One Of A Kind Seating
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s Danish Industrial Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s North American Benches
Linen, Wool
2010s American Club Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Benches
Wood, Hardwood, Elm
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
2010s Belgian Industrial Chairs
Steel
1990s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple
20th Century American Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
2010s French Other Stools
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Walnut
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
2010s English Armchairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Cotton Canvas
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Teak
2010s American Organic Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Iron
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
2010s French Folk Art Armchairs
Wood
2010s French Rococo Revival Armchairs
Wood, Fir
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wool
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wool
Early 2000s American Rustic Benches
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Chairs
Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Foam, Har...
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
2010s French Other Stools
Fabric, Wood, Foam
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Swivel Chairs
Hardwood, Foam, Organic Material, Hemp, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool, Textile,...
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wool
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Swivel Chairs
Hardwood, Foam, Hemp, Upholstery, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool, Textile, Fabric
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One Of A Kind Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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