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Seating For Sale
The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Dedar 'Schwarzwald'
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding color and a bit of whimsy. The perfe...
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2010s American Seating

Materials

Velvet

Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa circa 1810. Stunning sofa in original paint.  This would have been a day bed with a pull out section to the front, but it has since...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Four Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage COR Trio Modular Sofa in Brown This original Trio sofa by COR is a timeless design classic, offering both versatility and comfort. It consists of four modular elements, incl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 3-Seater Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide three-seater sofa, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

19th Century Empire Bench, Vienna
Located in New York, NY
Elegant two-seater bench, the outstanding quality of the Empire bench can be seen in the design of the backrest with floral bouquets and the finest brass inlays.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Seating

Materials

Brass

Oak and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable Danish leather armchair from the 1960s. Very nice design and high-quality workmanship. The robust and very soft leather ensures a very comfortable seat...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Black Wooden Contemporary "Tomb" Bench in Plywood & Horn by Rick Owens, 2007
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare contemporary wooden black stained "Tomb" bench in plywood and horn by Rick Owens produced in his studio in Paris, France 2007. In good original condition. Signed and number...
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Early 2000s French Modern Seating

Materials

Horn, Plywood

Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Linen Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze I
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Empire bench crafted in mahogany with gently curved legs. The end panels are adorned with satinwood line inlay and gilt bronze mounts set in ebonized fields. The seat has be...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Art Deco Ocean Liner Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable and spacious open arm Art Deco style club chair pair. Sleek in appearance. With loose upholstered seat cushions. Dimensions: 25.75” wide by 32” deep by 31” high. Seat h...
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20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Danish 1940s Alfred Christensen Style Lounge Chair with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christensen with open armrests in beautifully curved stained beech. Nice sli...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Neo Classical Patinated Steel & Upholstery Maison Ramsay Bench - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Bend end bench in dark patinated steel and alcantara. Maison Ramsay, France 1960's. In good vintage condition. The patina has been redone on this structure which was originally a cof...
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1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Expertly Restored - Sculpted Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and preci...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Adolf Wrenger Large Bouclé Beech Wood Armchair Germany, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Wrenger Armchair original, labelled, newly upholstered, Germany, 1950 A very rare wingback armchair with new wool Bouclé upholstery and in very good condition. Adolf Wrenger, ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Wooden Sori Yanagi "Butterfly" Stool in Molded Plywood by Tendo Japan, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic wooden mid century "butterfly" stool in molded plywood by Sori Yanagi for Tendo Mokko Japan, 1980s. In good condition and purchased by the previous owner on a busines...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Picture perfect aren't they? And wait until they envelop you in leopard velvet. Timeless Milo Baughman style Parsons design freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopar...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Vintage Art Deco Aluminum Swivel Office Desk Chair by Emeco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Aluminum, Original Black Vinyl Upholstery Dimensions: 30.50”-33.50"H x 24.50”W x 20”D Seat Height 20" A true industrial icon, thi...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Kaare Klint Sofa, three seater, model 6092
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa in green wool with white stripes. Legs of mahogany. Made by Rud Rasmussen, model 6092.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Pair DCW Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans / Herman Miller in Ash, 1940s
Located in Vorst, BE
The DCW (Dining Chair Wood) chair has been created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. These are first generation chairs produced by Evans Products Company and distributed by Herm...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood, Ash

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in Pierre Frey Fluffy Fabric, Artifort, 1970s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair, re-upholstered in high-quality Pierre Frey wool from Paris, France, offering excellent structural properties and a soft, luxurious feel fo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Mohair

Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Upholstery Recommended, Wood In Very Good Condition Designer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Manufacturer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Materials: Mahogany, Original Ne...
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1950s American Baroque Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

7' Wide Antique Country House Sofa, English, Walnut, Button Back Settee, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique country house sofa. An English, walnut and velvet button back settee, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Stunning, grand Regency statement piece with ...
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1820s British Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Executive Desk Chair, Terni series, Designed by Ico & Louisa Parisi for MIM
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and very comfortable executive desk chair from the Terni series designed by Ico e Louisa Parisi and manufactured by MIM Roma, Italy 1970s. This chair has an aluminium star ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi UTOPIA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DUPLEX presents UTOPIA: an exhibition that celebrates the spirit of the second postwar Italian Design Revolution. On view now at the Duplex Gallery @ The Mill Building Williamsburg. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Portland, OR
Classic pair of Edward Wormley slipper chairs reupholstered in the DEDAR Milano textile “Tiger Beat.” Mahogany frames are in excellent condition. USA 1950s made by Dunbar Furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Antique English Hall Bench Carved Oak Barley Twist Jacobean Lift Top Settee
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Hall Bench Carved Oak Barley Twist Jacobean Lift Top Settee. Direct from England, a classic British antique hall bench or settee with traditional charm and Jacobean ...
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1920s British Jacobean Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Logniture, Live Edge Walnut Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Log Furniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Embrace the essence of wabi-sabi with our walnut bench, meticulously crafted from a walnut wood. This bench is a celebration of natural beauty, showcasing the unique imperfections th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Extra Long, 36’ Hans Roebers Leather Snake Beanbag Sofa, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
XL leather snake beanbag sofa, designed by Hans Roebers in the 1970s, measuring 36 feet in length. Today, Roebers is mostly recognized as a celebrated mul...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

A Bauhaus pair of repro Lc2 Club Chairs by Le Corbusier, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage pair of Bauhaus Lc2 club chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, 20th century. Black leather encased in chrome frames. Designed initially...
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20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mah Jong Chaise Lounge Sofa by Roche Bobois, designed by Hans Hopfer
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1980 / Roche Bobois / Mah Jong / fabric / Mid-century / Vintage A vintage Mah Jong Chaise lounge sofa in very nice condition upholstered with...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 Sectional Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide sectional, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by Cassina ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Hoop Armchair by PALANGE & TOFFOLONI
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Armchair designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffolon. Italy, Germa, 1972. Black lacquered wooden frame with the original leather upholstery. This is model G23. Seat height: 35 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Charles and Ray Eames Rosewood 670/671 Lounge & Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman Models 670/671 Manufactured C.1970 Rosewood Shell and great original Black Leather upholstery Manufacturers Label
Category

1970s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Timothy Oulton Soho Tufted U-Shaped Sectional Chaise Sofa 16 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand three piece U-shaped sectional chaise lounge sofa designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware measuring over 16 feet long. The Soho sofa features all-over button tuftin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Milo Baughman Attributed Scoop Lounge Chair
Located in Fulton, CA
A mid-century modern "scoop" chair attributed to Milo Baughman. Solid turned oak rectangular frame with upholstered scoop seat. Circa. 1970's. Original finish to frame and original f...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swiss alp escabelle A91
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A91
Category

Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Orange Pink Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Bamboo and rope sofa, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bamboo and rope sofa, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Peculiar bamboo sofa with rope seat. Its design fits any type of decor. Condition is excellent, may show slight signs of time due to age ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo, String

Arm chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Brown velvet armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. These beautiful ‘split back’ armchair sit very comfortable. Unique chrome casters (wheels). Original condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely set of six Louis XVI style painted and upholstered armless dining chairs, circa 1930. Their clean silhouettes of straight lines and squared backs is softened by the French g...
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Blue Upholstery French Chaise Lounge c1970s MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blue Upholstery French Chaise Lounge c1970s MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery

Italian Painted Hall Bench - 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Beautiful and elegant Italian hall bench, in painted fir wood. The alternation of sage green and cream colors creates a refined play of light and shade. This piece of furniture was ...
Category

1850s Antique Seating

Materials

Fir

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa in Mohair, C 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Experience timeless elegance with this vintage sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. Fully restored and reupholstered in luxurious Mohair by Holland & Sherry, th...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Double Back Designer Sofa Upholstered In Boucle Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is characterized by its upholstered design and features a double back. The upholstery provides a comfortable and soft seating surface, while the double back suggests added ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Sculptural Wooden Stool with Luxurious Poodle Faux Fur Upholster by FORME
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A striking design statement, this sculptural and brutalist pair of stools masterfully combines the strength of solid wood with the lavish texture of refined faux poodle fur upholster...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Faux Fur

Brutalist Spanish Fireside Stool with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Spanish fireside stool with tripod legs and decorative carving. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Seat measures 14" x 11.5". Shown wi...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the ...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Envelop yourself in all over cushioned leopard velvet bliss in this 1970s Milo Baughman style Parsons chair freshly reupholstered in forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet. This par...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Large English Chesterfield Sofa of Tufted Leather from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, large Chesterfield sofa upholstered in original patinated chestnut leather from the Edwardian era - featuring a deep button-tufted back, scroll arms, and comfortable seat, wi...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless Recliner White Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair White + Ottoman Chair 39.5 h x 31.5 w x 26 d seat arm 21.5h seat h 16.5 Ottoman 16.5 h 22 w x 15 d Original preo...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Josef Hoffmann Cabaret Fledermaus Chairs in Zebra, Set of Four
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Vintage Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Chairs. Designed in 1906 by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte and featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728, Hoffmann chose t...
Category

1990s Seating

Materials

Zebra Hide, Beech

Danish Modern Teak Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak three seat sofa circa 1970s. Robust, solid frame with lovely joinery. Seat deck webbing needs updating, as is upholstery in decent condition. An unrestored item ...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 27.5” W x 30.5”...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Curved kidney shaped sofa in lambswool bouclé
Located in London, GB
A fabulous curved sofa with sculpted wooden legs beautifully upholstered in lambswool boucle with 3 feather filled cushions. Limited production . Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...
Category

1970s American International Style Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of French Folk Art Chairs C1930
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous pair of wooden Folk Art chairs from France C1930. Unusual pine seating with curved planks on the back and legs giving off an almost 'Art Deco' vibe. This versatile duo will...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Seating

Materials

Metal

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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