Bucket Seat
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Space Age Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Armchairs
Wool, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Art Deco Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Space Age Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Silver
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets
Rattan
2010s American Modern Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Nickel
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Nickel
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Naugahyde
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Wine Coolers
Silver
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Chairs
Rosewood, Velvet
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Maple, Velvet
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Bucket Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Bucket Seat?
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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