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Pair of Modernist Modular Lounges / Loveseat
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Raleigh, NC
Modernist pair of modular lounge chairs that can function as stand alone lounges or combined to
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modernist Modular Lounges / Loveseat
Pair of Modernist Modular Lounges / Loveseat
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Postmodern Style Modular Lounges in Mohair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of postmodern style modular lounges. These lounges can be utilized as accent chairs when
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Foam

Postmodern Style Modular Lounges in Mohair
Postmodern Style Modular Lounges in Mohair
$4,168 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 27 in W 30 in D 36 in
Cinova Modular Lounge Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Brussels, BE
Cinova modular lounge chairs, set of 3.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Cinova Modular Lounge Chairs, Set of 3
Cinova Modular Lounge Chairs, Set of 3
$4,333
H 22.05 in W 30.71 in D 92.13 in
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Wittmann
Located in Countryside, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 40
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modular lounge from the 70's
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare modular lounge set from the 70's made in Germany. Each seats are unfoldable into large day
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Modular lounge from the 70's
Modular lounge from the 70's
$5,416 / set
H 27.56 in W 169.3 in D 31.5 in
"Malu" Modular Lounge Chair by Claudio Vagnoni & Emilio Guarnacci, France 1970s
By Claudio Vagnoni, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Chicago, IL
Claudio Vagnoni and Emilio Guarnacci in the 1970s. This stately modular lounge chair features a sleek
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Acrylic

Futuristic brutalist modular lounge chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contact for additional custom work. Designed and built in Los Angeles by Joseph Dieppa of Dieppa Design. A 1 of 1 piece entirely hand built. Conceptually with see this piece as a ...
Category

2010s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Futuristic brutalist modular lounge chair
Futuristic brutalist modular lounge chair
$4,250 / item
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modular Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arflex modular lounge chairs, attributed to the visionary Tito Agnoli in the iconic era of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood

Mid-Century Modular Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modular Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
$3,700 / item
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Gervasoni Ghost 06 Modular Lounge Chair in White Linen Upholstery, Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
informal look with ease and speed. Modular lounge chair w/o arms upholstered with polyurethane foams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Ghost 06 Modular Lounge Chair in White Linen Upholstery, Paola Navone
$2,769 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
1980s Modular Lounge Set by Paul Boulva for Artopex
By Paul Boulva
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into a piece of sci-fi history with this rare 1980s modular lounge set by Canadian designer
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Furniture

Materials

Laminate

Dreipunkt Modular Lounge Sessel Sofa Sitzgruppe Leder gelb, Deutschland 1970er
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Wunderschönes 5er Set modularer Lounge Sessel in feinstem, weichen, Anilin Leder in senfgelb
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Modular Lounge Chairs by Don Chadwick for Herman Miller
By Don Chadwick, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original maroon dotted upholstery
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wooden and rattan armchair, modular lounge chair from the 1940s
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Embrace timeless elegance with our distinguished antique rattan lounge chair from the 1940s, now
Category

Vintage 1940s Chaise Longues

Materials

Bog Wood

Wooden and rattan armchair, modular lounge chair from the 1940s
Wooden and rattan armchair, modular lounge chair from the 1940s
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Modular Lounge Chair in Geometric Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I.P.E., lounge chair model 'Corolla', chrome-plated steel, fabric, Italy, 1970s. A striking
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set Of Two Luigi Colani Modular Longue Chair Orbis For COR 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Čelinac, BA
Luigi Colani Orbis Longue Chairs For COR Germany 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Set Of Two Luigi Colani Modular Longue Chair Orbis For COR 1960s
Set Of Two Luigi Colani Modular Longue Chair Orbis For COR 1960s
$3,470 / set
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
By Lev & Lev
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage Lounge chair that can become an element of an infinite modular sofa. Made in Italy by the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
$2,022 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Durable Modular Lounge Featuring Leather Accents and Water-Resistant Material
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Hound Modular Sofa The Hound modular sofa is a perfect combination of classic elegance and modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vela Bassa Modular Lounge Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original cognac suede with metal base trim. Made in Italy by Saporiti
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Suede

Kristian Vedel MODUS Midcentury Modular Lounge Suite, Pouf & Table, Denmark
By Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Søren Willadsen
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Extraordinary Kriatian Vedel MODUS modular sofa set from 1960s. The set is made of high quality
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kristian Vedel MODUS Midcentury Modular Lounge Suite, Pouf & Table, Denmark
Kristian Vedel MODUS Midcentury Modular Lounge Suite, Pouf & Table, Denmark
$21,665 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Orchidée modular lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in Brussels, BE
This Space Age set includes five fiberglass armchairs and a matching ottoman, designed by Michel Cadestin in the late 1960s and produced by Airborne International. Each armchair h...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Carl Straub Modular Lounge Armchairs Vintage 1960s Boucle sofa Midcentury 1970s
By Carl Straub
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and rare pair of wood and boucle fabric lounge armchairs by Carl Straub, that can
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Amanta Modular Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1976. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Previously reupholstered in beige leather. Rare and hard to find.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Set of Four Giuseppe Munari Modular Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Cognac Leather
Located in Madrid, ES
Four modular armchairs that can be combined to a sectional sofa by Giuseppe Munari. Made by
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Roche Bobois in France. Designed by Hans
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

Set of Three "Malu" Modular Armchairs in Nubuck Beige, Vagnoni & Guarnacci
By Claudio Vagnoni, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of three French “Malu” modular lounge chairs designed by Claudio Vagnoni and Emilio Guarnacci
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Acrylic

A Set of Six Modular Steiner Lounge Chairs by Joseph André Motte France 1960s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A set of six modular lounge chairs. Base in chrome metal and new fabric in " Black Coal " colour
Category

Vintage 1960s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
mind, Jenny Modular seating provides ultimate comfort. Interchangeable modular lounge seating ideal for
Category

Early 20th Century North American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood

1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge
1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Early Production Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Sofa Set + Table C&B Italia 1966
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
with new HQ building designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers The Amanta Modular Lounge Chair was a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Rubber

Italian Chrome Detail Lounge Chair in Original Blue Upholstery by Cibox, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
This modular lounge chair by Cibox has a sculptural, armless profile that rests on spherical chrome
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Vintage Burnt Red Togo with Stool Alcantara Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful as freestanding comfortable 2 piece modular lounge chair with stool, which shows a mix of stylish
Category

Late 20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Original ‘Gena’ Lounge Chairs by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, Italy, 1969
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Almelo, NL
-thinking approach to modular, lounge-oriented seating. Each chair features luxurious brown velour
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Midcentury Modular Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A set of three modular lounge chairs that can form as sofa. By Guillerme et Chambron
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Midcentury Modular Sofa
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Midcentury Modular Sofa
$4,542 / set
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 33.47 in
Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
during the 50s, including the Contour range and the modular lounge chair Interiör. In parallel, he also
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Modular Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, FR
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 seater modular sofa Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone, Italy 70s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Nicolosi, IT
set of four "Nuvolone" modular lounge chairs, designed by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leone & Co. in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970's Mid Century Modern Selig of Monroe 3-Piece Modular Sectional
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern 3-piece modular lounge couch for sale. Was professionally
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Carl Straub 3 Piece Modular Sofa Vintage Wool Boucle Midcentury 1960s Armchairs
By Carl Straub
Located in London, GB
Three piece modular lounge sofa in brown wood frame and beige wool upholstery by Carl Straub
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Groove Lounge Chair, Modular Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Groove lounge chair - Modular Collection is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. The
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Groove Lounge Chair, Modular Collection
Modern Groove Lounge Chair, Modular Collection
$3,000 / item
H 26.7 in W 36.5 in D 38.5 in
Modular Seating Group with five Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Modular seating group with five lounge chairs and three tables made of wood. The combination can be
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modular Seating Group with five Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Modular Seating Group with five Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
$10,230
H 34.65 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
SERENITY Modular Chaise-Longue Sofa in Contemporary Minimalist Design
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Serenity sofa is a masterpiece of modular versatility and comfort. Designed with timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam

SERENITY Modular Chaise-Longue Sofa in Contemporary Minimalist Design
SERENITY Modular Chaise-Longue Sofa in Contemporary Minimalist Design
$13,357 / item
H 29.14 in W 133.86 in D 68.12 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli Cognac Leather Modular 'Sistema 61' Sofa
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Almelo, NL
indicative of the Italian 1970s glamorous design period. This modular lounge sofa or lounge seats would make
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Space Age Vintage Ivory Vintage Modular Leather Lounge Chairs Wittmann 1970
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage sectional two lounge chairs with one stool from leather in ivory color tone 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lounge chairs Model Velasquez made by Mimo Padova, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the ultimate in seating comfort with our Ivory Bouclé Modular Lounge Chairs "Velasquez
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Lounge chairs Model Velasquez made by Mimo Padova, 1970s
Lounge chairs Model Velasquez made by Mimo Padova, 1970s
$17,452 / set
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Set of 2 C&B Italia Amanta lounge modular chairs by Mario Bellini, 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This set of 2 Amanta modular armchairs comes in a fantastic heavy cobalt blue/white boucle fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Set of 2 C&B Italia Amanta lounge modular chairs by Mario Bellini, 1970
Set of 2 C&B Italia Amanta lounge modular chairs by Mario Bellini, 1970
$2,708 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Set of Mario Bellini Amanta Lounge Chair C&B Italia B&B Italia Modular Sofa
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, BE
flexibility was made possible by the strategically placed vertical slit in the backrest. The modular units are
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Set of Mario Bellini Amanta Lounge Chair C&B Italia B&B Italia Modular Sofa
Set of Mario Bellini Amanta Lounge Chair C&B Italia B&B Italia Modular Sofa
$2,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Caleo-Natural Teak Wood, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Corner Modular Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Natural Teak, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Half Backrest Modular Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Natural Teak, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Modular Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Natural Teak Wood, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Left Modular Daybed by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Natural Teak Wood, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Right Modular Daybed by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Ash Teak, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Half Backrest Modular Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Ash Teak Wood, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Right Modular Daybed by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Ash Teak Wood, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Left Modular Daybed by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Ash Teak Wood, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Corner Modular Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Caleo-Ash Teak Wood, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Modular Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
settings, this modular lounge series prioritizes comfort and adaptability, offering sleek, minimalist lines
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Contemporary Joe Colombo Modular Tube Chair, Cappellini
By Joe Colombo
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Joe Colombo Modular Tube Chair, Cappellini - Black, Blue, White or Orange ( Sold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Contemporary Joe Colombo Modular Tube Chair, Cappellini
Contemporary Joe Colombo Modular Tube Chair, Cappellini
$6,138 / item
H 26.19 in W 45.28 in D 24.41 in
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Modular Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modular lounge you’re looking for. A modular lounge — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 58 variations of the antique or vintage modular lounge you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the modular lounge you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modular lounge is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one modular lounge that is appealing in its simplicity, but Roche Bobois, Mario Bellini and De Sede produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modular Lounge?

Prices for a modular lounge can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $645 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

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.