Vitra Eames La
2010s Tables
Marble
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Abalone, Wool, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
Early 2000s American Modern Chaise Longues
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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Brass, Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bottles
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Italian International Style Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1990s Post-Modern Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
American Chaise Longues
Steel
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic, Oak
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s German Chaise Longues
Steel
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century Chaise Longues
Steel
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century American Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome, Steel
Antique 1860s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s European Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vitra Eames La For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.