Knoll 26d
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Foam
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage 1970s German Chaise Longues
Chrome
1980s Blouses
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Goat Hair
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Pastel, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Fiberglass, Rosewood
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Credenzas
Composition, Marble
Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Acrylic, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel, Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Plywood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Polyester
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Fiberglass, PVC
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary American Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Brass
20th Century Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Wire
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
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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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