Retro Swing Seat
1970s Philippine Organic Modern Retro Swing Seat
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Retro Swing Seat
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Metal
Late 20th Century American Retro Swing Seat
Iron
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Retro Swing Seat
Rattan
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Metal, Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Leather, Teak
1960s Retro Swing Seat
Chrome, Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
1980s German Post-Modern Retro Swing Seat
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Retro Swing Seat
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Fabric, Cherry
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Faux Leather, Maple
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Fabric
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swing Seat
Leather, Bentwood
Late 20th Century German Retro Swing Seat
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Retro Swing Seat
Cane, Hardwood
1960s French Retro Retro Swing Seat
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Leather
Late 20th Century American Industrial Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Steel
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Cement
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swing Seat
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Retro Swing Seat
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Retro Swing Seat
Velvet, Fiberglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Walnut, Leather, Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Leather, Plastic, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Plastic
1950s Italian Industrial Retro Swing Seat
Steel
1970s American Organic Modern Retro Swing Seat
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Metal, Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Leather, Rosewood
1950s French Retro Swing Seat
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
1960s German Retro Swing Seat
Chrome, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swing Seat
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Retro Swing Seat
Iron
Late 20th Century European Modern Retro Swing Seat
Iron
1980s German Post-Modern Retro Swing Seat
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Steel, Chrome
1980s Italian Modern Retro Swing Seat
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Leather
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Retro Swing Seat
Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Norwegian Retro Swing Seat
Teak, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
1950s Japanese Retro Swing Seat
Tin
1980s American Modern Retro Swing Seat
Chrome
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Seat
Cocobolo
Late 20th Century Retro Swing Seat
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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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