Curved Wood Arms
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Leather
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Birch
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Foam
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Sycamore
20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces
Brass
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Regency Canapes
Rosewood
2010s Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Office Chairs an...
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Office Chairs an...
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Cedar
Vintage 1930s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Ash
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Straw, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Iron
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
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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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