20th Century Willow Chairs
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Upholstery, Bamboo
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Slate
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Bamboo, Wicker
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Sheepskin, Wood
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Chrome
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Straw, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Dutch Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Willow
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Aluminum
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Coconut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Walnut
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Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Willow
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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Seagrass, Reed, Willow
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Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
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Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
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Wicker
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Bamboo, Rattan
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Chrome
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Velvet, Wood
20th Century Austrian French Provincial Rocking Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Other Tables
Glass
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Chaise Longues
Bentwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Glass, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Bouclé, Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Blanket Chests
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Swivel Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Rattan, Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Reed
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Willow, Bentwood
20th Century American Chairs
Lacquer, Ash
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Wood, Willow
Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Reed
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Club Chairs
Cane, Linen
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
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Elm, Willow
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
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Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Ash
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Armchairs
Rattan, Willow
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Armchairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century French Children's Furniture
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Cane, Elm
Early 20th Century Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Stools
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Reed, Willow
Mid-20th Century North American Swivel Chairs
Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Reed
Early 20th Century Scottish Bauhaus Chairs
Ash
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Philippine Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Willow
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Living Room Sets
Wicker, Rattan, Willow
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Reed, Willow
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Reed, Willow
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Iron
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Reed, Wood, Willow
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Willow
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Willow
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Wood, Ash
Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Willow
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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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