Lee Jofa Fabrics
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1790s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Wood
Antique 1830s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
2010s Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Other Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
Late 20th Century Modern Console Tables
Maple
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Hardwood, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Walnut
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Rattan
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century North American Blanket Chests
Rattan, Cedar
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Chairs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Office Chairs and D...
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Side Tables
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Sideboards
Walnut
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Sectional Sofas
Mahogany
2010s American Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1690s Early Victorian Chairs
Cotton
20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Upholstery, Down
2010s European Swivel Chairs
Jacquard
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Textile, Laminate, Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
2010s Modern Loveseats
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Hollywood Regency Benches
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 1880s American Victorian Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs
Jute, Cotton, Mahogany, Maple
2010s Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Wood, Damask, Cotton
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Linen
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pillows and Throws
Wool, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary English Other Pillows and Throws
Silk
Antique 19th Century French Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Sapele Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Stools
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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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