Buttoned Ottoman
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Silk
2010s English Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s British Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Indian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Jacquard
1990s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Ultrasuede, Cotton
1990s Rococo Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
Early 2000s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé
Antique 19th Century British William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Unknown French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Plexiglass, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs
Naugahyde, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Fir, Plywood, PVC
20th Century American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Synthetic
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Synthetic
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Adam Style Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Wood
2010s Footstools
Wool
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Damask
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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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