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Italian Plywood Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, solid oak and plywood, Italy, 1940s
Unknown and unusual
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Plywood Dining Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Barcelona, ES
Four dining chairs designed in 1950s by Carlo Ratti and produced by Industria Legni Curvati, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plywood dining chairs Esse by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood Italy 1973s Set of 4
By Stilwood, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The set of 4 dining chairs "Esse" designed by Italian designer Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood in 1973 is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood Set of Six Dining Chairs in Plywood
By Stilwood, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, set of six chairs, plywood, Italy, 1970s.
An inventive design by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Carlo Ratti Molded Plywood Dining Chairs, 16 available
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Rare and large grouping of early Carlo Ratti molded plywood chairs ; seat height, tapered iron leg
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Plywood Nutwood Chairs by Velca Legnano, 1960s
By Velca Legnano
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous set of six chairs made by Velca Italy during the 1960s.
Each chair has a solid metal base
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Plywood Side Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950's
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of six chairs designed by Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati Lissoni, Italy, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Italian Memphis Design Postmodern Chairs, Plywood & Chrome, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian postmodern dining chairs, made from chromed metal frame with a curved structure
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 plywood chairs, 1950s, Carlo Ratti, Italy, Industria Legni Curvati
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s. The seat shell is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Dining Chairs of Plywood and Metal
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
metal, Italy, 1970s.
Elegant set of Italian dining chairs with metal frame and plywood seats. The seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet Set of 4 'Pelicano' Chairs, Black Plywood, Italy 1970s
By Arrmet, Luigi Saccardo
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four Pellicano model chairs in curved black lacquered wood Chromed steel feet with screws
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Iconic Set of 8 Black Laminated Plywood Philippe Starck Pratfall Dining Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of eight of the iconic armchair model "Pratfall" by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet 'Pelicano' Chair in Red Plywood
By Arrmet, Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet, dining chair, model 'Pelicano', lacquered plywood, chrome-plated metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gigi Sabadin Set of Four Stackable Chairs in Ash Plywood
By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, set of four dining chairs, ash plywood, Italy, 1970s.
An inventive
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Leather and Plywood Dining Chairs in the Style of Mobil Girgi, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 60s. The legs are made of ash
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.5 in W 19.25 in D 18.5 in
Green Naugahyde Dining Chairs, Italy, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist but very comfortable Mid-Century Modern matching set of 4 dining chars with chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
VERSILIO dining chair
By OLDER
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The VERSILIO chair was designed, as with all our pieces, out of a need - more specifically, for the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Poplar, Plywood
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Teak “Medea” Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set composed of four Medea dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Gianni Vigorelli Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests
By Gianni Vigorelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Vigorelli, pair of dining chairs, beech, plywood, leatherette, Italy, 1950s.
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Plywood
H 34.26 in W 17.13 in D 18.9 in
Modernist Vintage Dining Chairs Brown Beech Up to Nineteen 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage beech dining chairs or chairs brown stained designed and manufactured Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
H 29.73 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Italian Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Walnut and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten dining chairs, leather, walnut, walnut plywood, Italy, 1970s
Beautifully constructed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Postmodern Vintage Metal Beech Dining Chairs Set of Six, circa 1980, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern six ( 6 ) dining chairs designed and manufactured circa 1980, Italy.
These dining
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Vittorio Nobili Mid-Century Teak Medea Dining Room Set with Table & Chairs, 1956
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set composed of four Medea dining chairs and their circular table, designed by Vittorio Nobili for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs : Restored Vintage from 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of six dining chairs, hailing from the esteemed Italian craftsmanship of the 1950s. Each chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Enzo strada dining chairs Mobili Barovero Italy 1950
By Enzo Strada
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking set of 6 plywood dining chairs designed by Enzo Strada and manufactured by Mobili Barovero
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs with a frame in black lacquered metal and seat in curved plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood Set of Ten Chairs in Plywood
By Stilwood, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, set of ten chairs, plywood, Italy, 1970s.
An inventive design by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Cir
By Enrico Franzolini, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Postmodern Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 7 in W 22 in D 22 in
Paolo Castelli Echo Pink Dining Chair
By Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Classical, comfortably sized chair with fluid shapes that just invite pleasant conversations
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak, Plywood
Gianni Vigorelli Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests
By Gianni Vigorelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Vigorelli, set of six dining chairs, beech, plywood, fabric, Italy, 1950s.
These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of eight 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
and Brass Italy 1975.
These eight 'Africa' dining chairs, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, are a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four ‘Poeta’ Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four ‘Poeta’ dining chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s. This chair is made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 Gastone Rinaldi Model "DU22" dining chairs, Rima 1950, Italy.
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of six Gastone Rinaldi chairs, model DU 22
Plywood structure with covered foam and black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Set of Four 'Bivalve 940' Dining Chairs
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, set of four 'Bivalve 940' dining chairs, mahogany plywood, nickel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Set of 8 “Vela” Dining Chairs in Burlwood by Enzo Mari, Driade, Italy, 1977
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Skokie, IL
Enzo Mari rare set of eight “Vela” burlwood dining chairs for Driade, Italy circa 1977
Long out
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl
H 38 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of six S82 dining chairs by Eugenio Gerli (and Osvaldo Borsani) for Tecno, Italy – circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Vittorio Nobili Medea Chairs, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in London, GB
A perfect representation of the organic modern style, the ‘Medea’ chairs were designed by Vittorio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina from the 1960s. The chairs are made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak, Plywood
Set of 4 Medea Dining Chairs by Vitorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 4 Fully Restored Medea dining chairs by Vitorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 22.45 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs and Table by Carlo Ratti, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of a table and six Italian dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s. Both
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
1990s Set of Crassevig & Knoll Gina / Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeousGina / Ginotta bent plywood dining chairs with oatmeal
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 31 in W 18 in D 17 in
1950s Aldo Bartolomeo for Stildomus Italian Design Playwood 2 Chairs
By Stildomus
Located in Brescia, IT
Plywood seat and metal frame
Excellent condition
Literature on request.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 33.08 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Dining Chair in Teak
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining chair, model S83, moulded teak plywood, Italy, design and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Carlo Bartoli, Mito, Six Dining Chairs, Tisettanta, 1969
By Tisettanta, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Bartoli
Mito
A beautiful set of six black lacquered ash wood chairs, the seat and back made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Anna R Chairs by L&R Palomba for Crassevig, Italy
By Crassevig
Located in Dronten, NL
A set of six Anna R dining chairs designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Crassevig, Italy
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Folding Chairs "Tric" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione Italy 1965 Set of 2
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
created by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglione for BBB Emmebonacina in Italy in 1965. The "Tric" chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Dining Chairs in Teak
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 'Ariston' dining chairs, teak, iron and brass, Italy, 1957.
Elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vittorio Nobili Set of Four 'Medea' Dining Chairs in Ash
By Tagliabue, Vittorio Nobili
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, set of four dining chairs model 'Medea', ash, metal, brass, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1950s. These iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Crassevig by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba Anna R Black Oak Dining Chairs Set of 12
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Crassevig
Located in London, GB
plywood backrest and seat, the chairs have black stained finish.
With sleek lines and gentle curves
Category
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four 1980s "Costes" dining-chairs designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Driade
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili Italian Wood Medea Chairs for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury set of three dining chairs model Medea designed by Vittorio Nobili and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Vittorio Nobili Italian Wood Chairs Model Medea for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury set of four dining chairs model Medea designed by Vittorio Nobili and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Clone Chair in Wood by Julian Mayor
By Rossana Orlandi, Julian Mayor
Located in Milan, IT
The clone chair is based on a Queen Anne chair from the collection of the Metropolitan museum in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
H 31.89 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
1950s Italian Curved Teak Chairs by SCC Societa’ Compensati Curvi, Set of Six
Located in Rome, IT
This rare set of ” model 112” dining chairs was manufactured in Italy during the 1950s by Societa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
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Italian Plywood Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Italian plywood dining room chairs available for sale. The range of distinct Italian plywood dining room chairs — often made from wood, plywood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 60 antique and vintage Italian plywood dining room chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Italian plywood 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 21st Century. There are many kinds of Italian plywood dining room chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency Italian plywood dining room chairs are of considerable interest. Large Italian plywood dining room chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Italian plywood dining room chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14.38 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made Italian plywood dining room chairs over the years, but those made by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Vittorio Nobili are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Italian Plywood Dining Room Chairs?
Italian plywood dining room chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,394, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $25,756.
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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