Kravet Fabric
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Linen, Velvet
1990s Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Chenille
Mid-20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Benches
Nickel
Antique 18th Century American Sofas
Abalone, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Down
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Daybeds
Chenille, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Bouclé, Maple
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Maple, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Wood, Paint
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal, Chrome
20th Century French Modern Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
20th Century American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Plaster, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany, Fabric
2010s Great Britain (UK) Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Armchairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Upholstery
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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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