Conversational Chair
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Ebony, Fir
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Chairs
Cane
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s European Other Lounge Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood, Poplar, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
Vintage 1970s North American Sectional Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Beech, Maple
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Linen, Upholstery
20th Century French Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Side Tables
Stone, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Leather, Oak
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Antique Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Side Chairs
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Chairs
20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak
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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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