Tiny Seating
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Lacquer
1990s European Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Steel
2010s Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Benches
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1980s British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Stools
Walnut
20th Century British Bohemian Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Mohair, Lucite
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Pine
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Laminate, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak
Antique 18th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Other
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Armchairs
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Sofas
Mahogany, Down
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Chrome
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech, Teak
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Sofas
Chrome
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
2010s Greek Stools
Wood
2010s Greek Benches
Wood
2010s Greek Chairs
Wood
2010s Greek Chairs
Wood
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Tiny Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tiny Seating?
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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