Rolf Benz
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s German International Style Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas
Fabric, Down, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Polystyrene, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s German Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Oak, Down
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century European Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cut Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Pottery
2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables
Metal
Early 2000s German Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Silicone
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rubber
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede, Rosewood
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Foam
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Suede, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Modern Dry Bars
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Footstools
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass
Vintage 1980s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Chrome, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary German Revival Benches
Leather, Fabric
1990s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century German Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s German Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Daybeds
Suede
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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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.