Jack Larsen Fabrics
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances
Fabric, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Pillows and Throws
Vintage 1970s Stools
Wood, Foam, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Modern Loveseats
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton
20th Century American Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Modern Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1960s Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Mahogany
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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.