Pair Of Black Settees
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mirror, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cabinets
Other
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1890s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats
Leather
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Travertine, Marble, Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
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Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Wool, Oak
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Jacaranda
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Hepplewhite Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Revival Settees
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indonesian Dutch Colonial Settees
Ebony
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Settees
Steel
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Settees
Wool
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Settees
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Black Forest Pillows and Throws
Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Vintage 1960s Settees
Vintage 1960s Italian Settees
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Settees
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Rush, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Settees
Vintage 1950s Italian Settees
Early 20th Century Austrian Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Settees
Leather
20th Century American Egyptian Settees
20th Century French Japonisme Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Late 20th Century Sofas
Vintage 1960s Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets
Bamboo
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Sofas
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Chairs
Steel
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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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