American Seating Co
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Reed
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 1850s Unknown Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Maple
Antique Early 1900s American Craftsman Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
Early 2000s North American Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s American American Craftsman Chairs
Birch, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Leather
2010s North American Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Rush, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Ash
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Antique 1890s American Mission Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
1990s American Sheraton Sofas
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Maple
Early 2000s North American Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Tapestry, Foam, 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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