Retro Chair Ottoman
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Upholstery, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Wood
1970s American Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Stainless Steel
1970s European Louis XV Retro Chair Ottoman
Hide, Wood, Maple
1970s American Organic Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Walnut
1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Mohair, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Steel
Late 20th Century Retro Chair Ottoman
Cotton
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Retro Chair Ottoman
Cotton
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Naugahyde, Walnut
1970s American Organic Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Foam, Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Ash
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Retro Chair Ottoman
Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Fabric, Pine
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Metal
1960s Italian Post-Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chair Ottoman
Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Rosewood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Steel
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Retro Chair Ottoman
Chrome
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Walnut
1970s Albanian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Velvet, Bamboo
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Naugahyde
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Sheepskin, Beech
1990s American Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Rattan
1980s Retro Chair Ottoman
Paper
1960s Retro Chair Ottoman
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
1950s American Retro Chair Ottoman
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Chenille
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Oak
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Chair Ottoman
Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Rattan
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Retro Chair Ottoman
Steel, Chrome
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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