Brutalist Bar Chair
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dry Bars
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dry Bars
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Brutalist Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Brutalist Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1780s German Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Resin, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Faux Fur, Resin
2010s Belgian Brutalist Side Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Resin
Vintage 1980s Israeli Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron, Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s Tanzanian Brutalist Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Steel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Straw
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Brutalist Stools
Metal
20th Century Italian Brutalist Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Loveseats
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Glass, Resin
Vintage 1950s Slovak Brutalist Stools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Stools
Wood
2010s Brazilian Brutalist North and South American Rugs
Nylon
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Brutalist Side Chairs
Spruce
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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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