Swoop Chair
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Belgian Country Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Rattan
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut
2010s British Side Chairs
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Foam, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Paper, Parchment Paper, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Leather
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Sycamore
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
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Swoop Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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