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1950s Octavio Vidales Chairs Leather and Mahogany Mexico City
By Octavio Vidales
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chairs with Mahogany Wood Maker label present 29.25 h x 28.38 w x 27 d Seat 16 h x arm rest 22 Expect
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Four Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Camden, ME
Four vintage Yucatan side chairs by Edmund Spence for his Mexican manufacturer Industria Mueblera
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Hardwood, Mahogany

Pair of Edmond Spence Mexican 'Yucatan" Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid mahogany frame with original hand-rolled grass rushing. American designed, Mexican made
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

1950s Frank Kyle Set of Six Gray Dining Chairs Sculptural Mexican Mahogany
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Frank Kyle Set of Six Gray Dining Chairs Sculptural Mexican Mahogany and Brass custom made
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Mexico Six Spectacular Modern Gothic Cross Dining Chairs Mahogany and Cane
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Drama Set of Six utterly spectacular modern Gothic Cross Dining Chairs Tall back Restored
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Mahogany

Set of Original Midcentury Mexican Chairs Designed by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Set of 4 Original Midcentury Mexican Chairs designed by Eugenio Escudero
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Original Midcentury Mexican Chairs Designed by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this set of 4 original midcentury Mexican chairs designed by Eugenio Escudero
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Rustic Leather Strap Chairs Hermanos Soto Mexico
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mexican Mahogany Wood Rustic Leather straps all well-worn and beautifully aged. Maker label
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mexican Rocking Chair Attributed to Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Ciraca 1950, we offer this Mexican rocking chair attributed to Michael van Beuren made in mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Van Beuren Chairs of Mahogany Wood with Black Leather Seats
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Ciudad de Mexico, MX
Pair of Van Beuren chairs made of mahogany wood with black leather seats.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

'Yucatan' Dining Chairs by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, 1960s Signed
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six classic mid-century modern Mahogany and cane 'Yucatan' dining chairs was designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Edmond Spence Attributed 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Woven Seats, 1940s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful and unique set of 6 dining chairs attributed to Edmond J. Spence, likely made in Mexico
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Mahogany

Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany and woven seagrass, Mexico, the 1950s. The seagrass is in great condition and the chairs have been
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Mahogany

Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
H 32 in W 24 in D 19 in
1950s Arturo Pani Eight Dining Chairs Faux Green Leather Mahogany & Brass
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sophisticated Arturo Pani Dining Chairs Set of 8 in Faux Green Leather flared mahogany wood with
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Brussels, BE
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this set of two early chairs by Michael Van Beuren made in mahogany and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Michael van Beuren Original Pair of Chairs for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This lounge chair features a mahogany frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Mahogany

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 29.5 in
Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Atra lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 66 x H 73 cm Materials: leather, mahogany
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
Black Ala Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Ala lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 50 x W 46.9 x H 76.9 cm Materials: leather
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Black Ala Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Black Ala Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 30.28 in W 18.47 in D 19.69 in
Brown Ala Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Ala lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 50 x W 46.9 x H 76.9 cm Materials: leather
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Brown Ala Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Brown Ala Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 30.28 in W 18.47 in D 19.69 in
Black Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Atra lounge chair by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 92 x W 66 x H 73 cm. Materials: leather
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Black Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Black Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
Brown Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Atra lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 66 x H 73 cm Materials: leather
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Brown Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Brown Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
1950s 'San Miguelito' Arm Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus - a pair
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of restored Mexican mahogany 'San Miguelito' lounge chairs designed by Michael Van
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Michael van Beuren High Back Lounge Chair for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This lounge chair features a mahogany frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Mahogany

Olimpica Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Olimpica dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 58.5 x W 65 x H 80.5 cm Materials: Elmosoft
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Olimpica Dining Chair by Atra Design
Olimpica Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 31.7 in W 25.6 in D 23.04 in
Agnes Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Agnes dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 44.9 x W 41.9 x H 82 cm Materials: mahogany
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Agnes Dining Chair by Atra Design
Agnes Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 32.29 in W 16.5 in D 17.68 in
"O" Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
"O" dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 62.9 x W 52.2 x H 83.5 cm Materials: leather
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

"O" Dining Chair by Atra Design
"O" Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 32.88 in W 20.56 in D 24.77 in
"N" Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
"N" dining chair by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 45 x W 53 x H 89 cm. Materials: leather, charcoal
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

"N" Dining Chair by Atra Design
"N" Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Iki Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Iki dining chair by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 59.7 x W 54.3 x H 76.6 cm. Materials: mahogany
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Iki Dining Chair by Atra Design
Iki Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 30.16 in W 21.38 in D 23.51 in
Atra Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
, mahogany, charcoal walnut Atra Design We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by Atra form a mexico
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Atra Dining Chair by Atra Design
Atra Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 30.75 in W 22.45 in D 23.35 in
Original Midcentury Pouf by Charles Allen
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Original midcentury pouf by Charles Allen for Regil de Yucatan in 1950 in mahogany wood.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Original Midcentury Pouf by Charles Allen
Original Midcentury Pouf by Charles Allen
H 14.57 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
1950s Stately Mexican Mahogany & Bronze Arm Chairs Diamond Gray by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Stately arm chairs in Mexican mahogany wood with bronze. Mexico 1950s Attributed to Arturo
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Ala Bench by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Ala bench by Atra Design Dimensions: D 101.2 x W 66.1 x H 69.6 cm Materials: teak or mahogany
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ala Bench by Atra Design
Ala Bench by Atra Design
H 27.41 in W 26.03 in D 39.85 in
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chair made in solid mahogany in the 1950s by Muebles
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chair
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chair
H 30.71 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Edmond Spence Mahogany Mayan Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously proportioned occasional chairs, handmade in Mexico employing traditional woodworking
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chairs made in the 1950s by Muebles Tropicales and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair in Solid Honduran Mahogany 1960s Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Pedro Friedeberg, Hand Foot Stool, MEX
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Pedro Friedeberg is a Mexican artist and designer known for his surrealist work filled with lines
Category

1990s American Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Mexican Mahogany Chairs
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of four Mexican mahogany chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Mexican Mahogany Chairs
Set of Four Mexican Mahogany Chairs
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly and Foot Chair, Full-Size, Mexico City, 1973
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Diego, CA
, Mexico City, 1973. Carved mexican mahogany chair with polychrome and gold leaf details. Fully
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 8 Mexican Dining Chairs
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mid century Mexican chairs in original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 8 Mexican Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Mexican Dining Chairs
H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 20.48 in
Rare 1950s Octavio Vidales Sculptural Chairs in Lacquered Mahogany and Leather
By Muebles Johrvy, Roberto and Mito Block, Octavio Vidales
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lacquered mahogany and leather lounge chairs. By Octavio Vidales. For Muebles Johrvy
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Cafe Chair Caoba Wood Contemporary Style
By Clemence Seilles, Stromboli Associates
Located in Mexico City, MX
"DKMX" by Clemence Seilles The DKMX cafe chair revisits the Danish 1980s chair by Pelikan. Rather
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Cafe Chair Caoba Wood Contemporary Style
Cafe Chair Caoba Wood Contemporary Style
H 27.76 in W 18.51 in D 19.49 in
Contemporary Chair Aya Wood Blue
By Clemence Seilles, Stromboli Associates
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Kaspa" by Clemence Seilles The Kaspa chair is a strong wooden chair with variety of customs on
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Contemporary Chair Aya Wood Blue
Contemporary Chair Aya Wood Blue
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Set of Twelve Robert & Mito Block Chairs
By Roberto and Mito Block
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of twelve Robert & Mito block chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of Twelve Robert & Mito Block Chairs
Set of Twelve Robert & Mito Block Chairs
H 35.63 in W 18.12 in D 18.71 in
Children's Rocking chair
Located in D.F., MX
Mahogany and leather rocking chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Children's Rocking chair
Children's Rocking chair
H 21.26 in W 15.36 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico City, DF
Pair of lounge chairs by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Francisco Artigas Club Chairs, circa 1970
By Francisco Artigas
Located in MEXICO CITY, CDMX
Wonderful club chairs designed by the Mexican Arquitect Francisco Artigas.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Francisco Artigas Club Chairs, circa 1970
Francisco Artigas Club Chairs, circa 1970
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H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Unique Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
Located in MEXICO CITY, CDMX
Pair of unique lounge chairs with solid mahogany wood frame, upholstered in blue.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Unique Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
Pair of Unique Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
H 28.35 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Octavio Vidales Club Chairs, circa 1950
By Octavio Vidales
Located in MEXICO CITY, CDMX
Great and extraordinary club chairs designed by Octavio Vidales. Manufactured in mahogany wood and
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Octavio Vidales Club Chairs, circa 1950
Octavio Vidales Club Chairs, circa 1950
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H 33.27 in W 33.47 in D 31.11 in
Pair to Arturo Pani Club Chairs
By Arturo Pani
Located in MEXICO CITY, CDMX
Luxurious and sophisticated pair of club chairs designed by Arturo Pani. Dyed mahogany, bronze
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair to Arturo Pani Club Chairs
Pair to Arturo Pani Club Chairs
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H 32.5 in W 35.5 in D 31.5 in
Unique and Stylized Lounge Chair, Attributed to Eugenio Escudero, circa 1955
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in MEXICO CITY, CDMX
Unique lounge chair with beautiful and stylized mahogany wood frame, one-piece cushion and back
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Pair of Large Arturo Pani Club Chairs
By Arturo Pani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Large Arturo Pani Club Chairs with Mahogany Base. These Chairs came from a Mexico City
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Large Arturo Pani Club Chairs
Pair of Large Arturo Pani Club Chairs
H 33 in W 39.5 in D 36 in
Set of Ten Dining Room Chairs
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set Of 10 Dining Room Chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Ten Dining Room Chairs
Set of Ten Dining Room Chairs
H 41.34 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Robert & Mito Block Pair of Wingback
By Roberto and Mito Block
Located in Mexico City, MX
Robert & Mito block pair of wingback.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Robert & Mito Block Pair of Wingback
Robert & Mito Block Pair of Wingback
H 40.56 in W 30.32 in D 27.96 in
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Mexican Mahogany Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Mexican mahogany chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Mexican mahogany chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 83 antique and vintage Mexican mahogany chairs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Mexican mahogany 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 Mexican mahogany chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency Mexican mahogany chairs are of considerable interest. Large Mexican mahogany chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Mexican mahogany chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14.57 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made Mexican mahogany chairs over the years, but those made by Edmond J. Spence, Pedro Friedeberg and Industria Mueblera Mexico are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mexican Mahogany Chairs?

Prices for Mexican mahogany chairs start at $1 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $4,900.

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.