Ding Chair
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bouclé
2010s European Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
2010s Chairs
Fabric
Antique 17th Century Chairs
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
2010s Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s Country Windsor Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s Spanish Modern Club Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Swivel Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cord, Ash
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Ding Chair 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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