Safari Furniture
Vintage 1970s Colombian Modern Sofas
Teak, Leather, Foam
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Tables
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Credenzas
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Tables
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chairs
Leather, Linen, Ash
2010s Italian Decorative Baskets
Leather, Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Cotton
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Canvas, Pine
2010s Italian Games
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Polyester
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Historical Memorabilia
Plastic
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Games
Marble
Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Canvas
Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Table Lamps
Synthetic
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1960s Kenyan Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blan...
Wool
Antique 1770s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Coconut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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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