Slip Seating
2010s American Organic Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Armchairs
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Settees
Linen, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Slipper Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Linen, Foam, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Benches
Linen, Foam, Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sofas
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1760s English Georgian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Down
20th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
2010s American Campaign Chairs
Leather, Cord, Wenge
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Linen
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
2010s American Campaign Chairs
Cord, Leather, Oak
Antique 1710s American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood, Birch
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Hemp, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Swedish Futurist Stools
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Marble
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Slip Seating 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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