Comfortable Seat
1990s Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Early 2000s Unknown Country Farm Tables
Wood, Elm
Vintage 1910s American Country Farm Tables
Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s English Dining Room Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Oak, Pine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Iron
Antique 1850s Italian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Armchairs
Walnut
Early 2000s Romantic Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables
Porcelain, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Sofas
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
1990s Swedish Modern Chairs
Polyester
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Polyester
Antique 1850s Italian Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
Early 2000s Italian Other Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Loveseats
Brocade, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Elm
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Mahogany, Sycamore
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1840s Italian Charles X Armchairs
Walnut
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Comfortable Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Comfortable Seat?
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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
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