Mackintosh Willow
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Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Bergere Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Ash
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Metal
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Wood, Ash
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Wool, Silk
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
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Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Iron
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Leather, Ash
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Glass
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Chairs
Lacquer, Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Settees
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Ash
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ash, Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Art Nouveau Prints
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Fabric
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Ash
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ash, Fabric
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Vienna Secession Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Bauhaus Chairs
Ash
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Wood, Ash
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Mackintosh Willow 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.