1960s Lacquer Benches
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Gold
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Benches
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Benches
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Maple, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Rattan
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Benches
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Bohemian Benches
Rattan
Vintage 1960s German Post-Modern Benches
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s German Post-Modern Benches
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Mohair, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Grasscloth, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Spanish Colonial Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Lacquer, Bouclé, Paint, Foam, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Cane
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Gustavian Benches
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Benches
Lacquer, Leather
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Vintage 1960s Benches
20th Century American Benches
Wood
20th Century American Benches
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Benches
Muslin, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Muslin, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
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