20th Century Chestnut Chairs
Early 20th Century Chairs
Chestnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Chestnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wool, Chestnut
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Wood, Burlap
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Stools
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Wicker, Wood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Crystal, Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather
20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Lounge Chairs
Linen, Down, Feathers, Leather
Late 20th Century French Shaker Farm Tables
Stone
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Chestnut, Straw
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Chestnut
Vintage 1940s French Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Late 20th Century French Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1980s European Chesterfield Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Country Ladders
Chestnut
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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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