Black Wood Side Chair
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Ebony
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century English Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Wood, Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Side Chairs
Bronze
Antique 1860s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany, Ebony
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Asian Chippendale Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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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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