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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Laminate
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Birch
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Ceramic
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Demi-lune Tables
Reed, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
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.