Newly Upholstered
Antique 1880s English Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Giltwood
Early 2000s Lounge Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Canvas, Rattan, Foam
Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Foam
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Lounge Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Armchairs
Silk, Lucite
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fur, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech, Plywood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs
Leather
2010s Spanish Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Wool
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Sheepskin
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1870s French Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
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Newly Upholstered 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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