Sprung Chair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Linen, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Foam, Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Concrete, Steel
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Feathers
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Walnut, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Walnut, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Walnut, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Sheepskin, Beech
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Chairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
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Sprung 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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