Roll Tuft
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Down, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1950s Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Benches
Silk
20th Century American Loveseats
Silk, Wood
Antique 1880s Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Foam, Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s English Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Suede
Early 20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Edwardian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s North American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century French Provincial Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Club Chairs
Mohair, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Armchairs
Wool
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century French Empire Stools
Muslin, Giltwood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Textile
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric
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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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