1970s Bronze Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Armchairs
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze, Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1970s Directoire Armchairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mexican Art Deco Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Foam, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Dining Room Sets
Wood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Side Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
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Textile
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Mexican Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Brass
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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Steel, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Regency Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Nickel
20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Steel, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze, Brass
20th Century American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Resin
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Brass
1970s Bronze Armchairs 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.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
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