Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Rush, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Muslin
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Oak, Pine
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Velvet, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Teak
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Birch, Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Upholstery, Elm
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Brass
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Birch
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Rosewood
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Bouclé, Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Stainless Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Teak, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Papercord, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Alpaca, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Wool, Teak
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech
1970s Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Wood
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Rosewood
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Teak, Leather
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Bouclé, Ebony
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Birch
1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Brass
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Aluminum
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Arm Chair
Pine
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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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