80s Ottoman
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s French Armchairs
Chrome
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Stools
Goatskin, Leather, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s Chilean Spanish Colonial Stools
Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Books
Paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1990s French Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Benches
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Fabric
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1880s American Renaissance Revival Architectural Elements
Iron
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, PVC
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Chrome, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century American Space Age Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s North American Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Chenille
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Living Room Sets
Wicker, Rattan, Willow
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
80s Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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