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Oslo Chair, Grey by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo chair - grey by Pepe Albargues. Dimensions: W59, D50, H75, Seat 46. Materials: Beech wood
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oslo Chair, Grey by Pepe Albargues
Oslo Chair, Grey by Pepe Albargues
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 "Oslo" Chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, Belgium, 1960s
By Novalux Belgium, Rudi Verelst
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Four dark grey white “Oslo” chairs available by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1960s. These minimal
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Nancy Corzine Designed 'Oslo' Chairs
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style slipper chairs by Nancy Corzine. Tufted leather in blonde wood frame
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Nancy Corzine Designed 'Oslo' Chairs
Nancy Corzine Designed 'Oslo' Chairs
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
Set of 4 Oslo Chairs, Brown by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Oslo chairs, brown by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 59, D 50, H 75, seat 46 Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Oslo Chairs, Brown by Pepe Albargues
Set of 4 Oslo Chairs, Brown by Pepe Albargues
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in
Set of 2 Oslo Chairs, Brown by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 Oslo chairs - brown by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 59, D 50, H 75, seat 46 Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Oslo Chairs, Brown by Pepe Albargues
Set of 2 Oslo Chairs, Brown by Pepe Albargues
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in
Sigve Knutson Lost Aluminium Foil Chair, Oslo, 2019
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson, lost aluminium foil chair Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, Norway, 2019
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Oslo Dining Chair in Oregon Walnut by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Simple and elegant, our signature Oslo Dining Chair was designed with supreme comfort in mind. The
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

"Oslo" Silk and Mohair Chair, Custom MLB Design
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom Design by MLB. Tufted Silk and Mohair blend. Can me made to order with custom upholstery and dimensions.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Silk, Oak

Oslo Living Armchair, Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
This piece of art, designed by Pepe Albargues. It magically combines the Mediterranean character with the Nordic functionality, resulting in the perfect balance between aesthetics an...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Oslo Living Armchair, Pepe Albargues
Oslo Living Armchair, Pepe Albargues
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Sigve Knutson Wood Chair, Shelf Manufactured by Sigve Knutson, Oslo, 2019
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson Wood chair Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, Norway, 2019 Wood, ash
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo living armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 75 x 59 x 50 cm. Materials: beechwood
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo living armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 75 x 59 x 50 cm. Materials: Beechwood
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo living armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 75 x 59 x 50 cm. Materials: Beechwood
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Gervasoni Inout 875 Chair in Oslo 05 Upholstery with White Lacquered Steel Frame
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Inout 875 Chair in Oslo 05 upholstery with white lacquered steel Chair in white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 2 Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 75 x 59 x 50 cm. Materials: Beechwood
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Set of 2 Oslo Living Armchair by Pepe Albargues
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Pavilion AV1 Stackable Chairs, Black Steel/Walnut- by Anderssen & Voll
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Pavilion AV1 Stackable Chairs, Black Steel/Walnut- by Anderssen & Voll
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Pavilion AV1 Stackable Chairs, Black Steel/Walnut- by Anderssen & Voll
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Pavilion AV2 Stackable Chairs, Black Steel/Walnut- by Anderssen & Voll
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Pavilion AV2 Stackable Chairs, Black Steel/Walnut- by Anderssen & Voll
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Pavilion AV2 Stackable Chairs, Black Steel/Walnut- by Anderssen & Voll
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Dapple Lounge chair by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D55 x W74 x H78 cm Materials: Powder coated
Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 21.66 in
Prometheus Unbound Side Chair by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Prometheus unbound side chair by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D96 x W65 x H45 cm Materials: Painted
Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage lounge chair was designed by the Danish designer Fredrik A. Kayser. The frame is made
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 2 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 dapple lounge chairs by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D55 x W74 x H78 cm Materials: powder
Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
Set of 2 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Dapple Lounge chairs by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D55 x W74 x H78 cm Materials: Powder
Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
Set of 4 Dapple Lounge Chairs by Edvin Klasson
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 21.66 in
A Fredrik Kayser Scandinavian Moderne Lounge Chair, Norway 1960s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Bergen, NO
An amazing Mid- Century Modern swivel chair designed by Fredrik Kayser and produced at Vatne
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut for Fjordfiesta
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Tilburg, NL
Scandia stackable chair in 1957 as a student project at the National College of Art & Design in Oslo. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Walnut

Pair of Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather Safari flex lounge chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid-century modern "Flex Safari" leather Lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Oslo
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
adjuster lever, as well as swivel 360 degrees via a heavy-duty, hand-welded steel frame this chair was
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Svante Skogh Lounge Chair in Leather and Beech, AB Hjertquist & Co, Sweden, 1955
By AB Hjertquist & Co, Svante Skogh
Located in The Hague, NL
This extremely rare lounge chair was designed by Svante Skogh and produced by the manufacturer AB
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of VilleAV33 Outdoor Side Chairs-Bronze Green-by Anderssen & Voll for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
body temperature, the Ville side chair’s back and seat are crafted from polyester webbing. Intuitively
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of All Wood AV35 Side Chairs - Oak - by Anderssen & Voll for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Voll embarked on a journey to create a light and comfortable wooden chair that seamlessly marries
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of VilleAV33 Outdoor Side Chairs-Teak/Warm Black-by Anderssen & Voll for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
body temperature, the Ville side chair’s back and seat are crafted from polyester webbing. Intuitively
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of eight "Darby" palisander dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway, 1960s
By Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of eight dining chairs model "Darby" designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced in Norway by
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Set of Ten Mid Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, London
the commission to design the chairs and tables for the Parliament and courthouse in Oslo.
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans Brattrud For Hove Mobler Set Of Six Scandia Stacking Mid Century Chairs
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Norwich, GB
Design in Oslo where he first invented the Scandia chair for a class project in 1957. In 1967, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Cane Dining Chairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Danish Modern cane and cherry wood dining chairs designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Conference Armchairs in Oak Inc. Reupholstery
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975.   The well made chairs have been checked and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Gray Oslo Stool and Chair by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of gray Oslo stool & chair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: Stool W48, D50, H101, Seat78, Chair
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Wood, Beech

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Eight Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975. The conference chairs are very comfortable in use and can be stacked
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Ten Armchairs Inc. Reupholstery
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975. The conference chairs are very comfortable in use and can be stacked
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Six Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975. The conference chairs are very comfortable in use and can
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Twelve Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
for Magnus Olesen in 1975. The conference chairs are very comfortable in use and can be stacked 6 on
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cream Oslo Stool by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
available: Different Colors Oslo collection is made up of a chair, an armchair and a bar stool. This
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Wood, Beech

Cream Oslo Stool by Pepe Albargues
Cream Oslo Stool by Pepe Albargues
H 39.77 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Rare Pair of Loungers by Fredrik Kayser, Model No 860 for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare pair of organic chaped lounge chairs, model 860 by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Cream Oslo Stools by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
available: different colors Oslo collection is made up of a chair, an armchair and a bar stool. This
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Wood, Beech

Pair of Cream Oslo Stools by Pepe Albargues
Pair of Cream Oslo Stools by Pepe Albargues
H 39.77 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Rare Antique Howard & Sons 'Oslo' Childs Country House Armchair, circa 1920
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
1925 Likely modelled as a scaled down commission of the 'Oslo' armchair, this chair has a great look
Category

Early 20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mid- Century Modern chair by Fredrik Kayser, modell 2010, Norwegian, 1952
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Bergen, NO
Oslo, Norway. It is in very good condition and will be a unigue chair upholstered in modern fabric. A
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1956. New
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

20thC Rosewood Dining Table & Chairs By Hans Brattrud For Hove Mobler, Norway
By Hans Battrud, Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Hove Möbler
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
at the National College of Art & Design in Oslo. The Scandia seat range includes a stackable chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Other Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Pavilion Chairs, 6 AV1&2 AV2, Matt Black/Lacquered Oak for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik
Located in Bergen, NO
Stortinget chairs and chairs and table for the town hall in Oslo. Furthermore, he designed the office of then
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen King Series Mahogany Armchair
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen King Series mahogany armchair The chair is well designed
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Cherry Armchairs
By Fredericia, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Cherry Armchairs The chairs, were
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Massif Counter Stool, AV39, Oak & Grey Beige by Anderssen & Voll for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
in Oslo, partners Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll have been instrumental in putting Norway on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Massif Counter Stool, AV39, Dark Stained Oak by Anderssen & Voll for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
& Voll Based in Oslo, partners Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll have been instrumental in putting Norway
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Massif Counter Stool, AV39, Ember Color by Anderssen & Voll for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
nylon. The base is made from powder-coated steel. Ember DESIGNER Anderssen & Voll Based in Oslo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

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Oslo Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oslo chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every oslo chair was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage oslo chair now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a oslo chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A oslo chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one oslo chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pepe Albargues, Gerard Van Den Berg and Rudi Verelst produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Oslo Chair?

Prices for a oslo chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $960 and can go as high as $10,675, while the average can fetch as much as $1,315.

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.

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