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Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Unknown Footstools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian International Style Stools
Leather, Bamboo, Raffia, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1690s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Benches
Poplar, Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Chinese Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Settees
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Leather
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Stools
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
2010s European Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Industrial Stools
Zinc
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Egyptian Stools
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Metal
2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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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