Tufted Suede Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Lounge Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Suede, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s American American Classical Bergere Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Suede
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede, Beech
2010s American Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Other
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
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Silk
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Oak
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Aluminum, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
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Brass
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
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Early 20th Century English Bergere Chairs
Suede, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Asian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cotton
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century English Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Leather, Suede, Teak
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Club Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Suede, Linen, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Suede, Linen, Teak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Suede
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Lucite, Suede
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century English Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
1990s French Post-Modern Sofas
Suede, Foam
1990s French Post-Modern Sofas
Foam, Suede
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Suede, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood, Upholstery, Canvas, Beech
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1990s Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wool, Ultrasuede, Walnut
Early 20th Century French High Victorian Sofas
Ultrasuede, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Game Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Chrome
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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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