Upholstered Bamboo Ottoman
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Lacquer, Foam, Rattan, Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan, Bamboo, Cane, Rope
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Wood, Faux Bamboo
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Clay, Earthenware
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
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20th Century American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
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Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf, Metal
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Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Lucite, Bamboo
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Ottomans and Poufs
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Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood, Faux Bamboo
20th Century French Belle Époque Ottomans and Poufs
Antique 1890s American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Canvas, Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Bamboo, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century North American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Campaign Benches
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s North American Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Brass
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Regency Lounge Chairs
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Bamboo
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Wood, Leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Wood, Paint, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
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Brass
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Giltwood
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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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