Kagan Sofa Set
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
1990s Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Glass
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut, Cane
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic
1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Onyx, Marble, Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Goatskin
1990s Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Latex
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Daybeds
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Metal
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Lucite, Walnut
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Lucite, Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Lucite, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Lucite
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
1990s American Sofas
Ultrasuede, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut, Lucite
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Lucite
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Early 2000s European Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Acrylic
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Suede, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Walnut, Foam, Fabric
20th Century American Modern Living Room Sets
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Bouclé, Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Living Room Sets
Lucite, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Club Chairs
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Teak
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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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