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Patrick Nagel Art Rare “Seated Man" Silkscreen, Framed Only 40 Pcs Made
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
I have owned this Patrick Nagel original silkscreen “Seated Man” since it was released in 1981. I
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Farmhouse Seat Bench
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare seat bench from the time of the late Biedermeier. Made of solid cherrywood. The
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Benches

Materials

Cherry

Italian Midcentury Solid Teak Chaise Lounge with Curved Seat, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
an irregular curved seat in solid teak wood, a unique and very rare seat, perfect both inside and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Teak

Roger Tallon rare model "Wimpy" chair for Sentou France, circa 1960
By Roger Tallon
Located in Skokie, IL
Roger Tallon rare model "Wimpy" chair for Sentou France, circa 1960 Features rare seat cushion
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

A Charles Dudouyt oak 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare seat in oak by Charles DUDOUYT
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Charles Dudouyt oak 1940
A Charles Dudouyt oak 1940
H 35.04 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New York, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887) A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin
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19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New York, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887) A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin
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Antique 19th Century French American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a rare find for the connoisseur of vintage charm: the 1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema
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20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Wood

1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
H 35.83 in W 41.73 in D 20.08 in
1960s Italian Wheat Back Chairs with Original Bistro Table by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in New York, NY
this find truly exceptional and exceptionally rare. Seat Height: 16.75" Base Height: 27.25" Diameter
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Dave Hentzel American Craft Solid Walnut Settee, Apprentice to Sam Maloof
Located in Dallas, TX
longer producing commissioned studio furniture which makes his pieces quite rare. Seat cushion not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut

Rare 4-Seater Sofa by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Designed by Martin Eisler for his company FORMA S/A, this is a rare 4-seater version of a very
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Rare 4-Seater Sofa by Martin Eisler
Rare 4-Seater Sofa by Martin Eisler
H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 31.5 in
1960s Rare 3-Seater Oak Sofa, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
refurbished. - Height of seat 44 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Rare 3-Seater Oak Sofa, Finland
1960s Rare 3-Seater Oak Sofa, Finland
H 29.53 in W 75.6 in D 35.44 in
Bronze Edouard Marcel SANDOZ 1930 "Seated monkey"
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A FINE AND RARE 'SEATED MONKEY' FIGURE, BY EDOUARD MARCEL SANDOZ, FRENCH He signed on the basis of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Edouard Marcel SANDOZ 1930  "Seated monkey"
Bronze Edouard Marcel SANDOZ 1930  "Seated monkey"
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H 7.09 in W 4.14 in D 4.53 in
Rare Mid Century Three-Seat Sofa Italy , 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Joe Colombo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - extremely confortable. - Seat Height 40cm
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare Mid Century Three-Seat Sofa Italy , 1970s
Rare Mid Century Three-Seat Sofa Italy , 1970s
H 32.29 in W 74.81 in D 36.62 in
1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare beautiful armchair made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. You see these chairs
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Antique 1890s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Rare 2-seated sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Genarp, SE
Design Arne Norell 1970´s Made by Norell Möbler, Sweden Buffalo leather, stained beech, leather straps brass details
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare 2-seated sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
Rare 2-seated sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 34.26 in
Rare Pair of Voluptuous Seats, Portugal circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Two very rare love chairs from a Portuguese brothel, circa 1880. They are in gilded carved wood
Category

Antique 1880s Portuguese Napoleon III Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood

18th Century, Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 50.4 C.M
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen for Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri Rare 2-Seater Sofa
By Christian Jensen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in TOURS, FR
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Oak

Rare Mid Century Modern Rattan 2 Seater Hanging Swing Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare striking rattan hanging swing for two, beautifully constructed with orignal steel hooks and
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

17th Century, Very Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Very rare Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as King Buddha, wearing diadem
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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Three Seat Sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
In very fine original condition, the whole is wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame. - Seat H
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Raffia

Rare Old Hickory Bar Stools W/ Leather Seats & Backs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Signed Old Hickory bar stools with leather seats & backs.This matching pair of bar stools are
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Leather, Hickory

17th Century, Early Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on
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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

"Seated Nude", Rare Ceramic Sculpture of Male Nude by Jenö Grantner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and powerful, this depiction of a male nude figure, seated on a tree trunk and
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Seated Nude, " Rare Art Deco Vase by Vicke Linstrand, 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
two female nude figures, each seated and with one arm resting on a knee. Although Lindstrand designed
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare midcentury rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa, Dutch Design, 1950
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this unique and very rare, beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa made in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Rattan

William Birch. Liberty & Co retailer. A rare rush seat child's chair
By Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
William Birch. Retailed by Liberty and Co. A rare rush seat childs chair with a boy sat on a
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare and Fantastic Selrite Three-Seat Settee with Red Wool Upholstery
Located in Buchanan, MI
Rare and fantastic selrite three-seat settee with red wool upholstery. Also have nine dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

"Seated Black Nude, " Important and Rare Drawing by John Grabach
By John R. Grabach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Grabach, best known for his cityscapes and genre scenes, much coveted by collectors in America, was also a master of the nude, which this drawing amply demonstrates. This exampl...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Charcoal, Paper

Rare Superb Molteni & C “Reversi” 3-Seat Sofa in Ivory Leather
By Molteni & C
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, immaculate Molteni & C “Reversi D260A” 3-Seat Sofa, dressed in a peerless top
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Large Antique 10 Seater Carved Mahogany Circular Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare large antique early Victorian outstanding quality carved mahogany circular extending dining
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Other

Rare Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Extendable 8-10 Seater Dinning Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
Table. A beautifully well-made and solid dining table, without the extensions, the table can seat
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare N. Eilersen Danish Modern Teak Three-Seat Sofa Mid-Century
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and rare N. Eilersen bentwood teak three-seat sofa. Actually this piece is very rare
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Seat, Netherlands, 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This iconic, wall mounted seat was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

Materials

Metal

Rare Solid Walnut Arden Riddle White Four-Seat Sofa, USA, 1967
By Arden Riddle
Located in Berlin, DE
Hard to find four-seat by Arden Riddle made in 1967 with new high quality Mark Alexander fabric in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Wilhelm Knoll Three-Seater Sofa in Bouclé, Germany, ca 1970s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
shift, which made them advocates of modernity in terms of design. This three-seater sofa is a stunning
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Extreme Rare Wim Rietveld Oase Ahrend 2-Seat Sofa Midcentury Design
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
iconic design comes in various configurations, including 1-seaters and the seldom-seen 3-seater. However
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Very rare three seater sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saportiti, Italy 1970s.
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare three seater sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saportiti, Italy 1970s. This sofa features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Rare Four-Strand "Zig-Zag" Square Pretzel Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era four-strand square pretzel style, Four-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the
Category

Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Hector Guimard, Garden bench, a rare example retaining its original wooden seat.
By Hector Guimard
Located in London, GB
Hector Guimard, Cast iron garden bench. A rare example retaining its original Art Nouveau wooden
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Iron

18th C., Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated King Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese alabaster seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

18th C., Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated King Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese alabaster seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Red Seat
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, US
limited time. The seat of the chair is a poppy red laminate which is no longer in production. Made of
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Rare and Exceptional Mid Century Walnut Four Seat Sofa from John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
cushions and two loose seat cushions. Measures: Length 100", depth 32 1/2", height 25 1/2", seat height
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

1975 Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs Rare Teak Slat Seat Arm Chair
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs teak slat-seat chair. There are a few
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare Four Seater Leather Sofa by Hans Eichenberger for Strässle, Switzerland 70s
By Hans Eichenberger, Strässle International
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare four seater leather by Hans Eichenberger for Strässle, Switzerland 1970s. The stunning chrome
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

16th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Tai Yai Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing a
Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Pair of Marble Sculptures of Seated Children by Cesare Lapini
By Cesare Lapini
Located in London, GB
Very rare pair of marble sculptures of seated children by Cesare Lapini Italian, Late 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Rare 10-12 Seater Extending Dining Table, French, Circa 1935
Located in Devon, England
seater extending dining table. Dating to the 1930's, this dining table along with several other pieces of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Macassar

Rare Two-Seat Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa, Arflex, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
Rare authentic two-seat Marco Zanuso lady sofa, Arflex, France/Italy, 1960s. Newly upholtsered in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish 3-seater Chocolate Leather Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater sofa was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The sofa is completely upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood Biedermeier Large Curved Window Seat Benches
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely pair of original Swedish Biedermeier fruitwood window seat benches
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Rare John Lewis Camford Heritage Brown Leather Armchair & Two Seat Sofa Suite
By John Lewis
Located in GB
of the chairs for years and can attest they seat as well as the very best made pieces by the top
Category

20th Century English Country Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

A pair of chrome directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi with rare cowhide seats
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
A pair of chrome directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi, upholstered with the rare upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Black Lacquer Carved Wood Elephant Garden Seat End Table with Brass Tusks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic black laquered carved wood garden seat or drinks table having intricately carved seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mainly in theater or
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered pillows are not original - Labeled by Manufacturer.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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Rare Seat For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rare seat for your home. A rare seat — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare seat — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A rare seat, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one rare seat that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Hans J. Wegner and Arne Norell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rare Seat?

Prices for a rare seat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $107 and can go as high as $92,526, while the average can fetch as much as $4,625.

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.