Velvet With Contrast Piping
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chaise Longues
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Linen, Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Sofas
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Vintage 1910s American Aubusson Pillows and Throws
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2010s British Chinoiserie Pillows and Throws
Silk, Velvet
2010s Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Cotton, Velvet, Latex
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Cotton, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
2010s European Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Beech, Walnut, Velvet
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Down, Feathers
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Brass
1950s French Swing Coats
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Stools
Maple
Antique 19th Century Cufflinks
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2010s Italian Sofas
Velvet
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Abalone, Wool
2010s British Chinoiserie Pillows and Throws
Silk, Velvet
2010s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Straw, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Footstools
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Foam, Wood, Lacquer, Leather, Feathers, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Oak
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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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