3 Legged Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Glass
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Sterling Silver
Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plywood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Onyx
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Linen, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Recent Sales
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge C...
Metal
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Teak, Leather
Antique 1750s Italian Scientific Instruments
Brass, Steel
20th Century French Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian End Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Israeli Shoes
20th Century Danish Chairs
Leather
20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
20th Century German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century French Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Dining Room Sets
Walnut
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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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