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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Settees
Elm, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches
Faux Leather, Cedar
Early 20th Century Architectural Elements
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Beaux Arts Armchairs
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Foam
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Books
Paper
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches
Aluminum
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Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Night Stands
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables
Cast Stone, Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
Antique 1790s Spanish Primitive Benches
Pine
Antique 1880s German Rococo Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 1870s German Rococo Vases
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Antique 1830s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Settees
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cotton, Rattan
20th Century American Modern Settees
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Louis XVI Settees
Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Settees
Raw Linen, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Settees
Leather, Mahogany, Paint
Antique 19th Century Jugendstil Settees
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Antique Early 1800s British Gothic Settees
Mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Settees
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Cane, Giltwood
Antique 1760s English Settees
Elm
Antique 19th Century Scottish Settees
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Revival Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Victorian Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sofas
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
Late 20th Century American Colonial Benches
Maple
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Settees
Wicker
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
2010s Belgian Hollywood Regency Pillows and Throws
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s English Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
Antique Late 17th Century British William and Mary Sofa Tables
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Vintage 1940s American Settees
Early 20th Century American Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Other
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Wood
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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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