Latex Foam
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fiberglass, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Foam, Latex, Wood
2010s Italian Chaise Longues
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Italian Chaise Longues
Steel
2010s Italian Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery, Fiberglass
2010s American Minimalist Stools
Velvet, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Sofas
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Cotton, Wood
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Canadian Daybeds
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Textile, Foam, Latex, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Foam, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fiberglass, Rubber
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Leather
2010s Spanish Armchairs
Foam, Latex
1990s Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Latex
2010s Italian Chaise Longues
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
2010s Italian Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal, Other
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Latex, Wood, Beech, Mohair, Foam
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal, Other
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Foam, Latex, Rubber, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Other
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal, Chrome
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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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