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Florence Knoll for Knoll 72” Black Leather Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll 72" Black Leather Bench for Knoll. Classic Knoll Design! Fits in perfectly to so
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bill Stephens for Knoll Black Leather and Wood Mid Century Armchairs
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of Bill Stephens for Knoll accent armchairs. A gorgeous mid century modern set of accent
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A midcentury Knoll classic designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features tufted black
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
H 32 in W 90 in D 35 in
Mid Century Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair Brown Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid Century original mid century Model 65 chairs by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Black Leather
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube club chairs. Simple cubist form with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Beautiful Mid-Century Navy Leather Bench Chrome Frame Style of Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern navy blue leather bench chrome frame style of Florence Knoll. Very
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Charles Pollock chair for Knoll featuring a chrome frame with black leather Upholstery. Pollock
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century leather executive chairs designed by Charles Pollock. A sleek and comfortable
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.  
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Original Mid-Century Black Iron Leather Butterfly Chair Beautiful Patina
By Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original mid-century black Iron leather butterfly chair beautiful Patina. All original chair the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister black leather sofa, 1971. Original leather.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
H 28.5 in W 86.75 in D 33 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Knoll Bruno Style Flat Bar Chairs with Black Leather Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Knoll Bruno style flat bar chairs with black leather upholstery. Bought in the D & D
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spectacular credenza by Knoll Associates circa 1965. In black & white laminate with an oak
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Laminate, Oak

Black Leather Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Asheville, NC
This Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll daybed has new black leather tufted upholstery as the previous top
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Red Leather 72" Bench by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
What a bold statement! Not the obligatory black leather, this Florence Knoll 72" Bench for Knoll is
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, scoop, lounge chair by Jens Risom for Knoll features a minimal, black lacquered
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
1925. Purchased from Knoll in 1974. Black leather with polished chrome frames, laced backs and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather desk for office chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll. In good vintage condition. All
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Black Naugahyde Faux Leather Chrome Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern black Naugahyde faux leather chrome sofa 93” long. Very high quality 4 seat Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather 1956 Design Charles Pollock’s 1965
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern vintage black leather Wassily lounge chair.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Pollock Executive chairs for Knoll, in Black leather. Labels attached to underside
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Midcentury Florence Knoll Credenza - Walnut + Chrome + Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid Century Modern credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, circa 1960s. Walnut case
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Cini Boeri for Knoll Sofa ‘Gradual’ in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, 'Gradual', black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1971. This stunning black
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Warren Platner Stool for Knoll Black Leather, 2000s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Black leather stool by Warren Platner for Knoll. The groundbreaking stool was designed in 1966
Category

2010s American Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Doors Lacquer Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compartments within. Each door has new black leather pulls that perfectly complement the lacquered doors. A
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Knoll Associates Tulip Saarinen Stool Original Black Leather Upholstery, 1950
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern early Knoll Associates Tulip Eero Saarinen stool designed in the 1950s. Painted
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Six Saarinen Swivel Tulip Design Base for Knoll Leather Seats
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Mid-Century Modern swivel Saarinen tulip design base chairs for Knoll. Black leather removeable
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1950s Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in Black Leather
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen Executive armchair by Knoll. One of Knoll's most
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery. Featured in nearly all
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Custom Florence Knoll Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Florence Knoll Bench USA 2017 leather, steel Measures: 48 W x 19.5 D x 16.75 H inches
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Custom Florence Knoll Bench
Custom Florence Knoll Bench
H 16.75 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
Barstool by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bar or counter stool having a patinated steel frame with a floating satin steel footrest and an upholstered square seat.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Barstool by Knoll
Barstool by Knoll
H 31 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Two Black Leather Modular Sofa Chairs by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s - Good original condition with patina - Made of leather - marked by
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock desk chair by Knoll. circa 1970s production executed in black leather. All
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 3 leather executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
leather upholstery with black arms on a 5 star swivel base with casters, tags still attached. Chair height
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs "657" Charles Pollock Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Knoll. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Some scuffs to the leather, pictured and normal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Usa Mid Century Black Wood and Faux Leather Chairs by Knoll, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
USA Mid-Century Modern set of solid beech matt black wood and black faux leather chairs by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern “Diamond” Chairs Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, a Pair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid-Century Modern “Diamond” Chairs Designed By Harry Bertoia For Knoll, circa 1960s. This early
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Barcelona Ottomans / Stools in Black Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a black color. As you can see they are in very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll side chairs. An iconic chair featuring chrome rods and a black
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Black Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all florence Knoll-designed interiors, the saarinen executive chair has remained
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century International Style (circa 1950) 'Barcelona' ottomans / benches with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Parallel Bar Armchairs & Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Model 51, beter known as the Parallel Bar series with a brushed chrome and black finish steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of custom ordered Florence Knoll Benches
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Florence Knoll Pair of benches USA 1954 leather, steel Measures: 48 W x 19.5 D x 16.75 H
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

3 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Timeless and fabulous design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. Set of 3 classic beauties
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Knoll Black Leather & Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair / Two black leather and stainless steel Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Early 2000s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small Modernist Sideboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
teak wood with leather handles and black metal square legs. Florence Knoll is known for a wide range of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Black Leather Brno MCM Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
designer Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a simple rectangular black leather seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction Upholstery in excellent condiction Chrome in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Mirror, Leather

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Knoll Black Leather Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the knoll black leather midcentury you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every knoll black leather midcentury was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the knoll black leather midcentury you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A knoll black leather midcentury, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen each produced at least one beautiful knoll black leather midcentury that is worth considering.

How Much is a Knoll Black Leather Midcentury?

Prices for a knoll black leather midcentury can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $489 and can go as high as $8,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.