Corduroy Seating
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Plastic, Plywood
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Canapes
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Ash
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Benches
Suede
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s Italian Gothic Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Austrian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
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Corduroy 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.
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