Edelman Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Cut Steel
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Animal Skin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Night Stands
Leather, Wenge
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Leather
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Console Tables
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
1990s French Stools
Ostrich Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Console Tables
Steel
2010s American Club Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century British Chaise Longues
20th Century French Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century Lounge Chairs
2010s American Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Bronze, Steel
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Nickel, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
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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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