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21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Foam, Wood
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Wood, Fabric
1990s French Skirt Suits
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Leather, Fabric, Wood
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Vintage 1980s Country Club Chairs
Cotton
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Silk
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Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats
Brass
Recent Sales
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
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Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
1990s Italian Skirts
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Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Club Chairs
Velvet
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
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Upholstery
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Upholstery
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1960s French Evening Gowns
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Upholstery
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Velvet
1980s French Skirt Suits
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1990s American Regency Lounge Chairs
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Rattan
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Upholstery
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Metal
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Brocade
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Steel
Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Statues
Bronze, Copper
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Benches
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Sycamore
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Brass
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Skirted Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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