Green Seating
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Ceramic, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Ceramic, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Ceramic, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Ceramic, Cork
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Wool, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
1990s Australian Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
Early 2000s Fijian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
Early 2000s Australian Bohemian Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century Minimalist Benches
Steel
Late 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
1990s Australian Organic Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Armchairs
Leather, Palmwood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
1990s Australian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Palmwood, Rope
2010s British Modern Benches
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Fijian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Palmwood
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
2010s British Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Living Room Sets
Leather, Palmwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Dining Room Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century Chairs
Wood, Rush
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Metal, Other
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Resin
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Resin
2010s French Other Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile
2010s French Other Armchairs
Velvet
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Other
2010s Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plastic
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s German Chairs
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
2010s Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Steel
2010s North American Modern Chairs
Fabric
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Green Seating 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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