Josef Hoffmann Leather
20th Century Austrian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Austrian Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas
Leather, Bentwood
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Leather, Bentwood
2010s Austrian Sofas
Fabric, Leather
2010s Austrian Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Suede, Beech
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Ebony
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Cane
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Brass
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 2000s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Corner Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech
2010s Austrian Tables
Marble
2010s Austrian Tables
Marble
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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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