Art Deco Rope Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Seagrass, Beech
Vintage 1930s German Modern Armchairs
Rope, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Rope
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1940s French Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cord, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Hemp, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Hemp, Beech
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Sideboards
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Seagrass, Beech
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
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20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Rope
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Cord, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Rope, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Rope
Vintage 1930s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Textile
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Seagrass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Furniture
Pine
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Armchairs
Oak, Rope
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rope, Oak
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Rope, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Hemp, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Rope, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Oak, Cotton
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
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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.
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