Ward Bennett For Brickel
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...
Fabric
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Foam, Ash, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Ash
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Ash
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Ash
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Bronze
20th Century American Tables
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Oak, Leather, Lacquer
20th Century American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Side Tables
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
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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.