Chair Lot
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Straw, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century European Other Chairs
Teak
20th Century Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Softwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Russian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
2010s Russian Organic Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Russian Organic Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Polyester, Birch, Ash
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Chairs
Linen, Velvet, Polyester
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Spanish Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal, Other
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal, Other
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Oak
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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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