Vintage Upholstery Textile
Early 20th Century French Country Pillows and Throws
Canvas
Mid-20th Century French Country Pillows and Throws
Canvas
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Canadian Quilts and Blankets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Canadian Pillows and Throws
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Chinese Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton
Early 2000s Scottish Folk Art Curtains and Valances
Wool
Late 20th Century Art Deco Quilts and Blankets
Cotton
Late 20th Century Art Deco Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Late 20th Century Art Deco Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances
Fabric, Polyester
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Textiles
Silk
2010s Danish Post-Modern Pillows and Throws
Upholstery, Feathers
2010s Danish Post-Modern Pillows and Throws
Upholstery, Feathers
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Upholstery, Yarn
Early 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Fabric, Feathers, Upholstery, Velvet
2010s American Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets
Canvas
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
2010s American Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets
Canvas
Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws
Textile, Brocade, Upholstery, Velvet, Feathers
Late 20th Century French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Pillows and Throws
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Linen, Hemp
Early 20th Century English Pillows and Throws
Linen
1990s Italian Post-Modern Pillows and Throws
Foam, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Late 20th Century French Romantic Pillows and Throws
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Curtains and Valances
Velvet, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
2010s American Modern Quilts and Blankets
Canvas
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sofas
Textile
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool, Goat Hair
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cord
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton, Birch
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut, Textile, Tapestry
20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Textile
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile, Foam
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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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