Spindle Couch
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Oak, Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Southeast Asian Art Deco Sofas
Wood, Paint, Textile
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Rustic Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Elm
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Polyester, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Foam, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Birch
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Egyptian Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofa Tables
Birch
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Tables
Oak
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Linen, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Console Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood
20th Century Rustic Loveseats
Wood, Fabric, Hickory
2010s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Patio and ...
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Bouclé
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s European Canapes
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Birch, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
20th Century European Black Forest Chairs
Antler, Animal Skin
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
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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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