Vintage Linen Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Country Pillows and Throws
Canvas
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Linen
20th Century Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Bamboo, Wicker
2010s Philippine Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Blanket Chests
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Polyester, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Fabric
20th Century Dutch Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Early 2000s North American Edwardian Sofas
Linen, Foam, Hardwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Pillows and Throws
Linen
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Linen
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Upholstery, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Foam,...
Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Linen
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Linen, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Children's Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Linen, Hemp
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Horn, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Chaise Longues
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Benches
Paint, Lacquer, Pine, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Fabric
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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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