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Set of Four Contemporary Shells Inc. Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining armchairs by Contemporary Shells Inc., Hempstead NY featuring chrome frames with
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20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of 16 Fine Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful set of 16 mahogany ribbon back dining room chairs comprised of 14 side chairs and 2 arm
Category

20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Six 20th Century French Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic set of six French dining chairs, dating to circa 1920. These chairs are beautifully hand
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20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six 20th Century French Dining Chairs
Set of Six 20th Century French Dining Chairs
H 42.52 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Single Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chair
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chair Offered is a vintage Mid
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Set of Six 20th Century Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six elegant and regal 1940s wrought iron dining chairs with twisted and curlicue detailing
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20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs circa 1940. Good quality set of of swedish made
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs. Offered is a
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Boho Tessellated Coconut Shell Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace eclectic charm with this set of 6 vintage Boho tessellated coconut shell dining chairs
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Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller fiberglass dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. All in matching beige
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Vintage Queen Anne Style Shell Carved Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Queen Anne style shell carved solid wood dining chairs - set of 8. Item features (8) side
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Boho Chic Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Fold-Up Dining Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Fold-Up Dining Chairs, a set of three, offer a blend of
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20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Italian regency pair of walnut shell back armchairs or dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant suite of antique side chairs. Crafted in France circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French Set of 8 Dining Chairs Elaborately Carved w/Shield-Shaped Backs, Mid-20th
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of eight carved-wood, shield-shaped back chairs from the mid-20th century. This
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

12 Irish 19th Century Georgian Dining Chairs with Labels
Located in Charleston, SC
Great set of 12 19th century Irish dining chairs with a 19th- early 20th century label from an
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 8 Italian Grotto Mid-Century Carved Wood Shellback Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Italian Grotto mid-century carved wood dining chairs (2 arm / 6 sides) in shell form
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten English Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine set of ten English mahogany dining chairs made in the style and manner of Thomas Chippendale
Category

20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller fiberglass diamond chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. circa 1970s
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Superb Set of Eight George II Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite set of eight George II Style walnut dining room chairs. There are two arm chairs and four
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Mortsel, BE
-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair. Whether you are an avid collector or
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
intact. No cracks to shells. All new shock mounts. All signed and authentic. Chairs ship disassembled
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Mid-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fibreglass Shell Chair, a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Provincial French Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Louis XV provincial style white and blue painted dining armchairs, 20th century
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20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Herman Miller Eames DSR Fiberglass Dining Chair in Seafoam Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully aged Eames fiberglass dining chair (model DSR) in Seafoam Green. Original Herman Miller
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair Set in Black on Black
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sexiest set of Eames chairs in town. All black on black color combination. All self leveling
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Colonial Revival, Philadelphia form. All sides; mahogany. Richly
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Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
H 41.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
(8) French Provincial Hand Painted Dining Chairs w/ Leather Embossed Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight hand painted French Provincial style dining chairs with leather embossed seats. The
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Set of Six Fine French Semi-Antique Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
acanthus leaves and the splats with scrolled shell motifs. Ribbon carved skirt and floral carved cabriole
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20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Six Classic Fiberglass Swivel Side Shell Chairs Charles Eames, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Six Classic Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Vintage Dining Chairs with Han Painted Chinoiserie in Red and Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining or conference room table. Side chairs measure: 20.5" W x 19.5" W x 36" H. Seats are 18.5" H.    
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Cream Paint Decorated Fruitwood Dining Chairs with Green Faux Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dramatic Set of 8 high back cream paint decorated dining side chairs with green faux leather
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20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Fruitwood

Set of 4 Dark Industrial Stacking Chair with Dark Toned Single Shell Seat
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Industrial stacking chairs with dark toned shell seating and Industrial dark grey enameled
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carved Wood Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
Gorgeous set of 8 dining chairs, two with arms and six side chairs all with intricate carving shell
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Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of ten walnut George II style dining chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
set of ten walnut dining chairs comprising of, two armchairs and eight chairs, each with shaped top
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12. Item features solid
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of four Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of four Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise needlepoint dining chairs includes one armchair! The exceptional quality
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Six Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Slat Back Dining Chairs, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six Chippendale style dining chairs offer mahogany construction with crest having stylize
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 6 Vintage English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 vintage English Chippendale mahogany dining chairs will add stylish flair to your dining
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs were meticulously handcrafted by the master
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs for Johnson Bros. Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six Corset or V Back dining chairs including two head arm chairs and six side chairs
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brazilian Dining Chairs by Novo Rumo, Set of 8
By Novo Rumo
Located in Whitstable, GB
Eight beautiful dining chairs by Novo Rumo in solid wooden frame. Brazil 1960s These chairs have
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Mario Bellini Vintage Chocolate Brown Leather Dining Chairs Cassina 1970s Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini vintage set of six dining chairs or armchairs Mod. Cab 413 from high quality leather
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Queen Anne Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Queen Anne dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a wonderful addition to your
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 French Louis XV Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 French Louis XV dining chairs with Mohair are the perfect blend of style, comfort, and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

4 DKX-2 Wire Bikini Shell Chairs X Bases Hot Pink Bikinis Eames Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of four DKX-2 wire bikini shell chairs on X bases with Hot Pink Naugahyde bikini
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 carved walnut dining chairs by Spillman & Co
By Spillman
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 8 carved walnut dining chairs by spillman & co circa 1910. Fine quality set of 8 walnut
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Country French Upholstered Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French Upholstered Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs feature amazingly
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

A set of six Continental ebonised wood dining chairs, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A set of six continental ebonized wood dining chairs, probably Italy, circa 1940. The back form
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Antique French Regence Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Regence dining chairs includes 2 armchairs and represent the perfect
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Set of 8 Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs are the perfect choice to add a
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Fruitwood

Early English Queen Anne Style Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Dining Chairs -S/10
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fabulous set of English Queen Anne style chinoiserie dining chairs.Each one is hand
Category

Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Walnut, Carver, Seat, Edwardian, c.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 antique dining chairs. An English, walnut carver and seat with upholstered
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Post Modern Style Ten Beech Leather Red Black Silver Dining Chairs Italy 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
lacquered metal rest shell or fan like. The rear feet are slightly curved and energize the dining chairs as
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XV Fruitwood Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
important feature when one sees the entire room with the chairs in place around your dining table. Circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cane, Fruitwood

Set of Six Parcel Gilt Vintage Dining Chairs with Finials in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
tables where there is a carpet under the dining table, an increasing occurrence in the 20th century that
Category

Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
throughout the 18th, 19th and early 20th century. Dimensions: Each chair is 39 inches tall, 22 inches deep
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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20th Century Shell Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 20th century shell dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 20th century shell dining room chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. 20th century shell dining room chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century shell dining room chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 20th century shell dining room chairs over the years, but those made by Contemporary Shells Inc., Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 20th Century Shell Dining Room Chairs?

20th century shell dining room chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,228, while the lowest priced sells for $245 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.

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.