Retro Lounge Suite
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Lounge Suite
Wood
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Retro Lounge Suite
Hardwood
1990s Dutch Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass
1960s Swedish Brutalist Retro Lounge Suite
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Jacaranda
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Jacaranda
1970s German Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Oak, Down
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Teak, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Rustic Retro Lounge Suite
Rattan, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Afghan Oushak Retro Lounge Suite
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Lounge Suite
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Retro Lounge Suite
Wool
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Metal
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Wicker
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Chrome
1970s Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Velvet, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Plywood
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Polystyrene
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Polystyrene
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Foam
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Oak
1950s Indian Rustic Retro Lounge Suite
Cane, Teak
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Velvet, Teak
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Velvet, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather, Beech, Lacquer
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Maple
1970s Norwegian Retro Lounge Suite
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather, Rosewood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Lounge Suite
Metal
1950s Italian Retro Lounge Suite
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Louis Philippe Retro Lounge Suite
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Lounge Suite
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Cane, Satinwood, Teak
1970s Danish Space Age Retro Lounge Suite
Fabric, Rubber
1960s Italian Retro Lounge Suite
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Fabric
1970s French Retro Lounge Suite
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Wool, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Velvet
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Velvet
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Lounge Suite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Wool, Rosewood
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Oak, Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Leather, Foam
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Bouclé, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s American Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Retro Lounge Suite
Glass
2010s Retro Lounge Suite
Upholstery
1910s English Arts and Crafts Retro Lounge Suite
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite
Oak
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Rosewood, Fabric
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite
Bronze, Metal
Retro Lounge Suite For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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