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Seating For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Hand Carved Dog Bench by Stephen Husek
Located in Chicago, IL
Stephen Husek, a renowned American folk artist, left behind a legacy of creativity and craftsmanship that continues to inspire today. This hand-carved wood dog bench, featuring Husek...
Category
1990s American Folk Art Seating
Materials
Wood
Marco Zanuso Attributed Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Marco Zanuso. - "Senior" chair
Beautifully upholstered in a camel hair fabric
Sculptural curved shape and brass tapered legs.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of black leather and ash wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Vintage Boho Brass Inlay Case Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your living area with this Vintage Boho Brass Inlay Case Sofa. Combining luxurious comfort with bohemian flair, this sofa features exquisite brass inlay detailing, making it ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
French 1980s Black Leather Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset
Located in London, GB
A perfectly patinated black leather two-seater ‘Brigantin’ sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. French, c. 1980.
Category
Late 20th Century French Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Scandinavian leather armchairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage armchairs with wooden base.
The structure is made of natural wood, which gives them a warm and cozy appearance. Wood has been carefully crafted to create clean line...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stunning and matching vintage Togo 1989 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage TOGO set in its original, soft black leather with the perfect patina.
From its first owner (1989) Still 100% original! Matching set!
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1970s Arkana Safari Sling Teak Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in Black Leather
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Classic and iconic Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture in Scotland. The original black leather contrasts perfectly with the reddish teak patina frame...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Fauteuil et ottoman scandinave vintage cuir Relling "Siesta" 1970
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil et ottoman cuir signés Ingmar Relling modèle Siesta, édité par Westnofa dans les années 70
distribué par Roche Bobois
en très bon état, seul à noter la toile du dos est lég...
Category
1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Matching Pair of 20th Century William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space.
Height to a...
Category
20th Century British William IV Seating
Materials
Damask
Guillerme & Chambron T Chair in Oak, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare and comfortable Tripod Oak armchair with separated arms. Refinished and reupholstered in a Pierre Frey Bouclé with contrasting piping and buttons.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Two-Seat ‘DS-47’ Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
‘DS-47’ Two-Seat Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
DIMENSIONS: 69"W x 33"D x 29"H; 16"Seat Height
CONDITION: Great vintage condition.
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Black leather sofa by De Pas, d'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
This stunning and rare Leather Sofa was designed in the 1970s by Design Team Gionatan de Pas Donato d’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi. The sofa, with an informal design, is molded in foam a...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Gio Ponti curved sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful curved sofa with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", manufactured in Italy in the 1940s.
In Gio Ponti's ideal hom...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible Art Nouveau price of 2 Sofa Armchairs
Material: Wood, reupholstered with springs and elastic band (as it was in the old days) If you have any questions we are at your d...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Seating
Materials
Walnut
Gondola stool, Austria Jugend / early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and functional gondola stool in walnut and original fabric. Wonderful timeless shape which works in most rooms and interiors.
In good condition, smaller signs of age an...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French Provincial Louis XV Style Serpentine Canape Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country French provincial canape sofa or settee made in the Louis XV taste. The sofa features a beechwood low profile carved frame with a serpentine back, arms, and apron. T...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French Togo Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Antique Pair Leather Chippendale Wingback Armchairs c.1920
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous pair of antique English button back leather wingback Chippendale Revival armchairs, circa 1920 in date.
They stand on hand carved ball and claw cabri...
Category
1920s English Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Spainish Revival Carved Oak + Leather Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of 6 midcentury Spanish Revival style Brutalist dining chairs. Leather seat and back rest on heavy carved oak frames. Steel studs. In impressive original condition with minor wea...
Category
1950s Spanish Colonial Revival Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 8 Tempestini for Salterini Black Enamel Iron "Radar" Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini set of eight radar dining armchairs. Featuring sculpted sturdy hoop frameworks in black enameled wrought iron, curved ergonomic full backs,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. This beautiful sofa comes with the original leather fabric with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman- sold per set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W31 D39 H26 SW31 SD18 SH14
Scoop lounge chairs and ootmans in great gentyl used condtion. Entire set was previously reupholstered by previous owners and each unit shows well with no...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa.
It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...
Category
1970s European Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Mississippi' Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sectional sofa 'Mississippi', Belgium, 1978
French designer Pierre Paulin created the 'Mississippi' modular sofa in 1978. This sofa shows five elements t...
Category
1970s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-Century Brown Leather 'Bommel' Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for LABEL, 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mid-Century 'Bommel' sofa by Gerard van den Berg for LABEL, 1985. Attractive three-seater sofa with thick brown leather and wood feet. Ideal sofa for watching movies or sleepin...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Special Listing For Joe - Jindrich Halabala Stool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its highest point and distinguishes itself by means of artistic upholstery that retained its original fabric...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, easy chair Stor/Large Adam, NK Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households. She created the Paradise-collection, with its bi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
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
Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti 1970
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic Anfibio sofa. Designed for Giovanetti by Alessandro Becchi, 1970.
This sofa bed has an amazing patine on the original leather. No weak spots or holes in the leather.
Rare ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Italian Modern Black Velvet Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This pair of Italian modern black velvet accent chairs is the perfect addition to any home. With their rounded curved backs and seats, these ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1965
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice set of 4 ‘Oxford’ swivel chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965 for the professors of St-Catherine’s college in Oxford. These examples are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Christian Daninos, Fauteuil Bulle, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
“Bulle” or Bubble lounge chair by Christian Daninos, designed during the late 1960s and produced by Édition Formes Nouvelles.
The half-sphere in p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires!
This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6.
From the De Sede Website:
"Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
HEPPLEWHITE STYLE BEVAN FUNNELL SET OF 5 DINING CHAiRS CREAM UPHOLSTERED SEATS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale these Bevan Funnell Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs.
The Hepplewhite style Bevan Funnell set of 5 dining chairs is a stunning addition to any dini...
Category
20th Century British Hepplewhite Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Four 1980s Post Modern Black Tubular Cantilever Chairs by Douglas Furniture
Located in Draper, UT
Four post-modern tubular cantilever chairs manufactured by Douglas Furniture. Features jet black enameled metal tube frames with soft iconic suede-l...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen High Oxford Dining Chairs in Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of four High Oxford dining chairs designed by architect Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These are early and original example...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Original pair 'Etcetera' lounge chair by Jan Eskelius, Sweden c1970
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
Original Jan Eskelius 'Etcetera' chair c1970
Re upholstered in a 4 way stretch mohair (Fabric is Knoll).
Sculptural chair professionally re upholstered
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 6 chairs in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Leather and oak wood. Original cool leather and wood patina. Manufactured by scandinavian furniture maker ...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
SMALL ANTIQUE GEORGIAN STYLE ENGLiSH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small English Country House circa 1920's Embroidered footstool designed to go with a wingback ar...
Category
1920s English Georgian Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Restored Child Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set with a lounge chair and matching settee with fancy wicker wrappings. The set features white cloth cushions and 2 throw...
Category
1950s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan
Gerrit Rietveld De Stijl Red Blue Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888-1964) De Stijl Red Blue Chair, originally designed in 1918 with red, blue, yellow, and black colors applied in 1923, this e...
Category
20th Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia, reupholstered with Great
Plains Boucle.
Dimensions:
Height is 29.50
The low part ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs Set of 6
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Set of 6 Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs including an Outdoor Patio Rocker ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Marge Carson Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine and comfortable upholstered lounge chairs by Marge Carson. Retaining paper label. Original upholstery with light wear from use.
Category
20th Century American Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
10 Niels Otto Møller 'Model 75' Chairs in Teak and Danish Paper Cord, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Model 75 is one of Niels Otto Møller's first dining room chairs in the "new modern" series. Since its design in 1954 at J.L. Møller’s Møbelfabrik, this dining chair has been a timele...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Included is the matching stacked rattan Ottoman.
Custom cushions C.O.M. (Costumers Own Material) are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and we have the cushions made for you. If you need help sourcing fabric we can help! Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 20 years of experience in rattan refinishing.
Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available for years to come for your home or office.
We get our handed-down knowledge from Tropical Sun Rattan ( TSR ) which was started in 1934 in California. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." Signed copies are available on request for USD 39.99. The hard bounded 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and modern-day photos of Tropical decors...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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
Late 19th-Early 20th C. Set of 14 French Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and fine set with two arm and twelve side chairs. Finely carved walnut Louis XV style with deep Saddle tome leather upholstery and nailhead trim. With floral scrolled crests and the seat rails with carved leafy scrolls, the legs ending in an elegant SnailsHead Foot.
side chairs H. 37", W. 18", Depth 20 1/2", seat H. 20"
Condition: some expected scratches to the leather but minor, a few stains on four seats, one with a tiny tear...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Queen Anne style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with ivory damask up...
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Model 1518 Large Armchair in Pink Velour. Made at Fritz Hansen, 1930s–40s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
Armchair with stained beech legs. Seat, sides and deep stitched back upholstered in pink velour. Model 1518. Made at Fritz Hansen, 1930s–40s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Lovely Decorative Victorian Hand Carved Queen Anne Legs Piano Stool
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique Victorian Flower Embroidery Piano Stool With Carved Queen Anne legs
This Antique Victorian Flower Embro...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Brutalist Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Upholstery in Goat Hide
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Robust and heavy massive oak lounge chair with ottoman, both upholstered in goathide. Brutalism is a movement within architecture that originated from modernism. It is characterized ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Seating
Materials
Goatskin, Oak
Three Seater Pierre Cardin Modular Sofa in black lacquer and silk, France 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Pierre Cardin, a trailblazing fashion designer known for his innovative and unconventional approach, extended his creative vision into the realm of furniture design. Pierre Cardin's ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Galventized Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Galvanized, zinc, metal, distressed, cube
Industrial pedestal made from patinated zinc. Each pedestal will vary in patina finish.
In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-cent...
Category
20th Century Industrial Seating
Materials
Zinc
Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items ar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
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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