$4,875 / set
1985 Tufted Leather Tub Chairs, Set of 4
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of four barrel back tub chairs made by Classic Leather Inc in 1985. Upholstered throughout in genuine leather.
Leather
MULBERRY Classic Bayswater bag in grained leather with double handle , Large New
By Mulberry
Located in New York, NY
MULBERRY Classic Bayswater bag in grained leather with double handle , Large, Brand New Bayswater Grain Veg Tanned K195 Oxblood Mulberry England Logo: Engraved, Metallic • Materials...
Chesterfield Style Burgundy Button Tufted Sofa by Classic Leather, INC
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chesterfield Style Burgundy Button Tufted Sofa by Classic Leather, INC of North Carolina Camelback, scrolled Arms and nailhead trim 61"W x 34"D x 34"H
Leather
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H 43 in W 29 in D 28 in
Classic Leather Mahogany Queen Anne Nailhead Accent Armchair Club Desk Library
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Classic leather Inc. was founded in 1966 by Thomas H.
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Tobacco Brown Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Downingtown, PA
Historical Context The furniture industry in Hickory, North Carolina, holds a pivotal place in the history of American fine furniture manufacturing, and Classic Leather Inc. is a ke...
Leather, Wood
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H 27.5 in W 90 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Blue Leather Chesterfield Classic Sofa, 1970s
By Classic Leather 1, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, curved, tufted blue leather sofa, by Classic Leather Furniture Inc., in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s.
Leather
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H 27 in W 31 in D 29 in
Pair of Rolling Classic Leather Inc. Tufted Taupe Barrel Club Chairs, 1970s
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Late 20th Century Pair of Classic Leather Inc. of North Carolina Leather Lounge Arm Chairs.
Brass
CHANEL Rare Vintage Runway S/S 1994 Black & White Vinyl PVC Raffia Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A high-impact piece from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1994 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. This striking black-and-white mini dress is crafted from glossy raffia-style vinyl, featu...
1990s Missoni Vintage Silk Chiffon Swirl Heart Print Flutter Ruffle Blouse Top
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 90s MISSONI silk chiffon blouse! Features vibrant hues of green, blue, red, brown and yellow. Gold metallic thread sewn throughout. Double layered super soft silk chi...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
1990s CD Green Ivory Grey Silver Silk Jersey Chiffon Beaded Paillettes 90s Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 90s CD GREENE ivory, grey/silver silk jersey and chiffon evening dress ! Features a blouson loose fitting chiffon overlay with hook-and-eye closure at center b...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
THE ROW pale beige silk FAILLE TRENCH Coat Jacket 2 XS
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row trench coat is crafted in pale beige faille silk (please note the content tag is missing), offering a fluid drape with a structured yet airy finish. The o...
Gianni Versace Genny Black Silk Chiffon Semi Sheer Vintage Shell Blouse, 1990
By Gianni Versace for Genny, Genny
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s GENNY, by GIANNI VERSACE black silk chiffon semi sheer beaded blouse! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black beads and gold sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up the side ...
$395
H 8 in W 14.5 in D 3 in
Brown Matte Alligator Top Handle Hourglass Purse with Comb and Mirror, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a tr...
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
BOTTEGA VENETA black Intrecciato leather LARGE CABAT Tote Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta black intrecciato large cabat bag is an iconic representation of luxury and craftsmanship. Handwoven in the brand’s signature intrecciato technique...
Beige knit twin-set with raffia flower's embroideries CHRISTIAN LACROIX BAZAR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige knit twin-set with raffia flower's embroideries. Knit composition: 85% cotton, 15% rayon. Blue raffia's button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE M
2015 Celine By Phoebe Philo cinnamon and black knit dress with flounced hemline
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Celine by Phoebe Philo, Pre-Fall 2015 Very rare knit dress in marled cinnamon and black designed by Phoebe Philo. The textile is a lightweight fine-gauge knit with a soft, fluid fee...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag is a quintessential piece of luxury that exudes femininity and timeless charm. This handbag is crafted from dura...
Ermanno Scervino white lace crochet flared babydoll mini wedding dress
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE I'm so in love with this little mini dress, it's incredibly versatile - whether you wear it dressed up on a summers evening, in the day with a pair of ballerinas o...
$12,281
Size: Fr 40 - It 44 - UK 12
Dolce & Gabbana black priest coat and feathered velvet hat ensemble, fw 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black full length priest coat with button fastenings from collar to hem. Velvet fedora hat with pleated silk band and feathered motif. Fall-Winter 1997
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.