Ron Arad Chairs
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s English Industrial Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s British Minimalist Chairs
Aluminum
1990s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s English Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Club Chairs
Wool
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic, Lacquer
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Plastic
Early 2000s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Plastic
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Wire, Wrought Iron
Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s English Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Rubber, Beech, Plywood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Abstract Sculptures
Iron
1990s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Masonite, Paper
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Tables
Chrome
1970s Constructivist Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Decorative Art
Porcelain
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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.