Folding Loveseat
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Slate, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Benches
Slate
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Wool, Hardwood, Walnut, Plywood
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Children's Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Velvet, Maple
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
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Italian Loveseats
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Loveseats
Wood
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Loveseats
Wood, Canvas
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Loveseats
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s French Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1940s French Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Nutwood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Bouclé, Foam
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s French Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Canvas
Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Chesterfield Loveseats
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
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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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