Scalloped Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Rosewood
20th Century American Rococo Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
Leather
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Philippine Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
Cherry, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Art Deco Chaise Longues
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1970s Modern Settees
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Modern Benches
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Stools
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Regency Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather, Mahogany
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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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