Oscar Niemeyer Rio
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Cane, Wood
2010s Brazilian Vases
Terrazzo
2010s Brazilian Dining Room Tables
Terrazzo
2010s Brazilian Dining Room Tables
Terrazzo
2010s Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Terrazzo
2010s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Crystal
2010s Brazilian Side Tables
Terrazzo
2010s Brazilian Dining Room Tables
Terrazzo
2010s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Books
Paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood, Cane, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Daybeds
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Wood
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Other
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Plywood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Ash, Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues
Ash
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Cane, Plywood
Early 2000s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chaise Longues
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chaise Longues
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chaise Longues
Cane, Imbuia, Leather
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Brass
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Imbuia, Leather
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Bentwood, Cane, Leather
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Chaise Longues
Steel
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Bentwood, Cane
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Bentwood, Cane
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Dining Room Tables
Glass
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Dining Room Tables
Marble
20th Century Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
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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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