1980s Furniture Upholstery
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Stools
Bronze
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Plastic, Down
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer, Oak, Upholstery, Wood, Foam
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Cord, Foam, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Indonesian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century Dutch Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Beech, Fabric, Wood
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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.
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