1970s Wool Benches
2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Rancho Monterey Pillows and Throws
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs
Wool
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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Metal
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Aluminum, Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble, Spelter
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Textile, Wood
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
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Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s North American Modern Night Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wool, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wool
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Wool, Ceramic, Plywood
20th Century American Benches
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mexican Primitive Benches
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Benches
Leather, Wool, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Wood, Ceramic
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Lucite, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Footstools
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Console Tables
Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1960s English Side Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite, Wool
Vintage 1970s English Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Benches
Wool
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Sheepskin, Glass, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak, Wool
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Benches
Porcelain, Wool, Wood
20th Century American Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Birch, Wool
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Stools
Vintage 1960s Ethiopian Decorative Art
Cotton, Wool
Vintage 1950s Mexican Quilts and Blankets
Cotton, Wool
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s North American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Nickel, 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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