Vintage Ottomans
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans
Fabric
1980s Vintage Ottomans
Cotton, Wood
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Ottomans
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Danish Vintage Ottomans
Leather, Oak
1950s American Vintage Ottomans
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1980s American Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Metal, Brass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Modern Vintage Ottomans
Steel
1980s Modern Vintage Ottomans
Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Wood
20th Century Georgian Vintage Ottomans
Mohair
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Ottomans
Wood
1970s Vintage Ottomans
Brass, Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Aluminum
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Chrome
20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Velvet
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Wood, Rattan
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Chrome
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans
Leather
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans
Faux Fur
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Leather
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Ottomans
Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Ottomans
Velvet
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric
1940s Art Deco Vintage Ottomans
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Ottomans
Silk, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Rattan
Late 20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Cotton
1970s Indonesian Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Metal
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Canvas, Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Leather, Wood
20th Century Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Leather
20th Century American Vintage Ottomans
Metal
1990s Bohemian Vintage Ottomans
Chenille, Cotton, Wood
1990s Vintage Ottomans
Cotton, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Ottomans
Aluminum, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ottomans
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Ottomans
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Vintage Ottomans
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottomans
Rattan
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Vintage Ottomans 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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