Plaid Seating
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
Silk, Wood
1990s American Benches
Silk, Walnut
2010s Unknown Modern Loveseats
Metal
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Faux Fur
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Gustavian Settees
Cotton, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Bauhaus Armchairs
Fabric, Plywood
Vintage 1930s British Club Chairs
Leather
2010s Sofas
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
2010s American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XIII Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century North American Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Late 20th Century North American Baroque Revival Stools
Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Grasscloth, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Asian Georgian Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Benches
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1870s English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Sycamore
Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Raffia
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Pine
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Plaid 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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