Midcentury Cushions
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Linen, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Teak
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Birch
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Silk, Birch
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
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Midcentury Cushions For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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