Robert Allen Fabric
1990s Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
1990s Unknown Modern Sofas
Walnut, Mohair
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Sofas
Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Straw, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s American Other Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Polyester
2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
2010s American Other Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Polyester
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Side Chairs
Nickel
2010s American Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Sofas
2010s American American Classical Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Walnut
20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
American Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1820s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mirror, Fabric
Vintage 1920s French Empire Armchairs
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1910s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Ash
Late 20th Century American Modern Tapestries
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
Antique 19th Century Baltic Baltic Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Lucite, Wood, Foam, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Cherry
2010s Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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