Custom Ottoman
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Foam, Wood, Cotton
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Wood
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
2010s American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fabric
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Mohair
2010s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Shagreen, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Damask, Down
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Goat Hair, Foam
1990s American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass, Chrome, Copper, Nickel
2010s Canadian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Suede, Maple
Mid-20th Century Romanian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary North American Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s American Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Velvet
Mid-20th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
2010s Armchairs
Fabric
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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.