Jean Michel Frank Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
PVC, Oak
2010s European Modern Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Oak, Beech, Alpaca
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Art Deco Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Linen, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Game Tables
Iron
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Silk
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Club Chairs
1990s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Feathers, Hardwood
Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
1990s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Shagreen, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mohair, Wood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wenge
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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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