Accent Lounge Arm Chair
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1990s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1990s Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
20th Century French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Sycamore
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Mission Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
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