Thonet Two Seater
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech, Cane
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Benches
Beech, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Swivel Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chaise Longues
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1920s Czech Belle Époque Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Antique 1890s Austrian Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Rattan, Birch
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
1990s Austrian Modern Chairs
Metal
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Oak
1990s Austrian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Settees
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs
Bentwood
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Thonet Two Seater For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a two-seater?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A two-seater likely refers to any piece of seating furniture designed to be occupied by two people. A comfortable two-seater sofa or bench can be a suitable choice for any living room or entertainment area in your home. Find a range of seating on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A two-seater couch can also be called a loveseat. They are different from a three-seater couch or a chaise longue. In the early days of loveseats, these furnishings were minimalist in appearance and could often be found in an s-shape, with the two sides facing each other. They are the perfect addition to any living room or the den. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary loveseats and two-seater sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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