Low Pad Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
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Steel
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Muslin
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s British Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Textile
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Oak
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Nickel
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Walnut, Fur, Maple, Ash, Hardwood, Leather
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Fur, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash, Hardwood, Leather
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Fur, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash, Hardwood, Leather
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Leather, Oak, Maple, Ash, Hardwood
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Fur, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash, Hardwood, Leather
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Fur, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash, Hardwood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Textile, Beech
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
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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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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