Saporiti Italia Wave Sofa
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Smoked Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Modern Dry Bars
Steel
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Wood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Steel
2010s French Modern Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Steel
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
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Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Leather
20th Century Italian Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Sofas
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Loveseats
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Dry Bars
Leather, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Goatskin
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Goatskin
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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.