Custom Banquettes
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Zebra Wood
2010s American Other Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
2010s American Other Benches
Fabric
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cotton, Maple
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen, Maple, Trimming
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
2010s Australian Organic Modern End Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Side Tables
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Tray Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Dining Room Ta...
Wood, Oak
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2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Aluminum, Magnets
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Wood, Fabric, Linen
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plywood
2010s American Streamlined Moderne Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Gold Plate
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Farm Tables
Bubinga
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Faux Leather, Lucite, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
2010s American Modern Benches
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Loveseats
Fabric
Late 20th Century Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Sectional Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cotton
Vintage 1940s French Settees
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Iron
20th Century Settees
Fabric, Silk
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood
1990s American Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary North American Federal Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Naugahyde
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
2010s Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Bronze
2010s American Sofas
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk, Down, Feathers, Ribbon
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
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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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