Contemporary Modern Ottoman
Late 20th Century Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather
1990s Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Footstools
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1980s French Sofas
Chrome
20th Century American Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Angora
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Down
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Wood
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Porcelain, Upholstery, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Sheepskin
2010s American Modern Stools
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Sheepskin
20th Century Unknown Stools
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Prints
Glass, Paper, Wood
2010s European Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Footstools
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Resin, Plastic, Foam, Lacquer
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
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