Vintage Ottomans
20th Century English Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Leather
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Leather, Beech
1960s Swiss Vintage Ottomans
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Jute, Linen, Walnut
20th Century European Victorian Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
1960s Swiss Vintage Ottomans
Leather
1960s Swiss Vintage Ottomans
Leather
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Cotton
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Leather
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Vintage Ottomans
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric
1960s American Vintage Ottomans
Copper
20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Cowhide
1950s French Vintage Ottomans
Rope
Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Ottomans
Leather
1990s Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans
Brass
1970s Louis XIV Vintage Ottomans
Wood, Velvet
20th Century French Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Cotton
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Ottomans
Textile
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Linen, Hardwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Mohair
Late 20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Faux Fur
20th Century European Minimalist Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Vintage Ottomans
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans
Metal
20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Mohair, Rosewood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ottomans
Bouclé, Rosewood
1970s Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Rattan, Lacquer
20th Century Louis XIV Vintage Ottomans
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Ottomans
Wood, Hide, Upholstery
1950s Directoire Vintage Ottomans
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Ottomans
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Silk, Walnut
20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Ottomans
Velvet
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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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