Sling Rocking
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Modern Rocking Chairs
Iron
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Cut Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Ash, Wood, Upholstery, Sheepskin
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Rocking Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Other Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel, Other
Early 2000s French Sandals
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood, Rope
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s European Heels
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s French Casual Dresses
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Early 2000s Modern Portrait Photography
Archival Pigment, Color
Early 2000s Modern Portrait Photography
Black and White, Archival Pigment
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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Leather, Wood
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Maple, Pine, Hickory
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fruitwood
Recent Sales
20th Century French Rocking Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Enamel, Chrome
Antique 1870s English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Steel
1980s Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Jacaranda
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Walnut, PVC
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1870s British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s Israeli Figurative Sculptures
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs
20th Century Danish Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s Italian Heels
2010s Italian Heels
2010s Italian Heels
2010s Italian Sandals
2010s Italian Sandals
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swiss Industrial Decorative Art
Steel
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Japanese Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Granadillo, Cocobolo
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Italian Casual Dresses
2010s French Maxi Dresses
2010s Italian Evening Dresses
2010s French Evening Dresses
Sling Rocking 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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