Embroidered Seat Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s British Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Canvas, Velvet, Leather
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique 1830s English Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
Antique 1840s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Antique 1830s English Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Jacquard
Antique 18th Century Irish Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Rocking Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Chairs
Silk, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Beech, Leather, Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Organic Material, Mahogany
Antique 1760s Italian Baroque Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Lacquer
Antique 1850s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Minimalist Corner Chairs
Steel
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge 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.
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A good seat height for an accent chair is around 16 inches. However, you should also consider the height of the other seating furniture, like a sofa or a loveseat, in your space. Generally, an accent chair's seat should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent furniture to maintain a balanced look and allow for easy conversation in seating areas. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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