Curved Wood Arms
20th Century Scandinavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Belgian Chairs
Faux Fur, Wood
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1980s Unknown Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Burl
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Settees
Wood, Chenille
Vintage 1930s Wingback Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Chenille
20th Century French Club Chairs
Wood, Chenille
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Rustic Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Cotton
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1940s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wood, Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Indian Benches
Teak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Pearwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Leather
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
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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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