Bond Chair
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Concrete
2010s Chairs
Bouclé, Natural Fiber, Acrylic, Wood
2010s Chairs
Bouclé, Natural Fiber, Acrylic, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1870s British Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Wood
Antique 1850s English Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Fabric, Textile
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Lounge Chairs
Textile, Plastic, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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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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