1970s Outdoor Seating
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron, Metal
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Straw
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Armchairs
Concrete
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Armchairs
Concrete
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Concrete
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Canvas, Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Benches
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Benches
Velvet, Bamboo, Straw
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Birch, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron, Wire
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic, Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany, Cotton, Feathers
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1970s Outdoor Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1970s Outdoor Seating?
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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