Pleated Ottoman
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Beech, Leather
Antique 19th Century Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Beech, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Ash
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Natural Fiber
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
2010s American Modern Footstools
Fabric
Antique 1880s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century American Regency Footstools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
2010s Swiss Day Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Chrome
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1940s Unknown Informal Dresses
1950s French Evening Dresses
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1950s French Evening Dresses
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Upholstery
1940s French Jackets
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Poplar
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s French Evening Gowns
2010s American Other Club Chairs
Steel
2010s American Other Club Chairs
Steel
2010s American Other Club Chairs
Steel
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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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