Cushion Stool
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Mirror, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
1990s British Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chaise Longues
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Steel
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Club Chairs
Wicker, Reed
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Walnut, Wool, Beads
20th Century French Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Plastic
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 1730s English George I Stools
Mahogany, Silk
Vintage 1970s European Baroque Revival Stools
Terracotta
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Stools
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Mohair, Oak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Regency Stools
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Stools
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Lucite, Upholstery
20th Century American Stools
Velvet, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Fabric, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Wood, Leather, Pine
Late 20th Century Stools
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Japanese Stools
Brass
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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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