Italian Rush Seat
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rattan, Rush
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak, Rush
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Benches
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Stools
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
Wood, Rush
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rush
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Late 20th Century Italian Country Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rush, Pine
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rush
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Antique 1820s Italian Benches
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cord, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Rush
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rush
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
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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.
- What is rush seating made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seating on chairs is made out of long grasses like cattails. To produce the seats, artisans dry out the plant matter and then carefully weave the pieces together. You can find a range of chairs with rush seating on 1stDibs.
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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