Modern Rocker
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
2010s South African Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Industrial Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1990s American Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Birch
2010s Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs
Formica, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Wood, Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Hardwood, Wood
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
2010s Modern Rocking Chairs
Iron
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Hide, Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Oak, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s American Modern Chairs
Paper
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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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