Kravet Art
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Damask, Walnut
1990s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Ebony
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Expressionist Books
Paper
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2010s American Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Game Tables
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Game Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chaise Longues
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Rattan
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Bone
Vintage 1960s Italian Medieval Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles
Glass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Silk, Velvet
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Mohair, Oak
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Silk
20th Century American Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
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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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