Holland And Sherry
1990s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Wool
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede
1990s Unknown Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s American Gothic Revival Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
2010s French Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Foam, Wood
2010s French Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Crystal Serveware
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wood, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wool, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Foam, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wool, Fabric, Foam, Wood
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Muslin
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Wool, Jacaranda
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1950s American Modern Footstools
Wool, Mahogany
20th Century American Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood, Ultrasuede
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Cherry
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Foam, Wood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wood, Wool, Foam
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Settees
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs
Steel
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is Gouda Holland pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Gouda Holland pottery is a type of pottery produced in the Netherlands during the early 20th century. It shares a name with the city from where it originated. Typically, Gouda pottery shows off colorful, ornate designs inspired by Art Deco and Art Nouveau designs. Shop a collection of Gouda pottery on 1stDibs.
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