Scalloped Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Rosewood
20th Century American Rococo Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century English George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British William IV Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Beech
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silk, Wood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Acrylic
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s American French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood
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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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