Butterscotch Leather
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
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Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
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Oak, Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
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Leather, Ash
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Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Toys and Dolls
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Leather, Teak
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Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
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Wood
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Linen, Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
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Alpaca, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
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Linen
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats
Leather
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Leather
20th Century Danish Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
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Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Danish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
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Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Mahogany, Leather
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Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
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Iron
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Leather
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Leather, Wood
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Leather, Canvas, Oak
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Mahogany
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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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