Paulin Paulin Paulin
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Desks
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
2010s French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Space Age Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Metal
1980s French Blouses
20th Century Coats
20th Century Dutch Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s European Sectional Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Metal
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Canadian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Wenge
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Travertine
2010s Canadian Minimalist Coat Racks and Stands
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Maple, Walnut
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Mirror, Maple, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables
Maple, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Canadian 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.








