Vitra Ottoman
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
2010s German Modern Sofas
Beech, Maple, Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Masonite, Paper
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Chairs
Fiberglass, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s German Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Maple
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
2010s German Armchairs
Leather
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
2010s German Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1970s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech, Maple
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Leather
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1990s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculp...
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculp...
Aluminum
2010s German Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Palisander
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century German Organic Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
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20th Century French Adam Style Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Canadian Ceramics
Ceramic
1990s Italian Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Side Tables
Lava
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dressers
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Swedish Bookcases
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Vitra Ottoman 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.











