Blowing Armchair
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Plastic
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Centerpieces
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Centerpieces
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Prints
Giclée
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Beech
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy
Wood, Feathers
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Lithograph, Ink
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fiberglass, Walnut
2010s American Modern Table Mirrors
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome, Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1980s Japanese Armchairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 1840s Italian Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome, Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1860s British Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s British Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Nylon, Fabric, Jute
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints
Paper
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
1990s English Baroque Chaise Longues
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Blowing Armchair 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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