Velvet Chair 70s
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Velvet, Fruitwood
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Norwegian Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mixed Media
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s British Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Foam
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Iron
2010s European Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Brass
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut, Cotton
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
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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.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
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