Laminated Organic Seating
2010s American Organic Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s British Organic Modern Chairs
Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood
2010s British Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Ash, Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Fabric, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s English Organic Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s Guatemalan Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut, Scrap Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1990s Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Danish Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Wood
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak, Bentwood
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools
Steel
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Fabric, Bouclé, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood, Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Suede, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic, Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Upholstery, Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Beech, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak, 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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