Curved Back Rocking Chair
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fiberglass, Polyester
Antique Late 19th Century British Rocking Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century British Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wool, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
20th Century Austrian French Provincial Rocking Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century European Space Age Rocking Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Antique 1860s Austrian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Cut Steel
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Cut Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak, Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Wood
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Cut Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Rattan, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Rope, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Wood, Maple, Beech
2010s British Rocking Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1940s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Rush, Birch
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Maple, Pine, Hickory
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Mid-20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal
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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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