Model 54 Chair
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Wool
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Oak, Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Bouclé
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
1990s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1990s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs
Wood, Birch, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Beech, Faux Fur
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Macassar
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Club Chairs
Straw, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Indian Bergere Chairs
Teak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Metallic Thread
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer's Model B3 chair was its frame. Also known as the Wassily lounge chair, the piece featured a lightweight, sturdy tubular steel frame inspired by the artist's Adler bicycle. His use of the metal started a radical shift in furniture design. You’ll find a variety of Marcel Breuer Model B3 chairs 1stDibs.
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