Fainting Couch Mid Century
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Velvet, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Birch
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Sofas
Mohair
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Early Victorian Sofas
Beech, Mahogany, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Acrylic
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Lucite, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Canapes
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chaise Longues
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Empire Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Wool
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Chaise Longues
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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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