Slatted Back Three Seater
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Steel, Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Iron, Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Maple
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Country Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Linen, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1780s American American Classical Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Mahogany, Ebony
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
Antique 1750s Swiss Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Ebony
Vintage 1930s American Settees
Rattan, Reed, Oak
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Linen, Birch
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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Slatted Back Three Seater 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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