Italian 1970s Ottoman
Vintage 1970s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Steel, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Terracotta
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Terracotta
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
20th Century Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Plastic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Willow, Reed, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Zebra Hide
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Patent Leather
Late 20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Lucite
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Aluminum
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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.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
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