Seating System
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile, Foam
2010s Italian Sectional Sofas
Leather, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Wool, Foam
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Italian Sofas
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Benches
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Fiberglass, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Other Armchairs
Wood
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Seating System For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Seating System?
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.
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