Palm Seat
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Natural Fiber, Pine
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Stools
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Glass, Plaster
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s American Organic Modern End Tables
Concrete
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
Late 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Rush
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Wood, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Leather, Polyester, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Cotton, Wood
2010s Tunisian Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Textile, Wood
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Other Antiquities
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary North American Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Pine
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Reed
Antique Late 19th Century American Regency Chairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Garden Ornaments
Ceramic, Paint
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Bronze, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Living Room Sets
Leather, Palmwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Wool
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Bamboo, Glass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
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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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