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Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair For Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Executive side chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll features green print, linen blend upholstery with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs.
Cognac-colored leather cover.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Saarinen executive armless chair for Knoll. Inspired by his Womb chair design, the molded
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With brown fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side/ Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 Eero Saarinen Side Dining Chairs for Knoll. This set dates to 2009. Red velvet material
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage Knoll Associates executive side chair, designed by the renowned Eero Saarinen
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 30
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black fabric and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Metal Legs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Glendale, CA
Saarinen Executive side chair with metal legs for Knoll. Originally designed in 1946, this late
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair with tubular steel legs. The chairs are fully
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Side Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 Model 72 executive chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. These feature a fluid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Knoll adjustable height office executive barrel chairs. Beautiful olive genuine leather
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch of gold.
We've
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in München, Bavaria
smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height)
The Executive Chair is an
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Armless Executive Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1983. Upholstered in dark green wool. On vaster, height adjustable and swivels.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
designs for Knoll, such as the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and the Executive Chair, embody a philosophy of
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Wood leg Executive Chair /1 available!
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs with wood legs. Chairs are solid but needing new
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Rust Velvet
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a fantastic set of (sold separately) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless chairs with
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair with tubular steel legs, produced circa 2018. The
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Executive Leather Chair
Swivel & Tilt Base Seat Height adjusts from about 18" up to 22"
Eero
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Culver City, CA
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Boho Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Boucle Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho armless chair. Designed by the MCM icon Saarinen for Knoll and tagged below
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six (6) Eero Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchairs by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2011 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs in White
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs, Model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Blue Classic Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Priced Per Chair* Only 1 chair left**
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll International Black Fabric Executive Arm Dining Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Executive Armchair with tubular legs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.75 in D 26 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Executive side chair designed by Mid Century Modern designer royalty Eero Saarinen and constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 24 in D 23 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Edelman Engraved Hair on Hide, Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
. These authentic Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll also retain an IBM property tag indicating their
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
2011 Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs, Model 72C, originally designed by
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
day. Among them, the Saarinen Executive Chair stands out as one of his most enduring and instantly
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
2014 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair Model 72C in Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Eero Saarinen Knoll 2020 Executive Side Chair w/ Wood Legs & Ivory Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Executive side chair with ivory leather and ebonized walnut wooden legs. This appears to be Knoll's Volo
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
have a brand new, completely original Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Mohair featuring Knoll’s newly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 10 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 72C Executive Armless Chairs Chrome Legs *2016
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Eero Saarinen originally designed this chair in the 1950s MCM period for Knoll, model 72C armless
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Chairs, model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut, Upholstery, Foam
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 3 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.These chairs show wear on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
human form and how people interact with design in the world. These iconic Saarinen Executive Chairs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
2016 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs w/ Grey Boucle Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Saarinen Armless Executive Chairs, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Plastic
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 31 in W 26 in D 24 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 31 in W 26 in D 24 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 12
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 31 in W 26 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
1963 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Vinyl Armless Executive Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of armless executive dining / side chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchair by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original Knoll executive chair with arms designed by Eero Saarinen and sold by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples, which are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. These are gorgeous and original examples, which are dated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though two are available) Eero Saarinen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Tan Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s production executive armchair with metal legs designed by Eero Saarinen and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
renowned designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a classic 4-leg chromed tube steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Italian Bouclé and Oak Legs, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
examples of Eero Saarinen’s famed design for Knoll.
While any version of Eero Saarinen’s Executive Chairs
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
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Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal knoll saarinen executive chair for your home. Each knoll saarinen executive chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a knoll saarinen executive chair, we have 158 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knoll saarinen executive chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A knoll saarinen executive chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular.
How Much is a Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair?
The average selling price for a knoll saarinen executive chair at 1stDibs is $1,905, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $15,995 for the highest priced.
Eero Saarinen for sale on 1stDibs
Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best-known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport in New York (opened 1962), Dulles International Airport in Virginia (1962) and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri (1965).
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
At Cranbrook, Saarinen also met Florence Schust Knoll, who, as director of her husband Hans Knoll's eponymous furniture company, would put Saarinen’s best designs into production. These include the Grasshopper chair, designed in 1946 and so named because its angled bentwood frame resembles the insect; the Tulip chair (1957), a flower-shaped fiberglass shell mounted on a cast-aluminum pedestal; and the lushly contoured Womb lounge chair and ottoman (1948). In his furniture as in his architecture, the keynotes of Eero Saarinen’s designs are simplicity, strength and grace.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen tables, chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.