Contrast Welt
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Stools
Walnut, Upholstery
1990s American Armchairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Silk
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Wool, Pearwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Linen
1990s North American Chippendale Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s British Club Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Baroque Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Aluminum
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Louis XV Side Chairs
1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Wool, Pearwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
American
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery
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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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