Matching Footstools
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Late 20th Century Dutch Footstools
Pine, Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Oak
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century British Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Pine
20th Century English Kilim Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Country Footstools
Upholstery
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Country Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Country Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Macassar
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Textile
20th Century Italian Swivel Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
2010s Italian Footstools
Textile
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Bohemian Footstools
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1940s North American Lounge Chairs
Felt, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
2010s American Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s French Sofas
Beech, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Central American Wingback Chairs
Horn, Leather
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Pine, Fabric
Vintage 1920s Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Daybeds
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s South African Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak, Walnut
1990s British Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather
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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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