Faux Leopard Upholstery
Late 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Palisander
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Walnut, Faux Fur
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fur, Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1930s American Gothic Revival Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Medieval Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Regency Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
20th Century American Egyptian Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Canvas, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs
Wool, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Stools
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Console Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Stools
Faux Bamboo
Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Rosewood
Recent Sales
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Papier Mâché, Paper
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Footstools
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s North American Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Stools
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Louis XIV Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Faux Fur, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Faux Fur, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Unknown Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Faux Fur, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Stools
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Cotton, Maple
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Mahogany, Fabric
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Iron
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lambskin
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
20th Century English Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Unknown Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American 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.
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