Joseph Kohn
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Beech
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Wood, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Wool, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Plywood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Copper
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Russian Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Benches
Bentwood, Cane
Antique 1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Cotton, Bentwood
20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Posters
Paper
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Bentwood
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Deco Side Tables
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Tables
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Beech
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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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