President Armchair
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Animal Skin, Teak
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Palisander
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Rosewood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze, Chrome, Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Velvet, Glass, Teak
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Stucco
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1980s European Armchairs
Resin
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Iron
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Fabric
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
1990s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Steel
1960s Post-Modern Figurative Prints
Etching, Archival Paper
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s Italian Modern Stools
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s Modern Sofa Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
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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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