Stuffed Wood Lounge Chair
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Oak
2010s Swedish Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s American Side Tables
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bird Cages
Walnut, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mirror, Oak
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Down, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Linen, Wood, Down
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Pine, Cowhide, Leather
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Club Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
1990s Brazilian Futurist Armchairs
Aluminum
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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