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Leather, Teak
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Alpaca
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Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Bronze
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Fabric, Wood
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Leather, Birch
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Metal
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Leather, Mahogany
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Sheepskin, Walnut
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Sheepskin, Walnut
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Teak
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Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
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Paint, Wood
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Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
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Textile, Wood
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Aluminum, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands
Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
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Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
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Wool, Beech
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Sheepskin, Elm
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Sheepskin, Beech
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Alpaca
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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Brass
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Hardwood, Leather
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Leather, Fabric, Textile, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Rosewood, Wool
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Wool, Leather, Teak, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
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Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Teak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
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Leather, Teak, Walnut
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Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
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Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
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Leather, Ash
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Teak, Walnut
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Wool, Alpaca, Wood
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Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
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Birch
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Fabric
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Leather, Wood
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Fabric, Teak
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Mahogany
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Wool, Teak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
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