$2,845 / set
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Brutalist Set of 3 Oak Fireplace Lounge Chair & Table Dittmann for AWA
By AWA Holland
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Timelessly beautiful set of six lounge chairs and three side tables designed by Dittmann & Co for
Wood
Reupholstered Sage Green Scandinavian Wingback Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Parker Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cozying up by the fireplace- this charming vintage wingback chair packs plenty of comfort into a stylish
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Sold
H 37.5 in W 13.75 in D 17.5 in
Antique English Spinning Wheel Chair Carved Oak Hall Fireplace Hearth Chair
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Spinning Wheel Chair Carved Oak Hall Fireplace Hearth Chair. Direct from England
Oak
Sold
H 35.75 in W 18 in D 17 in
Antique English Pub Chair Fireplace Hearth Carved Tiger Oak Breton Brittany
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Pub Chair Fireplace Hearth Carved Tiger Oak Breton Brittany. Direct from England
Oak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Spanish Leather 'Slipper Chairs' by Pierre Lottier for Valenti
By Pierre Lottier, F. Valenti
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of Spanish leather 'Slipper chairs' by Pierre Lottier for Valenti, 1940-1950s. Low vintage
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 26 in W 18.75 in D 15.5 in
Vintage French Walnut and Leather Low Fireplace Chair from the Pyrenees
Located in Dallas, TX
leather; place the chair for additional seating next to a fireplace in a den or game room. Measures: 18.5
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 1930s Vintage Fireplace Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 1930s vintage fireplace chairs in original leopard upholstery. Very soft mellow velvet
Velvet, Wood
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$22,402
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Other, Iron
$3,495
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
Mahogany
New Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New grey basket weave fabric upholstery Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on dowel legs.
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century French Iron Safe
Located in High Point, NC
Originally used as a safe or strong-box, this antique iron trunk remains a trustworthy vault for treasured possessions. Made in 19th century France, the surface of the metal has aged...
Iron
Pair of Louis XIII Style Wing Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Louis XIII style wing chairs with new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,995 / set
H 45 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and elegant in their petite size combined with damask upholstery. Well constructed wood frames that support the tall back well, very comfortable. Chairs are white, not gree...
Damask, Maple
1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s Belgian wooden chest is a utilitarian gem with rich historical character. Stenciled with the original branding “A Milice Royale – E. Remy & Cie – Louvain,” the chest hints...
Wood
$2,575
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morris Carpet steps A very charming and highly ...
Upholstery, Oak
Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE FISHING FLOAT OR BUOY, c.1910 from a collection of similar floats of different sizes, there are four this size and some smaller Exuding character and in...
Rope, Blown Glass
Vintage Two-Tiered Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table combining rich woodgrain with white panels in an elegant design. A bottom tier allows for extra storage of magazines or books and makes this table a s...
Wood
$1,500
H 20 in W 36 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron & Tobacco Finish Birch Higher Coffee Table, Bench
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group high Coffee Table, Bench. Bed End Bench. Nightstand, 1950s. Featuring an open sturdy rectangular, braced three sided, Black lacquered iron...
Iron
$5,500
H 9.5 in W 8.75 in D 9 in
American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century End Tables by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier tables by Bassett Furniture. Mid-century design with sculpted frame and tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
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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