Modern Low Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Other
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Teak
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Teak
2010s American Modern Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Satin, Velvet, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Foam
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Bamboo, Foam
Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Club Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan
Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
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Modern Low Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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