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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
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Cotton
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Aluminum
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Textile
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Leather, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Textile
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Iron
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
2010s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Beech
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Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s American Modern Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Side Tables
Onyx
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2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
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Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Cloche Hats
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Leather, Polystyrene
1890s French Day Dresses
20th Century American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
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Textile
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Brass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
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Antique 1860s English Ottomans and Poufs
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
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Velvet, Wood
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Suede
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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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