Crimson Chair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood, Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal, Other
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Belgian Georgian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Walnut, Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Linen, Oil
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Sofas
Wool
2010s Sofas
Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Antique 18th Century Prints
Paper
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Murano Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Gold
2010s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Gold Leaf
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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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