Ball Cushion
2010s Spanish Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Terracotta
Vintage 1960s British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
Antique 1730s British Georgian Glass
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Steel
Antique 1830s Italian Glass
Blown Glass
Antique 1720s Belgian Glass
Blown Glass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Post-Modern Loveseats
Velvet
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Antique 18th Century English Glass
Glass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Game Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Antique 1730s British George II Glass
Glass
Antique 18th Century English George II Glass
Glass
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Armchairs
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique 1760s British George II Glass
Blown Glass
Antique 1740s British George II Glass
Blown Glass
Antique 18th Century English George II Glass
Glass
Antique 18th Century English George II Glass
Glass
20th Century Glass
Glass
Antique 18th Century English George II Glass
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Hepplewhite Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rattan, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Collectible Jewelry
Brass
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Fabric
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Foam
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Antique 1750s British George II Glass
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Glass
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Unknown Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Suede
20th Century Finnish Swivel Chairs
Fiberglass, Textile
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Iron, Brass
20th Century English Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Iron
Antique 1760s British George II Glass
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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.
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