Bolster Cushion
20th Century European Living Room Sets
Walnut
2010s British Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Down, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Sofas
Beech
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Down, Feathers
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Down, Feathers
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Down, Feathers
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Down, Feathers
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Daybeds
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds
Fruitwood, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Empire Chaise Longues
Pine, Giltwood, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Moorish Sofas
Wood
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Tribal Pillows and Throws
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Crystal
20th Century Minimalist Turkish Rugs
Foam, Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1940s American Daybeds
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Daybeds
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Daybeds
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1940s French Daybeds
Linen, Oak
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Canapes
Velvet
Antique 1850s Italian Stools
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Linen, Walnut
20th Century American Chairs
20th Century Louis XIV Canapes
Mohair, Velvet, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Benches
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Antique 1860s Biedermeier Sofas
Wood, Birch
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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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