Vintage Furniture Upholstery Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Country Pillows and Throws
Canvas
Early 20th Century French Country Pillows and Throws
Canvas
20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Lacquer, Teak, Foam, Upholstery, Fabric
Late 20th Century Art Deco Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Late 20th Century Art Deco Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Late 20th Century Art Deco Quilts and Blankets
Cotton
Mid-20th Century North American Benches
Bronze
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Wool, Chenille, Cotton
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Footstools
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Polyester, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Fabric
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Goatskin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Mohair, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Empire Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Stools
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Lucite, Wood, Ultrasuede
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 20th Century British Pillows and Throws
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Beech, Spruce, Fabric
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While there are differing opinions, fabric is generally considered vintage when it is over 30 years old. Any fabric that is older than the 1930s is considered antique. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage fabric pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is bouclé material?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bouclé material is fabric that has noticeable loops all along its surface. Often textile manufacturers produce it out of wool, but there is also cotton, silk and linen bouclé. The name comes from the French word for "curly." On 1stDibs, find a range of bouclé apparel.
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