Holly Hunt Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Down
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Fur
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Stone, Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs
Fabric
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
2010s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws
Tapestry, Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Burl
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mission Benches
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Fur
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 2000s American Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Velvet
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Alpaca
Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1950s Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Bergere Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces
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2010s Table Lamps
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
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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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