Occasional Chair 1970
Vintage 1970s North American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Goatskin, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Masonite, Paper
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Plastic
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Pop Art Interior Prints
Paper, Screen
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Occasional Chair 1970 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Occasional Chair 1970?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
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