Ball Foot Chair
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Nickel
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Wingback Chairs
Late 20th Century Regency Chairs
Paint
1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
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Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Danish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Corner Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s British Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1790s Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Iron
Antique 1880s Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Late 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American George III Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Armchairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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Marble, Metal
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
2010s Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chairs
Walnut
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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 the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
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