Pair Bar Seats
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dry Bars
Upholstery, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Lucite
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Hickory
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Hickory
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
20th Century French Provincial Stools
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
2010s European Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s European Stools
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Papercord
Vintage 1950s Stools
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wicker
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Aluminum
Late 20th Century European Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Upholstery
1990s American Modern Chairs
Wood
1990s American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Sheepskin
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 1840s Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Stools
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
20th Century Baroque Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Hickory
Late 20th Century American Stools
Fabric, Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tables
Iron
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Oak
20th Century Stools
Oak
Vintage 1910s French Western European Rugs
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
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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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