Demilune Bench
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-17th Century Benches
Leather, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 1650s Italian Baroque Benches
Fir
20th Century English Gothic Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Leather, Wood
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2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Daybeds
Rosewood
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Benches
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Cherry, Giltwood
20th Century American Benches
White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
20th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Dining Room Sets
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Elm, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Bamboo, Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches
Burl, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1750s Dutch Baroque Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century American Sideboards
Mahogany, Burl
20th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Gothic Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Benches
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Benches
Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Settees
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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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