Relaxation Function
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Armchairs
Rattan
2010s Italian Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Armchairs
Rattan
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Armchairs
Rattan
2010s Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Rattan
2010s Italian Benches
Metal
2010s Italian Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Other Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Walnut, Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chairs
Textile, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Rosewood
2010s Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Wool
2010s Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Wool
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
20th Century Czech Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Straw
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s American Art Deco Bathroom Fixtures
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Ash, Beech
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Wood
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Relaxation Function For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Relaxation Function?
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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