Chair Single Block
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1930s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Cotton, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs
Resin
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Chairs
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Suede, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cedar
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Marble
Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Felt, Polyester
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1940s Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern End Tables
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern End Tables
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plastic, Acrylic
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
2010s British Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s British Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A single sofa chair is often called a loveseat, which is larger than a typical armchair, but still too small for more than one person. Browse a collection of loveseats today on 1stDibs.
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