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French Hunt Chairs

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair Pair, Beige, France, 2016
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair Pair, Beige, France, 2016

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair Pair, Beige, France, 2016

By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge chair pair, beige, light green, France, circa 2016.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair, Dupioni Silk, France, 2010
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair, Dupioni Silk, France, 2010

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair, Dupioni Silk, France, 2010

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Christian Liaigre for Holly hunt latin lounge chair, Beige, Light Green, France, circa 2017.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Silk, Oak

Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt “Latin” Lounge Chairs, 1990s
Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt “Latin” Lounge Chairs, 1990s

Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt “Latin” Lounge Chairs, 1990s

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in Hamburg, PA

Elegant pair of armless “Latin” lounge chairs designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.

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1990s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French Renaissance Revival Arm chair / Throne Chair barley twisted hunt
Antique French Renaissance Revival Arm chair / Throne Chair barley twisted hunt

Antique French Renaissance Revival Arm chair / Throne Chair barley twisted hunt

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous 19th century French Antique throne chair / armchair in the Renaissance revival period with hunt / black forest scene.

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

French Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Brown Leather & Velvet Chair
French Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Brown Leather & Velvet Chair

French Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Brown Leather & Velvet Chair

By Christian Liaigre

Located in Southampton, NJ

Christian Liaigre "Caraïbes" bergere Armchair, a mix of classic and majestic. Solid Oak construction with mixed textures upholstered in saddle stitched leather and velvet lined inter...

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Early 2000s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak

Christian Liaigre “Latin” Lounge Chair For Holly Hunt, 21st Century
Christian Liaigre “Latin” Lounge Chair For Holly Hunt, 21st Century

Christian Liaigre “Latin” Lounge Chair For Holly Hunt, 21st Century

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Designed by Christian Liaigre, the Latin Lounge Chair is a beautifully balanced example of his understated, quietly luxurious approach to furniture design. Strong yet refined, the ch...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 - Jean Michel Frank Chairs by Holly Hunt
Set of 4 - Jean Michel Frank Chairs by Holly Hunt

Set of 4 - Jean Michel Frank Chairs by Holly Hunt

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful set of four Jean Michel Frank chairs made in France by Ecart and distributed in America by Holly Hunt Original retail price was around $5000 per chair No rips or tears o...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Holly Hunt Velvet Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Holly Hunt Velvet Chairs by Hughes Steiner

Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Holly Hunt Velvet Chairs by Hughes Steiner

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Hughes Steiner in France circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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19th Century French Carved Tiger Oak Black Forest Hunt Accent Chair Barley Twist
19th Century French Carved Tiger Oak Black Forest Hunt Accent Chair Barley Twist

19th Century French Carved Tiger Oak Black Forest Hunt Accent Chair Barley Twist

Located in Choudrant, LA

19th century French carved tiger oak black forest hunt accent chair barley twist  ~Direct from France~ ~Unique hand carved antique French “hunt chair”~ ~Center back features a d...

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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th century French Carved Oak Black Forest Hunt Dog Side Chair Barley Twist
19th century French Carved Oak Black Forest Hunt Dog Side Chair Barley Twist

19th century French Carved Oak Black Forest Hunt Dog Side Chair Barley Twist

Located in Choudrant, LA

19th century French Carved Oak Black Forest Hunt Dog Side Chair Barley Twist ~Direct from France~ ~Unique hand carved antique French “hunt chair”~ ~Center back features a dimensiona...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Mid-Century Style, Velvet Lounge Chairs by Holly Hunt
French Mid-Century Style, Velvet Lounge Chairs by Holly Hunt

French Mid-Century Style, Velvet Lounge Chairs by Holly Hunt

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Glasgow, GB

Introducing this wonderful pair of Harlow Lounge Chairs by Holly Hunt—a seamless fusion of timeless French elegance and Mid-Century style.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Lounge Chairs, French 1940s Style – ‘Harlow’ by Holly Hunt
Contemporary Lounge Chairs, French 1940s Style – ‘Harlow’ by Holly Hunt

Contemporary Lounge Chairs, French 1940s Style – ‘Harlow’ by Holly Hunt

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Glasgow, GB

A refined pair of contemporary lounge chairs by Holly Hunt Studio, the Harlow model draws direct inspiration from a 1940s French armchair, reimagined through a minimalist yet glamoro...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four 19th Century French Carved Oak and Leather Chairs with Hunt Motifs
Set of Four 19th Century French Carved Oak and Leather Chairs with Hunt Motifs

Set of Four 19th Century French Carved Oak and Leather Chairs with Hunt Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wine cellar or dress a game table with this spectacular set of antique chairs. Crafted in France, circa 1860, each side chair stands on barley twist legs, decorated with a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of French Hollywood Regency Bergeres with Hunt Slonem 'Bunnies' Fabric
Pair of French Hollywood Regency Bergeres with Hunt Slonem 'Bunnies' Fabric

Pair of French Hollywood Regency Bergeres with Hunt Slonem 'Bunnies' Fabric

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Hollywood Regency era bergere chairs, produced in France, circa 1940s, upholstered in fabric with Hunt Slonem 'Bunnies' print, accented with black velvet backs armrests and...

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Fluted Ruhlmann Style Ebonized Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric
Art Deco Fluted Ruhlmann Style Ebonized Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric

Art Deco Fluted Ruhlmann Style Ebonized Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Ebonized Walnut and Holly Hunt Upholstery in the manner of Ruhlman originate from the France, Circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

2 Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hunt Armchairs Barley Twist
2 Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hunt Armchairs Barley Twist

2 Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hunt Armchairs Barley Twist

Located in Dayton, OH

2 antique French Renaissance Revival carved oak hunt arm chairs barley twist Two 19th century French Renaissance Revival armchairs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 5 Christian Liaigre Terra Dining Chairs
Set of 5 Christian Liaigre Terra Dining Chairs

Set of 5 Christian Liaigre Terra Dining Chairs

By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT

Located in New York, NY

Set of five (5) Terra dining chairs by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt in a pale blue leather and dark brown finish. Some wear to frames and upholstery, Measure: Seat height ...

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Early 2000s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather Arm Chairs

Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather Arm Chairs

By Christian Liaigre

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very smart pair of high quality chocolate brown leather arm chairs having custom tapered mahogany ebonized legs. Label underside says Christian Liagre. These are available new to the...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arm Chairs by Christian Liaigre
Pair of Arm Chairs by Christian Liaigre

Pair of Arm Chairs by Christian Liaigre

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H 41 in W 23 in D 28 in

Pair of Arm Chairs by Christian Liaigre

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Arm Chairs by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, circa 1990's. This model, the "Barbuda", have a very sculptural form and are quite comfortable. Signed with metal tag undernea...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Christian Liaigre Desk and Chair "Bureau Monsieur, " 1995-2003
Christian Liaigre Desk and Chair "Bureau Monsieur, " 1995-2003

Christian Liaigre Desk and Chair "Bureau Monsieur, " 1995-2003

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in Hamburg, PA

A gorgeous Christian Liaigre desk and chair made of wenge wood and tiger maple finished in a fine natural tone. Matte finish to ebonized wenge. Beautiful refined pulls attached to th...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desks

Materials

Maple, Wenge

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Chairs
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Chairs

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 33.5 in D 34.5 in

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Chairs

By Christian Liaigre

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of large beautiful ivory suede slipper chairs raised on exposed espresso wooden legs with single detached ivory linen back cushion. From luxury manufacturer Holly Hunt. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Suede

Set of Four Leather Dining / Arm Chairs Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt c. 2000
Set of Four Leather Dining / Arm Chairs Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt c. 2000

Set of Four Leather Dining / Arm Chairs Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt c. 2000

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of Four Leather Dining / Arm Chairs Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt c. 2000 Made in France for Holly Hunt in lacquered mahogany upholstered in soft butter-colored leather.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French 1940s Art Deco Walnut Side Chair in Dusk Holly Hunt Great Plains Velvet
French 1940s Art Deco Walnut Side Chair in Dusk Holly Hunt Great Plains Velvet

French 1940s Art Deco Walnut Side Chair in Dusk Holly Hunt Great Plains Velvet

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Art Deco walnut side/ occasional chair was realized in France circa 1940. It features stylized cabriolet style legs; a gently tapered rectilinear back framed in brown wa...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Christian Liaigre Pair of Elegant Red Leather Slipper Chairs 2000s 'Signed'
Christian Liaigre Pair of Elegant Red Leather Slipper Chairs 2000s 'Signed'

Christian Liaigre Pair of Elegant Red Leather Slipper Chairs 2000s 'Signed'

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of elegant slipper chairs in red leather with dark oak bases by Christian Liaigre, French, 2000s.

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Early 2000s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak

Set of Six Christian Liaigre Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Set of Six Christian Liaigre Dining Chairs, 20th Century

Set of Six Christian Liaigre Dining Chairs, 20th Century

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in Hamburg, PA

A handsome set of six cane back and ebonized oak dining chairs by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. This set of dining chairs has vintage fabric and would need to be reupholstered. T...

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20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

19th Century French Folding Hunt Chair
19th Century French Folding Hunt Chair

19th Century French Folding Hunt Chair

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H 43 in W 25 in D 37 in

19th Century French Folding Hunt Chair

Located in Evergreen, CO

This rarely seen style of hunt chair has a unique folding design. It has a feel much like the folding lawn chairs or lounge chairs of today, with a high back and a low seat. The cane...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Leather by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Leather by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Leather by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario

Set of Six Classic dining chairs with leather seats by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, circa 1990. Ebonized wood frames. Marked.

Category

1990s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

High backed European lounge chair in Holly Hunt leather
High backed European lounge chair in Holly Hunt leather

High backed European lounge chair in Holly Hunt leather

Located in New York, NY

Extremely comfortable, high backed European lounge chair on tubular brass legs-1950's, reupholstered in Holly Hunt cream leather.

Category

20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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By Giuseppe Anzani

Located in Meda, MB

This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...

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By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

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Materials

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By Peter Glassford

Located in San Antonio, TX

A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...

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Materials

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Located in Miami, FL

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$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Category

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Materials

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$1,475 / item

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By Josh Greene

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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Category

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Materials

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Located in Miami, FL

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Materials

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$1,800 / item

H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in

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By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

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$835 / item

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Materials

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$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

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By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

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$2,118 / item

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By Renats Kotlevs

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$5,900

H 41.74 in W 122.05 in D 78.75 in

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By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Velvet, Walnut

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French Hunt Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French hunt chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French hunt chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of French hunt chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco French hunt chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French hunt chairs over the years, but those made by Christian Liaigre and HOLLY HUNT are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Hunt Chairs?

French hunt chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,075, while the lowest priced sells for $1,445 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.

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.