Thonet 1950
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Bohemian Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bentwood, Cork
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Nutwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Birch
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Spanish Vienna Secession Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Wood, PVC
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Cotton, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood, Upholstery, Sheepskin
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century European Vienna Secession Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Stools
Birch, Bakelite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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