Thonet Italian
Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Tables
Straw, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stools
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Beech
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Coat Racks and Stands
Mirror, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Beech
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Straw, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Beech
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
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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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