Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice to put by the fireplace. The chairs fit in a Brutalism, Rural or Modern interior.
Rush, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Style Rococo Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
They also work well as host chairs at either end of a dining table, or as statement accent chairs flanking a fireplace or console.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of VIntage French Louis XV Cognac Leather Fauteuils
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly comfortable and grand in scale - perfect flanking a fireplace, as host chairs in a dining room, or as statement lounge chairs in a library, boutique hotel, or living room.
Leather, Walnut
Scheurich Pagoda Fat Lava Ceramic Floor Vase, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Berlin, DE
Its scale makes it ideal beside a low credenza, fireplace, or lounge chair, where the full profile remains visible.
Ceramic
Adjustable English Mahogany Stool
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stool is also perfect beside a bookcase or reading nook, or use as a decorative occasional seat beside a fireplace, bedroom chair, or entry console. Its compact scale, rich patina, a...
Mahogany
Italian Brass and Smoked Glass Magazine Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
A highly decorative yet functional piece of Italian postwar design, equally suited beside a sofa, lounge chair or fireplace and particularly compelling in a sophisticated Mid-Century...
Brass
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack, Hand-Braided Wicker
By Vivai del Sud, Franco Albini, McGuire
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The lightweight yet sturdy construction makes it a versatile accent beside a sofa, lounge chair, fireplace, or reading nook, equally at home in a beach house, sunroom, tropical retre...
Bamboo, Rattan
Adjustable English Mahogany Music Stool, Green Leather Seat, C. 1860
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stool is also perfect beside a bookcase or reading nook, or use as a decorative occasional seat beside a fireplace, bedroom chair, or entry console. Its compact scale, rich patina, a...
Mahogany
Upholstered Danish Modern Armchair with Footstool, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This type of backrest style is called a wingback, originally, it was created as a way to help shield a person from drafts of cold air, and to trap the heat from a fireplace. That is ...
Upholstery, Sheepskin, Wood
Pair Louis XV Style French Cream Distressed Painted Cane Back Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
They are equally at home flanking a fireplace, serving as occasional chairs in a luxurious primary suite, or providing refined seating in an upscale office or boutique hotel setting.
Cane
19th Century Victorian Family Interior with Mother and Children, J. Provis
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
The modest cottage is furnished with a large fireplace, wooden chairs and table, ceramics and glassware, books, a candlestick and a beautifully rendered wicker cradle draped with lin...
Canvas, Wood
English Arts and Crafts Brass and Wood Magazine or Firewood Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Its form is well suited for placement at the hearth of a fireplace or alongside a favorite chair or sofa. Designed with integrated handles, it is easy to lift and move, even when ful...
Brass
19th c Pair French Louis XV Yellow Carved Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Unparalleled Versatility & Styling Boasting generous, comfortable proportions, this pair serves as an ideal seating arrangement for an intimate living room conversation area, a grand...
Textile, Giltwood, Walnut
Pair Attributed Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Bergeres
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfect for a variety of interiors, these Louis XV style bergère chairs work beautifully as accent seating in a living room, a sophisticated addition to a bedroom or dressing area, o...
Walnut
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Three Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black Leather, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Particular model and strong character, it integrates perfectly in stylish or modern furnishings. Available a fireplace easy chair, a two-seater sofa and a corner module.
Leather, Foam
Maison Jansen Attributed Brass & Metal Rams head & Hoofed Magazine Rack
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Whether placed beside a lounge chair, sofa, fireplace, or in an office or library setting, this piece functions as both a practical accessory and a highly decorative sculptural object.
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Armchairs in the Directoire Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
The legs are tapered and saber in the back, giving the chairs an elegant, balanced stance. Well proportioned and comfortable, these armchairs work equally well as accent seating in ...
Brass
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Two Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black Leather, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Particular model and strong character, it integrates perfectly in stylish or modern furnishings. Available a fireplace easy chair, a three-seater sofa and a corner module.
Leather, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Earthgender Ceramic Planter by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Whether placed near a fireplace, beside a lounge chair, or outdoors, it adds an understated sculptural presence that feels collected over time rather than simply decorated.
Ceramic
Aquatint and watercolor “Furniture XIV”Juan Muñoz, Furniture Series, 1996 Spain
By Juan Muñoz
Located in Valladolid, ES
In it, he depicts various domestic objects, such as chairs, armchairs, lamps, fireplaces, etc., which always appear against an intense black background, isolated and in illogical arr...
Iron
Fine Pair of Gilded over Italian Red Bole French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Whether placed as a pair flanking a fireplace, used as occasional chairs in a bedroom, or mixed into a salon setting, these Louis XVI gilt armchairs bring warmth, history, and unmist...
Walnut
Restored Rattan Magazine or Log Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sturdy yet lightweight, it's both functional and decorative—perfect beside a lounge chair, fireplace, or sunroom bench. Dimensions: 24" height x 21" width x 15" depth Circa 1940s.
Rattan
Swedish Modern Wing-Back Armchair, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Originally, the wingback style was created as a way to help shield a person from drafts of cold air and also to trap the heat from a fireplace. That is why wingback chairs are someti...
Fabric, Wood
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Three Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy Leather, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Particular model and strong character, it integrates perfectly in stylish or modern furnishings. Available a fireplace easy chair, a two-seater sofa and a corner module.
Leather, Foam
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Two Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy Leather, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Particular model and strong character, it integrates perfectly in stylish or modern furnishings. Available a fireplace easy chair, a three-seater sofa and a corner module.
Leather, Foam
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Particular model and strong character, it integrates perfectly in stylish or modern furnishings. Available a fireplace easy chair, a two-seater sofa, a three-seater sofa and a corner...
Leather, Foam
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Particular model and strong character, it integrates perfectly in stylish or modern furnishings. Available a fireplace easy chair, a two-seater sofa, a three-seater sofa and a corner...
Leather, Foam
Pair of French Midcentury Armchairs with Linen Upholstery, Curved Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whether positioned around a low coffee table or flanking a fireplace, these chairs will effortlessly enhance the ambiance of your home.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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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