Canned Chairs
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1830s British Victorian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Nutwood
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Armchairs
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws
Linen
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers a...
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Birch
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Romantic Canapes
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Sycamore, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Sycamore, Cane, Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
20th Century Indonesian Campaign Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Swedish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Wood, Cane
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Linen, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1810s British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Cherry, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Furniture
Teak
Early 20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Hickory
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs
Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
20th Century Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1930s English Armchairs
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Canned Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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