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Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
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Brass
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Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass
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Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Console Tables
Bamboo
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Chrome
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Marble
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Chrome
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Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Wood
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Leather
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Birch
2010s North American Modern Night Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Ceramic, Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Recent Sales
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Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1980s North American Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Glass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Campaign Sofas
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
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Chrome
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
1990s French Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
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Steel
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Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Foam
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Fabric, Foam
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Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
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Ultrasuede, Foam
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Upholstery
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam, Velvet
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam, Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables
Mid-20th Century Philippine Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome, Steel
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Laminate, Rosewood
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Chrome
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Leather, Foam
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Foam
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Chrome
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Brass
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Leather, Foam
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Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
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Fabric
20th Century North American Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American 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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