Scandinavian Velvet Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Birch
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Birch
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Velvet
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Bentwood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Birch
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
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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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