Gentlemens Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Oak, Wool
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs
Rope, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Satin, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Rattan, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Polystyrene
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Polystyrene
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Vintage 1950s British Posters
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut
2010s French Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Ash
2010s French Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Ash
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Poplar
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Posters
Paper
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings
Ivory
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Club Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1910s English Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Other
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique 18th Century British George III Prints
Abalone
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Armchairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Corner Chairs
Linen, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Jacquard, Beech
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
- 1
Gentlemens Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Gentlemens Chair?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate
Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.