Cisco Brothers
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen
Antique 1860s American Antiquities
Iron
Recent Sales
2010s American Sectional Sofas
Linen
2010s American Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet
Artist Comments
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Oil
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Industrial Tableware
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Concrete
Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Art Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Paintings
Paint
Antique 1810s Unknown Regency Chairs
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.