Tiger Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American George II Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Benches
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s American Footstools
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Plywood
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Plywood
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs
Wool, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Sofas
Velvet, Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs
Jacquard, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Velvet
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Silk, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chaise Longues
Cotton
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Wool
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Benches
Oak
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Travertine
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1970s European Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Gold
Vintage 1920s Austrian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures
Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
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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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