Ben Ben Sofa
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s British Modern Sofas
Cord
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Alpaca
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofa Tables
Driftwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Daybeds
Cherry
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Formica
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Prints
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sofas
Velvet
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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.
- What style of art is Ben Shahn?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The style of art of Ben Shahn is social realism. Artists working in this movement sought to highlight social issues by depicting scenes that showed the struggles of modern-day life. For example, Shahn produced four paintings and more than 100 drawings inspired by a 1947 mining accident that killed 111 people in Centralia, Illinois. Arguably the most famous of these works is Miner's Wives, which shows the widows of the miners in mourning. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Ben Shahn art.
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