Scandinavian Armless Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room ...
Leather, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas, Wood
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Burl
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1920s Tunisian Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Leather
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Armchairs
Brass
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Seagrass
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables
Wood, Lacquer
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Lacquer, Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Naugahyde, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Teak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Suede, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas, Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
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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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