Henredon Chair Ottoman
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
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Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rope
2010s Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Onyx, Statuary Marble, Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
20th Century American Country Armchairs
Pewter
20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Walnut
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Leather, Velvet
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
1990s Chinoiserie Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Late 20th Century American George II Windsor Chairs
Brass
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.