American Seating Company
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Children's Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Maple
20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Armchairs
Birch
20th Century American American Colonial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hickory, Oak
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Settees
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Rustic Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American Rustic Chaise Longues
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Mission Loveseats
Leather, Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Chaise Longues
Hickory
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs
Wicker, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs
Hickory
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Maple
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Maple
20th Century North American Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s American American Colonial Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs
Lucite
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Benches
Maple
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
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.
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