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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Metal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Art Glass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Art Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Glass
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Maple
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
1990s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Club Chairs
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Patent Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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.