French Leather Ottoman
Mid-20th Century Danish Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Teak
20th Century French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass, Steel
20th Century French Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Jacobean Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Ottomans and Poufs
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
2010s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Teak
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Leather
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Stools
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s Art Deco Benches
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather
2010s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Oak, Leather
Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Living Room Sets
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Stools
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
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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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