Comfy Chair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1990s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Hardwood
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Walnut, Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs
Beech, Linen
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Mexican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cocobolo
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival End Tables
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Ash
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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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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