Blue Stool
21st Century and Contemporary Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Tables
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Tables
Ceramic
2010s Balkan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Ceramics
Ceramic
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Spanish Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Pine, Wood
2010s Polish Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Velvet, Mirror, Cherry
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s French Ottomans and Poufs
Ceramic
2010s French Ottomans and Poufs
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Beech, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables
Aluminum
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Indian Footstools
Teak, Paint
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Footstools
Iron, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Resin
Late 20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Footstools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Tables
Wicker
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Travertine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Stoneware
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables
Epoxy Resin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cord
Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Side Tables
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
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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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