Armchairs Modern Contemporary
2010s Lebanese Modern Armchairs
Satin, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Leather
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Cane
20th Century Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Armchairs
Travertine
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Armchairs
Fabric
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Rope, Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Oak, Fabric
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
2010s Armchairs
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rubber
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Plywood
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Bronze
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Armchairs
Stainless Steel
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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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
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