Fuchsia Velvet Chair
1980s European Hats
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Maple
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture
Velvet
Antique 1770s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Porcelain, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
2010s Turkish Night Stands
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1980s French Hats
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Recent Sales
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Plywood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood, Velvet, Cotton
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1940s Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Resin
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
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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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