Cashmere Upholstered
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Aesthetic Movement Benches
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wool, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Slipper Chairs
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wool, Cotton, Linen, Silk, Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Sycamore
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Brass
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chaise Longues
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech, Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Vintage 1940s Danish Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Bog Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Leather, Wool, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Wood
20th Century American Club Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Club Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Benches
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Sofas
Lucite, Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Wood, Fabric, Down
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
20th Century Italian Sofas
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Wood, Fabric, Leather
Late 20th Century French Benches
Linen
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Leather
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century British Edwardian Settees
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Buffets
Elm, Pine, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s European Footstools
Fabric
Cashmere 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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