Scandinavian Leather Settee
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Linen, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wool, Pine
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1970s Danish Loveseats
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Cane, Beech
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Canvas
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Leather
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Rosewood, Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
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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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