Organic Shape Chair
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Pine
1990s Dutch Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Pine
2010s American Modern Chairs
Fur, Alpaca, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
2010s Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Textile
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
2010s Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Teak
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Coating
1990s American Brutalist Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Goatskin, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Oak
2010s Danish Sofas
Textile
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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.
- What are S-shaped chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022S-shaped chairs are also called Panton Chairs after Danish designer Verner Panton. Part of the modernist style, Panton’s designs are considered masterpieces of Danish design and are beloved by interior designers the world over. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Panton chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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