Teal Settee
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rosewood
2010s American Benches
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
20th Century Settees
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XV Settees
Abalone, Mohair, Cane, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Settees
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Copper
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Directoire Settees
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Settees
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
20th Century Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Benches
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pillows and Throws
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Teak
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Settees
Mohair, Cane, Walnut
Early 2000s American Country Settees
Cotton, Silk, Foam, Wood, Down
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather
English Settees
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Settees
Mohair, Wood
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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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