Bradington Young
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Brass
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather
2010s Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Leather, Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Napoleon III Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
20th Century French Adam Style Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rush
Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Console Tables
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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.