Grass Seat
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut, Seagrass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Seagrass, Hardwood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Spanish French Provincial Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Seagrass, Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Stools
Straw, Wood, Natural Fiber, Rope
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Steel
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Wicker
1990s Philippine Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Seagrass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
20th Century American Garden Ornaments
Iron
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century French Country Stools
Rush, Cherry
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Seagrass
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Rope
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ash, Straw
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Straw, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Creamware, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw
Vintage 1970s French Beaux Arts Armchairs
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Foam
Vintage 1920s Italian Streamlined Moderne Armchairs
Boxwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Seagrass, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Grass Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Grass Seat?
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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