Contemporary Living Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Living Room Sets
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Wood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Living Room Sets
Hardwood
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s South African Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Living Room Sets
Wood
2010s South African Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Oak, Leather
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
20th Century Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
2010s French Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Foam, Wood
2010s French Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Foam, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Hardwood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021For a living room, there are many types of chairs that can qualify as “comfortable” depending on individual preferences. When choosing a comfortable chair, consider the seat, which supports your weight, the back, which provides lumbar support, and the arms, which are especially important if you use the chair for long hours. Comfortable chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
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