Mater Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Spanish Armchairs
Metal
20th Century American Armchairs
Teak, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Patio and Garden Furniture
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Iron
1910s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables
Teak
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers ...
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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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