Grass Seat
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
2010s Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Stools
Seagrass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Spanish French Provincial Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Seagrass, Walnut
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Stools
Straw, Wood, Natural Fiber, Rope
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Seagrass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Benches
Seagrass, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Seagrass, Ash
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
2010s Italian Stools
Aluminum, Steel
Early 20th Century French Country Stools
Rush, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Seagrass, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1990s American American Craftsman Books
Paper
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Books
Paper
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Seagrass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Danish Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Papercord
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century German Paintings
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Grasscloth
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Seagrass
20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Walnut, Seagrass
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Walnut
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Grass Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Grass Seat?
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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