Chair Java
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Footstools
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Teak
Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Stone
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Chairs
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak, Rattan
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
2010s American Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Teak
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Ash, Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Javanese Armchairs
Wood, Rattan
Late 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Furniture
Wood, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Rattan, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Rattan, Teak
Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Cane, Hardwood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s New Zealand Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Prints
Paper
1940s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Lounge Chairs
Cane, Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Chairs
Rattan, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Chairs
Rattan, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chairs
Fabric, Teak
2010s Javanese Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1930s Indonesian Armchairs
Teak, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Vanities
Fabric, Mirror, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Vanities
Fabric, Mirror, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Dining Room Sets
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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