Seating Pairs
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany, Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Bohemian Side Chairs
Goatskin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Cherry
2010s Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Velvet, Zebra Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Antique 1860s European Victorian Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Textile, Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood
20th Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Rosewood, Walnut
20th Century American Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Steel
20th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Silk, Suede, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Renaissance Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Footstools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Beech
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Faux Leather, Cherry
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Seating Pairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Seating Pairs?
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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many types of seating arrangements that can be used for events. Popular ones include Theatre, reflecting a theatre, U-Shape and Horseshoe.
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