Eero Aarnio Wicker
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1960s Finnish Stools
Fabric, Wicker
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker
20th Century Finnish Stools
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Club Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
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Wicker
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wicker
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
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