Nakashima Cushion
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Linen, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hickory, Walnut
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
20th Century American Sofas
20th Century American Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cherry
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Hickory, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Vintage 1960s Benches
Walnut, Foam, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Fabric, Foam, Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Settees
Fur, Cherry
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Hickory, Upholstery
20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Walnut, Foam, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s American Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Daybeds
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Cherry, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Daybeds
Walnut
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Nakashima Cushion For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.




