Single Swedish Chair
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Muslin
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century Gustavian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century European Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Fir
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 1690s Swedish Folk Art Antiquities
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Side Tables
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Birch, Teak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Living Room Sets
Birch
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A single sofa chair is often called a loveseat, which is larger than a typical armchair, but still too small for more than one person. Browse a collection of loveseats today on 1stDibs.
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