Distressed Leather Ottoman
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Suede
Antique 19th Century Italian Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Buffets
Upholstery
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
20th Century English Tudor Benches
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
20th Century German Brutalist Doors and Gates
Aluminum, Bronze
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
2010s Mexican Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
2010s British Other Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Wood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century European Vienna Secession Stools
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
20th Century European Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Beech
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Leather
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Leather
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Leather
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
20th Century English Kilim Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s Moroccan Benches
Leather
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Maple
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1940s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Suede
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Leather
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Argentine Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Tribal Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Vintage 1920s English Animal Sculptures
Leather
Mid-20th Century Spanish Jacobean Stools
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s American American Classical Armchairs
Leather
1990s English Georgian Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s English Country Footstools
Leather
20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Textile, Wood
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Foam
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Rosewood, Rope, Leather
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Stools
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Campaign Benches
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s Chesterfield Chairs
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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