80s Chaise
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Maple
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs
Cotton
1880s French School Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Marble, Travertine
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Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
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Metal
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Wool, Plastic
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Travertine
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Rattan, Maple
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Leather
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Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
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Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Chaise Longues
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
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Steel, Chrome
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Brass
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Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Lucite
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Steel
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Steel
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Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Chaise Longues
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Rattan
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Leather, Maple
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Bouclé, Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
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Stainless Steel
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Leather, Fabric, Canvas, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Ultrasuede
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Chaise Longues
Wicker, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Chenille
1990s American Modern Table Lamps
Bronze, Copper, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Upholstery
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1990s English Baroque Chaise Longues
Bronze
80s Chaise 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.
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