Comfortable Seating
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
Antique 1880s German Space Age Sofas
Foam
Antique 18th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Cane
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s Czech Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s English Canapes
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Benches
Iron
Antique 1890s British Canapes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather
Antique Late 18th Century French Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1920s Spanish Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1790s Swedish Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1990s British Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Coconut, Wool, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Daybeds
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Comfortable Seating 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
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