Horsehair Covered Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s German Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Shagreen Stingray
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Crocodile
2010s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Alligator
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech, Paint
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Mixed Media
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Romantic Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Antique 18th Century Stone Sinks
Marble
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
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Antique 1790s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chairs
Brass
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Footstools
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Fur
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Other Club Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
Antique Early 1800s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Paint
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Hardwood, Paint, Fabric
20th Century British Edwardian Club Chairs
Leather, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Gibraltarian Art Deco Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Antique 1870s French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Gold Plate
20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Leather, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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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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