Vintage Upholstry
1980s French Provincial Vintage Upholstry
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Aluminum
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Fabric
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Upholstry
Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Metal
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2010s American Modern Vintage Upholstry
Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Vintage Upholstry
Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Vintage Upholstry
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Aluminum, Nickel
1980s American Modern Vintage Upholstry
Canvas, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Brutalist Vintage Upholstry
Concrete
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Aluminum, Iron
1970s American Modern Vintage Upholstry
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Teak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Cement
2010s Italian Vintage Upholstry
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Vintage Upholstry
Concrete
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Vintage Upholstry
Jade
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1960s Italian Vintage Upholstry
1950s French Vintage Upholstry
Oak, Muslin
1940s Swedish Vintage Upholstry
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
1960s Dutch Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Rattan
1940s Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Upholstry
Suede, Wood
1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Upholstry
Walnut
20th Century French Vintage Upholstry
Oak, Muslin
1950s American Vintage Upholstry
Brass
1960s American Vintage Upholstry
1950s American Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Upholstery
1940s French Vintage Upholstry
1950s French Vintage Upholstry
Steel
1930s French Vintage Upholstry
Walnut
1950s American Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Upholstery
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
Chrome, Steel
1940s French Vintage Upholstry
Mahogany, Suede
1930s American Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Upholstery
1970s Italian Vintage Upholstry
Walnut, Leather
1950s American Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Fabric
1930s American Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Vintage Upholstry
Lacquer, Leather
20th Century American Vintage Upholstry
Walnut
20th Century American Vintage Upholstry
Brass
1950s Vintage Upholstry
1950s Danish Vintage Upholstry
Teak, Upholstery
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
Upholstery
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
1930s French Vintage Upholstry
20th Century American Vintage Upholstry
1960s Vintage Upholstry
Metal
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
1950s American Vintage Upholstry
Walnut, Upholstery
1950s French Vintage Upholstry
20th Century American Vintage Upholstry
Walnut, Leather
1950s Italian Vintage Upholstry
Brass
20th Century American Vintage Upholstry
Aluminum
20th Century American Vintage Upholstry
Iron
1950s American Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Vintage Upholstry
Lacquer
1960s Danish Vintage Upholstry
Leather, Teak
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
1970s American Vintage Upholstry
1950s American Vintage Upholstry
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Swedish Vintage Upholstry
Metal
1950s American Vintage Upholstry
Mahogany, Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Upholstry
Faux Leather
1960s American Vintage Upholstry
Walnut, Formica
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Upholstry
Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Upholstry
1930s Italian Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Gesso
1950s Italian Vintage Upholstry
Textile, Ash
1950s Italian Vintage Upholstry
Textile, Ash
1950s Vintage Upholstry
Wood, Upholstery
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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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