18 Inch Seat Height
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Empire Revival Canapes
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Stone, Wire
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Teak, Polyester, Foam, Velvet, Upholstery, Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Wood
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Wood
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Textile, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Paint, Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Armchairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Aluminum
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sofas
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Settees
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Benches
Pine
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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18 Inch Seat Height For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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