Matching Recliners
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood, Wicker, Reed
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Teak
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Daybeds
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Padouk
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s North American Lounge Chairs
Felt, Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech
Late 20th Century English Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Maple
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Demi-lune Tables
Reed, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Armchairs
PVC, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s English Other Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s English Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1990s English Other Club Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver
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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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