Couch Unique
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Benches
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves
Wool
1990s French Napoleon III Canapes
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Philippine Loveseats
Reed
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Foam, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1710s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
20th Century Albanian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
1990s Living Room Sets
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Benches
Bentwood
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
2010s Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Benches
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
2010s Italian Other Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Teak
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Side Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Canapes
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables
Metal
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Pine
Vintage 1930s British British Colonial Carts and Bar Carts
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Ceramic
2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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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