Oversize White Chair
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Faux Fur, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
2010s Turkish Lounge Chairs
Foam, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Chairs
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron, Iron, Metal
2010s Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Antique 1850s French Régence Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Seagrass, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs
Resin
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Faux Fur
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1970s European Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Pigment
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Fiberglass, Rosewood
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1980s Pop Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Permanent Marker, Offset
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints
Etching
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
1960s Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
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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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