Pair Settee
20th Century American Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Wood, Linen
20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swiss Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Australian Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Pine
Vintage 1960s American Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Living Room Sets
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Living Room Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets
Metal
20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Living Room Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Living Room Sets
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Twig, Glass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pedestals
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Living Room Sets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Living Room Sets
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Living Room Sets
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing T...
Oak
Antique 1880s Swedish Empire Side Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Antique 18th Century English Living Room Sets
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Steel
20th Century American Settees
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Settees
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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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