Vintage Recliner
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Wrought Iron
1980s American Impressionist Vintage Recliner
Oil, Canvas
1950s Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Naugahyde, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Velvet, Cherry
1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Porcelain
1980s American Impressionist Vintage Recliner
Oil, Canvas
20th Century Southeast Asian Vintage Recliner
Lava
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather, Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Recliner
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Chrome
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Recliner
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Vintage Recliner
Metal
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Metal
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Recliner
Canvas, Oil
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Recliner
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Recliner
Concrete, Iron
1950s African Folk Art Vintage Recliner
Ebony
1970s Burmese Vintage Recliner
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Vintage Recliner
Clay
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric
1960s Vintage Recliner
Ceramic
1930s German Vintage Recliner
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Recliner
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Canvas
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Iron
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Bamboo
Late 20th Century French Vintage Recliner
Silver Leaf
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Recliner
Aluminum
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Iron
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Recliner
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, 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.
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