Chair Timeless
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Oak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Regency Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs
Stainless Steel, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Maple
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Plywood
20th Century Club Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Faux Fur
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
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Chair Timeless For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Chair Timeless?
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.
- What are timeless chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Timeless chairs are generally furnishings that are considered iconic designs and remain in demand year after year. These are objects that have been produced in multiples and have earned landmark status in design history. Examples of timeless chairs include the Eames lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
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