Barbara Barry Living Room Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Mid-20th Century American Campaign End Tables
Walnut, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Campaign End Tables
Wood, Paint
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Gold Leaf, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Paint, Beech
2010s American Modern Console Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Benches
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Slipper Chairs
Down, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1990s North American Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
2010s North American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century American Neoclassical Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Teak
Late 20th Century American Directoire Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rosewood
1990s Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Velvet
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
1990s American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Console Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Club Chairs
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
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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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