Vladimir Kagan Contour
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Acrylic
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Alpaca, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Masonite, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Fabric
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Wool, Plastic
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Fabric, Bouclé
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
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Late 20th Century American Chaise Longues
20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Lucite, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Lucite, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Naugahyde
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chaise Longues
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Bouclé
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Chaise Longues
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood, Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues
Lucite, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Teak
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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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