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Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Teak
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1910s German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 2000s European Game Tables
Metal, Brass
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Mahogany
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Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 2000s Chesterfield Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Pine
1970s Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Maple
20th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Cane, Softwood, Paint
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Cane
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1970s Danish Rocking Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cord, Beech
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cord, Beech
20th Century English Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Seagrass, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Hemp, Beech
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Beech, Elm
Late 20th Century Decorative Art
Ceramic
Vintage 1940s Rocking Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Cherry
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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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