Cane Swivel Desk Chair
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut, Cane
Vintage 1980s American William IV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
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Brass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
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Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
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Oak
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Leather, Oak
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Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Antique 1890s Victorian Swivel Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century English William IV Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Ash
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Cane, Bentwood
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Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Leather, Cane, Oak
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Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Wood
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Leather, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
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Leather, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Walnut
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Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Leather, Wood
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Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
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Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Wood
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome, Steel
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Oak, Cane
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Rattan, Bentwood
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Rattan
Antique Early 1900s Polish Chairs
Rattan
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Iron
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Mahogany
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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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