Ladderback Pair
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century American Shaker Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s English George III Side Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Maple
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Hardwood, Cane
Early 20th Century Gustavian Dining Room Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...
Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Holly
Antique 19th Century American Country Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Pine
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Marble
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Prints
Paper
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Clay
Antique Early 1900s American Shaker Tapestries
Wool
Antique 1690s Irish William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Holly, Oak, Ebony, Bone
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembrok...
Walnut
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20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Cane
20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
20th Century American Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Estonian Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1940s English Georgian Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1910s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Rush
20th Century French Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Hickory, Pine
20th Century French Country Armchairs
Lacquer, Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Shaker Chairs
Elm, Pine
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Straw, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Side Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American Industrial Armchairs
Maple
Antique Early 1900s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Side Chairs
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Rush
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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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