Jack Van Der Molen Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Felt, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Textile
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Ash
20th Century Desks
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Oak
20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Faux Leather, Fiberglass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
Oak
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Aluminum, Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate, Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Burl
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
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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.












