Wegner Shaker
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Papercord
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Canvas, Ash
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Teak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Teak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
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Travertine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Teak
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Adam Style Dining Room Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
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Teak
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery
Antique 1770s French Modern Console Tables
Elm
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Steel
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rope, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Ash
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
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Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Cord, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary European Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Oak, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Oak, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Rush, Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Early 20th Century American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Shaker Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cord, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Papercord
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Papercord
Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Benches
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Metal
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Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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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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