Saddle Wood Seat
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Arts and Crafts Tribal Art
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Irish Country Stools
Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Beads
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Stools
Gesso, Muslin, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Stools
Cherry, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s American Stools
Cherry, Maple
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Wood
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Leather, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Canadian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Horn
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Italian Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
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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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