Bent Cane
20th Century French Chairs
Cane
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces
Bamboo, Glass
20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Cane, Mirror, Bentwood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dry Bars
Cane, Bamboo, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wicker, Cane
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Plywood
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Plywood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s European Other Chairs
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Glass, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s Ming Club Chairs
Tapestry, Chenille, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Bamboo, Cane, Glass
Early 20th Century American Classical End Tables
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Ash
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1850s Austrian Art Nouveau Loveseats
Wicker, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Stools
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
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
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
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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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