Mustard Bench
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Foam, Latex, Rubber, Wood
2010s Portuguese Benches
Oak
2010s Portuguese Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Benches
Pine
2010s American Modern Benches
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Benches
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Beech, Fabric
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass, Metal
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables
Brass
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Stainless Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Brass
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
2010s American Modern Benches
Bouclé, Maple
2010s Italian Side Tables
Onyx
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Rattan, Plastic
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Recent Sales
2010s Moroccan Benches
2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Early 2000s Moroccan Benches
Leather
Early 20th Century American Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Benches
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Acrylic
Early 20th Century Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century American Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Antique Late 19th Century American Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Benches
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century Painted Furniture
20th Century British Early Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Tapestry, Oak
Early 20th Century American Settees
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Shelves
Pine
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Settees
Poplar
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1890s English Country Benches
Oak, Paint
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Benches
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Wood
2010s Moroccan Benches
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
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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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