Bennett Ward Design
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Ash
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Glass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Modern Flatware and Serving Pieces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Plastic, Paper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Crystal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ash, Cane, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Suede, Wood
Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Glass
Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Foam, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Glass
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American End Tables
American Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Brass
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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.