Banana Chair
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Living Room Sets
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Fiberglass
20th Century American Sculptures
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Banana Chair 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.
- What is a banana lounge?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banana lounge is an outdoor chair used for lounging and reclining. It features an adjustable design and a leg rest. It can also be called a sun lounger. On 1stDibs, find a range of banana lounges from top sellers.
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