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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Walnut, Cane, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American End Tables
Ash, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1980s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Late 20th Century American Living Room Sets
Cherry, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Ash, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Side Tables
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash
Mid-20th Century North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ash, Hide
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
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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.








