Black Leather Rocking Chair
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood, Wicker, Rattan, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
2010s Modern Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Minimalist Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Cut Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 1850s English Rocking Chairs
Steel
20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Iron
Antique 1850s English Campaign Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Rocking Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Nickel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Leather, Cord
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1910s American Rocking Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut, Leather, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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