Gentlemans Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Early 2000s North American Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
2010s Australian Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chairs
Oak
2010s Australian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Brass
2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Victorian Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Brass
2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs
Ash, Elm
2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Greek Revival Chairs
Terracotta
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Antique 1830s American Chippendale Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Oak, Upholstery
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Upholstery, Foam
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, 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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