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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Chaise Longues
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Vintage 1970s Modern Benches
Driftwood
20th Century Regency Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chenille
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s English Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs
Paper
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s European Chairs
Resin
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Yew
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Walnut, Rush
Vintage 1920s American Country Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
20th Century American Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Modern Living Room Sets
Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, 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.
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