Rex Chair
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Armchairs
Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Other
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Plywood, Sheepskin
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood, Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Plywood
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Pottery
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Chairs
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Macedonian Armchairs
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
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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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