Safari Chairs And Ottoman
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Jacaranda
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Unknown Modern Armchairs
Leather
2010s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
20th Century English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Hardwood
2010s Unknown Modern Side Tables
Metal
2010s British Victorian Sofas
Leather
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2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Mexican American Craftsman Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas, Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Credenzas
Aluminum, Iron
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Naugahyde, Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Scottish Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Wingback Chairs
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Campaign Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Rosewood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Ash, Linen
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Elm, Oak
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Canvas
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Pakistani Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Safari Chairs And Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a safari chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1933, Kaare Klint created the safari stool for noted furniture retailer Carl Hansen and Son. This chair was inspired by an officer’s chair Klint saw in a travel guide. It was one of the first DIY pieces of furniture that came unassembled but was easily put together without tools. Shop a collection of Carl Hansen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
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