Ward Bennett Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
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Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Birch, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
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Oak
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Wool, Oak, Mohair
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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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Travertine, Wrought Iron
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Copper, Brass
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Textile
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Brass
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bergere Chairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ash, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Ash
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Leather, Cane
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ash, Cane, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Bergere Chairs
Oak, Cane
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Ash, Cane, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Walnut, Cane, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane, Linen
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk 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.