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Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s North American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric
20th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Lacquer, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American William IV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Country Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Down, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century American Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Plastic, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Wood
Early 2000s North American Edwardian Sofas
Linen, Foam, Hardwood, Fabric
20th Century Benches
Silk
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
2010s North American Victorian Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam, Maple
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Ultrasuede
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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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