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Seating For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Louis XIV
George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine early 19th Century Geo III mahogany upholstered library chair. The arched back sweeps down to form armrests, with fluted baluster armrest supports to the front supported on squ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Very Rare and Important 19th Century Wingback Windsor Spindle Armchair in Ash
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English extra large, Wingback Windsor armchair in ash. I have seen thousands on Windsor armchairs in my time, t...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Ash

Eight New Chippendale Style Straight a Leg Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the English Chippendale style straight leg dining cha...
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2010s Philippine Georgian Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
A fine pair completely regilded at some point with 23 ct gold leaf. Shield form back beautifully carved. Nicely upholstered, circular tapered fluted legs. Provenance ; Estate Of Mr Martin...
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1770s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

18th c. English Paneled Commode Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century oak commode armchair having solid back with reverse arched and central rectangular inset panel, solid sides and base with shaped aprons, over open curved arms on turn...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Open Armchair, George I Style
Located in Reepham, GB
A mahogany open armchair in George I manner, with scroll carving of real style and panache having fine eagle head terminals to each arm, with distinctive scroll and feather work to t...
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18th Century European George I Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Georgian Style Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of eight George III mahogany oval back armchairs with upholstered backs, armrests and seat, the arms with scroll ends and long leaf details, the apron finally molded and sta...
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Early 1900s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique armchair frame is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1790 and done in the period King George III...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Four George III Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Regilded in burnished gold leaf. Each with oval backs with a carved beaded frame, carved arms with scroll hand hold, leaf carved seat rail with paterae, raised on circular tapered fl...
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1770s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak Stool or Tabouret
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th Century Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak stool or Tabouret Square and upholstered seat resting on a shaped apron with c-scrolls, leafs and central shell motifs. The four legs are carved as square balusters decorated with flower garland carving and joined by a x-shaped stretcher with curvy braces and a central square with a paterae motif. Carved oak. Upholstered with modern gobelin fabric...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Stylish Georgian Armchairs
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George III mahogany armchairs, the oval backs with fluted surrounds, the arms with scroll carved florish over shaped ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1920s, Mahogany Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A charming and patinated George III style mahogany upholstered footstool.
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Early 20th Century American George III Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century English Oak Settle
Located in High Point, NC
18th century oak settle from England with a wonderfully hand carved decorated and paneled back and rolled arms over hand turned bobbin arms and front legs. The seat height measures 1...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frames
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique armchair frames are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1790 and done in the period King George III style. The chair...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Cock Fighting Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany and elm cock fighting stool from England. The seat is handsomely shaped from elm for comfort and aesthetic appeal. The seat i...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

19th C. English Walnut Stool
Located in Hixson, TN
19th C. English walnut foot stool with drop-in tapestry covered seat, serpentine shaped on all sides, apron shaped with frieze, and resting on cabriole legs with acanthus carved knee...
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1880s English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Chinoiserie Cockpen Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chinoiserie Cockpen dining side chair, the trellis back above an upholstered drop-in seat, on splayed tapering legs. The original George III, circa 1765. Dimensions: 22.5" W x 23" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Seating

Materials

Wood

Gillows of Lancaster George 3rd Painted and Parcel Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Untouched stunning Gillows of Lancaster and London George 3rd cream painted and parcel gilt arm chair, in its original warn through condition. This chair ha...
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech, Giltwood, Paint

Four George I 18th Century Walnut Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Four Period early 18th century English George I walnut chairs. Fine set in very good condition. Larger scale.
Category

Early 18th Century English George I Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 18th century, George III period Chippendale Cuban mahogany armchair, the shaped crest rail with carved 'c' scroll ends above the wide, carved, pierced splat and bold out scrolling arms. The padded upholstered seat raised on moulded Marlborough legs ending on bun feet united by traditional 'H' stretchers. The dimensions are: Height: 98cm (38.6in) Width: 72cm (28.3in) Depth: 49cm (19.3in) Very comfortable seating. This chair has recently been professionally reupholstered. A rather pleasing example. In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The seat has recently been professionally reupholstered and remain in good, clean condition. The antique carved armchair...
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18th Century British George III Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Georgian Mahogany Childrens Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Cutest little pair of antique Childrens Georgian style mahogany armchairs.
Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Seating

Materials

Mahogany

George II Walnut Stool ( Property of Nelson A Rockefeller & John.D.Rockefeller )
Located in New York, NY
George II Walnut Stool (formerly the property of Nelson A Rockefeller & before that John D. Rockefeller) The stool with a shaped slip seat raise...
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Os De Mouton Bench Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Early 20th Century Limed Walnut Os De Mouton Sofa or Bench. Great size and proportion. Upholstery stable but shows wear
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Gainsborough Armchair after Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Gainsborough mahogany armchair in the manner of Chippendale, upholstered in sage green silk damask in the traditional 19th century style with brass studding, the s...
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19th Century Irish George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is truly timeless! Gracefully contoured frames include a double arched seatback crown ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730
By William Kent
Located in London, GB
An elegant George II walnut side chair with scrolled crest rail, pierced splat and shell carved cabriole legs. C.1730. Similar chair design...
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Early 18th Century British George II Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

English Georgian West Country Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A West Country vernacular settle in oak and pine. Of pegged construction with a raked back, scrolled arms, plank seat and legs with cuspate spandrels. A wonderful piece of cou...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak, Pine

Rare Set of Six 18th Century circa 1760 Dutch Elm Marquetry Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare set of six totally original 18th century circa 1760 hand carved Dutch Elm Marquetry i...
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1760s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Walnut

George III Painted Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Three chair back with arms and caned seat raised on square tapered legs. the back splats with painted drapery design also musical trophies
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage
Located in Germantown, MD
Storage seat, Maple stain on pine, pegged up, all tight and sturdy, breakfast table or tilt up for foyer chair. Very good vintage condition with wear appro...
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Armbench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV armbench is the perfect choice for the vanity, but also works well in a number of other uses throughout the home. Gracefully scrolled framework i...
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1890s French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

An 18th Century Gainsborough arm chair, circa 1780
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th Century Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair. With yellow Damask silk fabric to the back, seat and arms. Square section legs, united ...
Category

Late 18th Century English George II Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Set of Twelve Irish Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, C. 1830
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary set of twelve Irish Regency Mahogany dining chairs, C. 1830. The set has particularly rich and handsome wood with deep color and excellent graining. Each Chair featu...
Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style , each with the shaped rectangular back, arm rests and seat upholstered in chestnut leather with close studde...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Superb Wood & Hogan George I Style Walnut Open Armchair
Located in North Salem, NY
A truly fine Wood & Hogan English George I style Walnut open armchair which can be produced only by a master chairmaker. Note the beautifully shaped deep scoop shepherd crook arms and the hand carved cabriole legs. The finish is equal to that of a prized antique.
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18th Century English George I Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 8 antique George III mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and 6 single chairs having superb quality mahogany carved backs with a turned mahogany su...
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1780s British George III Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
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1740s Italian George II Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Paneled Settle Bench with Sled Feet
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century West Country painted pine settle, the raised panel back extending almost to the floor (to keep out drafts), on open sled-form feet, with shaped arms, and raised ears ...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pair of Chippendale Carver Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of Chippendale-style carver chairs with drop-in needlework embroidered seats, pierced splat backs and cabriole legs terminating on simple pad feet. This pair of carvers feature ...
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of George I Style Late 19th Century Giltwood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A finely drawn pair of late 19th century giltwood and embossed leather side chairs in the George I Style. English Circa 1880-1900. Each having domed waisted embossed leathe...
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Late 19th Century English George I Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Armchairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining armchairs By Kindel Furniture USA, 1995 Solid carved mahogany frames, with ball and claw feet and ivory upholstered seat...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 6 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs combine timeless styling with expert craftsmanship and surprising comfort, all in one! The ergonomically shaped seat backs were mad...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered - 2 piece set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered in a High End Purple Mohair - 2 Piece Set This beautiful set includes a settee and armchair...
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19th Century Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Large George III Wing Arm Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large George III wing arm chair, the shaped deep-buttoned back with scrolling arms, reupholstered in distressed blue-black leather, raised on four cab...
Category

1790s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Eight George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Consisting of eight side chairs, each with a rectangular back with trellis splats, upholstered seats raised on square tapered fluted legs. Resided on Park Avenue in New York for the ...
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1790s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George IV Period Carved Oak Armchairs with Blue Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A pair of George IV Period armchairs In the Manner of Gillows The oak construction of gentle patination, with sabre legs to the rear and tapering turned reeded front legs; the ap...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style side chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege, where fine quality furniture has been produced for centuries! Using dense, old-gr...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Silk, Oak

Set of 8 English George III Mahogany Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic set of eight early 19th century George III period mahogany chairs in excellent condition. Consisting of two armchairs and six side chairs. Recently re-upholstered and refr...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Important Pair of Antique Thomas Chippendale Carved Claw & Ball Tub Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this important pair of Thomas Chippendale style, heavily carved with Claw & Ball Cabriolet legs, brown leather, library tub armchairs. These are t...
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
English leather desk chair in the Georgian style English, 20th century Measures: Height 138cm, width 45cm, depth 40cm This fine desk chair is crafted in the Georgian style. The chair features a leather seat and one-piece curved back rest and arm rests. The brown leather is beautifully finished with deep buttoning. The chair is raised atop a four-leg wooden base, with each leg terminating in a castor...
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20th Century English Georgian Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Chairs Hepplewhite Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful set of six reproduction Georges 3 style solid satinwood single dining room chairs features shield backs with central cut wheat...
Category

1950s English George III Vintage Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Cherry

Antique George III Carved Mahogany Elbow / Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III carved mahogany elbow/desk chair having a wonderful shaped carved top and rail with open lattice work splat and shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat....
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1780s English George III Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Set of Four French Louis XIV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of four bespoke dining chairs crafted from walnut in the grand French Louis XIV baroque taste. The handsome walnut frames have a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Brass

Fine & Rare Original 18th Century 1720 Wainscot Armchair Northern England Oak
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare original 18th century Northern English hand carved from solid oak Wainscot armchair circa 1720 A highly decorative and original piece ...
Category

1720s English George I Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Irish Estate Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An impressive carved mahogany stool, in the Irish mid-18th century manner, incorporating shell carved knees and hairy paw feet. To be upholstered in the clients own material. Besp...
Category

18th Century British George III Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Chair, Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1790, H262
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian chair, oak hall chair, Scotland 1790, H262 Scotland 1790 Solid oak Original finish Shaped top rail Solid wooden seat On turne...
Category

1790s Scottish Georgian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Solid Oak Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Liegoise Louis XIV solid oak armchairs are perfect for creating a stately presence in any seating group! Hand-crafted from quarter-sawn oak, each features an arched seatback crown with foliate embellishment appearing over the finely crafted and carved seatback that utilizes raised panels, gracious contours and intriguing form for timeless visual appeal. Molded uprights, contoured armrests, and turned supports and legs complete the look, with an apron below embellished with the same style motif as the seatback crown. Solid plank seats...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique liegoise chairs with embossed leather seats are perfect for the breakfast room, game room, or for use as occasional chairs anywhere in the home or office! Sculpted f...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

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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