Swedish Plywood Chairs
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plywood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch, Plywood
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Concrete, Other
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Tin
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Laminate, Mahogany, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
Early 2000s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood, Plywood
2010s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
2010s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
2010s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
2010s Polish Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Seagrass, Pine
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Plywood, Lacquer
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Plywood, Lacquer
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Plywood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Children's Furniture
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Children's Furniture
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch, Leather, Textile
2010s Swedish Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
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