Nailhead Ottoman
Early 2000s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide
Late 20th Century Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Rustic Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide
Antique 19th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Canvas
1990s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Greek Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s North American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century North American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Islamic Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Walnut
20th Century North American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Benches
Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Living Room Sets
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Campaign Benches
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Classical Roman Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century American International Style Ottomans and Poufs
Hide
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Ottomans and Poufs
PVC, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Benches
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Fruitwood, Giltwood
1990s African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Late 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Modern Footstools
Burlap
Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
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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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