Parson Style Benches
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mohair
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Benches
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Benches
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Vienna Secession Benches
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Benches
Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Fur
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Grasscloth, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric
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Textile
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Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Chenille
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Benches
Wood, Parchment Paper
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Oak, Silk, Linen
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches
20th Century Benches
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Benches
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Laminate
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Formica
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
20th Century Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Regency Benches
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Hardwood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Chenille
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rosewood, Teak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Fabric, Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Benches
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
20th Century Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
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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 is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
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