Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood and has a smooth texture.
Wood, Fruitwood
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Made from solid beechwood and adorned with exuberant, hand-painted detailing, these sculptural chairs are true conversation pieces. Their dynamic forms feature playful wavy slats acr...
Beech
French Mid Century Garden Chairs Scrolled Wrought Iron Strap Set of 3 Grey 1950s
Located in London, GB
Relaxed, refined and ready to impress in any outdoor setting – just add the refreshment and good conversation! CONDITION These gorgeous chairs are in very-good-to-excellent vintage...
Wrought Iron
Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design is one-of-a-kind and eye catching, and its history leaves much to the imagination, making this chair a true conversation starter piece for any space.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / conversation lounge chair featuring art deco styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating.
Upholstery, Walnut
HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFiELD COVERSION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield tufted conversation, Tete a Tete so...
Leather
$556Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Vintage Coastal Highback Bamboo Armchairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Trenton, NJ
Together, the materials create a harmonious balance of structure and softness—ideal for relaxed lounging or conversation. These chairs function beautifully in many settings: flankin...
Bamboo
Contemporary Armchair 'Femme Lounge' in Brown Linen by Friends&Founders
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Its enveloping design creates an intimate seating experience, making it ideal for relaxation or conversation. The chair's solid construction ensures durability, while its understated...
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Or even as a side table between 2 chairs. A conversation piece and a great house warming gift. losses ad cracks and patina as seen in the video and the pictures.
Stone, Limestone
Striking Avant Garde Postmodern Armchair in the style of Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare Postmodern Armchair – A Bold Statement Piece Step into the world of avant-garde design with this rare and striking postmodern armchair. A true conversation piece, this chair se...
Steel
$3,540 / item
Mid Century Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Whether you place it as a statement piece or pair two for a chic conversation nook, this chair promises to elevate your interior style.
Metal
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Whether you're curling up with a book or engaging in deep conversation, the chair's plush leather and generous proportions ensure that comfort is never compromised.
Leather, Mahogany
$885 / item
Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a natural finish with a clear coat.
Wood, Fruitwood
Pair Late 20th C. Modern Italian-Made Baroque Style Walnut and Velvet Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
The frame is beautifully crafted with pyramidal finials, scrolling arms and sabre legs. These are a conversation worthy pair of chairs with great presence.
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ribbon
$745 / item
Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a natural finish with a clear coat.
Wood, Fruitwood
Swivel Re.Lounge Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for König & Neurath
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Re.Lounge armchair was produced by König + Neurath for very relaxed sitting and good conversation. A beautifully designed quality chair that offers unprecedented comfort due to...
Chrome
Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Each piece of reclaimed wood tells a story of resilience, a narrative woven into the fabric of this remarkable creation. This chair becomes a conversation piece, a symbol of environm...
Wood
$275Sale Price / item|57% Off
Handwoven Malawi Cane Bar Stool in Classic Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some handcrafted panache to your island counter, drafting table, or more with the addition of this well-made and conversation-worthy work. Bonus: Every chair also includes a plus...
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
$2,838Sale Price / set|25% Off
French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
Located in Miami, FL
The upholstered pouffe, or footstool, appeared, along with the angle sofa and unusual chairs for intimate conversations between two persons (Le confident) or three people (Le indiscr...
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
Catalina California or Mission Arts & Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table
By Catalina Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
This table would be wonderful in any room you need a little splash of color or between a couple of accent chairs for a conversation piece. Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, Spanish Revival ar...
Ceramic, Oak
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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