Maharam Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Stools
Antique Early 1900s English Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Polyester
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Teak, Oak
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Walnut, Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Lucite
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Walnut, Wool
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Wool
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Maple
Antique 1880s English Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Canadian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
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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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