Leather Bolster
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Maple
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Daybeds
Brass, Steel
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1950s French Daybeds
Mohair, Oak, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Chaise Longues
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Wenge
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Walnut
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Suede
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Chaise Longues
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Loveseats
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Antique 1830s Swedish Regency Chaise Longues
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws
Leather, Wool
20th Century American Benches
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Daybeds
Chrome
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s English Victorian Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany, Wool
1990s French Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
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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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