1970s Ultrasuede Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood, Ultrasuede
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Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Ultrasuede
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Steel
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Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Benches
Ultrasuede
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Nickel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
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Ultrasuede, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Oak
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2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
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Marble, Travertine
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Travertine
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Plywood
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Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
Late 20th Century Books
Paper
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Concrete
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Textile
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Bamboo, Paper
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
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Bamboo, Paper
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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Chrome
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Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ultrasuede
20th Century American Club Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
20th Century Finnish Chairs
Foam, Upholstery, Rubber
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Lucite
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Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
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Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1870s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Chrome
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Aluminum
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Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Ultrasuede
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Zebra Wood, Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
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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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