Tongue Chair Pair
Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Faux Leather, Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Enamel
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Brutalist End Tables
Concrete
2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Vietnamese Organic Modern Side Tables
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Marble
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
1950s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Plastic
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Textile, Rubber, Oak, Acrylic
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Wool
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century European Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Louis XVI Stools
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Silver
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 1660s British Charles II Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Slipper Chairs
Leather, Foam, Rubber
Late 20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood, Plywood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Armchairs
Oak
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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