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Seating For Sale
Black Forest 19th Century Set of Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
In walnut, the chairs are delicately carved with interesting inlayed of animal figures. Sold as is to refinish.
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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 2 pieces set
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 2 pieces set: 1seater and ottoman. Togo was designed in 1973. 2 pieces set: one seater and pouf. The sofa is upholstered in brown leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam

Rara Coppia di Poltrone Disegnate da Gio Ponti 1950 Italia
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rara e sofisticata coppia di poltrone italiane di metà secolo provenienti da un'importante villa di Bologna. Disegnate da Gio Ponti, boucle e legno, anni '50 Il legno è stato luc...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Post Modern Serpentine Kidney "Cloud" Chaise Lounge Sofa, Circa 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Original vintage Postmodern sculptural serpentine cloud curved chaise lounge sofa with right facing ottoman and left facing arm, rendered in origi...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"Joca" Chair Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Joca chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreiro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Polyester, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern lounge chair and ottoman feature sculpted teak frames. A lovely Danish design that ensures comfort without sacrificing style in and seating arrangement....
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Iron Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set Attr: Dan Johnson Circa 1950
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century lounge chair & ottoman set having solid black iron frames with mahogany paddle arms newly upholstered in thick boucle’ fabric attributed to Dan Johnson. North...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Brigantin armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1980
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 80s Model Brigantin Ochre/terracotta fabric
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Late 20th Century French Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

George Smith Howard & Sons Kilim Upholstered Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic English Howard & Sons Style scroll arm sofa created by George Smith artisans. The large signature sofa features a hardwood base upholstered with a dramatic tribal style woo...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Tribal Seating

Materials

Brass

Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Seating

Materials

Lacquer

George Nakashima Rope Seat Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice Rope seat stool Original surface Some minor breaks in hemp seating(under the stool), but not objectionable
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1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Minerva Sofa by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paired with a minimal Danish design, teak legs and cream colored upholstery make this vintage sofa by France & Sons truly unique. Please confirm item location...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style walnut armchairs from the 19th century, with carved skirts, cabriole legs and upholstery. Born in Italy during the 19th century, each of this pair of R...
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Saturn Pouffe Small, Chrome Steel Frame and Ivory Boucle Fabric by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Saturn pouffe utilises gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The The Saturn pouffe utilises gathered bilboque...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Apollo Armchair, Club Chair, Chrome Finish Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo armchair further evolves the Apollo design family, through the addition of an elegant backrest to the chair, embodying a further contrasting combination of intricate metal...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hemp Rope and Oak Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, Set of 2
By Charles Dudouyt, La Gentilhommiere
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Hemp Rope and Oak Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s About Charles Dudouyt French, 1885-1946 A favorite among Art Deco furniture collectors and enthusiasts, the work of Charles Dudouy...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak

Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous pair of vintage mid century Danish modern black Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark and produced in 2002. They feature a 4-star aluminum ...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Expertly Restored Adrian Pearsall Armless Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates
Located in Medina, OH
The epitome of mid-century modern design is the Armless Gondola designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s. This specific unit has been expertly restored by Cople...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Foam, Walnut

George Smith "Signature" 2.5-Seat Sofa - In Turkish Woollen Kilims
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa you might ever need to buy.     This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best,...
Category

2010s Seating

Materials

Brass

Niels Eilersen, 2.5 Seater Sofa, Model "Monza", Danish Design, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Six - Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chairs - Custom Stain Option
Located in Calgary, CA
Complex, functional joinery transcends current trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior. Chairs are crafted from solid Ash, made in Canada. This set of 6 is rea...
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2010s Canadian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vanessa red metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s 
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of the famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with his wife Afra, Tobia began working in the Venini glass factory in Murano in the 19...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Marco Zanuso Style Armchairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Italian armchairs in Marco Zanuso style, from 1990's. Decorated with brass legs and new upholstered with dark blue color velour textile.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany Maker: Mart Stam. Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architec...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in black by Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Dr Sonderbar steel chair in the rare glossy black, by Philippe Starck. With a simple oversized curved form and perforated base, this iconic chair is highly sought after. Philippe St...
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Ekstrem Black Lounge Chair by Terje Ekstrøm
Located in London, GB
These Ekstrem chairs designed by Norwegian artist and designer, Terje Ekstrøm in 1984. The chairs break away from tradition in their unique design. Postmodernist in design, the icon...
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1980s Norwegian Brutalist Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring the relaxed charm of the coast to your living space with our Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Sectional Sofa. This stylish piece combines durable rattan craftsmanship with a breezy...
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Late 20th Century American Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Papasan Bamboo Wicker Lounge Chair, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exotic Boho mid-century rattan Papasan chair in excellent condition. White cushion. Dimensions:70W x 120H x 60D cm, seat: 40cm high.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Set of 6 Vico Magistretti Style Wenge Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Vico Magistretti style Wenge and rush dining chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. An elegant set of classically styled dining chairs with round legs and ca...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Mid-Century Iron Sectional Sofa Set Attributed To Dan Johnson Circa 1950
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century 4-pc sectional sofa set having solid black iron frames with mahogany paddle arms newly upholstered in thick boucle’ fabric attributed to Dan Johnson. North Am...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Modern Chaise Longue Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish modern chaise longue chair features tufted brown leather with a distressed patina situated on a chrome base. Comfortable lounge design makes this an excellent seating op...
Category

20th Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest designed by Paolo Buffa Original structure, with red faux leather upholstery, perfect vintage condition Italy, 19...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare sculptural lounge sofa designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955. The sofa has elegant lines and awesome woodworking details. The feet are slightly angled...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Genuine French Tolix Stacking Stools Set of (10) in Charcoal Grey
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of (10) Charcoal 25.5" Stools. Tolix is the original company that first created the steel stacking chair back in the 1920’s, with Xavier Pauchard’ s original design. Xavier’s fir...
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2010s French Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Guisseppe Raimondi/Gufram armchair
Located in Brussels , BE
Guisseppe Raimondi/Gufram armchair
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Luxus Vintage Lounge chair & hocker TOK by Toshiyuki for Stokke Norway, 1990s
Located in Manzano, IT
Luxus Vintage Lounge chair & hocker TOK by Toshiyuki for Stokke Norway, 1990s Recliner lounge chair with footrest, Model TOK by Toshiyuki Kita for Stokke, Norway. The armchair was d...
Category

1990s Norwegian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Ralph Lauren Joshua Tree Woven Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare organic modern set of four labeled Ralph Lauren Joshua Tree dining chairs made from abaca hemp woven rope or lampakannay. The iconic chairs features a rattan frame covered with ...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rope

1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, black leather
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good condition with nice patina. No smells and no stains. Black leather, canvas, and bent...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Canapé et fauteuil Maison Regain de Roland Haeusler
Located in Belfort, FR
Canapé et fauteuil Maison Regain de Roland Haeusler. Superbe ensemble canapé et fauteuil de Roland Haeusler pour la Maison Regain des années 70 Structu...
Category

1970s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Elm

Eric Schmitt (*1955), Osselet Chairs, 1996
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural " Osselet " side chairs by Eric Schmitt. Patinated bronze frames and cognac leather seats.
Category

1990s French Modern Seating

Materials

Bronze

Primitive 19th Century Elm Wabi-Sabi Wheel Makers 5ft Pig Bench Seat
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb primitive wabi-sabi wooden bench, 19th century (possibly earlier), a characterful piece in its original form, a wonderful natural piece with great texture and colour. A rare...
Category

19th Century British Primitive Antique Seating

Materials

Ash, Elm

Neoclassical Style Swedish Small Painted Bench with Carved Guilloche Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style small bench from the 20th century with gray and cream painted finish, carved side supports, guilloche friezes and fluted legs. This Swedish Neoclassical ...
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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alfred Christensen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Elm
Located in Stamford, CT
Alfred Christensen Style, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Beech Lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark circa 1950s. The backrest and the seat are upholstere...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of Furniture Industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry....
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Gray Leather Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four (8 available) mid century modern cantilever Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll were produced in 2002. These iconic Bauhaus modernist chairs originally de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Patinated Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. A very rare find indeed. Well functioning and beau...
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1890s British Chesterfield Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Solid Wood Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as a stool, side table, pedestal, night table or many more. Carved from a single piece of wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

e15 European Walnut Calle Bench Designed by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
e15 Calle Bench Design: Philipp Mainzer, 2002 Measures: 63” L x 15.75” D x 16.5” H European walnut oiled. The solid wood bench Calle consists of a contoured seat, two sides flushed w...
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2010s German Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. This really is a beautiful 19thC Chesterfield sofa ...
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1870s British Chesterfield Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Reed chaise longue with armrests and footrest Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Reed chaise longue with armrests and footrest Italy 1980 Product details Dimensions: 62 W x 73 H x 155 D cm
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Reed

Antique Bow Fronted 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. This is a very smart 19thC Chesterfield sofa with u...
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1870s British Chesterfield Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Poltromet Set of Leather 1 Sofa 1 Pouf 1smoll Sofa
By Poltromec
Located in Lucca, IT
Set of three pîeces in leather Italian manifacture Poltromet 1 Big Sofa cm 230-cm 105-height cm 85 1 Pouf cm 90-cm 65 1 Small or miniature Sofa cm 7...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Armchairs, Palm Tree Leaves Beige Velvet, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of beige armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armch...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Minimalist Organic Chair in natural Solid Wood, black leather Seating tone
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

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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