1970s Executive Chair
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
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20th Century Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Swiss Industrial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best executive office chair is really a matter of preference. When searching for the perfect office chair, it is important to consider both comfort level and style. On 1stDibs.com, you can shop a variety of different office chair styles.
- 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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