Asian Style Seating
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Furniture
Wood, Olive
21st Century and Contemporary Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Furniture
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique 19th Century Asian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Ming Benches
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century Asian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Chaise Longues
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Other Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Satin, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Walnut, Latex
Antique 19th Century Asian Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century Asian Rustic Footstools
Belgian Black Marble
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Stone, Brass
Early 20th Century English George III Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Burmese Anglo Raj Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Linen, Elm, Lacquer
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s Thai Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Asian Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Marble
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Burmese Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
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Asian Style Seating 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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