Curved Wood Arms
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Burmese Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1970s European Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron, Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Hide, Wood
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Imbuia
Mid-20th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Jacaranda, Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Armchairs
Wood, Rattan
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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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