Velvet Draper
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Gold
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Wood
1990s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Ebony
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Maple, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Mahogany
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
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Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Velvet, Bog Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century French Tables
Brass
Vintage 1930s Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Giltwood, Velvet
Vintage 1930s Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Regency Revival Footstools
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French American Classical Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1940s Virgin Islands Chairs
Velvet, Bog Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Regency Benches
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French American Classical Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Nutwood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Office Chairs and Desk C...
Brass
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s North American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Composition
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Vintage 1960s Beds and Bed Frames
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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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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