Vintage Storage Ottoman
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Pine
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century British Bohemian Blanket Chests
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Mohair, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Footstools
Silk, Oak
20th Century English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Leather
Late 20th Century British Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Footstools
Upholstery
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century English Country Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Polystyrene
20th Century Swedish Industrial Armchairs
Steel
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Early 20th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Footstools
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 1770s Dutch Rustic Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Urns
Marble, Spelter
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Footstools
Mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Benches
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Afghan International Style Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bronze
Antique 1860s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Teak
Early 20th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests
Faux Leather
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Japanese Dry Bars
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Swiss Benches
Leather
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Trunks and Luggage
Jute
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tray Tables
Brass
1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Cotton, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Antique 1820s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Pine
Antique 1880s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Antique 1880s Indian Campaign Blanket Chests
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century British Benches
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut, Paint
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, 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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