Folding Stools 1970s
Vintage 1970s Chilean Spanish Colonial Stools
Teak
Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Stools
Nickel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
20th Century Danish Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Maple
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
20th Century Japanese Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century Campaign Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Velvet
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Sideboards
Elm
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Sideboards
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s Argentine Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Argentine Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Stools
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple
Vintage 1970s French Modern Stools
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Stools
Plastic
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Japanese Stools
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s French Modern Stools
Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Stools
Steel, Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Easels
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Regency Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mexican Stools
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Oak
20th Century French Space Age Stools
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Teak, Mirror
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Formica, Lucite
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Spanish Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Vintage 1970s Danish Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vanities
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Steel
Antique 1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Faux Fur, Plywood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bog Wood, Rubber, Acrylic
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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.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
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