Tomato Chair
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
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Metal
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Chrome
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Oak
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Chrome
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Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Paintings
Paint
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Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Fabric, Velvet
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Iron
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Maple
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic, Fiberglass
20th Century French Desks
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Late 20th Century Belgian Desks
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Beech
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
20th Century Finnish Chairs
Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs
Vintage 1970s Finnish Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century American Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pine, Hickory
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Plastic, Laminate
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Brocade, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Fabric, Wood
1990s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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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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