Dorothy Draper Fabric
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Plaster
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Mahogany, Fabric
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s American Hollywood Regency Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Slipper Chairs
Metal
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Decorative Art
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
20th Century American Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Dorothy Draper was famous for designing furniture and interiors. Few would argue with the statement that Draper was the most influential American interior decorator of the past century. Savvy, decisive and trim — she looked the part. Her 1939 book, Decorating Is Fun!, and a regular column for Good Housekeeping maintained that public image and influence. As did, of course, her stylish work. Shop a range of Dorothy Draper furniture on 1stDibs.
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