Thonet Green
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Maple, Plywood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Modern Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Benches
Beech
Mid-20th Century Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Bentwood, Felt
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern More Carpets
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern More Carpets
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern More Carpets
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern More Carpets
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern More Carpets
Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Vintage 1930s European Side Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Oak
Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
2010s Dutch Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Nylon, Acrylic
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Marble, Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Early 2000s American Pedestals and Columns
Maple
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Windsor Chairs
Beech
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Lithograph, Screen
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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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