
bronze, cotton cord
17½ h × 23½ w × 15 d in (44 × 60 × 38 cm)
Literature: Walter Lamb, manufacturer's catalog, 1954,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Aluminum + Ash Wood Chairs by George Candilis + Anja Blomstedt, France
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chairs designed by George Candilis and Finnish interior designer Anja Blomstedt for a set of holiday furniture that completes the design of the Carrats holiday village. The p...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Guillerme & Chambron Settees in Oak, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of of carved oak settees with removable arms, a very comfortable design with dynamic forms especially the back. Reupholstered in Pierre Frey fabric, cushions are done with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969.
The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as sofa or as three separate lounge chairs.
Now luxuriously draped in sumptuous mohair. Elevating your living space to new heights of sophistication, this exquisite piece seamlessly marries timeless design with unparalleled coziness.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Corbi sofa boasts a sleek silhouette and refined lines, embodying modern sophistication while exuding a sense of inviting warmth. The addition of premium mohair upholstery not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides a tactile experience like no other, enveloping you in unparalleled softness with every touch.
Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying quiet moments of relaxation, the Klaus Uredat Corbi...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mohair
Set of 4 dining 'Hunting Chairs' in patinated oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 3237 - 'The Hunting Chair' in oak with patinated full grain leather set of 4 pieces. Architect Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The club chair originated in the early 20th century, particularly during the Art Deco and Belle Époque periods. These chairs were initially designed for the exclusive gentlemen clubs...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca
Set of 8 dinning chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 8 dinning chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
Discover the timeless elegance of the Arne Hovmand-Olsen designer chair, a masterpiece that embodies the ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
French Country Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six painted ding chairs with rush seating. Solid wood chairs in a French country style with woven seating.
Armchairs: 36 1/8" h x 22 5/8" w x 18 1/8" d
Side chairs: 35 3/8" h ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Antique Pink 50s Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs with sprung upholstery, fabric cover, wooden base. A pair of armchairs that lend themselves to be revisited to make them suitable for a room with a relaxation area,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XV Boudoir Slipper Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare pair of boudoir or slipper chairs. The chairs are in their original robins egg blue-green finish and has signs of age and distressing and the upholstery is entirely or...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Belgian Mid Century Modernist Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 4 Mid Century Modernist Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw, Belgium, 1960s.
This remarkable set of four modernistic dining chairs comes from the first owner and is designed in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. In the style of Louis XVI, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen "BM62" Armchair by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Danish Modern armchair in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at "P. La...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1963. These chairs have nickel-plated geometric frames that are visually st...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Large Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It f...
Category
1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
High Back Settee by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, fabric. Custom settee for a private commission, produced by ABV. This example dates from 1949, although the design itself dates from 1943.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Architectural Harvey Probber Bench Low Etagere Console
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant architectural Harvey Probber bench etagere. Very thoughtful in all of the proportions and placements of forms. A fine example of Harvey Probber work. Probber craftsmanship is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in premium bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Very solid Pair of Fully Restored and reupholstered 1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs with contemporary Sacho/Kvadrat fabric designed by Vincent van Duysen and Anna Vilhelmine ...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Leather Devon Style Wing Chair with Brass Nail Head Trim
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large and comfortable Cordovan leather shapely Devon style wing chair. The large back with flared wings with a loos leather cushion seat with brass nail head trim...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Seating
Materials
Brass
Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitorium, later issued by Finmar. The armchair showcases a fluid design, with a gra...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood No 42 Dining Chairs with Paul Smith Fabric, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, the No 42 chair is one of the most well known designs in mid century Danish furniture...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Near Pair of Woodard Sculptura Lounge Armchairs Restored
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Restored near pair of Sculptura armchair lounge chairs. Totally cleaned down and powder coated silver with new plastic floor glides. Sold as a set (2)
One chair is slightly smaller ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfortabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in London, GB
Kurt Olsen - Model 215 Chair
A gorgeous teak framed lounge chair, clearly inspired by the work of Olsen's contemporary: Finn Juhl. This example was produced by cabinetmakers Slagels...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Italian Bench in Beech Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and elegant Mid-Century Italian bench made out of beech wood. Newly re-polished and re-upholstered in light beige fabric. Wide bench seat is supported be 4 triangular legs....
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in Sapphire Velvet, A Pair
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have 2 pairs of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs. Priced per pair these chairs are a sublime fusion of opulence and iconic design that are timelessly chic. Crafted to perfection, these lounge chairs are not merely pieces of furniture; they are functional pieces or art.
Enveloped in a sumptuous deep sapphire velvet, these lounge chairs redefine comfort and style. The allure of the plush upholstery beckons you to sink into a world of indulgence, with the rich velvety texture against your skin, a tactile symphony that will elevate your relaxation to an art form.
Warren Platner was a luminary in the world of modern design, Platner's career was marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and elegance. Trained as an architect, he seamlessly transitioned into the realm of furniture design, leaving an indelible mark with his distinctive creations.
Platner's ingenuity was particularly evident in his collaboration with Knoll, a legendary name in the world of modern furniture. Founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll and later joined by his wife Florence Knoll, the company became synonymous with cutting-edge design and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Knoll became a trailblazer, collaborating with visionaries like Warren Platner to create pieces that would go on to define an era.
The Platner Lounge Chairs, with their unique design and quality materials, stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of both Warren Platner and Knoll. These chairs aren't just pieces of furniture; they are collectors' items, highly sought after by those who appreciate the intersection of art and functionality.
In a world where trends come and go, the Platner Lounge Chairs stand the test of time. They aren't just a place to sit; they are an experience, a visual and tactile journey into the lap of luxury. Owning these chairs isn't just a choice; it's an affirmation of a lifestyle that values the finer things – where comfort meets design, and every piece of furniture is a statement.
These chairs would look incredible in any mid century modern, contemporary or modern environment. We currently have these chairs in our gallery alongside other iconic pieces, and Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and Eero Saarinen dining set...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Nickel
Grete Jalk PJ-56 Rosewood Lounge, Chair 1950s
Located in London, GB
Grete Jalk Model PJ-56 lounge chair
A beautiful lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark, circa 1956. This examples come in stunning rosewood ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Art Deco French Desk Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Comfortable and spacious Art Deco French Chair made out of walnut wood. Newly re-upholstered with light beige velvety fabric. Chair is supported dry 4 elongated legs, tips of 2 front...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s
A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Fireside chairs from La Cachette, Les Arcs France selected by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Bristol, GB
2 available - Frames only. Custom made cushions in a choice of natural fabrics are available on request.
1960s Charlotte Perriand fireside or 'chauffeuse' chairs for Résidence La Cachette, Arc 1600, France.
Made of cylindrical sections of solid oak. Seat and back rest are 2 separate sections which fit together.
Superb simplistic design.
Condition: Oak has superb warm colour, signs of age as pictured but no damage.
Frames only. 2 available, both in similar condition
The last pic shows an example of a now sold chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Materials
Oak
French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
By Vibo
Located in Hudson, NY
French Mid Century Ripe Chairs by Adrien Audox and Frida Minet for Vibo. Beautifully curved bentwood and original woven rope seats.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rush, Bentwood
Art Deco Walnut Bench from France
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco bench is made out of walnut wood. Seat is newly re-upholstered in a light grey fabric. It supported and elevated by the 4 semi-curved legs, where 2 legs on each side are con...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, pair of folding lounge chairs, model ‘PB10’, oak, leather, canvas, brass, steel, rope, Denmark, 1963.
Crafted in 1963 by the s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design, this model represents why Votre Maison, the French duo Guillerme et Chambron’s compa...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Art Deco French Ottoman in Beech Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco ottoman in
Beech wood
Each ottoman is made out of beech wood. Newly re-upholstered in a blue/grey fabric. Edges of the top have leather trimming,
France, c. 1930s
Mea...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Arnold Madsen Vintage 1950s Sheepskin Clam Chair
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen - The Clam Chair, 1944
A rare and highly collectible original production from the early 1950s of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. This example was produced unde...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Art Deco French Dining Room Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The full set of 8 dining room chairs from Art Deco period. Made from walnut wood and newly re-upholstered with light grey fabric with circular pattern. Chairs have high back and stab...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Togo Sofa velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 2
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa VELVET by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Togo was designed in 1973.
This set is made of 2 modules: 2 seater and ottoman
the dimension of ottoman W87, D80, H34
The uphol...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Eames Aluminium Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration up to 6 Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing minimal wear. Much better than ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Monumental Woven Armchairs in Rattan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Mid-Century monumental woven armchairs in rattan.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan
Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome set of 5 John Stuart walnut dining chairs. This well crafted set consists of 2 arm chairs and 3 side chairs. The seat seats pads h...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Jens Risom Lounge Chairs, Model U-416, Walnut and Bouclé, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a rare pair of low lounge chairs designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs, Inc. circa 1952.
Low, deep, and wide these chairs have an amazing presence and level of comfort...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Set of Nine Swivel Dining Chairs by Antarenni Ny, Wrought Iron, Retro Vintage
Located in Miami, FL
Great set of nine dining chairs, wrought iron and fabric, chairs swivel. Made in NY by Antarenni. Chairs need to be recovered, we can help.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
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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