Seal Chair
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
2010s South African Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rosewood, Bentwood
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Fabric
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Other Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique 18th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Pine, Fir
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete, Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Animal Sculptures
Iron
2010s French Organic Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s French Organic Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s French Organic Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
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Seal Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Seal Chair?
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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