Cut Velvet Upholstered Furniture
Vintage 1930s American Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century American Stools
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary British Screens and Room Dividers
Velvet
20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Sofas
Velvet
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Daybeds
Mahogany, Velvet
20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Crystal
2010s British Modern Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Metallic Thread
Antique Early 1900s French Stools
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chaise Longues
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century European Living Room Sets
Glass, Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Italian Armchairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Maple
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Armchairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Belgian Brutalist Armchairs
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Giltwood, Velvet
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam, Maple
2010s British Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Early 2000s Moroccan Moorish Children's Furniture
Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron, Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
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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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