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Other
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Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
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Leather, Wood
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Other
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Other, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal, Other
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal, Other
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Other
1990s Italian Armchairs
Suede, Plastic, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
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Leather, Beech
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Steel
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Steel
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Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
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Textile, Silk
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Stainless Steel
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2010s Spanish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
1990s French Modern Living Room Sets
Bronze
1990s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Steel
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Velvet, Oak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Jacobean Armchairs
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Benches
Wrought Iron, Brass
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Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Resin
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
2010s Modern Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Modern Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century French Rococo Pillows and Throws
Silk
Mid-20th Century European Rococo Pillows and Throws
20th Century French Rococo Pillows and Throws
Silk
20th Century French Rococo Pillows and Throws
Silk
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Suede, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
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Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs
Oak, Beech
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Wood, Leather
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Leather, Upholstery
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
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Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
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Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
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Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
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Brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
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Fabric, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
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Textile
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Textile
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Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
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Wood
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Wool, Beech
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Mahogany
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Silk
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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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