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Seating For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1940s
XXL Late 70S French Artist Made Steel Throne Chair
Located in London, GB
A super sculptural French artist made steel “throne” chair. Clean design with heavily patinated sheet steel. Acquired from the artists house on the outskirts of Paris.
Category

1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Officina Rivadossi Oak Bench, Italy 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Oak Officina Rivadossi bench is a breathtaking fusion of functionality and aesthetics that ceases attention in any setting. This bench goes beyond its practical purpose and tran...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Rare Dark Blue Metal Armchairs "Didone", by Giulietto Cacciari, Gavina
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of rare armchairs, model "Didone" designed by Giulietto Cacciari, 1972-1972, manufactured by Simon Gavina, Bologna Italy. Dark blue lacquered curved metal with original light ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Marsala 3-seat sofa black leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the seventies Famous Marsala model 3-seat Structure in brown plexiglass, cushions in foam covered by black leather Some traces of u...
Category

Late 20th Century French Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Plexiglass

Pair of Handcrafted Maroon Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable and unique pair of vintage wooden chairs, a marriage of sophistication and charm that promises to elevate any space, straight from the heart of Italy. They stand tall w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Modular Gognac color Sofa Model Caprice by Henning Korch, 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Modular Gognac color Sofa Model Caprice by Henning Korch, 1970s Discover the vintage charm of the modular sofa set 'Caprice', designed by Henning Korch and produced by Swan in the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Smoked Glass

A Pair of " Miss Beason " Chairs by Philippe Starck Les 3 Suisses France 1980
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare pair of Miss Beason Chairs. In good original condition. Rare stamp on it. More a sculpture than a chair !!!
Category

1980s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Coronado Lounge Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&b Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Coronado lounge armchaairs chairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia ( first edition ) modello Depositato original vintage upholstery. with their Structure made of steel and aluminium. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Couple of fireside chairs with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven rush. This iconic fireside chair was designed by Gio Ponti in 1939 and produced by ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Soriana lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original leather and chromed steel. Iconic chaise lounge by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed in 1969 and ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist french wooden chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Brutalist dining chairs. these dining chairs were made in belgium in the 80s. They have the typical brutalist shape from those years. These chairs are very reminiscent of the chairs ...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of Six Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs, Italy 1940s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare Italian design by Paolo Buffa, made in the early 1940's referred as a modern design work. The piece evokes in significant ways the iconic style of Buffa with its scallop carve...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Italian Postmodern Black Tokyo Stool by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1985
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sculptural Tokyo bar stool, a design icon of the 1980s. Designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast. Italy. The stool features a minimalist chromed steel frame and a b...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1985. Crafted from brass, leather, and steel, it epitomizes the elegance and sophistication o...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gemla Diö, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric lounge chair produced by Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height: 18”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Elm

"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
If we must admit our particular affection for this wood essence, it is because it has this something mystical when we contemplate its deep nuances. Indeed, the Romans' favorite tree...
Category

1980s French Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Pair of armchairs Garouste & Bonetti ‘Koala’ bronze green velvet 1995
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of armchairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Koala, with solid bronze feet, fully restored and reupholstered. Garouste & Bonetti began their co...
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1990s French Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

Tropitone Lounge Chair Set
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A clean outdoor set by Tropitone, Ca. consisting of a pair of lounge chairs with ottomans and a matching side table. Very good original condition, original paint and matching rubber ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Onda 3-Seater Sofa for Zanotta in French Bouclé, 1970s.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Onda three-seat sofa–Onda meaning “wave” in Italian– by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi, earns its namesake from the tubular stainless steel frame that forms i...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

pair of vintage aluminum cast leather eco chairs
By Elledue Arredamenti
Located in Medesano, IT
Discover a hidden gem in the world of furniture - exquisite vintage Italian chairs crafted from posh cast aluminum, boasting a space age design that will transport you to another era...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Danish Henning Kjærnulf style Lounge Chairs of Solid Oak 1970s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A stunning set of two danish vintage lounge chairs size King and Queen They are most likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured in Denmark by EG Møbler The set has frames a...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Wool

Set of 6 Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of midcentury dining chairs feature a sculpted Lucite frame, high flared backs with interestingly textured details, and...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Lucite

Studio 65 ‘Bocca’ sofa by Gufram, 1970’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Iconic First Edition Studio 65 ‘Bocca’ Lip sofa by Gufram. Since 1970’s this spectacular pop art piece more than others represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. Condit...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 28 inches ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

6 High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 6 stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy. This Post Modern chair plays on the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of Carlo, Afra and Tobia Sca...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint

Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality leather and wood armchairs. France, c1970s. Good quality stitched leather. Good vintage condition, some scuffs and wear commensurate with age. Price is for...
Category

Late 20th Century French Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

4 rotating chairs Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornas Finland 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Wonderfull set of 4 rotating chairs in fiberglass by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Hornas Finland circa 1971 Wonderfull vintage condition
Category

1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

GP, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978
Located in Stamford, CT
GP, Swedish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978 Mid-century modern bench designed and produced in Sweden in 1978. This example features an interesting carved apr...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, dark brown Tobacco leather, Italy, 1977, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice late 1970s vintage set of 6, California casual designed McGuire San Francisco dining chairs made of bent rattan and caning with loose upholstered seat. Feature a barrel back, X ...
Category

1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Nagono by Studio Dellarobbia Sectional Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nagono by Studio Dellarobbia Sectional Sofa Versatile sectional consisting of four pieces; (1) armless lounge chair, (1) corner piece, (1) chaise with right facing arm and one lounge with left facing arm. Each piece can be used independently or joined. Detailed measurements in the last photo: 130" width x 59" depth x 28" height Seat height 16" Arm height 22" Some wear to chaise. Roll of fabric...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

1 of 3 Vintage Carlo Bartoli 4875 Chairs for Kartell, White Edition, 1972 Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Chair model 4875, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell in the early 1970s. It has a single seat-backrest unit with four screwable legs that made it the world’s first single polyprop...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Bright and vibr...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and comfortable Alky chair. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969, produced by Castelli Italy. Both chairs have the original wool fabric, color red. The chairs are professi...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Post-Modern Luxury Jaimé Tresserra Casablanca Office Armchair, Spain, 1987
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaime´ Tresserra Casablanca armchair; Office chair; Tresserra collection; Cognac leather seating; Spanish furniture design; Walnut; Postmodern...
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s This pair of dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy wh...
Category

1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Scandinavian Modern, Series 7, model 3107 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Perfect for dining or office/desk use. 6 stackable chairs ...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Modern Barcelona Style Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning midcentury design with heavy flat bar chrome bases and tufted upholstery. The "X" shaped sides and angled seats ensure maximum comfort without sacrificing style. This eleg...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four "Waterfall" barstools in acrylic with leather upholstery. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones and originally made for the Pip's club in Los Angeles, owned by Playboy Magazin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armch...
Category

1940s Czech Streamlined Moderne Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful pair of classic "Siesta" chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The cantilevered bentwood frames support canvas seats and leather cushions. Noted for its comfot, Relling ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Twelve Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of twelve BL10 Sanne chairs, designed in the 1970s by Danish designer Benny Linden, is a splendid example of Scandinavian design's influence extending beyond its borders, ha...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

August Inc Modern Modular Sectional Sofa Straight & Wedge Pieces Style Chadwick
Located in Topeka, KS
A selection of handsome Laurel Series seating modular sofa sections by August Inc. both straight and wedge pieces. There is a total of 21 sections with 9 we...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Set of Three Metal Bar Stools with Red Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, set of three bar stools, metal, red fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1970s   Set of three bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. These stools hold ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976. They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a black ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Piet Hein Bar Stools for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Piet Hein Bar Stools for Fritz Hansen from 1980. Seats were recovered in beautiful fabric. Ready for a new home.
Category

1980s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Confidential Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Set Sofa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rare full set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti. The "Confidential" is one of the first modular sofas ever produced for private homes. Polyure...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous Italian architect and designer coup...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Dark Blue Armchair and Footstool, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a mid-century design classic. This fireside armchair and footstool is incredibly vers...
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1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

La Pianura Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Fantastic low lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1971. This chair is from the Pianura series and has a solid walnut wooden frame. The cushions...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Villabianca' Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, dining chairs model 'Villabianca', leather and wood, Italy, 1985 Designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, this armchair shows strong sha...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chair for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original deep red saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back legs feature a bla...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
Located in London, GB
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Aralia sofa is similar in style to the iconic Togo and Kashima designs. Built for laid back comfort, the t...
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1980s French 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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