Set Of 2 Sturdy Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Silk, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s European Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Stools
Leather, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Neoclassical Revival Side Tables
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Books
Leather, Paper
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1980s Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Leather
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s American Armchairs
Iron
2010s Still-life Sculptures
Leather
1990s Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary British Animal Sculptures
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood, Faux Leather, Beech
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Swedish Queen Anne Dining Room Sets
Birch
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
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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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