Armless Seating
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
2010s Turkish Minimalist Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Minimalist Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Maple
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
2010s American Modern Sofas
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Benches
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Minimalist Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Teak, Bone
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
Early 2000s Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Teak
20th Century International Style Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Early 2000s Chairs
Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Hickory
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Unknown Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Indian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
2010s American Modern Stools
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood, Teak
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Armless Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Armless Seating?
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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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