Loop Chairs
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
Cement
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cement
Vintage 1950s Brazilian International Style Chairs
Concrete
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech, Foam
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cement
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Vintage 1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s German Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Brutalist Chaise Longues
Cement
2010s German Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s German Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s German Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s German Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s German Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Jamaican Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Swiss End Tables
Cement
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Cane, Rattan
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 1850s American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Industrial Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Side Chairs
Iron
1990s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
2010s Portuguese Industrial Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Spanish Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
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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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