Leather Backed Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Bentwood, Leather
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Cane
Late 20th Century Bohemian Stools
Linen, Bamboo, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple, Leather
2010s German Armchairs
Bentwood
2010s German Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Beech, Bentwood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood, Fabric, Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Faux Leather
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Bentwood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Daybeds
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bentwood
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
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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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