Art Deco Hallway Seat
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Marble, Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Leather
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Sofas
Steel
20th Century British Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Metal
20th Century Belgian Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Jacaranda
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
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Art Deco Hallway Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Art Deco Hallway Seat?
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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