High Back Rocker Chair
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Other Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique 1870s American Victorian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Children's Furniture
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Early 2000s American Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Glass, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Ash, Rush, Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1860s English Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Reed
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Reed
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Reed, Wood
Antique Early 1800s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Rocking Chairs
Cane, Hickory
Vintage 1960s Danish Adam Style Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Hickory, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak, Wool
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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