209 Chair
1990s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
1990s German Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Polish Romantic Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1920s Belgian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
2010s German Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century English George IV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Bentwood, Cane
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American Art Nouveau Armchairs
Naugahyde, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
2010s German Armchairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
2010s American Modern Paintings
Paint
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century German Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Sets
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Tables
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s South Korean Modern Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Teak
Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Armchairs
Cane, Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Polish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton, Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Nouveau Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Ash
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Straw, Beech, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
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209 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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