Upholstered Legs
2010s American Other Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Glass, Wood, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Lambskin, Birch
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Italian Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Foam, Ash, Beech, Birch
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Italian Dining Room Tables
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches
Linen, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
2010s South African Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Benches
Lucite, Linen
Mid-20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
2010s South African Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century British Other Footstools
Natural Fiber, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s North American Modern Benches
Brass
2010s European Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Benches
Wood
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze, Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Beech
2010s Spanish Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ebony
2010s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Silk, Lucite
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Upholstery
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Upholstered Legs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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