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Seating For Sale
Carrillo Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carrillo Ottoman is crafted from solid wood and features the signature rear leg design of the Carrillo Lounge Chair. It looks elegant as a stand-alone piece or paired with the Ca...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of six dining armchairs, model '3758A', fabric, oak, Denmark, design 1927, made 1940s
These dining chairs were designed in 1927 and ...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Six Elm and Leather Chairs, Pierre Chapo, France c. 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in St Ouen, FR
A set of six S24 dining room chairs by Pierre Chapo designed in France in the 1970s.
The seat is made of thick cognac saddle leather, with eyelets and cording ensuring optimal tensi...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
Coastal Ralph Lauren Large Braid Rattan Lounge Chairs With Original Blue and Whi
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A rare and refined pair of large-scale rattan lounge chairs designed by Ralph Lauren Home for the exclusive Polo Outdoor Furniture Collection. Showcasing an intricate braid rattan fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Gae Aulenti Stringa Chair, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Corby, GB
Stringa chairs designed by renowned Italian designer and architect Gae Aulenti, for Poltronova, 1962. Rarely seen for sale in the UK these two beautiful (and comfortable) pieces are ...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff FWashington Woodcraft Walnut Rattan Rocker!
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful rocker in great condition as seen.
Message with questions.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Ceramic Stool or Table with Glazes Decoration by Mia Jensen, circa 2021
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool or table with glazes decoration by Mia Jensen.
Unique piece.
Signed under the base.
Circa 2021.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Napoleon III square back armchairs on tall legs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very high quality pair of square back French armchairs. The simplicity of the design makes these a classic seat that will work well in a large number of interiors. Genero...
Category
19th Century Antique Seating
Materials
Beech
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Category
1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Maison Jansen Attributed Leather and Gilt Regency Armchairs, Restored, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing set of restored armchairs, which are confirmed to be from the 1940s and earlier. The question is - how much earlier? Crafted in the Regency style, this set of Ebonized and Gilt frames chairs feature gold colored leather seats and a charismatic silhouette with a lot of interesting artistic details.
*NOTE* We have eight available, they are priced as pairs.
The chairs are signed with Mid-Century era upholstery tags and a business card for an antiques restorer. The business card is of a 1940s style and the address used is the style of address used between 1943 and 1963 which is before ZIP codes were used but after the implementation of the 2 digit Postal Code system.
What is currently unknown is whether Fred H. Mehrhoff reproduced these chairs in that time or if he had restored them. Generally speaking, antique restorers did much more restoring than they did reproducing. Reproductions were mostly private commissions from local clientele.
We found a 1935 newspaper directory with Fred H. Mehrhoff listed as a cabinetmaker in Ohio, which further supports his career as an antiques restoration specialist. Again, the question is whether he crafted these chairs in the 1940s or possibly 1950s, or if he restored them and they are much older - perhaps of the Regency period (early 1800s).
If he restored these in the 1940s, which we are inclined to believe, they are likely an important set and from an important maker or design house, such as Maison Jansen. These have the aesthetic style and taste of Maison Jansen, and we definitely would not be surprised to learn these were used in a Jansen interior project at some point in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
These Maison Jansen attributed armchairs would work great in a French Neoclassical, Classical, Art Deco, or Hollywood Regency home. Also consider mixing it up in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern, Danish Modern or Zen / Minimalist room as a splash of juxtaposition. Can be used as dining captains or side chairs, hall chairs, desk or guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs, feeding chair...
Category
1940s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
Morphologica Minnesota Sofa + Armchair in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
By Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia.
The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Materials
Wool
Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Mushroom medium chair
Tonus 135 category CC
The Mushroom armchair is one of the world’s most famous designs. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutionary manufacturing technique for the time.
The idea for the Mushroom came to Pierre Paulin while he was watching women...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair by Roland Rainer for Hagafors
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish rocking chair by Roland Rainer for Hagafors. It was was made in Sweden, it dates from the 1960-70’s.
It’s made from ebonised solid ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Fly Agaric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric to resemble a fly agaric mushroom. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Enjoy Ed/20 049 Chaise Longue By Studio Mamo
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
This chaise longue is an example of masterful craftsmanship combining various techniques and materials into a refined and sophisticated piece of functional decor. Boasting an elegant...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Brass
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Caramel Moustache, with Cuban Cigar Arms
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Caramel Moustache Model with Cuban Cigar Arms C1930’s
This beautiful and well-proportioned chair in this particular colour has now become incre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Amarena Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Air Sofa Newly Upholstered in Amarena color Teddy Bouclé, 1980s by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain & Thome- plus original upholstered cushion. We have two other versions of these sofas av...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Alcove Contemporary Linear Sofa With Curved Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Large Orleans Ottoman, Tapiserrie XVII, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Large Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placeme...
Category
2010s American Seating
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained birch and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1910s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35” H x 31.75” W x...
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Razorblade Danish Brutalist Lounge Chair Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s Danish
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjærnulf's lounge chair, known as the "Razorblade," epitomizes Danish Modern design from the 1960s. Crafted from dark oak with original upholstery by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, its u...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Sofa in oak & wool style of Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A Henning Kjærnulf sofa would be perfect for a modern apartment, Ranch, or classic home. Made from white oak and inspired by Spanish Mission design, it features sculpted legs, a scal...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of His and Her Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron in White Oak
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of his (Romeo) and her (Juliette) lounge chairs in white oak by Guillerme and Chambron, for Votre Maison. France circa 1950's
A beautifully restored pair of “Romeo et Juliette” ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Highback / Ladderback Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in
Width: 72 ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Oak and Rush Seat Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century (circa 1820) hall bench–or settee–with woven rush seat and fruitwood frame. The wood is finished smooth to a warm luster, carved with elegant scrolls in the line ...
Category
19th Century French Restauration Antique Seating
Materials
Rush, Fruitwood
Rare Set (4) Ecco chrome red woven wool Stackable chairs by Møre Design team
By Møre Design team, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Set of (4) Ecco chrome tube red woven wool Stackable chairs by Møre Design team. Dining chair "Ecco" designed by Møre design team in 1970. Produced by Hjelle Møbelfabrikk 1971. The Ecco chair...
Category
1970s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair Swedish Brutalist pine stools, 1950s, Handmade fine quality refinished
Located in Forest, BE
Handmade Swedish stools with massive slays of pine. It is a rectangular shaped with rounded edges. The joinery is really elegant. They were refinished and shows various shades of ho...
Category
1950s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Orleans Ottoman, Tapiserrie XVII, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placement cre...
Category
2010s American Seating
Materials
Silk, Oak
Set of 8 Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
This listing is for eight dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller before 1969, as indicated by the round disc label. Original black leather is in fa...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Farmor’ armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten, 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 c...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
'Medea' Model 102 Bentwood Armchair by Vittorio Nobili, c 1955 Italy, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic collectors sculptural bentwood armchair is the 'Medea 102' chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue and was crafted in Italy circa 1955, signed underneath with ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick & Camel Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
folding suede and forged metal sofa
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Wrought iron and leather sofa
Category
1960s European Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex
By Cini Boeri
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex. Designed 1972, current production.
At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Early Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Four Restored Vintage Brown Leather Marcel Breuer B34 Fasem Dining Armchairs 4
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind suite of four, fully restored, Marcel Breuer, Fasem, B34 armchairs in hand dyed brown leather retailed through Fasem
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
These truly are a very rare suite, it's hard to find one of these chairs from this era let alone four, they have all been restored to include having the leather washed back, they’ve then been hand dyed six times, lightly antiqued, sealed then finally waxed down and polished. They are the only suite in the entire world in this exact colour and look a million dollars.
They are also super comfortable hence they have stood the test of time and become a true icon. These have countless credits to their name, they have been exhibition in the metropolitan museum of art, the V&A, they have won awards, anyone who is a fine furniture connoisseur will recognize them straight away
Condition wise, they have been restored as mentioned, the idea being to keep all the original patina which shows the age and wear, but giving them a one off colour
Dimensions
Height:- 86cm
Width:- 49cm
Depth:- 63.5cm
Seat height:- 45.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
A Wonderful French Leather Club Chair, Caramel Gang-box Model, circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Wonderful French Leather Club Chair, Caramel Gang-box Model, circa 1950’s
This is an impressive single chair with a lot of personality. Its condition, colour and patina are first ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s.
Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Carlo Hauner Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and light pink fabric lounge or slipper chair attributed to Carlo Hauner, Italy, c. 1950s.
Light discoloration to wooden legs. Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Over...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1900.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, in need to reupholstery.
Dimensions: 39.75” H x 30” W...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered.
Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brutalist Dining Chair in Solid Oak with Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Dining Chair in Solid Oak with Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s — 20 Available
This impressive Brutalist dining chair was crafted in solid oak, France, circa the 1950s. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Strut Aluminium Chair with Leather Seating Pad
Located in Istanbul, 34
Strut seamlessly blends industrial strength with refined elegance. Inspired by aluminum angle profiles, this design evokes the balanced and solid stance of architectural structures. ...
Category
2010s Turkish Industrial Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Odd Knutsen Luna Chair
By Odd Knutsen
Located in London, GB
Luna chair designed by Odd Knutsen, Norway. A tremendously comfortable leather Nordic lounge chair. A later edition circa 1990.
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS80 Leather Patchwork Daybed or Small Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS80 leather patchwork sofa/daybed,1970. Upholstered in beautiful and soft original leather with amazing wear and patina. The DS80 sofa showcases all of the characteristics o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Webbing, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, webbing and green mohair fabric lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Reupholstered in br...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Green and Sand Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
PAIR Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs - Cafe Dining Chairs - Forest Green Suede
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Fledermaus dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907, this pair was made by Thonet. The frames are ebonized beech and have seats upholstered in...
Category
1950s French Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Suede, Bentwood
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Desk Chair by Ariberto Colombo for Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Beech
La Pagnottina White Versatile Chair in Carbon Fiber by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pagnottina chair is light and versatile, available in many different coverings. Like the Pagnotta armchair from the same series, La Pagnottina is made up of fourteen carbon-fibre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Cotton
Jorge Zalszupin, Lounge Chairs, Leatherette, Fabric, Brazil, 1969
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red leatherette and pink fabric "Cubo" lounge chairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L'Atelier, Brazil, c. 1969.
Several tears of various sizes in leather on ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D
Seat Height (inc...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of French Louis XV-Style Carved Beech Armchairs by Chateau d’Ax
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Beechwood, Original Black Leather
Style: French Louis XV
This elegant pair of French Louis XV-style armchairs was designed and man...
Category
1990s Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Spanish bench
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Spanish antique wood bench
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Bermuda Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric by Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Bermuda lounge chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune (2020) offers a playful yet sophisticated design. Its low, triangular form floats on a slim, three-legged base, inviting free posit...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Textile
Harvey Probber Swivel Club Chair, circa 1960s, Reupholstered and Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Harvey Probber swivel club chair from circa 1960 has been refinished and reupholstered. Featuring a scalloped front end and loose seat cushion over a round wood swivel base whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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Xavier Feal
1960s French Provincial Sofa
African Carved Bed
Alcove Bed
Antique Prayer Bench