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20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Chesterfield Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric
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Steel, Metal
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Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Rugs
Wool
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Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
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Brass
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Late 20th Century British Modern Armchairs
Textile, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s British Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s British Victorian Sofas
Foam, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Metal
2010s American Rustic Wallpaper
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Silk, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
1990s American American Classical Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bronze
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Bronze
20th Century English Chesterfield Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
1990s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Foam, Polyester, Wood
20th Century American Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Silk, Down
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
2010s French Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
1990s American Chesterfield Loveseats
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s German Chesterfield Games
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Chesterfield Decorative Boxes
Leather
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Wool
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Wool
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s European Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Sofas
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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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