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Steel
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Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
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Fabric, Rosewood
20th Century French Louis XV Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century Art Deco Sofas
Suede, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
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Rosewood, Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood
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Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rosewood
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Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Side Tables
Birch, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Cambodian Folk Art Furniture
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Wool, Teak
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Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century British British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Wool, Upholstery
Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Teak
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Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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Leather, Rosewood
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Leather, Rosewood
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique 1890s Indian Anglo Raj Armchairs
Teak
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Steel, Metal
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Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Wenge
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Rosewood, Velvet
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Brass
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rosewood
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Metal
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Paintings and Screens
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Leather, Teak
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
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20th Century British Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Plywood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
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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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