Tweed Ottomans
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Polyester
2010s British Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Sofas
Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Plastic, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Recent Sales
2010s Modern Sofas
Chenille
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Nickel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Fabric, Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Fabric, Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Polyester, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Cotton, Fabric, Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Oak
2010s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chestnut, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Sofas
Fabric, Pine
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Tweed Ottomans For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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