Marc Newson Wicker
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Glass, Plastic
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Ashtrays
Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Polyester
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Aluminum
20th Century Australian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1990s Thai Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1990s Japanese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century Japanese Club Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Australian Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Australian Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs
Steel
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.