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Seating For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1980s
Danish Modern Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen Pautian Lounge sofa Colorful Stripes
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish Modern 3 seat long sofa from the Paustian Lounge Series designed by Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen for Tivoli and Paustian. This Modern sofa has satin-finished alum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

Knoll "Tulip" Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stunning tulip dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll are the perfect addition to any modern home. The set of eight chairs includes two with arms and six without, pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Sei Sedie 'Nonaro' di Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena Anni 80
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di 6 sedie, metallo smaltato con cuscini in espanso con rivestimento in tessuto. Buone condizioni.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Art Deco Leo Armchair Lounge Chair Jacquard Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair. The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton

Riva 1920 Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in London, GB
The Riva 1920 Dining Chairs sleek, contemporary silhouette. Their seat cushions are padded and upholstered in deep brown leather for additional comfort, and have a glossy finish that...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Leather

Bronze Lounge Chair By Clotilde Ancarani
Located in London, GB
Lounge Chair by Clotilde Ancarani Material: Bronze, green patina Dimensions: H 98 x 66 x 94 cm Type: Signed, and numbered Year: 2021 Lead time: Available With a keen eye for captu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Cannaregio' sofa, a vibrant and versatile creation by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. Originally conceived in 1987, this sofa exudes playfulness, adaptability, and a bur...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Tolix Stool Indoor Painted in White
Located in Shakopee, MN
An icon of industrial esthetics, TOLIX®'s H Stool has traversed periods and styles and become a classic itself, etched in the collective memory as illustrating the French art of livi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Cooperage Dining Chair in Striped Oak by Fort Standard, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This side chair is a part of the new Cooperage Dining collection. Each piece features large faceted round elements that with its namesake reference the traditional cooper's trade of ...
Category

2010s American Seating

Materials

Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak

De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa
Located in London, GB
Designed by Mathias Hoffman for De Sede, the De Sede DS-102 is a three seater sofa featuring a beautiful pony hide spotted in an array of shades. The cream leather backing to the sof...
Category

2010s Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Sofa in Customized Blue Striped Upholstery, Belgium, 2020s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Belgium, Contemporary Sofa in customized upholstery by The Apartment. H 72 x W 132 x D 80 cm
Category

2010s Belgian Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Oscar Niemeyer Chaise Lounge Model Rio Prod. Fasem, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A sculptural rocking Rio chaise lounge, designed in 1978, contemporary edition. Base composed of three elements including supple ribbons of molded da...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Craft Associates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Leather Modern dining chairs, 1901 for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted. Each chair base is co...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ziricote

Modern Beijinho Sofa, DEDAR White Cotton Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho seamlessly combines the soft texture of the DEDAR c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak

Rattan Easy Chair in the Style of Campana Brothers & Porky Hefer, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bird's Nest Easy Chair in rattan, a masterpiece attributed to the visionary designer, Porky Hefer. Drawing inspiration from nature's wisdom, Hefer seamlessly intertwines wabi-sabi pr...
Category

Early 2000s Seating

Materials

Rattan

Eames Style Soft Pad, Long Back Office Chair
Located in Alpha, NJ
Very good overall condition Eames Style office chair.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Minimal Modern Customizable Bench Full Upholstered in Green Linen
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
An upholstered contemporary green bench , in neutral colors, fitting any kind of interiors. Introducing our Contemporary Upholstered Bench, a versatile and stylish piece that seamlessly blends into various interior styles, from the most minimalistic to brutalist designs. Its neutral color provides a timeless base, while its contemporary aesthetic adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This bench has been meticulously designed to offer not only exceptional comfort but also design flexibility. With a sturdy structure and clean lines, it harmoniously fits into modern, industrial, and even brutalist spaces. The versatility of this piece allows it to be incorporated into living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, or even commercial settings. The highlight of this bench lies in its customization capabilities. We provide a wide range of fabric options, allowing you to choose the texture and color that best align with your design vision. Whether you prefer classic neutral tones or more bold and vibrant colors, there is a fabric option to suit your preferences. Beyond its impeccable aesthetics, this bench is a testament to craftsmanship quality. High-quality materials and attention to detail ensure durability and a luxurious seating experience. Acquire the Contemporary Upholstered Green Color Bench...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Oak & Mohair Ottomans
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Oak Ottomans, c1950s. A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen in the late 1950s as part of the Entre series. These examples are newly produced under license...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Oak

Handmade Crochet Black and White Outdoor UV Protected Textile Swing
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category

2010s Israeli Seating

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Teak

8 Mies van der Rohe Cantilever Chairs in Chrome & Black Saddle Leather 1980s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 8 MR 10 cantilever chairs (256cs) by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This set is made in high quality black vegetable tanned saddle leather by Gavina in Italy c.1980s. An absolute icon of the Bauhaus Movement and influential to the entire Mid Century Modern Period. Comfortable and perfectly balanced they have become one of the most enduring designs of the 20th Century with manufacturing starting in 1927 and still continuing to this day. Originally designed as a dining chair they work equally well as side chairs or as a set of funky office meeting room or conference chair. The concept of using metal tubing as a supporting structure in chair design is credited to the British manufacturer RW Winfield who produced campaign chairs in a cantilever design for the Great Exhibition in 1851. This original design was known and documented to have been an inspiration to both Marcel Breuer and van der Rohe. Breuer was the first to produce a design in chrome pipe work and inspired by the curved handlebars of his Adler bicycle he designed the Wassily chair in 1925. Although this was not a cantilever chair it helped to establish a base production method that was built on by others. This resulted in the first true cantilever chrome chair, the S33, being designed by Mart Stam in 1926. Thereafter, van der Rohe designed the MR10 in 1927, the Brno chair in 1930 and Breuer 2 further chairs in 1928, the B32 (later named the Cesca chair after his daughter Francesca) and the B33 which was a derivative of Stam’s S33.
Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Herman Miller EA335 Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Very nice soft pad office chair model EA335 produced by Herman Miller. The chair features a polished aluminium frame and was made in the early 2000s. The chair is height adjustable...
Category

Early 2000s American Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Alpha, Solid Walnut Stackable Contemporary Dining Chair, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
A contemporary solid-wood all-purpose stackable chair produced using the latest production technologies of shaped wooden furniture. The design boasts a strong architectural gesture t...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Seating

Materials

Walnut

French Hand-Made Genuine Tolix Kitchen Counter Stools Midnight Blue Set of (4)
Located in Chicago, IL
French Hand-Made Set of (4) Genuine Tolix Kitchen Counter Height Stools. We have over (1300) pieces of French Hand-Made Tolix dining chai...
Category

2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Hemp

Shaker Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Bar Stools in the Style of "Maison Jansen"
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 4 Bar Stools in the Style of "Maison Jansen"
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Wool

Contemporary Brass and Lacquer Root Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root Design bench bases with lacquer top Brass Hand Repoussé Black or Cream Lacquer Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the t...
Category

2010s Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 t...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Modern Mel Armchair, DEDAR Bouclé and Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mel armchair, named after nature...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Wool

Modern Twins Pouf Ottoman, Beige Cotton Linen, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary. The Twins ottoman elevates the space into realms of comfort while offering an irres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Cotton, Leather, Wood, Bouclé

Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, Pink Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully con...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Modern Timeless Chairs, Cotton-Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Timeless bouclé office chair was designed and craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Modern Customizable Sofa Upholstered in Dark Brown Chocolat Velvet
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Unveil a new level of comfort and luxury with our Elastron Supersoft Chocolate Sofa. The Elastron Supersoft Chocolate upholstery envelops you in sumptuous softness. The rich chocolat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Customizable Armchair Upholstered in Dark Brown Chocolat Velvet
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Introducing the epitome of comfort and style – the Full Upholstery Armchair in sumptuous Chocolate Suede. This armchair is a harmonious fusion of luxurious design and irresistible co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Contemporary Organic Modern Upholstered Sofa in Green Forest Velvet
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Step into the embrace of nature-inspired luxury with our Full Upholstered Sofa in Green Forest Suede. This sofa is not merely furniture; it’s a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

1950's Style Sofa Made To Order In Customer's Own Material (COM)
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Handcrafted of engineered wood and solid hardwood with reinforced, corner-blocked joinery. Mainframe elements are reinforced by metal parts and screws. Seat stiff...
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Ash

Silhouette Dining Chair, Translucent Brown, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Dos Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Dos Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before pu...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Maple

Shaggy Sheepskin Double Lounging Sofa by John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This contemporary handmade sheepskin double lounging sofa by John Brevard carries the wear and form of a manufactured piece that evolves through m...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Set of two black leather Cab 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 Cassina "Cab" 413 dining room chairs in black saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy. These chairs are 1980s edition. The leather co...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool Dark Blue Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Kvadrat Zero Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Dining Chair Flock CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova for Noom Model shown in the main pictures: Legs: natural light ashwood Upholstery: Kvadrat, Zero col.12 The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, character-rich, and visually striking statement objects. The name "Flock" reflects its role as a tranquil oasis and central meeting space within the home, where soft, voluptuous forms, natural materials, and pleasing tactile surfaces create an ambiance of warmth and cocooning. Designer Kateryna Sokolova explains, "Home is the most intimate place for rest, comfort, and gathering, and it should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching statement objects like Flock design pieces. In addition to the distinct shape, I wanted to create furniture that would become part of the family, a friend, intimate, and beloved." Ergonomics plays a pivotal role in NOOM's design philosophy, ensuring that its products are aesthetically pleasing and incredibly comfortable. The Flock Chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Fabric, Ash

CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered These Modern Upholstered Oak Dining Chairs are part of the "Ba...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Tolix H45 Stool Indoor Painted in Black
Located in Shakopee, MN
An icon of industrial esthetics, H stool has traversed periods and styles and become a classic itself, etched in the collective memory as illustrating t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Seating

Materials

Steel

Sabino Bench From Puebla, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Sabino bench from Puebla, Mexico. Newly fabricated using a 19th century plank door.
Category

2010s Mexican Country Seating

Materials

Cypress

Hand-Woven Armchair in Ziricote Tropical Wood - Limited Edition
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood, Ziricote

Art Deco Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Paris Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Upholstered in beige ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Wool, Mustard 63
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture : Collection - Wool, Color - Mustard 63 Dimensions: Height: 74 cm / 29,13 in Width: 57 cm / 22,44 in Depth: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

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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