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 1830s Italian Glass
Blown Glass
Antique 1720s Belgian Glass
Blown Glass
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Post-Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Antique 18th Century English Glass
Glass
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Cotton, Mahogany, Down
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Velvet, Down, Mahogany
20th Century Indian Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
20th Century British Stools
Hardwood
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Antique Early 1900s English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Game Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century George II Side Chairs
Giltwood, Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Leather
Antique 1760s British George II Glass
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 1760s British George III Glass
Blown Glass
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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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